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Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Teenage girl becomes private pilot at Flight Training London
A 17-year-old girl has completed her Private Pilot’s Licence test after she soared through training in her ambition of becoming a commercial pilot.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Uber and Deliveroo offer discounts to boost Covid vaccine uptake
The deal comes as part of a government incentive to encourage younger people to get vaccinated against coronavirus. 

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Mystery solved after a 'dead crocodile' was found in the UK
It was fond on top of a substation transformer and locals were puzzled as to how the creature could have got there.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:33:17 +0100
Hertfordshire council staff retraining as waste drivers
Council office workers are being retrained to work as waste lorry drivers, as councils are desperate amid staff shortages.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:15:00 +0100
West Herts NHS Trust in battle for extra cash for redevelopment
A hospital trust has not given up on plans for a major rebuild of Watford General - but it is jostling with other trusts for the extra cash needed to make its ideal project a reality.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:25:00 +0100
Shenwood Court in Borehamwood providing home for rough sleepers
A building in Borehamwood has been transformed into accommodation for rough sleepers.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:05:00 +0100
New £700 million film studio earmarked in Hertfordshire
An £820 million film and TV studios facility is set to be built in Hertfordshire and will create more than 4,500 jobs.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:37:48 +0100
Two men charged with murder of 71-year-old woman
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a 71-year-old woman from Hertfordshire have charged two men with her murder.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:59:21 +0100
Aldi join Tesco in drastic attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves
The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:41:28 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in August
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for August.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Two arrested as police continue search for Louise Kam
Two men have been arrested as police continue to search for a missing 71-year-old who was last seen in Barnet.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:51:09 +0100
The Gone With The Wind stars who also made films at Elstree
Well here we are again and thank you for joining me on a ramble down Memory Lane. I must start by explaining why I so often refer to films and television made in Elstree and Borehamwood rather than at Pinewood, Shepperton or Leavesden.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:19:00 +0100
Thousands face £1,000 fine over controversial TV licence change
The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:22:00 +0100
8 business ideas you can actually make money from
Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen a massive increase in people choosing to start up an additional business venture.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:31:00 +0100
McDonald's, Burger King, Nando's - 13 money-saving tips for your next takeaway
According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month. (PA)

