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Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:20:00 +0100
West Herts maternity patient was found with 'foreign object' inside them
West Hertfordshire hospitals chiefs have investigated after a patient was discharged with a 'foreign object' left inside following a procedure.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Sajid Javid updates MPs on July 19 'Freedom Day' plans
Speaking to MPs, Sajid Javid said that it was the “right time to get our nation closer to normal life”.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:11:36 +0100
TfL bus service review postponed to avoid 'choking recovery'
A planned review that business and transport groups warned would lead to bus service cuts in London has been postponed until September, the Government has confirmed.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Weather warning issued for Watford and nearby areas
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas for the rest of the day (Monday).

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:40:00 +0100
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after A1 crash near Borehamwood
A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after he crashed into the central reservation of the A1.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Creative Crimes recognised for gardening innovation in nationwide B&Q awards
A gardener from Middlewich in Cheshire has been recognised nationally for her green-fingered efforts during lockdown and has won a prestigious competition.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:56:53 +0100
Freedom Day: Boris Johnson to hold a press conference today
The Prime Minister is expected to say that the country can move to Step 4 of the plan to lift coronavirus measures.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:55:09 +0100
Crash closes A1 between M25 and Borehamwood
A serious crash has shut the A1 in Borehamwood this afternoon.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Every England goal against Italy could cost fans 'nearly £12,000,000'
Alcohol consumption is likely to be high with Boris Johnson urged to grant an emergency Bank Holiday Monday in the event of an England win.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 16:59:02 +0100
Aldi announce ‘supermarket first’ coming to stores next week
The company claim the new supermarket product is a first of its kind in the UK.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:42:53 +0100
Ipswich's Brickmakers Wood garden lands national B&Q award
A garden in Ipswich and the local community have been recognised nationally for their green-fingered efforts during lockdown and have won a prestigious competition.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 14:07:01 +0100
'Be kind when Covid rules end' -Hertfordshire health boss
Hertfordshire’s top public health boss is urging people to be “kind to each other” when coronavirus rules are scrapped amid an increase of cases.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Radlett man told to pay £118,000 after losing High Court case
A homeowner who challenged planning regulations after his self-build project became unauthorised has been ordered to pay nearly £120,000 in a community infrastructure tax by a High Court judge.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:47:19 +0100
Wayne Couzens pleads guilty to Sarah Everard murder
A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to murdering Sarah Everard in a case that has caused widespread shock and outrage.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:23:33 +0100
Woman assaulted with watering can at Allum Lane Cemetery
Police are investigating an assault at a cemetery earlier this month.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:30:15 +0100
EastEnders BBC set in Borehamwood broken into
The EastEnders set in Borehamwood was broken into by two intruders who later filmed themselves re-enacting a famous scene from the soap.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:09:34 +0100
TfL scraps plans to punish Covid absences after July 19
Tube bosses have backed down from controversial plans to discipline staff who are absent due to Covid-19 after lockdown eases on July 19.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:33:14 +0100
Gardening-loving Cambridge resident Thorne claims prestigious national prize
A gardener from Cambridge has been recognised nationally for his green-fingered efforts during lockdown and has won a prestigious competition.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
West Herts hospital bosses set to develop more 'virtual hospitals'
Health chiefs in west Herts are looking to build on the success of their ‘Covid virtual hospital’, by offering a similar service for patients with heart failure and pulmonary disease.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:23:30 +0100
Euro 2020: Schools and workplaces can open late after England V Italy final
It comes as the Prime Minister faces increasing pressure to declare an emergency bank holiday of the Three Lions can pull off a historic victory.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Euro 2020: Boris Johnson shares update on Wembley capacity for England V Italy
The nation will be at a standstill as the Three Lions attempt to finally add to the World Cup triumph of 1966.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:35:00 +0100
Bike hire scheme could be introduced in Borehamwood
Council officers have been the green light to further explore a proposal to introduce a bike hire scheme in Borehamwood.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Hiker 'sinks to his waist in mud' at Aldenham Reservoir
An experienced hiker has called for safety measures after he sunk to his waist in what he likened to "quicksand" during a visit to a reservoir.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +0100
This is why you may still have to self-isolate before August 16
The so-called “freedom day” is expected on July 19, with a decision on whether or not to go ahead being taken a week earlier.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's announces controversial rule change from July 19
Sajid Javid said it was a “responsible thing for anyone to do” as he confirmed he would continue to wear a face mask in certain situations in public.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:54:52 +0100
Hundreds of Herts children taken into care spread around UK
Hundreds of children who have been taken into care in Hertfordshire are scattered across the UK, it has emerged.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:19:00 +0100
Beers to fly during Euro 2020 England Denmark game
England fans will lob £1.2 million worth of beer during England's Euro 2020 semi-final tonight, experts have predicted.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:47:34 +0100
Hertfordshire County Council's £65k plan to discourage food waste
Council officials are hoping to persuade residents in Hertfordshire to throw away less food.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:47:40 +0100
Wetherspoon pubs issue price increase warning to customers
The pub chain has criticised the government for rules that will bolster supermarkets rather than the hospitality sector.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Policing priorities set for Hertsmere for next 3 months
The policing priorities for the next three months across Hertsmere have been set.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
WD6 Food Support group open to residents in Borehamwood
Volunteers are providing food and other goods in the heart of one of the most deprived communities in the country.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:51:21 +0100
Covid: Pub closing temporarily after staff advised to self-isolate
A pub is temporarily shutting its doors due to several of its staff members being advised to self-isolate.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:35:29 +0100
Professor Chris Whitty issues worrying update over a winter lockdown
Despite the positive news concerning the end of lockdown, Mr Johnson was eager to stress that the coronavirus pandemic is “far from over”.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:34:35 +0100
Sainsbury’s shares major announcement with all Aldi shoppers
Sainsbury’s bid to offer better value for customers, following the launch of its Sainsbury’s Quality, Aldi Price Match commitment.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:45:46 +0100
Live updates as Boris Johnson addresses the nation on July 19
Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference tonight

