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Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:15:27 +0100
Large fire breaks out at flats in Borehamwood
A fire has broken out at a block of flats in Borehamwood sparking a huge emergency response.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:36:33 +0100
Beat the Heat 2022: How to cope in the hot weather
What is the official guidance on how to stay cool in this August heatwave?

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:30:00 +0100
Borehamwood councillor to embark on 48 mile charity walk
A councillor Borehamwood is to walk 48 miles around Hertsmere to raise money for five charities.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:20:29 +0100
Drought officially declared in Hertfordshire
A drought has been declared in Hertfordshire following the country’s driest summer for 50 years.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:54:02 +0100
Arriva bus workers in Hertfordshire set to strike
Bus workers in Hertfordshire are set to strike, with “severe disruption” expected.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:24:07 +0100
Tenant criticises Clarion Housing communication after cyber attack
A resident has hit out at how difficult it is to get hold of a housing association at the moment.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:32:53 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing pair Maisie Smith and Max George spotted 'kissing' on holiday
They were reportedly spotted snogging in the pool of a £1,000 a night hotel in Mallorca as the pair’s romance becomes public.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:18:30 +0100
McDonald's Monopoly 2022: When does it start?
The long-awaited game returns to McDonald's nationwide and it's not long to wait.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:15:00 +0100
Splash park in Meadow Park in Borehamwood opens to public
Borehamwood’s first splash park has opened with youngsters already having plenty of fun in the summer sun.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:15:34 +0100
Watch as vegan activists stage a protest inside Harrods
The protests were staged to "highlight the environmental destruction of the dairy industry".

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:34:00 +0100
Royal Mail strikes: Four-day strike over August and September
Over 115,000 Royal Mail postal workers will stage a series of strikes in the coming weeks amid a pay dispute.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:50:08 +0100
BBC Eastenders star James Farrar 'heartbroken' after 'family member' is killed
Jack joined the cast of Eastenders in 2021 as the long lost brother of soap legend Sharon Watts.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:33:45 +0100
Serena Williams hints at retirement from Tennis after US Open
The 23-time Grand Slam Tennis Champion has confirmed her plans to retire.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:04:03 +0100
Hosepipe ban UK: Thames Water restrictions to hit 15million homes amid heatwave
Thames Water is expected to announce the hosepipe ban in the coming weeks

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:43:28 +0100
BBC Eastenders' Samantha Womack reveals cancer diagnosis in Olivia Newton-John tribute
Olivia Newton-John died “peacefully” at her ranch in Southern California on Monday morning at the age of 73.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:04:40 +0100
Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 from breast cancer as John Travolta leads tributes
John Travolta has led tributes as Olivia Newton-John dies at the age of 73.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:30:44 +0100
Defibrillators installed in recycling centres across Hertfordshire
Life-saving defibrillators in all 16 of Hertfordshire’s recycling centres.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:16:41 +0100
BBC Studioworks extends lease at Elstree Studios
A television production company has signed a new deal to stay at Elstree Studios.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:40:52 +0100
Grease actress Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 from breast cancer, her husband confirms
Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73, her husband has confirmed.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:46:31 +0100
Britney Spears and Elton John's Hold Me Closer: Pop icons collaborate on new song
The most epic pop collaboration is on the way in the form of a Britney Spears and Sir Elton John collaboration.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:23:09 +0100
Andrew Tate Big Brother: White Ribbon calls on TikTok to remove kickboxer from platform
Andrew Tate's videos have been described as “extremely misogynistic” that could have “concerning” long term effects.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:11:52 +0100
BBC Eastenders reveals new actress for role of Jack Branning's daughter Amy Mitchell
Dadd’s debut scenes will air on Tuesday, August 9 with beeb bosses teasing that the character will be involved in “significant" upcoming scenes.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:54:56 +0100
Thornton Heath explosion: 40 firefighters on scene as house collapses in Croydon
Firefighters were called to the scene in Galpin’s Road in Thornton Heath shortly after 7am on Monday.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:45:35 +0100
Deborah James’ ‘crippling panic attacks’ stopped following cancer diagnosis
Dame Deborah James, known by her social media handle Bowel Babe, died on June 28 at the age of 40 after suffering from bowel cancer.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 15:53:46 +0100
Adrian Dunbar new series: What we know about ITV's Ridley from release date to trailer
Missing Line of Duty? Here's everything we know about Adrian Dunbar's new crime series.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:25:25 +0100
Maya Jama and Ben Simmons split: TV presenter splits from NBA star after a year together
TV presenter Maya Jama and Ben Simmons have reportedly split after a year together.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:53:06 +0100
Dame Deborah James leaves heart-breaking final letter for children and husband
Dame Deborah James told her children to “marry only for love” in a letter she wrote to them and her husband before her death.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Controversial plans for Stanmore banqueting hall could still go ahead
Plans for a huge banqueting hall on the site of an old golf course that received hundreds of objections from concerned locals could still go ahead.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100
Rail passengers warned of fresh rail strike set to cause further disruption
Rail passengers are being warned of new disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:36:18 +0100
Rail passengers warned of fresh rail strike set to cause further disruption
Rail passengers are being warned of new disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer
During August and September wasps turn their attentions to sweet food making them much more of a nuisance.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:45:00 +0100
Police launch appeal after assault on Borehamwood estate
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of an assault.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:35:00 +0100
UK International Nursing Agency in Radlett 'inadequate'
A care home has been put into special measures after it subjected residents to "unlawful restrictions and control over their freedom".

