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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
When snow is forecast for Watford and surrounding areas
South West Hertfordshire is set to see freezing temperatures on Saturday as snow is forecast to fall.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Hate crimes on London buses tripled after first lockdown
New data has revealed a shocking rise in recorded hate crimes on London buses following the first lockdown last year.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:00:37 +0000
Organiser of party in South Mimms given £10,000 Covid fine
Police have slapped a woman with a £10,000 fine after she organised a party of more than 100 people during lockdown.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Hertsmere museums launch campaign to collect memories from pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has brought many changes to residents' lives since the first lockdown almost a year ago.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:36:19 +0000
Snow warning tomorrow for Essex, London and Hertfordshire
A yellow weather warning has been issued with snow expected over London, Essex and Hertfordshire.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:11:53 +0000
Covid-19 R rate drops below 1 in South East England and London
The number of Covid-19 infections across England is falling as a whole – with the R-rate dropping below one in the south east.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:42:46 +0000
Martin Lewis issues warning to Tesco Clubcard holders
The Tesco Clubcard is a loyalty card scheme allows shoppers can collect points when they shop.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Rail Passengers urged to check journey times with timetables cut
Some timetables have already been amended, while others will be changed over the coming weeks.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:10:20 +0000
Schools told not to offer free meals over half term break
Schools in England have provided school meals over the holidays throughout the pandemic.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Aldi launch new 75% bargain hour for UK shoppers
The supermarket chain hope the move will help stores cut waste as part of their target of halving food waste by 2030.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:30:00 +0000
UK arrivals from all of South America and Portugal banned
The move comes amid the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus in Brazil, with concerns about whether it could be more dangerous.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:57:06 +0000
Labour say two Covid marshals in Hertsmere 'is not enough'
An opposition political leader believes tasking two marshals to help keep residents safe from Covid is not enough.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:25:14 +0000
Covid jabs in east of England lowest in whole of England
The East of England has administered the lowest amount of Covid vaccinations out of any region in England, latest available figures have shown.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:58:25 +0000
Coronavirus: Police shut down huge house party in South Mimms
Police have issued several fines after more than a hundred people were found partying inside an address last night.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Virgin Media provide free mobile data and TV channels
Virgin Media has introduced a range of new measures to help keep customers connected and entertained amid a third national lockdown.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:46:08 +0000
DVLA issues warning over scam targeting drivers
The body responsible for car tax and vehicle licensing has warned drivers to be on the lookout for new phishing scams this new year.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:34:28 +0000
Boris Johnson promises 24/7 Covid-19 vaccinations
The Prime Minister said “at the moment the limit is on supply” of the vaccine.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:55:00 +0000
Tears of joy as Stevenage Covid vaccination centre opens
Hertfordshire's mass vaccination centre was filled with emotion as hundreds of patients received their Covid-19 jab, hopeful that it will bring them a step closer to seeing friends and family safely again.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:37:03 +0000
'Sonic boom' heard across London and Hertfordshire
A huge “sonic boom” has startled people across north London and Hertfordshire.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Developer handed hefty bill for breaching regulations in Bushey
A developer has been ordered to pay a £500,000 bill after the company started building work without informing a council.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:48:04 +0000
Hertfordshire leader asks if local elections will continue in 2021
County council leader David Williams has called on the government for a “swift decision” on whether local elections will be allowed to go ahead in May.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:25:00 +0000
Latest Covid supermarket rules - what you need to know
Morrisons, Sainsbury's, ASDA, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and M&S - supermarket chains are having to enforce rules to keep customers and staff safe.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:10:00 +0000
Inside the mass Covid vaccination centre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire
A leading figure behind Hertfordshire's new mass vaccination centre has hailed an "amazing response" as the first vaccines were administered.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
TfL: Three die with Covid as union calls for more protection
A leading transport workers union has called for greater protection for TfL staff following the deaths of three TfL employees due to Covid-19 in recent days.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:35:28 +0000
Covid vaccine: ‘Scandalous training made me want to quit'
A RETIRED nurse and doctor have told of the ‘scandalous’ training schedule they faced in order to help out in the Covid vaccination drive - before a sudden Government U-turn finally cleared the way.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:20:00 +0000
Latest number of Covid cases in south Hertfordshire
Watford, Borehamwood, and South Oxhey recorded some of the highest numbers of coronavirus cases over the New Year period, latest figures show.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:19:50 +0000
Matt Hancock could introduce 'even stricter lockdown rules'
The prospect of even tougher restrictions in London have been raised amid fears in the Government that the latest lockdown is not being strictly enough observed to stop the new Covid-19 variant from spreading.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:05:18 +0000
Przemek de Skuba resigns from Aldenham Parish Council
A councillor has stepped down from a parish council with immediate effect.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Car insurance: how does your area compare?
