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Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Amazon Prime has revealed the new TV series and films coming in April
Amazon Prime has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in April.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Six common mistakes we all make when enjoying a barbecue
Some will offer a wide array of marinated meats cooked to perfection while others will offer dry burgers and a poor selection of condiments.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:30:00 +0100
BBC, ITV and more - Your Easter TV guide for Bank Holiday weekend
Here are some of the best things to watch this Easter Weekend in 2021.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized during operation in Hertfordshire
A tobacco detection dog helped sniff out almost 79,000 illegal cigarettes and over a kilo of tobacco during a two-day operation.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Number of people who may have contracted Covid in West Herts hospitals
More than 250 people are believed to have contracted Covid-19 in hospital at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, figures suggest.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
St Albans Beer and Cider Festival to be in pubs
Hertfordshire’s largest beer, cider and perry festival will not return to St Albans' Alban Arena this year but will instead take place in the city's pubs.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:40:00 +0100
Plans for UK's largest film studios unveiled for Borehamwood
The UK’s largest ever film studios could be built on the outskirts of Borehamwood, it has emerged.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:16:23 +0100
Haberdashers' Aske's schools could be renamed due to slavery links
Two private schools named after a merchant are considering dropping his name due to his "links to the slave trade".

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Globetrotting Army officer honoured for life-saving work in Africa
An Army medical officer whose missions have taken him around the world says a routine posting in Africa has been "quite simply the biggest challenge of his life".

