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Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Top tips for homeschooling your children, from the experts
Parents, grandparents and even siblings will once again become teachers with schools set to remain closed until February.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire county councillor resigns from Conservative party
A county councillor Andrew Stevenson has resigned from the Conservative Party – to make the case for "genuine" local government reform.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council leader highlights need for lockdown funding
Hertfordshire County Council leader David Williams has warned that councils and local businesses will need further funding and support during the latest Covid-19 lockdown.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:53:54 +0000
UK leaders condemn Trump supporters who stormed US Capitol
Amid violent clashes with police, protesters breached barricades and were able to enter the building on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:20:00 +0000
Teacher assessments will replace GCSE and A-level exams this summer
“The last thing any education secretary wants to do is announce that schools will close."

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:33:42 +0000
End of year gatherings in Herts 'will cause spike in Covid cases'
Parties and a lack of social distancing over Christmas and New Year are among factors will cause coronavirus infections to spike, a top public health official has said.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:50:36 +0000
Teenager jailed for robberies in St Albans and Potters Bar
A serial teenage armed robber has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:51:44 +0000
West Hertfordshire hospital campaigners lose judicial review claim
A high court judge has dismissed claims that a health body was unlawful in its decision-making process around the redevelopment of hospital buildings in west Hertfordshire.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:33:10 +0000
7 mass vaccination centres to open in England next week
Downing Street confirmed the centres will be staffed by a mixture of NHS staff and volunteers.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:06:15 +0000
Clap for Carers returns this week and will include 'heroes'
Annemarie Place, the woman behind the Clap for Our Carers initiative has confirmed it will return at 8pm this Thursday.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:50:16 +0000
1 in 50 people had Covid-19 between Christmas and New Year
Professor Chris Whitty said that one in 50 people being estimated to have coronavirus across the UK is “really quite a large number indeed”.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:41:23 +0000
Online tool calculates coronavirus vaccination jab date
A new online tool can provide an estimate of how long you will have to wait for your coronavirus vaccination jab.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:58:58 +0000
The key points from Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement
The new national lockdown will see schools closed and people told to stay home.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:58:16 +0000
RECAP: Boris Johnson announces new lockdown
Boris Johnson is set to announce a new 'lockdown'

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:22:03 +0000
Three injured after crash at Harpenden Road
Three people have been injured after a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:54:40 +0000
Club Batchwood promises welcome back party after pandemic
Club Batchwood promises it will host “one hell of a welcome back party” once Covid-19 restrictions finally ease.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:03:15 +0000
Boris Johnson to announce further coronavirus restrictions
Boris Johnson is set to make a statement tonight regarding coronavirus restrictions following escalating case numbers.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:11:57 +0000
No trains on Abbey Line due to increase of staff self-isolating
There is currently no train service on the Abbey Line due to an increase in the number of staff self-isolating, a train company has said.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:42:51 +0000
More primary schools 'may need to remain closed' in Herts
A council has warned that primary schools facing a lack of staff “may need to remain closed” as they begin to welcome pupils back to the classroom.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000
Jeremy Hunt calls on UK to shut borders as Covid cases rise
Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt tweeted his thoughts on what policy measures are needed to get the virus under control.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Will 2021 herald a new wealth tax to pay for Covid pandemic?
Following the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the government is looking for ways of replenishing the public coffers through taxation.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:02:50 +0000
Eastenders and Coronation Street forced into TV clash
The Prime Minister’s televised address will take place at 8pm on Monday, replacing Eastenders, which was set to air at 8:05pm.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:49:57 +0000
Lockdown 3? What Boris Johnson could announce tonight
The Prime Minister’s televised address is expected to take place at 8pm on Monday.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:21:18 +0000
Boris Johnson insists teachers are at 'no greater risk'
The Government faces increasing pressure to close schools as the new coronavirus variant threatens to spiral out of control.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:03:55 +0000
Matt Hancock refuses to rule out new national lockdown
Matt Hancock admitted that controlling the new variant is "proving increasingly difficult in all parts of the country.”

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:06:25 +0000
Oxford Covid-19 vaccine to be rolled out from Monday
The NHS will begin administering the new Oxford AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine tomorrow (Monday) as the health service rapidly scales up the biggest immunisation programme in its history.

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000
10 items you didn't know were vegan
Here are 10 items you'll be surprised to know are vegan.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 15:00:57 +0000
Harpenden doctor recognised for work during Covid pandemic
A doctor has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List for his services to medical education.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Maximise time off work in 2021 - 38 days for the price of 15
As a year of minimal travel and lockdowns draws to a close, many Brits will be planning the best way to maximise their time off work in 2021.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:03:10 +0000
Hertfordshire reports record number of Covid infections on a single day
The number of coronavirus cases in Hertfordshire continues to climb at a steep rate as a hospital trust struggles to cope with a surge in new admissions.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:10:38 +0000
West Hertfordshire Hospital Trust admits 124 Covid patients in 5 days
Watford General Hospital is under "enormous pressure" as staff try and cope with a huge influx of new Covid patients.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: December
A sharp rise of coronavirus cases in Hertfordshire in December saw the county placed in a new Tier 4.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
New moons, meteor showers and more - Celestial events 2021
The full calendar of celestial events taking place throughout 2021.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000
And the Person of the Year for 2020 is...
To paraphrase Her Maj, this year has been an ‘annus horribilis’, to the point where I debated skipping the 2020 awards in the forlorn hope that 2021 will be markedly better than its predecessor.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0000
Appeal for retired clinicians to deliver Covid vaccine
Retired clinicians are being urged to return and help the NHS as it struggles to handle the mounting pressures of coronavirus amid surging cases across Hertfordshire and west Essex.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:19:00 +0000
West Hertfordshire hospital staff asked to postpone annual leave
Frontline NHS staff at west Hertfordshire hospitals have been recommended to postpone their annual leave when possible, the Observer understands.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: November
Hertfordshire along with the rest of England was placed into lockdown in November following a rise of coronavirus cases.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
The most iconic moments of 2020
A look back at some of the most memorable bits of 2020.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:10:44 +0000
Live traffic and travel updates this morning
Live traffic and travel updates this morning

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:21:00 +0000
Recap: Gavin Williamson delays start of secondary schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to deliver a statement to the Commons about the return to schools.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: October
There was some heavy rain at the start of October which caused flooding in lower High Street.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000
'Final extension' of eviction ban for businesses
The Government recently announced a further extension to protect commercial property tenants until March 31, 2021.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:38:19 +0000
Weather warning: chance of snow and ice in coming days
A yellow weather warning has been issued with a chance of snow and ice from tomorrow morning.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000
Latest number of Covid cases in every area of south west Hertfordshire
The number of new coronavirus cases in south west Hertfordshire does not appear to be spiralling out of control – but data shows little sign of the virus tailing off either.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 07:49:48 +0000
Live traffic and travel updates this morning
Live traffic and travel updates this morning

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: September
September was when a statue of Graham Taylor was boarded up ahead of Watford's clash with Luton at Vicarage Road.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Do you live next door to a sex offender? Here's how to check
Sarah's Law means that we are now able to check if any sex offenders live near us. Here's how:

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:54:26 +0000
Council tax rise will pay for Herts' biggest ever police force
Hertfordshire is on course for its biggest ever police force - but residents will have to stump up extra cash to pay for it.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Review of the year: August
August was when we found out that a new Next Beauty store would be coming to Watford in place of Debenhams.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:45:02 +0000
Coronavirus: Michael Gove says staggered schools return is the plan
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said the Government hopes the staggered reopening of schools in England will go ahead in January as planned.



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