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Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:03:10 +0000
Hertfordshire reports record number of Covid infections on a single day
The number of coronavirus cases in Hertfordshire continues to climb at a steep rate as a hospital trust struggles to cope with a surge in new admissions.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:10:38 +0000
West Hertfordshire Hospital Trust admits 124 Covid patients in 5 days
Watford General Hospital is under "enormous pressure" as staff try and cope with a huge influx of new Covid patients.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:15:32 +0000
Oliver Dowden and Morris Bright's New Year message for Hertsmere
It will be interesting how the history books of the future report back on 2020.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: December
A sharp rise of coronavirus cases in Hertfordshire in December saw the county placed in a new Tier 4.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
New moons, meteor showers and more - Celestial events 2021
The full calendar of celestial events taking place throughout 2021.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:00:00 +0000
Appeal for retired clinicians to deliver Covid vaccine
Retired clinicians are being urged to return and help the NHS as it struggles to handle the mounting pressures of coronavirus amid surging cases across Hertfordshire and west Essex.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:19:00 +0000
West Hertfordshire hospital staff asked to postpone annual leave
Frontline NHS staff at west Hertfordshire hospitals have been recommended to postpone their annual leave when possible, the Observer understands.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: November
Hertfordshire along with the rest of England was placed into lockdown in November following a rise of coronavirus cases.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
The most iconic moments of 2020
A look back at some of the most memorable bits of 2020.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:10:44 +0000
Live traffic and travel updates this morning
Live traffic and travel updates this morning

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:21:00 +0000
Recap: Gavin Williamson delays start of secondary schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to deliver a statement to the Commons about the return to schools.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:51:00 +0000
Man threatened woman in a Shenley Tesco Express
Police are searching for a man who threatened and intimidated a woman in a Tesco Express.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:22:08 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council promises to support primary schools told to shut
Hertfordshire County Council has pledged to support school leadership across the county as primary schools in Watford and some surrounding areas have been asked to delay opening in January.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:44:19 +0000
Man dies after medical emergency in Howard Drive in Borehamwood
A man has died in hospital after he reportedly collapsed outside a parade of shops in Borehamwood.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:20:58 +0000
Primary schools in Watford, London and parts of Essex to stay closed
Many areas in parts of Hertfordshire, London and Essex will be told to keep primary schools shut.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:04:35 +0000
Kingfisher Court patients self-isolating after Covid-19 outbreak
A number of patients at a mental health unit are self-isolating following a small Covid-19 outbreak at the site.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: October
There was some heavy rain at the start of October which caused flooding in lower High Street.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000
'Final extension' of eviction ban for businesses
The Government recently announced a further extension to protect commercial property tenants until March 31, 2021.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:38:19 +0000
Weather warning: chance of snow and ice in coming days
A yellow weather warning has been issued with a chance of snow and ice from tomorrow morning.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000
Latest number of Covid cases in every area of south west Hertfordshire
The number of new coronavirus cases in south west Hertfordshire does not appear to be spiralling out of control – but data shows little sign of the virus tailing off either.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 07:49:48 +0000
Live traffic and travel updates this morning
Live traffic and travel updates this morning

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: September
September was when a statue of Graham Taylor was boarded up ahead of Watford's clash with Luton at Vicarage Road.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Do you live next door to a sex offender? Here's how to check
Sarah's Law means that we are now able to check if any sex offenders live near us. Here's how:

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:54:26 +0000
Council tax rise will pay for Herts' biggest ever police force
Hertfordshire is on course for its biggest ever police force - but residents will have to stump up extra cash to pay for it.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Review of the year: August
August was when we found out that a new Next Beauty store would be coming to Watford in place of Debenhams.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:45:02 +0000
Coronavirus: Michael Gove says staggered schools return is the plan
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said the Government hopes the staggered reopening of schools in England will go ahead in January as planned.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Police used Tasers on children dozens of times in Hertfordshire
Police in Hertfordshire recorded using Tasers on children on dozens of occasions last year, figures reveal.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: July
July was when the John Lewis department store at intu Watford closed its doors for good.

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 13:47:47 +0000
Met Office issues snow warning in Hertfordshire
A weather warning for snow and ice has been issued over the bank holiday.

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Review of the Year 2020: June - Debenhams in Watford closes
Watford town centre suffered a major blow in June after Debenhams confirmed it was permanently closing its flagship store.

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Review of the Year 2020: May - Fire engulfs back gardens
This was the heart-stopping scene as flames began engulfing back gardens and a house in North Watford in May.

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000
When should you take your Christmas decorations down?
Everything you need to know about when to take your Christmas tree and decorations down.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 15:00:00 +0000
Freemasons donate vital funding to Peace Hospice Care
The Masonic Charitable Foundation has donated £8,465 to help Hertfordshire hospices during the pandemic

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Review of the Year 2020: April - Hospital's critical incident
The new month began with a critical incident being declared at Watford General Hospital.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000
Plans for specialist autism centres at secondary schools
Plans to create four new specialist centres for secondary school pupils with autism and social communication difficulties have been backed by councillors.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Review of the Year 2020: March - Under lockdown
March was the month that the UK went into lockdown as the coronavirus crisis escalated.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000
The best recipes for Christmas leftovers
Here are five of the best recipes for making the most of your Christmas leftovers.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000
Why is Boxing Day celebrated?
Here's everything you need to know about why we celebrate boxing day.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Review of the Year 2020: February - First coronavirus case
One news story has sadly dwarfed all others in 2020 - and it looks set to continue to do so for at least several more months in 2021.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Review of the Year 2020: January - roads chaos
It was a case of new year but an all too familiar problem in January as roadworks caused chaos in Watford, leading to one set being swiftly removed.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Where the 12 days of Christmas came from and when they end
While the song is a staple of merry Christmas do sing-alongs, the true meaning of the phrase is somewhat different.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000
When is the Queen's Christmas speech 2020?
The Queen made her first Christmas Day speech in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Tips for spending Christmas alone
Spending Christmas alone can be tough, but there are lots of ways you can still make it a special day.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000
Storm Bella to strike Hertfordshire, London and Essex
Storm Bella is due to lash London, Hertfordshire and Essex on Boxing Day with strong winds.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:30:00 +0000
Covid rising in Borehamwood and across the rest of Hertsmere
The number of people who live in Borehamwood and Elstree and have tested positive for coronavirus has risen as the new more infectious strain of Covid sweeps across Hertfordshire and London.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:05:00 +0000
Rapid Covid testing sites set to be introduced across Herts
Rapid coronavirus testing sites for people without symptoms of the virus is expected to be rolled out across Hertfordshire in the new year.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:55:00 +0000
Four jailed after two men attacked in Watford town centre
Two people were seriously injured after being violently attacked by a group of men in Watford town centre during a night out.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Tesco, Asda, Aldi supermarket opening times this Christmas
Here's everything you need to know about Christmas and New Year opening times at all the major supermarkets.

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:35:37 +0000
Police investigating arson attack on camper van in Borehamwood
Police probing an arson attack on a camper van in Borehamwood are appealing for witnesses.

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:57:28 +0000
Covid tier map: More England areas move to Tier 4 from Boxing Day
Boris Johnson announced London and the South East will move to Tier 4 tomorrow Sunday 20, just days after Matt Hancock announced the region was moving to Tier 3 along with other large areas of England.



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