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Sun, 02 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Labour policies for 2021 Hertfordshire County Council elections
PROTECTING  jobs and services, building a stronger economy and protecting the environment are among the priorities being put forward by Labour candidates in Hertfordshire, in the run-up to the county council elections on May 6.

Sun, 02 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
I don't have Star Wars memorabilia, but film memories are priceless
Over the years I wish I had kept discarded film props and scripts on my visits to various film studios as they can be very valuable today. I did buy the begging bowl from the 1960s film Oliver when I attended an auction of film items at Shepperton in...

Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
UK supermarkets issue urgent recalls on chocolate, meat and fruit items
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sun, 02 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
The UK's favourite outdoor dining experience revealed - do you agree?
According to new research, Brits think BBQ’s are the best way of eating outdoors, beating picnics as the nations favourite method of outdoor dining.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Conservatives have a ‘strong team and proven track record’
County council leader Cllr David Williams says Conservatives offer voters in Hertfordshire the combination of a strong message and a strong team, with a proven track record.

Sat, 01 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
European Super League idea will be back
In the history of stupid ideas, the European Super League was on a par with Fleetwood and Fox at the Brits or the Poll Tax. The slippery, gold-laden toads who undertook clandestine meetings over the previous year will, now it is shelved, revert to...

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal their biggest Bank Holiday bargains
You'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in May - the full list
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in May.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0100
The most common Covid vaccine side effects revealed in new study
The study also compared the AstraZeneca and Pfizer to see how side effects from the vaccines differ.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Motorists warned to expect heavy traffic this bank holiday weekend
Motorists have been urged to expect delays in what is expected to be the busiest May Day bank holiday weekend since 2016.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:33:00 +0100
Boy, 11, reunited with stolen bike in St Albans
An 11-year-old boy was left devastated after his new bike was stolen the day after his birthday in St Albans.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:01:00 +0100
Vegan Market Co market returning to St Albans
A popular market showcasing the best vegan delicacies is set to return to St Albans.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:39:43 +0100
Range Rover stolen in Harpenden quickly found by police
Quick-thinking police officers managed to track down a £125,000 Range Rover within an hour of it being stolen.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:59:12 +0100
The most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2021 revealed
Naming your child can be one of the toughest decisions new parents are likely to face.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
This when you might be able to hug your loved ones again
Scientific advisors have given an estimated time frame of when people may be able to hug their loved ones- and it might be as early as June.  

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Self-driving cars could be allowed on UK motorways this year
The Department for Transport said it will allow hands-free driving in vehicles if certain motorway conditions are met. 

