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Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Defibrillators installed outside 18 police stations in Hertfordshire
Defibrillators have been installed outside 18 police stations across Hertfordshire.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Health chief's Covid warning to Hertfordshire supermarkets
Hertfordshire's public health chief has warned council officers will not hesitate to take action against supermarkets who fail to adhere to social distancing measures.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:20:00 +0000
Coronavirus lockdown in Hertfordshire is working, says health boss
Hertfordshire's public health chief has thanked residents for helping to bring coronavirus infection rates down over the last few weeks.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson hints at easing of lockdown
Boris Johnson has hinted some lockdown measures could be lifted once the highest priority groups have been vaccinated.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:54:28 +0000
Five ways to save money during lockdown
Here’s five suggestions on how to save money during lockdown.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:56:32 +0000
Jobs with the highest Covid-19 death rates revealed
Covid-19 death rates for men and women working in education were not significantly raised compared with rates for the wider working population.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Millions passed through airports during pandemic
Millions of international passengers have passed through Luton and Heathrow airports during the pandemic, figures suggest.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Smoking, hats, cheap drinks and free parking - old films offer a glimpse into a different world
One of the few good things about self-isolating in these winter months is that I have started to watch some of films in my DVD library that runs into several hundred.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:15:01 +0000
Met Office issues snow and ice warning around Watford and London
More snow could be on the way in South West Hertfordshire and London as the Met Office issued a weather warning.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Five mistakes you may be making with your car during lockdown
With England back under the instruction of essential trips only during the third national lockdown, cars across the country are gathering dust on driveways and in garages.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:46:04 +0000
Covid vaccination centre opens at Borehamwood pharmacy
A second public Covid vaccination centre has opened in Borehamwood.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:36:24 +0000
When snow is forecast for Watford and surrounding areas
South West Hertfordshire is set for another round of snow this weekend with temperatures forecast to drop across the UK.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:29:01 +0000
Boris Johnson: New Covid-19 variant could be more deadly
There is “some evidence” the UK variant of coronavirus is associated with “a higher degree of mortality”, Boris Johnson said.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:18:03 +0000
Police investigating two car crash near Apex Corner
Police are investigating after two cars crashed near a busy roundabout.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:12:08 +0000
Watling Street in Radlett shut this weekend at Harper Lane junction
A small section of major road will close for 48 hours as part of an overrunning programme to create a new junction.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:05:00 +0000
Warning as Covid rates remain high in Herts despite seeing drop
A council is urging people not to get complacent as coronavirus case rates continue to drop.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Attacks on police in Hertfordshire during Covid-19 pandemic
Police in Hertfordshire have been coughed on, spat at or bitten in more than 100 attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic, figures show.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council could sell off parts of County Hall
Parts of Hertfordshire County Council’s headquarters site could be sold off, leased or redeveloped as part of a review of working practices, it has emerged.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
TfL fines 1700 people for refusing to wear masks
More than 1,700 fines have been handed out to people who refuse to wear face coverings on London public transport as TfL insists it is cracking down on those who flout the rules.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
University students write to Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden
Two students have written to their MP to outline their concerns about a number of issues faced by university students over the Covid pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:53:30 +0000
When will lockdown end in England?
Priti Patel said the UK has a “long way to go” before coronavirus restrictions can be eased.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:30:55 +0000
Hertsmere residents face another council tax rise
Residents in Hertsmere are set to have another £5 added onto their borough council tax bill for the coming year.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Over 50 Hertfordshire care home Covid deaths in a week
Almost half of all care homes in Hertfordshire are dealing with new outbreaks of Covid-19 – with 55 deaths recorded in the past week.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:33:59 +0000
Warning for potential flooding in Herts, Essex and London
People are being warned that their homes and business could be flooded as Storm Christoph looks set to make its way to our area.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:09:01 +0000
Arcadia's Outfit in Borehamwood to permanently close
A retail store at Borehamwood Shopping Park will close permanently this week.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:40:26 +0000
Scam callers con over £70k from Hertfordshire victims
Fraudsters posing as police officers over winter have scammed more than £70,000 from victims.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Council approves permanent bandstand in Meadow Park
A new bandstand will be constructed in a park in Borehamwood at a cost of nearly £60,000.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire's Beacon Fraud Hub recovered £1.1m so far
A specialist team have recovered more than a million pounds for victims of fraud.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Here's how your children can access free books online while homeschooling
Gavin Williamson said: “While schools are closed for the majority of pupils, the learning and development of children must continue."

