St Albans Review
Sat, 17 May 2025 06:01:00 +0100Refurbished single-storey home in Harpenden on the market for £1.67m
A newly refurbished and extended single-storey home in Harpenden is on the market for £1,675,000, according to estate agents.
Fri, 16 May 2025 14:22:33 +0100Vehicle fire on Herts M25 causes long delays - summary
A vehicle fire between junction 21A and junction 22 on the M25 is causing long delays in Herts.
Fri, 16 May 2025 15:58:01 +0100Two sentenced in connection with Radlett Range Rover theft
Two people have been sentenced in connection with the theft of a Range Rover in Radlett during 2023.
Fri, 16 May 2025 13:49:47 +0100Fan looks ahead to 'daunting' charity challenge at Premier League stadium
The PA and matchday manager at Harpenden Town FC is looking ahead to his "dauting" task of sitting in as many seats at Tottenham Hotspur's Stadium for a Cancer charity.
Fri, 16 May 2025 13:10:00 +0100Police officer made 'racist comments', panel finds
A former Hertfordshire police officer made racist comments to colleagues on multiple occasions, a misconduct panel has found.
Fri, 16 May 2025 12:57:10 +0100Everything you need to know about St Albans Spring Festival this weekend
Here is everything you need to know about Sunday's new FREE Spring Festival in St Albans city centre.
Fri, 16 May 2025 11:32:30 +0100St Albans star to support Noah Kahan at sold out Hyde Park show
St Albans star Asha Banks will support Noah Kahn at a sold out BST Hyde Park show in July 2025.
Fri, 16 May 2025 10:44:48 +0100Cosy Club aims to open 'later this year' as negotiations for St Albans venue advance
Restaurant and bar chain, Cosy Club, is aiming to open its St Albans branch "later this year" as the company enters advanced negotiations on a unit.
Fri, 16 May 2025 10:05:51 +0100Fly-tipper must pay £2.6k after dumping waste on 'quiet' Park Street road
A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay more than £2,600 after a large amount of waste was dumped on Drop Lane in Park Street.
Thu, 15 May 2025 16:06:35 +0100What is happening to the former Rats Castle pub in St Albans?
The Rats Castle in Hatfield Road is set to become The Old Toll House following a refurbishment, but what is in store for the pub's makeover?
Thu, 15 May 2025 15:35:02 +0100Plans to extend gypsy and traveller site in Bricket Wood
Plans have been submitted to extend Woodview Lodge in Bricket Wood to host further gypsy/traveller pitches and caravans.
Thu, 15 May 2025 14:10:29 +0100Top three images from Harpenden Photographic Society's exhibition revealed
The most popular images from Harpenden Photographic Society's recent exhibition have been revealed.
Thu, 15 May 2025 13:05:00 +0100Juicy by name juicy by nature - a review of St Albans' newest burger spot
Motorcycles, meat and milkshakes are just a few things that a new St Albans eatery has quickly become known for in the community - but does Big Juicy Burgers live up the hype?
Thu, 15 May 2025 13:45:35 +0100Phone shop replaces former tech store in Harpenden High Street
A new phone shop has finally replaced a former tech store, Talk Easy, in Harpenden High Street.
Thu, 15 May 2025 11:14:30 +0100Markyate nursery 'proud' to be named top 20 in east of England
Woodlands Nursery at Beachwood Park School is "proud" to be included in the list revealed by daynurseries.co.uk, one of the UK's leading websites.
Thu, 15 May 2025 10:29:45 +0100Police officer misled bosses over driving licence
A Hertfordshire police officer misled his supervisors after saying he had a full driving licence, a misconduct panel has concluded.
Thu, 15 May 2025 10:51:41 +0100Banners celebrating St Albans history spotted across city centre
Banners and bunting have been erected across St Albans city centre celebrating its historic roots.
Thu, 15 May 2025 10:01:08 +0100Sticky success - Harpenden neighbours strike silver at World Marmalade Awards
A pair of Harpenden neighbours have enjoyed sticky success after scoring silver at the prestigious Dalemain World Marmalade Awards in Cumbria.
Thu, 15 May 2025 06:01:00 +0100Indian restaurant 'crafted with love and spice' to open in St Albans
Grand Cholas has arrived on Hatfield Road adding another eatery to its ever-growing offering.
Wed, 14 May 2025 11:10:14 +0100Recap - 'Overturned vehicle' causes long delays on Herts M25
An "overturned vehicle" is causing major traffic on the M25 clockwise between junction 21A junction 22 in Hertfordshire.
Wed, 14 May 2025 16:20:57 +0100Panel concludes Herts Police officer had sex on duty
A former Hertfordshire police officer had sex while on duty with a woman he met on a swingers website, a misconduct panel has concluded.
Wed, 14 May 2025 15:14:28 +0100St Albans secondary school head shortlisted as best in the country
Mrs Waite of St Albans High School For Girls (STAHS) has been shortlisted for "Headteacher of the Year (Independent)" in the TES Schools Awards.
Wed, 14 May 2025 12:12:10 +0100Five-bed house to be demolished for new build with pool and cinema
Demolishing a five-bedroom home in a road with an average house price of £3.4m has been approved by Hertsmere Borough Council.
Wed, 14 May 2025 11:55:00 +0100Harpenden history lectures to be held at High Street Methodist Church
Harpenden & District Local History Society's summer term lectures are now set to be held at High Street Methodist Church.
