St Albans Review

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:15:32 +0000
A1M remains shut in one direction after crash - live updates
The A1M is remains closed, headed northbound, this morning after initially being shut in both directions following an earlier crash.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:01:00 +0000
Will it snow this Christmas in Hertfordshire? What weather forecasters say
The Met Office has shared the early weather forecast for Christmas week, find out if Hertfordshire is in for snow.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:22:00 +0000
Essex Police's Andy Prophet confirmed as new Chief Constable of Hertfordshire
Andy Prophet has been confirmed as Hertfordshire Constabulary's new Chief Constable.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:09:52 +0000
St Albans ranks third for worst train cancellation rate in UK-wide list
St Albans has been named the joint-third for the worst train cancellation rate in Britains busiest stations, in figures revealed by the BBC,

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:53:19 +0000
Multiple cars collide with 'electric posts' in Flamstead crash
Mutliple vehicles have collided with "electric posts" in an early morning Flamstead crash that caused significant traffic on the M1 and A5183.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:02:40 +0000
Two taken to hospital after A414 North Orbital Road crash
Two motorists have been hospitalised following a crash on the A414 North Orbital Road yesterday.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:59:50 +0000
Check your change as 20p coin sells for 330 times its face value on eBay
The Royal Mint 20p coin is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:42:57 +0000
Guinness reveals when supplies could 'return to normal' in update on shortages
Diageo has revealed when Guinness supplies in the UK could "return to normal" amid reports of a national shortage.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:41:10 +0000
UK could be set for once in a decade Northern Lights display
The Aurora Borealis have stunned the nation this year, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Dorset, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Berkshire

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:00:27 +0000
Pupils are 'polite and friendly' at St Albans catholic school according to Ofsted
According to a recent Ofsted inspection, pupils at a primary school in St Albans are eager to learn and have a very positive outlook on their school life. 

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:25:29 +0000
Popular St Albans Starbucks no longer open 24 hours
A popular St Albans Starbucks has confirmed it will no longer be open 24 hours after reducing its car parks hours earlier this year.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:28:35 +0000
Harpenden fire service extinguish bonfire on scenic common
Harpenden fire service were called to extinguish an out of control bonfire last night using buckets and tools to put out the embers.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:57:40 +0000
Tents removed from St Albans park 'abandoned for months' say district council
Tents hidden in Verulamium Park's shrubbery have been removed today following rumours they were occupied by "rough sleepers".

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:10:09 +0000
St Albans promoter wins 'Best Large Festival' at UK awards show
The Isle of Wight Festival, organised by St Albans' John Giddings, has recently been voted the 'Best Large Festival' at the 2024 UK Music Festival Awards.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:46:05 +0000
'Scoping opinion' for 4,000 home mega-development in Redbourn
Developers looking to create up to 4,000 new homes on land in Redbourn have submitted an application known as 'scoping opinion'.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:30:55 +0000
Trail leaflet celebrating historic St Albans figures launched
On Monday, December 16, Blue Plaques St Albans launched a Blue Plaques Trail leaflet, inviting residents and visitors to discover the city's rich history.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:59:18 +0000
Bus fare increases coming across Herts in new year
Herts-based bus company Uno has announced the date it will increase bus fares across the county, in accordance with a new government scheme.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:24:07 +0000
CCTV revealed after assault at Hemel Hempstead hardware store
Herts police have released a CCTV image of someone they want to identify following an incident at The Range in Hemel Hempstead.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:31:52 +0000
Herts libraries turn page on newspapers amid digital move
TURNING the pages of a newspaper in Hertfordshire libraries has become a thing of the past.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:43:56 +0000
Gingerbread enthusiast makes edible replicas of St Albans pubs
A St Albans baker is taking her love for gingerbread and British culture to make biscuit replicas of the city's iconic pubs for three years in a row.

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:46:38 +0000
Sir David Jason admits the one 'disappointment' he had with own beloved show
Sir David Jason has shared his one disappointment and complaint he had with the popular show A Touch of Frost.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:06:00 +0000
Charity supports UK’s oldest indoor skatepark with final donation
The Playpark Action Rothamsted Committee (PARC) donated its remaining £2,432 to St Albans’ Pioneer Club, supporting the UK’s oldest indoor skatepark and youth programmes.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:22:03 +0000
Tory council condemns measures in government’s autumn Budget
Hertfordshire County Council has hit out at measures included in the latest Labour government’s autumn Budget, in a motion backed by a meeting of the full council.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:34:42 +0000
New beauty boutique replaces city centre travel shop
St Albans welcomes a new addition to its retail offering through the opening of The Alternative located in The Maltings shopping centre.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:45:01 +0000
Mystery Herts woman wins £100k a month for a year
A mystery woman from Herts has won £100,000 a month for a year in an online National Lottery instant win game.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:07:06 +0000
Major plans for 'inappropriate' retirement development under consultation
Plans for a major retired living development in Wheathampstead have entered public consultation this week.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:06:14 +0000
Missing St Albans girls found after lengthy search
An 11-year-old girl who went missing from St Albans yesterday (Monday, December 16) has been found, but a teenager she was with is still missing.