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Calls for motorway speed limits to be cut in certain weather
Of the UK drivers surveyed, 17% wanted the maximum legal speed in wet conditions cut to 65mph.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:55:21 +0100
Doubts cast on £590m Watford General Hospital plans
Doubt has been cast on plans to develop Watford General Hospital after the Government ordered trusts to submit schemes with slashed budgets.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:23:53 +0100
Borehamwood man Paul Davison sentenced for sexual assault
A Borehamwood man has been sentenced after a woman in her 20s woke up to find him "licking her feet" in her hotel room in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:17:09 +0100
Councillors told not to self-isolate if ‘pinged’ by NHS app
County councillors have been formally advised that they must isolate – and NOT attend county council meetings – if they have been ‘pinged’ by the NHS ‘Test and Trace’ app.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Council backs 17-storey Watford General Hospital plans
Plans to rebuild Watford General Hospital have been given the unanimous backing.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:47:34 +0100
Fly-tipping soared by almost 60 per cent in Herts in 2020/21
THE number of fly-tipping incidents increased across Hertfordshire last year – by more than 50 per cent.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:20:07 +0100
Aldenham Reservoir: Harry writes to Queen over wildlife fears
A nine-year-old boy has written to the Queen pleading for help after the draining of a reservoir has sparked fears for wildlife.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:12:18 +0100
London TFL: Four-day strike set to cause 'severe disruption'
Train passengers and commuters are being warned of "severe disruption" as rail workers are set to strike for four days.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:04:04 +0100
Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue urgent scam warning over cash machines
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK
The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:28:46 +0100
Missing woman Louise Kam last seen in Borehamwood
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a woman who has gone missing and was last seen in Borehamwood.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:56:12 +0100
'Temporary' Congestion Charge to become permanent
The “temporary” £15 Congestion Charge is set to be made permanent and its hours of operation reduced following a public consultation, TfL announced on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Storm Evert: Met Office issues weather warning with 75mph winds and rain
Forecasters announced Evert as the name for the storm on Thursday morning, advising the public to be “weather aware”.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:33:39 +0100
Morrisons is offering FREE meals for kids over school holidays
With schools now breaking up across the country, Morrisons is helping out busy parents by letting kids eat free at its cafes all day, every day.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:31:00 +0100
Stunning moment cheeky UK seal hitches ride on paddle board
As a general rule, you shouldn’t get closer than 20 metres to a seal unless they approach you.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Met Office share 'good news' if you suffer from hay fever
If you are unlucky enough to suffer from hay fever you will have noticed the symptoms seem to be a lot worse than previous years.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:10:49 +0100
Paedophile from Borehamwood raped five-year-old girl
A paedophile who raped a five-year-old girl he was trusted to look after in Borehamwood has been put behind bars.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:10:59 +0100
East of England Ambulance service stripped of training contract
Ofsted has blasted the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust for making "insufficient progress" in safeguarding apprentices.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Dozens of children in Hertfordshire can legally use guns
Campaigners have blasted gun laws as "absurd" after it emerged that dozens of children in Hertfordshire can legally use the weapons.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Heading guidance aims to reduce brain injuries in football
Guidance on heading will be introduced into the English game from next season, with all professional, amateur and grassroots clubs involved.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:56:06 +0100
Sky announce major TV shake-up with Sky One axed
The channels will be available to Sky customers at no extra charge. They will also launch on streaming service NOW and on Virgin and BT.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:55:28 +0100
Morrisons announce major expansion to service for shoppers who drive to stores
Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that there are more than 450,000 EVs on UK roads.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:41:45 +0100
Aldi announce new trial which could be coming to your local store
Aldi has been working closely with its suppliers in recent months to develop innovative ways to reduce avoidable plastics.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:52:56 +0100
A1 Shooting Ground broken into by burglar
A shooting ground was damaged after a burglar broke into the premise.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:50:47 +0100
Hertfordshire areas where Covid cases have not decreased
While coronavirus cases are dropping across the UK, there continues to be some rise in infections within certain areas across south and west Hertfordshire.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:46:10 +0100
Fresh warning if you are vaccinated against Covid-19 issued by WHO
Official figures on Monday showed the number of Covid-19 cases newly reported in the UK dropped for the sixth day in a row.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:48:29 +0100
3 jobs added to government list eligible for testing instead of isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Met Office issues update on second UK heatwave predicted for August
The Met Office issued a mid to long term forecast predicting the weather we can expect in August.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Bird nests left 'exposed to predators' at Aldenham Reservoir
There are growing concerns about the impact draining a reservoir is having on wildlife.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Herts County council agrees £9.6m Covid recovery plan
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council has agreed a £9.6 million strategy to support residents and businesses ‘to recover and prosper’ in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
West Herts hospital stuff raise thousands during Three Peaks Challenge
Eight staff from a hospital trust have successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge for charity.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:22:36 +0100
Where new Covid variant cases were found in UK amid calls to get vaccinated
The variant, known as B.1.621, was designated a variant under investigation on Wednesday.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:23:39 +0100
Government fears over Covid being spread through farting
UK scientists are yet to produce a paper to determine whether flatulence can indeed spread coronavirus.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
How I would rescue the BBC's falling ratings
I am writing this article in 30 degree heat on my birthday, which shows true devotion. I am not sure how old I am as I stopped counting after 65 but I am still 25 in my mind, even if my body disagrees.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Bus shelters will have 'living roofs' to attract bees
Highways bosses in Hertfordshire are hoping their newest bus shelters will create a real buzz - with the bees.



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