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:12:13 +0100
What Boris Johnson could announce at today's 'Freedom Day' press conference
The Prime Minister will address the nation two weeks ahead of 'Freedom Day'.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:45:00 +0100
Borehamwood gardens suffering from sewage flooding
A garden in Borehamwood has been filled with sewage and floodwater on-and-off for nearly ten years.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:40:00 +0100
Hertsmere thanks NHS and council employees for work over Covid
Staff from Hertsmere Borough Council are among those to be recognised for their contribution to maintaining essential services during the pandemic.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
£9.6m to support most affected by Covid pandemic in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Council is investing £9.6m to help residents, businesses and communities recover from the impact of the pandemic.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:02:51 +0100
Aldi announce the Specialbuys arriving in-store after long delays
The supermarket chain has released an updated list of Specialbuys that are set to arrive in stores in July and August.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:46:07 +0100
Watchdog to look for ‘disproportionality’ in Herts policing
Hertfordshire’s police watchdog is to set up a taskforce to look at ‘disproportionality’ in actions taken by the police force.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:17:01 +0100
UK green list: France and Italy among 20 countries set to be added in July
Following the last review on June 24 the next look into the UK's travel list is expected in the week commencing July 12.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:40:52 +0100
Man stabbed three times at Potters Bar Football Club
A man is seriously injured in hospital after he was stabbed three times during a fight.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:15:00 +0100
London 324 bus to be extended to Centennial Park in Elstree
A London bus route is to be extended to allow it to serve a hospital and a business park.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Confidence in Herts police use of ‘stop and search’ falls
CONCERNS have been raised about the number of instances where ‘stop and search’ may NOT have been justified in Hertfordshire last year, while data shows an increase in its use across the county.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Police dogs can sniff out phones, laptops and USB sticks
SNIFFER dogs have long been used to find drugs or explosives, but the latest canine recruits to Hertfordshire's police force are trained to sniff out mobile phones and laptops.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:21:48 +0100
Urgent warning to parents as teens fake Covid tests thanks to TikTok trend
Videos are uploaded under the search term #fakecovidtest where teenagers can find them with more than 6.5 million views.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:18:25 +0100
Hertfordshire: Police set to continue ‘proactive operations’ against illegal use of e-scooters
Hertfordshire police are advising that e-scooters can only be used on private land and that they will continue to crackdown on illegal use.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:29:55 +0100
easyJet partners Boots to offer Covid-19 travel tests for holidaymakers
The new partnership will enable customers to find information and book or order the necessary COVID-19 travel testing services.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:44:39 +0100
Hertfordshire Mark Masons donate car to blood bike service
A car that delivers blood transfusions, breast milk for newborn babies and Covid test results around the clock is already making emergency deliveries after a charitable donation.



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