St Albans Review

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Five-bed family home in St Albans on sale for £1.35m
A five-bedroom detached house in Nimrod Close, St Albans is on the market for £1.35 million.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Listed: Latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Hertfordshire
Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across Hertfordshire.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:19:25 +0000
Trio charged in connection with £1 million Mounjaro theft in St Albans
Three men have been charged in connection with the theft of approximately £1 million worth of Mounjaro from Phoenix UK in St Albans.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:41 +0000
Highly rated 'stunning' restaurant serving 'pizza to die for' in Hertfordshire
Zio's Pizzeria in Harpenden has been described as “just gorgeous” and among the best pizzas in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:43:00 +0000
Residents need new pass to access recycling centres in Hertfordshire
Residents will soon need to register for digital access to recycling centres under new plans to manage rising service demand across Hertfordshire

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:49:06 +0000
Death of e-bike rider found lying in Herts road prompts fresh appeal
The tragic death of an e-bike rider who was found lying in Rowley Lane, Borehamwood, prior to passing away has prompted a fresh police appeal.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:39:48 +0000
Drink driver disqualified after off-duty officer halted him in Hemel
A drink driver has been disqualified and fined after an off-duty officer halted him in Hemel Hempstead.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:40:53 +0000
Family pays tribute to 'remarkable' teen killed in Gaddesden Row crash
The family of a 17-year-old boy who died in Gaddesden Row have paid tribute to him.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:44:27 +0000
17th century Potters Crouch country pub reopens after £180k refurb
17th century country pub The Holly Bush in Potters Crouch will soon reopen after an £180,000 refurbishment and the arrival of an experienced chef.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:41:42 +0000
Suspected bike theft from St Albans shop sparks appeal
A suspected bike theft from a St Albans shop has sparked a police appeal.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:26:44 +0000
On This Day: Demolition begins for new theatres at St Albans City Hospital
Demolition began for new operating theatres at St Albans City Hospital.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Snow and sleet forecast for St Albans and Harpenden this weekend
Residents in St Albans and Harpenden can expect a much colder weekend with a chance of light snow.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:32:09 +0000
£2 flights go on sale today - how to grab British Airways’ summer Avios-only deals
British Airways has launched £2 flights to Madrid and Toulon for summer 2026 today. Here’s how to book the Avios-only reward seats before they sell out.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:29:57 +0000
Parents warned to stop using these Peppa Pig products due to safety hazards
Publisher Penguin Random House UK has issued an urgent product recall of specific printings of Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee books

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
£30k of designer handbags, jewellery and perfume stolen in St Albans burglary
Police are appealing for the public’s assistance following a burglary in St Albans.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:49:47 +0000
On This Day: Mr Simms Sweet Shop opens in St Albans
Tthe popular sweet shop chain Mr Simms opened a new branch in St Albans' The Maltings shopping area.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:24:10 +0000
St Albans rogue trader among four jailed for defrauding victims out of £100k
A St Albans rogue trader is among four who have been jailed for a combined total of 13 years after being found guilty of defrauding £100,000 off their victims.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:04:08 +0000
St Albans farmer unable to afford removal of £40k fly-tip
A St Albans farmer has said he is unable to afford £40,000 to remove fly-tipped waste on his land last summer.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:29:00 +0000
Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey facing two new rape charges
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two counts of rape against a new alleged victim.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:01:00 +0000
Residents help off plan for school padel court in quiet St Albans neighbourhood
The neighbours of a St Albans secondary school feel they have won after a plan for a padel court in a quiet neighbourhood.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:40:09 +0000
'Refined' cocktail lounge replaces Slug & Lettuce in St Albans
A new cocktail lounge named The London Stone is set to open in St Albans replacing The Slug & Lettuce.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:04:48 +0000
Suspected tool theft from Hemel van sparks appeal
A suspected tool theft from a van on Redbourn Road near to St Agnells Lane and Link Road, Hemel Hempstead, has sparked a police appeal.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:48:17 +0000
Beware of romance fraud in the countdown to Valentine's Day, warn officers
As the countdown to Valentine’s Day continues, romantics among us may be hoping to find they have a secret admirer . . .