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:27:30 +0100
Watford drug dealers jailed after stop on A405 in Bricket Wood
Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:25:40 +0100
Five things Matt Hancock could say at today's Covid briefing
The Health Secretary will address the nation later today to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:33:54 +0100
Herts Covid marshals recruitment stretching to 2022
New Covid marshals are being recruited in some areas across England for the coming year despite Government plans to lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on June 21.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:09:48 +0100
Police close three lanes after car crash on M25 near Watford
A vehicle has overturned on the M25.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:39:53 +0100
New Asda and Morrisons scam is targeting your details - what you need to know
Consumers who receive a suspicious text should contact the supermarket, if they shop with them, to verify it.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Your Spotify subscription is going up in price - this is why
People who stream their music via Spotify users are going to have to pay more for their music, as the streaming service announces it is hiking its subscription costs.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis explains changes to Sainsbury's Nectar card
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to the Sainsbury's Nectar card in the UK.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
‘Muddled and unfair’ Covid lockdown fines could be reviewed under new plans
A group of MPs have called for a review into fines handed out at the hight of lockdown.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:56:33 +0100
Two St Albans District Council homes recovered by anti-fraud team
Two tenants have been forced to hand back keys to the council following an investigation by anti-fraud officers.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:08:26 +0100
eBay responds after NHS Covid vaccine cards appear for £5
PEOPLE are using online auction sites to sell NHS Covid vaccine cards in order to make a profit, an investigation has revealed.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:29:26 +0100
Wireless Festival 2021 line-up revealed by organisers
The festival is scheduled for September 10 to September 12 and will take place in Crystal Palace Park in South London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:59:47 +0100
Covid vaccines jabs offered to people aged 42 and over - how you can book
Here is everything you need to know about booking your jab.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:19:29 +0100
This week's pink supermoon will be biggest of the year - how to see it
Scientists are saying April’s full moon will be the biggest and brightest of 2021.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:31:12 +0100
CCTV appeal after brick thrown at window in London Colney
Police have released a CCTV image after a brick was thrown at a window.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Council goes to High Court over continuing online meetings
The High Court has been asked to decide whether councils are allowed to continue to meet remotely after May 7.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0100
London Colney Air Museum wins £90,000 grant
“Bigger and better than ever” is the promise from the country’s oldest aviation museum as it’s awarded a £90,000 grant to help it re-open its doors in May.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Tributes from NHS family to St Albans dad-of-three
A close colleague of an NHS worker that was 'everyone's friend' has paid tribute after he passed away aged 56.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The pitfalls of buying a second-hand car online
Some things a man’s got to do alone. In a female-dominated household this roughly equates to: watching football in solitary confinement, laughing at my own jokes and buying used cars.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:24:50 +0100
Police move on travellers in Wheathampstead and Harpenden
Police officers worked to move the same group of travellers on from two different locations this week.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fraudsters fleece Hertfordshire victims during pandemic
Fraudsters have fleeced nearly £27 million from people living in Hertfordshire during the coronavirus pandemic – with most victims stung in online shopping scams.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:37:16 +0100
Netflix step up crack down on users sharing account password
Users first noticed the new restrictions last month when some users reported being met with a warning on screen.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:13:31 +0100
Crash causes long queues on M1 near Watford - live
Long queues are forming on the M1 this afternoon following a crash.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:04:39 +0100
Hertfordshire's worst areas for Covid fines
St Albans sits in the middle for Hertfordshire’s worst areas for fines related to breaking Covid restrictions, latest figures have revealed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Watford and Borehamwood residents targeted in new HMRC scam
Fraudsters have been trying to con people in and around Watford out of money with scam phone calls and texts appearing to be from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire's best bluebell woods
The bluebells are on their way so it’s time to head to the woods to walk among these beautiful and delicate flowers which have a short-lived season lasting till around mid-May.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Hertfordshire has second highest rate of cybercrime in UK
Hertfordshire is one of the worst affected areas for cybercrime, a new study has revealed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire officer sent sexual message to teen on Snapchat
A Hertfordshire police officer sent an inappropriate sexual message to a teenager on Snapchat after she was dismissed as a suspect in a case he was investigating.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:07:05 +0100
Man punched in St Albans
Police are investigating after a man was punched in the face in St Albans.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:13:03 +0100
Daisy Cooper welcomes George Floyd trial verdict
The MP for St Albans believes “justice has been served” in the George Floyd case but has urged against complacency, saying there is much work to be done to combat racial inequality.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:33:56 +0100
London Bridge station evacuated after suspicious item report
London Bridge station has been evacuated following reports of a suspicious item on a train.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:24:55 +0100
The Queen's issues statement during time of 'great sadness' on her birthday
It is the first birthday she has celebrated without her husband, Prince Philip, for more than 70 years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:16:11 +0100
'Week of action' by police in Hertfordshire to combat knife crime
A police force has announced its officers will carry out a week of action to combat knife crime as part of a national initiative.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:49:01 +0100
Premier League vows to hold the 'big six' to 'account under its rules'
The statement comes Boris Johnson warned he is prepared to introduce new legislation to prevent the formation of a European Super League.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:11:43 +0100
150-year-old driving offence could still land you two years in prison
The law comes from 19th Century legislation but remains available to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to this day.



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