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Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
When Hertfordshire will benefit from Government's £5 billion broadband upgrade
The Government says millions of people in rural England will get access to the fastest broadband speeds on the market as part of a £5 billion plan to level up internet access across the UK.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:30:32 +0100
Herts police officer in court on extreme porn charges
A serving officer from Hertfordshire Constabulary charged with possession of extreme pornography and computer misuse has appeared in court.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Three deaths following police contact in Hertfordshire last year
Three people died following contact with police in Hertfordshire last year, figures have reveal.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Extra £850,000 to tackle domestic abuse in Hertfordshire
A further £850,000 is to be spent helping to tackle domestic abuse in Hertfordshire.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:35:00 +0100
One in six Hertfordshire pupils missed school due to Covid
One in six school pupils in Hertfordshire missed school due to coronavirus ahead of the summer break, figures reveal.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Revealed: Item WRONGLY sent to recycling most often
A Hertfordshire waste chief has revealed the worst item most commonly sent for recycling that is NOT recyclable.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to redevelop Hertfordshire police headquarters
Plans have been submitted to redevelop Hertfordshire Constabulary's headquarters in Welwyn Garden City.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Belfast is a great place to visit, but you won't escape the Troubles
Whenever I hear of Northern Ireland, I think of Ian Paisley. Sitting at home during my childhood, after ham, egg and chips for tea I would, due to father being back from work, be forced to watch the news. The city of Belfast is synonymous with the Tr...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley and Lewisham kayakers get gold at London Youth Games
The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Overnight closures to affect M25, M1 and major Watford road
Motorists using the M25, M1 and a major Watford road leading between both motorways at night are facing disruption from the start of next month due to an extensive programme of roadworks lasting around two months.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:14:07 +0100
Perseid meteor shower heading to Earth next week - when you can see it
Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:11:41 +0100
15 million UK households face £139 energy bill price hike from October
The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Travel warning for millions of Brits who have had AstraZeneca vaccine
The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100
What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:23:41 +0100
Bricket Wood man among gang who plotted to rob and torture victim
A man from Bricket Wood is among five drug gang members to be convicted after their plot to torture and rob a man’s home and business was uncovered.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:25:17 +0100
St Albans bus vaccine service hailed by MP Daisy Cooper
A new walk-in vaccine service is available on a bus that parks at different spots around St Albans.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire to GPS track released offenders to prevent crime
Hertfordshire will begin to GPS monitor recently released prisoners in order to prevent them from reoffending.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:56:51 +0100
Highland Spring issues urgent recall amid reports of exploding bottles
A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:31:00 +0100
EFL issue update on players taking the knee ahead of new season
Bournemouth will host recently relegated West Brom on Friday night live in front of Sky Sports cameras as fans return to the terraces.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Covid vaccine to be approved for 16 and 17-year-olds - is it safe?
Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Redbourn Golf Club nearing completion of £1 investment
A golf club is nearing the completion of a £1 million investment project designed to significantly improve the club’s sustainability.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:20:00 +0100
Call for 'rainbow crossings' in every Hertfordshire district
Multi-coloured crossings that recognise LGBTQ+ communities could be installed in every district in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:19:37 +0100
Elderly motorist dies in crash near London Colney
Police have confirmed an elderly man has died in a crash near London Colney this morning.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:27:51 +0100
'Major incident' at London Colney Roundabout
A 'major incident' has happened London Colney Roundabout leading to disruptions and road closures.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:27:09 +0100
Barclays issue scam warning to people aged 21-30 with a bank account
A survey commissioned by the bank quizzed 2,000 people to compare perceptions of likely fraud victims to its own data on fraud cases.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:32:00 +0100
McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time
The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Wilko announces popular face mask change in UK stores
This extension follows an initial three-month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores across the UK.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:06:58 +0100
Civic Close St Albans: Women fight with broken bottle
Two women were involved in a fight involving a broken bottle outside council offices.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:06:24 +0100
Watford parking: Residents earn cash by renting out drives
Home owners in Watford can make up to a £1,000 a year by renting out their driveways, it has been revealed.

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.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:08:44 +0100
Pentagon on lockdown after 'multiple gunshots' fired at US defence HQ
The Pentagon is the headquarters building for the United States Department of Defense.

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 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 22:00:00 +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.

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 13:35:01 +0100
Police shut A1081 London Colney bypass
An incident has closed a dual carriageway this afternoon.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Branson, Bezos and Musk should help on earth, not go to space
Space: the final frontier - unless you are a pampered billionaire where this supposed ‘frontier’ is breached twice in little over a week. So finally, after years of planning and preparation, the Amazonians only managed to come in second place aft...

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 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 15:09:50 +0100
Dacorum Borough Council delays local plan
Councillors in Dacorum have delayed publishing their final local plan after admitting “a lot of work” still needs to be done on the proposals.

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.



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