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Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:27:41 +0100
When Prince Philip visited Hertfordshire and East London
The Duke of Edinburgh, who has died at the age of 99, visits to Hertfordshire and East London in the past including opening a new science buildings and gardens at a historic house.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:41:27 +0100
Live updates and reaction after Prince Philip dies aged 99
The Duke of Edinburgh has passed away, the Royal Family has announced.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:22:41 +0100
Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now?
Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:46:55 +0100
Fire at house in Thumpers, Hemel Hempstead
Emergency services are currently tackling a large fire that has affected a row of houses and caused a roof to collapse in Hemel Hempstead.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:57:12 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: first details confirmed in line with his wishes
Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:52:30 +0100
Dad angered by glyphosate usage in St Albans
A St Albans dad has voiced fears over a cancer-causing herbicide being used by contractors outside council homes.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:36:07 +0100
Radlett man jailed for series of thefts from shops and cars
A shoplifter who caused "misery" to his community has been jailed for 16 months.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:15:00 +0100
Covid: Symptoms that show you may have already had virus
Have you already had Covid? Here are the main symptoms.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:02:48 +0100
Hemel Hempstead fraudster sentenced after false insurance claim
A fraudster who made false insurance claims to Hertfordshire County Council has been jailed.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:53:36 +0100
If you get this WhatsApp from your friends or family, don't reply - it's a scam
Fraudsters are posing as your friends, family and any other contacts you may have on WhatsApp.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:37:24 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Lack of access to fast broadband speeds in Herts a 'real eye-opener'
The relatively low access to faster broadband across Hertfordshire has been highlighted at a meeting involving council leaders.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Bowel cancer survival rate improves in south west Hertfordshire
The one-year survival rate for bowel cancer patients in the Herts Valleys region has improved, figures show.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:17:51 +0100
Free twice-weekly Covid tests to be offered to everyone in England
Everyone in England is to be offered free, twice-weekly coronavirus tests as ministers prepare for the next stage of easing lockdown restrictions.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Netflix has revealed the new TV series and films coming in April
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming this in April.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Plans being drawn up for new Hertfordshire Developers Forum
Council leaders from across Hertfordshire are spear-heading a drive to establish a forum with developers.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:59:00 +0100
£2.5m to speed up autism assessment in Hertfordshire
HEALTH commissioners have agreed to a £2.5m funding boost to cut the length of time that children with autism have to wait for a diagnosis in Hertfordshire.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 09:37:21 +0100
Hatfield House running event set to trial Covid passports
A mass participation run in Hertfordshire is set to serve as a pilot event for the government’s “Covid status certification” scheme.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? - Easter egg tradition explained
Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
'Sharp-elbowed middle class" may jump hospital waiting lists
HOSPITAL consultant Dermot O’Riordan has raised concerns that the "sharp elbowed" and the "articulate middle class" may be prioritised for treatment as waiting lists grow.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:15:00 +0100
Best and worst motorway service stations in the UK
A survey by Which has ranked the best and worst motorway service stations across the UK.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
‘Phenomenal’ work of Hertfordshire NHS staff praised
THE ‘phenomenal’ work of staff during a ‘relentless year’ has been recognised by leading healthcare official Jane Halpin.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:09:46 +0100
Around 80 people in Hertfordshire hospitals were stabbing victims
Stab victims accounted for up to 80 admissions to Hertfordshire hospitals last year, figures suggest.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Stop the myths of a housing shortage and affordable homes
Well, the Covid ‘be at one with your environment and love all things green’ honeymoon is well and truly over. The Government's plan to build, build, build continues unabated and, much like the Covid restrictions, it is a plan that looks like i...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:21:04 +0100
Care homes will allow two visitors from April 12
New Covid guidelines will allow two regular indoor visitors at care homes from April 12.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Stories from Elstree horror classic Night of the Demon
A couple of years ago I met an old friend, actress Peggy Cummins, and Diana Rigg at an event at Elstree Studios that I was co-hosting. It was the first time I had met Diana so that was a great pleasure. Luckily I had known Peggy for many years and sa...

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 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 18:05:00 +0100
Redeveloped Watford General Hospital could be 18 storeys
The proposed new hospital in Watford could be as high as 18 storeys, it has emerged."

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 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.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Red Arrows set to fly over Watford area this morning
The Red Arrows are set to soar across the sky in Watford later this morning as part of a practice run.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:59:52 +0100
Police called to Verulamium Park after someone 'seen with knife'
A police helicopter was deployed after someone was reportedly seen running around a park with a knife.

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 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 07:40:21 +0100
April 12: Wagamama opening Watford and St Albans sites for outdoor dining
Restaurant group Wagamama has revealed its full list of sites that are set to reopen for outdoor dining from April 12.

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 13:03:11 +0100
St Albans surgeon ordered to repay illegal financial gains
A 'dishonest’ and ‘manipulative’ surgeon previously jailed for staged burglary and £1 million mortgage fraud has been ordered to repay ill gotten gains.

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...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Am I a cat person? Here's what I found myself googling
One cold winter's day, 13 years ago, I felt as fully prepared as any man could for impending fatherhood. The spare room, although not being used for a few months hence, had a fresh lick of paint. I had paid employment and we made plans to move to a n...



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