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:09:30 +0000
Man charged with Porsche theft from St Albans property
A man has been charged and remanded in connection with the theft of a Porsche Macan from a St Albans property.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:33:44 +0000
Illegal bike seized and rider arrested after suspected St Albans theft
An illegal bike was seized by police officers and its rider arrested in St Albans.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:06:34 +0000
Pensioner in 24-hour care with dementia found guilty over unpaid car insurance
A Hertfordshire pensioner with vascular dementia has been convicted in one of Britain’s controversial fast-track courts.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:11:33 +0000
St Albans Gin and Jazz Festival wins top prize at national BID awards
The Gin and Jazz Festival in George Street, St Albans, has won a top prize at the national BID awards.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:47:34 +0000
Police officer faces misconduct hearing over alleged 'inappropriate' behaviour
A Hertfordshire police officer will face a misconduct hearing next week after being accused of inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:38:13 +0000
Prolific fare dodger from Herts avoids jail despite 112 unpaid train tickets
One of Britain’s most prolific train fare dodgers from Hertfordshire has been spared jail over 112 convictions for not paying for tickets.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:28:26 +0000
Luxury ice cream shop to open at St Albans' Jubilee Square
Luxury ice cream shop, Darlish, is the latest tenant to move into St Albans' Jubilee Square.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:58:27 +0000
On This Day: De Havilland Aircraft Museum wins hangar planning appeal
The de Havilland Aircraft Museum celebrated a significant victory as it won a planning appeal.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:52:50 +0000
Arrests, drugs found and vehicles seized in operation across St Albans and West Herts
Arrests were made, drugs recovered and several vehicles seized as part of an initiative tackling acquisitive crime across St Albans and West Herts.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:43:18 +0000
RECAP: Major disruption to trains between St Albans and London 'until end of day'
Commuters using trains between St Albans and London are facing major disruption today.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:17:53 +0000
Man arrested after high-value iPhones stolen in St Albans city centre van raid
A man has been arrested in Clacton-on-Sea following the theft of high value iPhones from a delivery van near the O2 store in St Peter's Street.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:57:34 +0000
Todd in the Hole returns for 2026 as organisers vow to keep it affordable
Todd in the Hole festival is back for 2026, with organisers deciding to keep tickets affordable once again.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:26:00 +0000
Appeal to find family for dog Tanny who has never had a home
In this week's RSPCA Southridge 'Find Me a Home' appeal, terrific Tanny, who has always lived in kennels, asks: "Can you give me a home?"Hello everyone,

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
BREAKING: £1,000 A DAY for 20 YEARS* could start TONIGHT - get 2 bets from just £1.50
Brits have a rare chance tonight to lock in £1,000 every single day for the next 20 years* by betting on one of America's most talked-about lottery games.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0000
St Albans animal farm to host 'cutest' event this year
Willows Activity Farm, near St Albans, will host its February Frolics event from February 14 to 22, giving visitors the chance to witness lambing up close.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:40:31 +0000
MP visits with healthcare executives to discuss growing pressures
During a visit to the headquarters of homecare provider Abbots Care in St Albans, the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, Daisy Cooper MP, said long-term funding and reform are essential to ensure people receive the support they need.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:08:20 +0000
Four men charged in Berko burglary investigation
Four men have been charged and remanded during an investigation into burglaries across Berkhamsted and Hertfordshire.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:40:08 +0000
St Albans school welcomes international guests
Samuel Ryder Academy welcomed 80 visitors keen to see its use of digital technology.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:56:29 +0000
Hertfordshire named UK's 'porch pirate capital' as data reveals thousands of thefts
Hertfordshire has been dubbed the UK's "porch pirate capital" after data revealed thousands of parcels have been stolen.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:35:40 +0000
Three arrested after 'knives and cocaine seized' in St Albans stop
Knives and suspected drugs have been seized and three men arrested by plain clothed neighbourhood policing officers in St Albans.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:56:47 +0000
St Albans City FC condemn 'unacceptable behaviour' as 18-year-old charged
St Albans City FC has condemned "unacceptable behaviour" by some of its fans after an 18-year-old was charged with assaulting a police constable.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:12:28 +0000
Celia Imrie and Richard E. Grant set to star in movie filmed in Bushey
More than £22,700 was added to Hertsmere Borough Council’s coffers last year from filming movies and TV series in the borough.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:55:44 +0000
What officers say as new police base opens in town centre
Harpenden’s neighbourhood policing team will move into Harpenden Town Hall on Leyton Road this month, following a partnership between Hertfordshire Constabulary, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and Harpenden Town Council.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:55:52 +0000
Two friends to climb England's highest mountain for suicide prevention charity
Two friends are preparing to climb England's highest mountain to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental health.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:57:45 +0000
Government needs ‘more streamlined approach to SEND’ says councillor
The Government needs “a more streamlined approach” to SEND, says a Herts county councillor, as the number of children needing education, health and care plans (EHCPs) “is going up at an unsustainable rate” nationally.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:13:35 +0000
On This Day: Storm Ciara left 1,500 homes in Hertfordshire without power
Hertfordshire was grappling with the aftermath of Storm Ciara, which left 1,500 homes without power.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0000
Residents warned of drone activity around Radlett rail freight site
Residents and authorities have been warned of drone activity around the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange in Radlett.

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