St Albans Review

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:16:00 +0100
Construction students to benefit from brick donation to Oaklands College
More than 8,000 bricks have been donated to Oaklands College in Hertfordshire to help construction students.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:40:35 +0100
Royal Mint reveals it will hide 1 gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar
This year's Christmas 50p coin will have The Snowman depicted on it and one gold version will be hidden in a Royal Mint advent calendar.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Police officers restart more than 100 hearts using cardiac arrest alerting app
Police officers from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire have restarted more than 100 hearts using a cardiac arrest alerting app.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:40:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Zoo names endangered penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen
Two penguin chicks at Hertfordshire Zoo have been named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100
9 St Albans and Harpenden restaurants gone but not forgotten by our readers
Many fan-favourite restaurants have closed in St Albans and Harpenden over the years, we asked our readers which ones they miss the most.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:38:00 +0100
Baby white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo
A baby Southern white rhinoceros has been born at Whipsnade Zoo to first-time rhino mum Fahari.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Two-bed end terrace in Jersey Farm available for £475,000
A two-bed end terrace in Craiglands, St Albans has hit the market for £475,000

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:58:00 +0100
Fly-tipper found guilty of dumping waste in Hertsmere
A fly-tipper has been found guilty of dumping waste in the latest successful prosecution brought by Hertsmere Borough Council.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:07:00 +0100
E-scooters being confiscated and destroyed by police in Hertfordshire
E-scooters are being confiscated and destroyed by police in Hertfordshire.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:01:00 +0100
5 planning applications in St Albans you should be aware of
As ever, the end of the week brings a fresh round of public notices for St Albans and Harpenden residents to be aware of.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:15:34 +0100
Car fire and broken down vehicles cause Herts M25 misery - recap
M25 traffic was held as emergency services were called to the scene of a car fire, with the slip road remaining closed.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:25:18 +0100
Deadly bluetongue virus found in Hertfordshire cattle
A deadly virus which be fatal to infected animals has been detected in cattle at two Hertfordshire farms.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:17:09 +0100
Police arrest driver suspecting he was 'unfit to drive' after A405 crash
A driver has been arrested following a crash on the A405 St Albans with Hertfordshire police suspecting they were "unfit to drive".

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:33:31 +0100
RECAP: Driver arrested after crash on A405 St Albans North Orbital Road
A crash on the A405 St Albans North Orbital Road heading towards Park Street Roundabout caused long delays which have since been cleared.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:57:48 +0100
Police looking for WANTED man over commercial burglary
Herts Police are looking for a wanted man with links to Hemel Hempstead, Watford, and St Albans in connection with a burglary.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:01:00 +0100
British Zoo names endangered penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen
Hertfordshire Zoo has named two endangered African penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher.

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:08:32 +0100
Labour and RSCPA launch motion to end 'noisy fireworks' during St Albans show
Labour councillors, working with the RSPCA, have proposed that this year’s Fireworks Spectacular at Verulamium Park should be last with noisy fireworks.

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:35:13 +0100
BBC Weather app glitch suggests 'hurricane force winds' for Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is set to avoid "hurricane force winds" today, after a glitch caused the BBC Weather app to show wind speeds in excess of 13,000mph.

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:38:58 +0100
First look at new Thai restaurant in St Albans
Sala Thai Kitchen at 5A the High Street will have its first table at 5pm this evening. If you cannot make it for the opening, The Herts Advertiser has behind-the-scenes photos of the restaurant.

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:49:07 +0100
Exhibition at Eric Morecambe Centre charts history of Harpenden's railways
A special exhibition on Harpenden's railways is running at the Eric Morecambe Centre until the end of December.

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:36:42 +0100
What is happening with this St Albans car park?
At Westminster Lodge many drivers have referenced the inconvenience of several cars taking up their spots as they attend the gym or visit Verulanium Park.

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
de Havilland Aircraft Museum raises £700 for Macmillan
The de Havilland Aircraft Museum recently raised more than £700 at a coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
St Albans lawyer inducted into Legal 500 Hall of Fame
The head of family law at a St Albans firm has been inducted into The Legal 500 2025's Hall of Fame.

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:50:59 +0100
‘I kicked the s*** out of him’: Police officer fired after punching suspect
A police officer with Hertfordshire Constabulary has lost his job after he twice punched a suspect and used abusive language towards them.

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:02:19 +0100
Great Big Walk raised over £73,000 for Herfordshire children’s charities
The ‘Great Big Walk’ has raised £73,594 for 12 Hertfordshire children’s charities.  

