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St Albans News April 21, 2026
Door to Jewish-owned Watford shop set alight in ‘religiously aggravated arson attack’
The door to a Jewish-owned shop in Lower High Street, Watford was set on fire as graffiti was also left behind. Watford Observer | St. Albans News…
St Albans News, Things to Do April 17, 2026
Things to Do in St Albans: Top Attractions, Activities & Days Out
Things to Do in St Albans St Albans is a historic and vibrant city offering a perfect mix of heritage, culture, shopping, and outdoor experiences. Whether you’re planning a day…
St Albans News April 5, 2026
Greggs location closes for 10-day refurbishment starting today
A Greggs location between Oxhey and Northwood is closed for a full refurbishment starting today. Watford Observer | St. Albans News…
St Albans News March 21, 2026
The ‘absolutely brilliant’ restaurant serving the most ‘delicious’ burgers in Herts
HATCH in St Albans is regarded as one of the top spots for a burger in Hertfordshire. See what guests are saying about it. Watford Observer | St. Albans News…
St Albans News March 5, 2026
Reason for Harlequin evacuation this morning revealed
Watford’s Harlequin shopping centre has revealed why visitors were evacuated this morning (March 5). Watford Observer | St. Albans News…
St Albans News February 17, 2026
Watford man arrested on suspicion of intent to supply cocaine
A Watford man has been arrested after police stopped a car on a residential street in Ayslebury, Buckinghamshire. Watford Observer | St. Albans News…
St Albans News February 2, 2026
Burst water main causing ‘chaotic’ delays and impacting school buses
A burst water main in Aldenham Road, Bushey, is causing long delays and the diversion of school buses. Watford Observer | St. Albans News…
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- Introducing the River Ver Chalk Stream Challengeby Editor on April 21, 2026 at 10:25 am
The Ver Valley Society has launched a Chalk Stream Challenge on the River Ver, offering the opportunity for young people to explore their local river and discover why chalk streams are so special. The challenge is suitable for schools, Scouts, Guides, similar groups and supervised, keen individuals. Not only is... The post Introducing the River Ver Chalk Stream Challenge appeared first on St Albans Times.
- Was the real legend of Robin Hood actually invented here in St Albans?by Editor on April 21, 2026 at 10:22 am
Did Robin in the Hood, the original outlaw hero, have his origins here in St Albans? That’s the fascinating premise behind a talk being given at St Albans Cathedral by Alan Cooper, associate professor of history at Colgate University in upstate New York. He has linked the Sherwood Forest bowman... The post Was the real legend of Robin Hood actually invented here in St Albans? appeared first on St Albans Times.
- World Cup Packathon coming to Oaklands Collegeby Editor on April 20, 2026 at 4:19 pm
As the World Cup opens on June 11, something equally powerful will be happening a little closer to home at Oaklands College. The college is hosting The World Cup Packathon in partnership with Goods For Good — a 12-hour endurance charity event bringing together the Hertfordshire business community for a... The post World Cup Packathon coming to Oaklands College appeared first on St Albans Times.
- St Albans vinyl store enjoys best-ever Record Store Day after customers queue overnightby Editor on April 20, 2026 at 1:28 pm
A customer started queuing 19 hours before the doors opened at Empire Records in Heritage Close for this year’s Record Store Day. Saturday’s annual event – the 12th since RSD began – saw a staggering 500 exclusive records released, all of which are only available from independent record stores. National... The post St Albans vinyl store enjoys best-ever Record Store Day after customers queue overnight appeared first on St Albans Times.
- New Nicholas Breakspear head wants to prepare his old school for a new and challenging futureby Editor on April 20, 2026 at 11:18 am
It’s been the best part of three decades since Andrew Dunne walked the corridors of Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School as a student, and in September he will be returning in a very different role, that of headteacher. The previous head, Declan Linnane, who took over in September 2014, performed an... The post New Nicholas Breakspear head wants to prepare his old school for a new and challenging future appeared first on St Albans Times.
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- Watford Tesco opening date CONFIRMED at former TGI Fridays siteby Liam.fitzpatrick@newsquest.co.uk | Liam Fitzpatrick on April 21, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Tesco is to open its new North Watford branch this Friday (April 24), taking over the former TGI Fridays unit in St Albans Road.
- Second 'dangerous driving' arrest after three hospitalised in multi-car crashby fintan.mcguinness@newsquest.co.uk | Fintan McGuinness on April 21, 2026 at 3:54 pm
Police have now confirmed a second man has been arrested over alleged dangerous driving after a crash hospitalised three between Watford and Rickmansworth.
- New Hertfordshire arrests made over planned arson attack on Jewish communityby Liam.fitzpatrick@newsquest.co.uk | Liam Fitzpatrick on April 21, 2026 at 3:16 pm
Seven more arrests have been made including three in Hertfordshire as police probe a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in and around London.
- 'Just the beginning' - photos inside The Horns' lively reopening weekendby fintan.mcguinness@newsquest.co.uk | Fintan McGuinness on April 21, 2026 at 2:25 pm
Lively photos from The Horns, Hempstead Road, Watford, reopening have been shared as the new owners make their mark.
- Door to Jewish-owned Watford shop set alight in 'religiously aggravated arson attack'by fintan.mcguinness@newsquest.co.uk | Fintan McGuinness on April 21, 2026 at 12:55 pm
The door to a Jewish-owned shop in Lower High Street, Watford was set on fire as graffiti was also left behind.
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