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bank Holiday weekend: Herts police patrols being stepped up
Police patrols are being stepped up across Hertfordshire this bank holiday weekend to ensure people are following coronavirus rules.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Woodcock Hill de-registration to be decided by public inquiry
An application to de-register land in Borehamwood as a village green will go to a public inquiry.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:46:44 +0100
Police raids carried out in Borehamwood after investigation
Three cannabis farms have been found during police raids which were carried out following an investigation into human trafficking and modern slavery.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:38:48 +0100
Herts County Council leader David Williams blasts meetings call
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council leader Cllr David Williams says a government decision NOT to allow virtual attendance at council meetings after May 7 is “illogical”.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:59:02 +0100
Aldi join Sainsbury's in announcing a new ban for all UK stores
Aldi is on track to have all product packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:04:51 +0100
Oxford vaccine halted for people under 60 in Germany - this is why
A number of other countries have paused their use of the vaccine in younger people until more evidence can be gathered.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:03:50 +0100
Polling stations in Hertsmere relocated ahead of May elections
A number of polling stations have been relocated ahead of local elections in May.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:31:00 +0100
Drivers over the age of 70 could be banned from driving at night
Proposals being discussed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would also mean older drivers would have to stay in their local area.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Round-up of people jailed in March for crimes in Hertfordshire
March again saw criminals jailed for an array of offences in Hertfordshire, as the justice systems continues its work despite lockdown.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New Covid-19 lockdown rules as restrictions eased
Lockdown restrictions in England have been eased as of today.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:08:24 +0100
Boris Johnson's road map 'at risk' as Brits urged not to 'overdo it
The warning comes as the government’s lockdown exit strategy gathers pace.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan pledges 4G roll out across Tube network
Sadiq Khan has pledged to roll out 4G mobile phone coverage across all Tube stations and tunnels if re-elected on May 6.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:09:14 +0100
Vaccine passports 'last straw’ for pubs - Wetherspoon boss
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has said vaccine passports would be “the last straw” for struggling pubs and force bar staff into a “bitter civil liberties war” with customers.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid lockdown eases today in next step of Johnson's roadmap
Friends and families will be reunited and team sports will resume in a major easing of England’s lockdown to allow far greater freedom outdoors.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Number of patients waiting a year for treatment in west Herts soars
More than 3,000 patients have been waiting for a year or longer for treatment at Hertfordshire hospitals.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:51:24 +0100
South East England set for record March temperatures
The UK could see record-high March temperatures as restrictions on outdoor gatherings are eased in England.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0100
Chaplin, Keaton and Harold Lloyd all came to Elstree
I bet nobody reading this article was a cinemagoer during the silent era of movies as that ended more than 90 years ago. I suspect most readers have never watched a silent film as they are not shown on television and most have been lost with the pass...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Campaign continues to stop flats on old police station in Elstree Way
Campaigners are considering escalating their complaint about the approval of two blocks of flats in Borehamwood, which they claim has breached a planning policy.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:40:41 +0000
Habs' Boys' School in Elstree honoured for work during pandemic
A boys' school has been given 'appreciation medals' for its "extraordinary efforts" at the start of the Covid pandemic.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:20:31 +0000
Dr Ann Goddard receives second Covid vaccine at Allum Hall
A retired doctor says she is most looking forward to hugging her grandchildren again soon after she was fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Watford General Hospital redevelopment plans unveiled in new video
A new video has revealed more about a trust's plans to redevelop and rebuild Watford General Hospital.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:15:00 +0000
Artist who had breast cancer has artwork displayed in London
An artist who recently recovered from a rare form of breast cancer has said she is honoured to have seen her artwork that paid tribute to the NHS displayed on several multi screens in Oxford Street.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:48:28 +0000
Climate crisis: the stories highlighting the crisis and those fighting for our planet
Newsquest is committed to bringing an open and honest view of the climate crisis.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:34:07 +0000
CCTV appeal after common assault in Borehamwood shopping park
Police investigating a common assault have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:19:35 +0000
'Breathalyser’ that stops you drink-driving could be fitted to cars in UK
The 'alcolock' would be connected to the vehicle ignition system to prevent it from starting if the driver is over the limit.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:48:59 +0000
Home visits reveal some Hertfordshire households aren't isolating properly
Council officers have been paying home visits to check people at risk of spreading Covid are self-isolating properly.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:12:12 +0000
Knife seized as police hunt for suspects in Shenley
A knife was found inside a car by police officers who had been originally responding to a separate incident.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:14:26 +0000
Extra funding secured for Hertsmere leisure centres
Council-owned leisure centres in Hertsmere have received a funding lifeline as the industry prepares to open its doors again following the temporary closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:24:51 +0000
Full Worm Moon THIS weekend - how to see it in Hertfordshire
YOU don't need to be a stargazer to spot this month's celestial wonder, with a Full Worm Moon set to dominate the sky this weekend.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
More than 20 catalytic converters stolen in Hertsmere in March
Police are urging people to be vigilant as more than a dozen catalytic converters have been stolen since the start of the month in Hertsmere.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:43:55 +0000
Most wards in Herstmere and nearby districts nearly Covid free
Hertfordshire’s top public health boss has praised residents for their efforts in bringing down coronavirus infections but warned they can change “in as little as 24 hours”.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0000
One year on: Life on the frontline at Watford General Hospital
'My nurses are battered and fatigued'

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:34:31 +0000
Borehamwood man creates Kamio virtual dating site during lockdown
An employee at one of the largest suppliers of gas and electricity has used the pandemic as an opportunity to start his own business venture on the side.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:06:55 +0000
Paedophile Ben Lewis facing new accusations in Spain
A convicted paedophile and co-founder of a children's camp is on trial on the continent facing further accusations of child sex offences.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:12:22 +0000
Boris Johnson 'under no illusions' third Covid wave heading to UK
Boris Johnson said people should be "under no illusions" a third coronavirus wave is heading to the UK.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:56:14 +0000
All adults could be asked to test themselves twice a week for Covid
More regular testing is regarded as a key to avoiding further national lockdowns.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:43:35 +0000
If you have these side effects from AstraZeneca Covid jab 'seek medical attention'
As a precautionary measure, the MHRA is advising those experiencing specific side effects following the vaccine to seek medical attention.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Netflix reveals a quick new way to search for films
Netflix have released a new way to search for movies quickly.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Sunday, March 21?
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, March 21 2021.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Here's why you can’t choose which Covid vaccine you get
Here are the reasons why you are unable to choose which coronavirus vaccine you are given.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:59:18 +0000
Woman jailed after spitting at Hertfordshire police officer
A woman who spat in the face of a police officer has been jailed.



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