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:24:11 +0100
Strictly Come Dancing stars announce St Albans tour date
Strictly Come Dancing stars are “thrilled” to announce they will embark on a 2025 UK dance tour ending in St Albans.

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Four events to celebrate Older Persons' Day
Four pop-up events are set to celebrate Older Persons' Day in and around St Albans.

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:16:26 +0100
Butterfly species 'rapidly declining' in Hertfordshire and Middlesex
One of our familiar butterfly species is rapidly disappearing from Hertfordshire, Butterfly Conservation experts have warned.

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:23:27 +0100
Appeal for wanted man who appeared on BBC's Crimewatch Live
Wanted man Elijah Rhoden has links to St Albans and Enfield and featured on BBC's Crimewatch Live this morning.

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:27:15 +0100
Customers enjoy successful St Albans Gin & Jazz Festival 2024
St Albans Gin & Jazz Festival 2024 is an annual social event kicking off the party season in Herts with residents, visitors and commuters coming together for a night of alcohol and music.

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:40:05 +0100
St Albans Rail Freight Campaign dealt severe blow by High Court
Save St Albans: Fight the Freight's campaign against the proposed rail freight terminal on Green Belt in St Albans has been dealt a severe blow.

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:46:50 +0100
St Albans and Harpenden support Smarphone Free Childhood campaign
A pact to enable children to have a 'smartphone-free childhood' that has been signed by more than 34,000 parents is starting to gain momentum in St Albans and Harpenden.

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:51:00 +0100
Katherine Warington School marks opening of new Sixth Form
A Harpenden secondary school has celebrated the opening of its new Sixth Form.

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:43:33 +0100
Cathedral to host remembrance service for Baby Loss Awareness Week
St Albans Cathedral will host a 'Saying Goodbye' remembrance service to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:26:00 +0100
Armed police called to reports of 'shots being fired'
Armed police swooped in Welwyn Garden City after receiving reports that a man approached a car with someone inside before "shots were fired in the air".

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Three-bedroom family home in St Albans for sale for £950,000
The property is ideally located just a short walk from the city centre.

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 17:01:00 +0100
St Albans schoolfriends set out to produce documentary on city's rich history
A pair of schoolfriends from St Albans are creating a documentary on the rich history of the city.

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100
5 St Albans and Harpenden planning applications you should know about
These planning applications could impact St Albans and Harpenden residents in the coming weeks.

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:16:34 +0100
Plans for five new flats in St Albans
Plans have been submitted for new flats on Springfield Road in St Albans.

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:10:31 +0100
Row over 721 home development on village Green Belt heads to the High Court
A High Court judge will decide the fate of controversial plans to build 721 new homes either side of Chiswell Green.

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:26:56 +0100
Reformed St Albans drug and mental health worker wins national award
A reformed criminal from St Albans has won a national award after turning his life around to support people struggling.

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds attend Everyone Active and Age UK event in Harpenden
Hundreds of senior residents attended a wellness event in Harpenden, run by Everyone Active and Age UK.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:15:15 +0100
London Colney nursery submits expansion plans
Little Nightingales Children's Nursery in London Colney has submitted plans that would see an increase in the number of places available to children.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:35:18 +0100
Teacher and rugby player to stage match in aid of LGBTQ+ charity
A rugby teacher at a Harpenden school is organising a rugby match in St Albans to raise money for Stonewall.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:29:46 +0100
Arrests made across Welwyn Hatfield as part of four-day police operation
Nine people have been arrested as part of a proactive four-day police operation, with a number taken into custody after being caught in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:25:49 +0100
Demolition of garages could make way for affordable homes in St Albans
Plans have been submitted to demolish 25 garages to make way for five new homes in St Albans.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:24:30 +0100
Harpenden Society to hold public meeting on young people's mental health
The Harpenden Society has invited young people's mental health expert Dr Alison Cowan to a public meeting at Katherine Warington School.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:47:36 +0100
Historic 16th-century St Albans pub takes big step towards reopening
A historic 16th-century St Albans pub has taken a big step towards reopening, with the Rose and Crown receiving planning permission for a refurb.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:29:30 +0100
Former police sergeant barred over sexual misconduct towards junior officer
A former temporary police sergeant with Hertfordshire police has been barred from the profession over abusive and sexist behaviour towards a junior colleague.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:35:51 +0100
Plans approved for EV charging zone in St Albans
Plans for a new EV charging zone on St Albans' Hatfield Road have been approved by planning officers.

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