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:58:48 +0000
Pressures facing Watford General Hospital highlighted
Staff have spoken about the pressures Watford General Hospital is facing – as it was revealed that some patients have had to be transferred to other hospitals.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:51:07 +0000
Covid vaccine rollout extended to over 70s this week
The expanded rollout arrives as a ban on quarantine-free travel into the UK came into force at 4am in a bid to keep out new coronavirus strains.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:25:36 +0000
Coronavirus cases dropping in and around Borehamwood
Coronavirus cases in and around Borehamwood are beginning to fall steadily but infection rates in the area still remain some of the highest in Hertfordshire.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:46:11 +0000
50 more Covid deaths reported at West Hertfordshire hospitals
The number of confirmed coronavirus-related deaths at a hospital trust is nearing 600, latest figures from NHS England show.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:11:05 +0000
Councillor criticises housing association after being inundated with complaints
A housing association has been accused of "taking on too many properties" by a councillor who has been helping a tenant whose home flooded over Christmas.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:28:16 +0000
Car park freed up for NHS staff at Covid vaccinations in Borehamwood
Rail operator Thameslink has freed up space at its station car park for visitors to the Covid vaccination centre in Borehamwood.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
When snow is forecast for Watford and surrounding areas
South West Hertfordshire is set to see freezing temperatures on Saturday as snow is forecast to fall.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Hate crimes on London buses tripled after first lockdown
New data has revealed a shocking rise in recorded hate crimes on London buses following the first lockdown last year.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:00:37 +0000
Organiser of party in South Mimms given £10,000 Covid fine
Police have slapped a woman with a £10,000 fine after she organised a party of more than 100 people during lockdown.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Hertsmere museums launch campaign to collect memories from pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has brought many changes to residents' lives since the first lockdown almost a year ago.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:36:19 +0000
Snow warning tomorrow for Essex, London and Hertfordshire
A yellow weather warning has been issued with snow expected over London, Essex and Hertfordshire.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:11:53 +0000
Covid-19 R rate drops below 1 in South East England and London
The number of Covid-19 infections across England is falling as a whole – with the R-rate dropping below one in the south east.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:42:46 +0000
Martin Lewis issues warning to Tesco Clubcard holders
The Tesco Clubcard is a loyalty card scheme allows shoppers can collect points when they shop.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Rail Passengers urged to check journey times with timetables cut
Some timetables have already been amended, while others will be changed over the coming weeks.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:10:20 +0000
Schools told not to offer free meals over half term break
Schools in England have provided school meals over the holidays throughout the pandemic.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Aldi launch new 75% bargain hour for UK shoppers
The supermarket chain hope the move will help stores cut waste as part of their target of halving food waste by 2030.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:30:00 +0000
UK arrivals from all of South America and Portugal banned
The move comes amid the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus in Brazil, with concerns about whether it could be more dangerous.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:57:06 +0000
Labour say two Covid marshals in Hertsmere 'is not enough'
An opposition political leader believes tasking two marshals to help keep residents safe from Covid is not enough.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:25:14 +0000
Covid jabs in east of England lowest in whole of England
The East of England has administered the lowest amount of Covid vaccinations out of any region in England, latest available figures have shown.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:58:25 +0000
Coronavirus: Police shut down huge house party in South Mimms
Police have issued several fines after more than a hundred people were found partying inside an address last night.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Virgin Media provide free mobile data and TV channels
Virgin Media has introduced a range of new measures to help keep customers connected and entertained amid a third national lockdown.



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