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:49:05 +0100
Recap after fatal crash in Watling Street, Radlett
A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital and roads have been closed following a "serious" crash.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:28:26 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after Watling Street crash
A motorcyclist has died at the scene following a crash this afternoon (August 4).

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:37:23 +0100
Watling Street crash leaves motorcyclist seriously injured
A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital “in serious condition” after a crash in Watling Street.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:24:26 +0100
Marks & Spencer, Aldi and Co-op stop selling disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Supermarkets have stopped selling disposable BBQs amid a warning for the London Frie Brigade.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:37:53 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer breached MPs' Code of Conduct eight times, inquiry finds
An inquiry has revealed that Sir Keir Starmer has breached the MPs’ code of conduct on eight occasions.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:23:18 +0100
HPV vaccine could help women with pre-cancerous cells
Women who have pre-cancerous cells on their cervix may benefit from the HPV vaccine, a new study has suggested.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:13:31 +0100
Armed police make arrests after 'machete' seen near Radlett
Three people were arrested after armed police responded to reports of an incident allegedly involving a “machete”.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0100
Carer 'braves the shave' in aid of cancer charity
A carer from Borehamwood who has grown her hair for more than four years has had it all shaved off to raise money for a cancer charity.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:53:42 +0100
UK ‘set to enter recession’ as stagflation warning returns for first time in 50 years
A report has warned the UK is set to enter a recession which will hit millions of the most vulnerable households up and down the UK.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:00:00 +0100
When 270-truck M25 convoy raised cash for air ambulance
Truckers are hoping to recreate the moment a convoy of lorries made up a mobile light show around the M25.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:20:00 +0100
Good Companion pub opens in Borehamwood after £173,000 refurb
A pub is welcoming back punters after launching under a new name following a £173,000 investment.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:13:01 +0100
Spotify lets customers chose how to listen with new feature
Users will now be able to choose how they listen to music with a new feature.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:32:05 +0100
Man charged with intending to 'injure or alarm' the Queen at Windsor Castle
The 20-year-old is currently in custody and will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 17.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:34:54 +0100
Archie Battersbee: Treatment due to be switched off today after court appeal
Archie Battersbee’s treatment is set to be withdrawn this afternoon after the Court of Appeal rejected a last-minute bid to postpone the ending of his treatment.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:33:36 +0100
British Airways 'suspends ticket sales' for Heathrow Airport flights
Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow this summer

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:22:38 +0100
Watch England's Euro 2022 celebrations in Trafalgar Square live
Up to 7,000 supporters will have the opportunity to join the team at an event hosted by ex-player Alex Scott in Trafalgar Square

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:47:00 +0100
Should actors earn money for conventions and autographs?
Well I hope you have survived those awful temperatures. Personally it was a struggle but we are able to rise above such things. Sitting in my garden I could not decide between wearing my pith helmet or a knotted hankie to cover what some unkind reade...



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