The analysis found that gender and age continue to have a significant effect on car insurance costs.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:05:46 +0000
The UK's new Covid Vaccines Delivery Plan in full
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to explain the UK's new vaccination plan during a Downing Street press conference today.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:51:54 +0000
Chris Whitty delivers stark Covid warning to UK public
Professor Whitty delivers a stark warning saying “As a doctor, I’m trained to tell people pretty straight what I think’s going to happen."

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Pet owners warned of 'serious threat' amid cold weather
Emergency vet service, Vets Now, has seen a rise in cold weather-related cases in its animal hospital and clinics.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Cadbury's hide 200 Creme Eggs worth up to £5,000
A total of 200 winning eggs will be hidden randomly in local newsagents and corner shops across the UK.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:14:21 +0000
Rapid Covid testing for asymptomatic people to be rolled out
Rapid testing for people without symptoms of coronavirus will be made available across the country this week, the government has said.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000
Can I still move house in lockdown? What you need to know
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed a national lockdown in the face of soaring coronavirus cases across the UK.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Q&A: Mass Covid vaccination centre opens in Hertfordshire this week
Seven major NHS Covid vaccination centres are opening across England this week including one in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:51:15 +0000
Third Covid-19 vaccine approved for UK use
The new vaccine works in a similar way to the Pfizer vaccine that is already being offered by the NHS.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:04:17 +0000
Police investigating attempted burglary at Aldenham Golf & Country Club
Police investigating an attempted burglary at a golf club have issued a CCTV appeal.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:06:18 +0000
Hospital trust caring for record-breaking 330 Covid patients
Watford General Hospital continues to look after huge numbers of Covid patients, latest figures from the NHS show.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Covid marshals to patrol streets after rise in cases in Hertsmere
Marshals have begun patrolling streets and shops in a borough with one of the highest Covid infection rates in England.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:12:45 +0000
Scam HMRC texts are offering a ‘third lockdown grant’
The scam comes in the form of a text message, asking for details claiming that the recipient can claim money from a fictional government grant.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:33:15 +0000
EastEnders star Barbara Windsor funeral in Golders Green
Ross Kemp, David Walliams and Christopher Biggins were among the mourners as the former Carry On and Eastenders star was laid to rest.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:44:38 +0000
Martin Lewis has important advice for homeschooling parents
The cash-saving guru returned to our screen on Thursday night with The Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:34:20 +0000
Daily walk-through Covid testing centre opens in Borehamwood
A new walk-in Covid testing centre opened in Borehamwood today.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:20:26 +0000
EHRC chief exec apologises after breaching Covid travel restrictions
The head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has apologised after she breached Covid rules by travelling to her second home for Christmas.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:15:15 +0000
New policing priorities set in Hertsmere
Police will put a specific focus on tackling antisocial behaviour, speeding, and theft over the next three months.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Elstree company Cyber-Duck achieves coveted accreditation
A leading digital transformation agency has been recognised for its commitment and engagement with its employees over the Covid pandemic.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire county councillor resigns from Conservative party
A county councillor Andrew Stevenson has resigned from the Conservative Party – to make the case for "genuine" local government reform.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council leader highlights need for lockdown funding
Hertfordshire County Council leader David Williams has warned that councils and local businesses will need further funding and support during the latest Covid-19 lockdown.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:23:41 +0000
How much you could be fined for breaking lockdown rules
The restrictions put significant limitations on what people can do - but what fines can be imposed if someone is caught flouting the rules?



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