Wed, 14 May 2025 11:39:55 +0100Woman taken to hospital after vehicle overturns on Herts M25
A woman in her 30s has been taken to hospital after a crash involving an overturned vehicle on the M25 in Hertfordshire.
Wed, 14 May 2025 10:58:27 +0100Reopening of newly resurfaced tennis courts in St Albans
Greenwood Park Tennis Club has reopened its newly resurfaced courts.
Wed, 14 May 2025 10:47:16 +0100Thousands flock to Lambing Weekend at Oaklands College
Oaklands College hosted more than 7,000 people over the weekend at its hugely popular Lambing Weekend.
Wed, 14 May 2025 10:24:02 +0100Heritage plaque to commemorate history of St Albans pub building
The application earmarks the Saint and Sinner Pub - formerly home to Nationwide- due to the building's historical significance as part of the city's landscape.
Wed, 14 May 2025 09:36:20 +0100Emergency works causing delays in Wheathampstead
Maintenance is being carried out on the B563 Lower Luton Road near the junction with Folly Fields.
Tue, 13 May 2025 14:46:15 +0100Summary as crash causes police road closure on Herts A1(M)
Herts police has closed part of the A1(M) in Hertfordshire following a crash.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:47:05 +0100Falconer praises 'remarkable progress' of Flamstead Harris Hawk since capture
Flamstead Parish Council issued an update on behalf of the falconer who said the Harris Hawk has "calmed down considerably" and been nicknamed "Bomber", alluding to its past.
Tue, 13 May 2025 13:09:30 +0100St Albans City Guides are looking for new volunteers to lead tours
The St Albans and District Tour Guides Association is holding a training course for new guides, starting in October 2025.
Tue, 13 May 2025 11:18:48 +0100St Albans and Harpenden cafés with 5/5 food hygiene ratings
We have collated a list of cafés and coffee shops in St Albans and Harpenden that have 5/5 rating for food hygiene.
Tue, 13 May 2025 11:43:24 +0100Pair who stole £3K of goods from London Colney Sainsbury's convicted
A pair of thieves have been convicted after stealing more than £3,000 of goods from Sainsbury's in London Colney.
Tue, 13 May 2025 11:17:40 +0100Man dies after 'falling from roof' in Hemel Hempstead
A man has died after falling from a roof in Hemel Hempstead, police have confirmed, adding the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.
Tue, 13 May 2025 11:12:02 +0100North St Albans 1,000 home developers respond as petition gains ground
Developers of a potential 1,000 home proposal in north St Albans, namely Hallam Land and St Albans School, have responded as a campaign begins to gain ground.
Tue, 13 May 2025 10:31:00 +0100Teacher banned for drinking 'small Costa cup of wine' before class
A Hertfordshire teacher has been banned from the profession for at least two years after she admitted to drinking a “small Costa cup of wine” before taking charge of a class in the morning.
Mon, 12 May 2025 16:07:49 +0100St Albans vehicle theft sparks police appeal
According to Herts police, between May 10, at 10pm and 7.45am on May 11, a vehicle was stolen in Austin Way St Albans.
Mon, 12 May 2025 15:47:21 +0100St Albans Council launches grants for community projects
Community groups and charities in St Albans District can apply for grants of up to £2,000.
Mon, 12 May 2025 16:01:31 +0100Read full Ofsted report for outstanding Harpenden secondary school
Read the full report for St George's in Harpenden after it was named outstanding in all areas during a recent Ofsted inspection.
Mon, 12 May 2025 15:14:10 +0100Man with Stevenage, Welwyn Hatfield and St Albans links wanted on recall to prison
Police are searching for Jamie Fogarty who is wanted on recall to prison.
Mon, 12 May 2025 14:29:05 +0100'It could have gone off' - Welwyn Garden City reacts to WW2 bomb scare
Eyewitnesses in Welwyn Garden City explained their surprising ordeal after a suspected WW2 bomb was discovered outside a supermarket.
Mon, 12 May 2025 13:30:00 +0100West Herts Trust cuts number of public board meetings
HOSPITAL chiefs in West Hertfordshire are to reduce the number of times they meet in public.
Mon, 12 May 2025 11:54:30 +0100Major 1,000 home St Albans development faces raft of objections
Outline plans for the St Albans mega development - known as Woollam Park - were submitted in March 2025, and more than 150 people voiced concerns against the proposal.
Mon, 12 May 2025 11:29:00 +0100Major exhibition to celebrate 150th anniversary of St Albans School of Art
A major exhibition will celebrate 150 years of the St Albans School of Art at St Albans Museum + Gallery.
Mon, 12 May 2025 10:46:00 +0100Popular St Albans Italian proposes restaurant expansion
Popular Italian chain, Per Tutti, is proposing an expansion to its current St Albans space on Holywell Hill.
Mon, 12 May 2025 09:55:12 +0100'Thousands' expected at FREE St Albans festival this weekend
Thousands of people are expected to join an exciting St Albans City Centre event with free entertainment suitable for all.
Mon, 12 May 2025 09:17:00 +0100Thunderstorm warning issued for Hertfordshire as heavy rain set to hit county
Heavy showers will hit most of Hertfordshire which could lead to thunderstorms and flooding, the Met Office said
Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 +0100Police set out new neighbourhood priorities for St Albans
New neighbourhood policing priorities have been set in St Albans following feedback from residents.
Sun, 11 May 2025 06:00:00 +0100Latest court results for St Albans and surrounding area
The latest court results for St Albans and the surrounding area, taken from St Albans Magistrates' Court.