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:09:07 +0000
Childline ready to support thousands of children this Christmas
Childline bases across the UK, including in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow and Cardiff, will be in operation throughout the Christmas period

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:01:16 +0000
'Proud' Harpenden secondary school head to retire after 15 years
A Harpenden secondary school - Roundwood Park - has announced an emotional farewell to its long-standing headteacher next year.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:25 +0000
Review: Full steam ahead for The Railway Children at the Abbey Theatre
Madeleine Burton reviews the Company of Ten's Christmas production of 'The Railway Children' at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:24:18 +0000
Rumours spread as St Albans social club hosts suspected 'Lurpak butter' advert
Spread the news! Film crews have been spotted in St Albans today, using a social club to allegedl shoot a "Lurpak butter" advert.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:20:04 +0000
New Harpenden gym offering 'revolutionary' 20-minute workout opens
A new gym offering a revolutionary 20-minute workout which could change your exercise routine forever has opened in Harpenden.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:43:30 +0000
Plans approved for eight-home development in St Albans village
Plans have been approved for a Smallford home to be demolished to make way for an eight-house build in St Albans.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:28:01 +0000
St Albans businessman dedicates award to daughter amid cancer battle
A St Albans businessman has dedicated a prestigious title to his daughter amid her "shock" cancer battle.

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:27:40 +0000
New St Albans go-karting arena aims to serve alcohol
The St Albans BattleKart venue is aiming to serve alcohol on its premises after an application was submitted to St Albans City and District Council.

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 15:50:00 +0000
Hertfordshire music festival makes first 2025 line-up announcement
Folk by the Oak returns to Hatfield Park on Sunday, July 20, with Kate Rusby and Fisherman’s Friends among the first names confirmed for the 2025 line-up.

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:19:00 +0000
Go wild this Christmas with Hertfordshire charity's festive nature challenge
Wildlife charity Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is asking people to sign up to the 12 Days Wild festive nature challenge this Christmas.

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:05:00 +0000
St Albans City & District bin collection changes over Christmas and New Year
There will be changes to St Albans and Harpenden bin collection days over the Christmas and New Year period.

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:01:00 +0000
St Albans planning applications you may have missed
Road closures are among the key St Albans and Harpenden public notices set to impact residents in the coming months.

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
Flamstead to host first festive 5k fun run for charity
A village is set to host its first-ever festive fun run to raise money for charity.

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000
New Chief Constable announced after four-month recruitment process
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has proposed Andy Prophet as the new Chief Constable of Hertfordshire.

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:20:00 +0000
Teen charged over 'robbery spree' in Hemel Hempstead
A teenager has been charged following a spate of robberies across Hemel Hempstead.

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:43:55 +0000
Man with St Albans and Redbourn links wanted on recall to prison
Police are looking for a man with links to St Albans and Redbourn who is wanted on recall to prison.

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:32:49 +0000
Paedophile who assaulted and raped girl in Hemel Hempstead jailed
A paedophile who raped and assaulted a girl in Hemel Hempstead during the 1970s and 1980s has been jailed for historic child sex offences.

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:34:47 +0000
MP demands answers over future of St Albans Post Office
The MP for St Albans has demanded answers about the future of one of the city long-standing Post Office branches.

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:53:20 +0000
Council accused of ‘dither and delay’ with regard to solar farm project
Green Party Cllr Ben Crystall has accused the county council of “dither and delay”, with regard to the development of a proposed solar farm.

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:59:00 +0000
New 'darkly humorous' novel set in St Albans tackles annoying neighbours
A new novel asks St Albans residents how far they would go to take revenge on their annoying neighbours.

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:29:46 +0000
The Arts Society St Albans honours past chair at 50th anniversary celebration
The Arts Society St Albans marked its 50th anniversary by celebrating the devoted service of former chair Cynthia Fletcher.

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:44:39 +0000
Dangerous driver who left woman with life-changing injuries after M1 crash jailed
Luke Coleman, a dangerous driver who left a woman with life-changing injuries after a crash on the M1 near Redbourn, has been jailed.

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:39:38 +0000
Teenager suffers suspected broken arm after metal pole attack in St Albans
A teenager has suffered a suspected broken arm and serious facial injuries after being attacked with metal pole during a robbery in St Albans.

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