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Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:04:19 +0000
Plans submitted to redevelop Cowley Hill stables into houses
A former stables could be knocked down and replaced with homes.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:10:54 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:34:04 +0000
Officer injured after police driven at in Mill Hill
A suspect drove their vehicle towards police after officers attempted to speak to them about reports of criminal behaviour.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:20:49 +0000
Pig stabbed to death in Elstree
A pig has died after it was stabbed several times in what has been described as a “brutal attack”.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Full list of Covid symptoms - including Covid tongue
People with Covid-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid-19: jab rollout for Essex and Hertfordshire elderly
More than four in five people aged 80 and over in Hertfordshire and west Essex have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:31:20 +0000
Supermarkets back plans which could see delivery of alcohol refused
Uber Eats and supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons are backing the new venture committing to stop giving booze to drunk customers.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:26:54 +0000
Boris Johnson hints tier system will not return when lockdown ends
It was expected that regions across England would return to the previous Tier 1 to Tier 4 level restrictions put in place before Christmas.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Covid scams: the latest scams you need to be aware of
Covid scams continue to catch people off guard as opportunistic fraudsters find ways to exploit the current situation. 

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:46:43 +0000
Testing for South Africa Covid variant set to start in Herts
Urgent testing for the South Africa variant of coronavirus is set to start in Hertfordshire.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:10:13 +0000
Avanti Meadows school opens as Covid-19 vaccination centre
The second mass vaccination centre in Hertfordshire has opened today in a push to make more vaccination slots possible.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
BAM appointed to build Sky Studios Elstree
Leading construction firm BAM has won a £192 million contract to build the "the most sustainable film and TV studio in the world".

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:05:21 +0000
The symptoms 'more common' for new Covid variant sufferers
Those included in the analysis were tested over two months between mid-November and mid-January.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:45:33 +0000
Six new UK driving laws in 2021 every motorist should know
The Department for Transport has confirmed 2021 is set to bring changes to some motoring laws and policies.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:15:36 +0000
Boris Johnson hints tier system will not return when lockdown ends
It was expected that regions across England would return to the previous Tier 1 to Tier 4 level restrictions put in place before Christmas.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Elstree will soon have more stage space than in 1950s heyday
This week we travel back to what was filming at Elstree Studios 70 years ago in 1951. The films are nearly all forgotten today but starred some great names of the post war era.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: the best deals available in the middle aisles
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores this weekend. Here are the best deals.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:33:15 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? What are the rules?
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:45:00 +0000
Where to get a rapid Covid test in Borehamwood this week
Rapid testing for people with no coronavirus symptoms will launch in Borehamwood this week.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:07:13 +0000
Heavy snow forecast for Watford and other areas this weekend
Snow is set to return for the third weekend, according to a weather forecaster, with it set to fall in Watford and surrounding areas tomorrow.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Police shut down student FIFA tournament
Hertfordshire Police have taken more enforcement action against Covid rule breakers this week as more fines were dished out in the county.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:53:23 +0000
Police investigating bike theft in Borehamwood
Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries into the theft of a bicycle in Borehamwood.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:16:44 +0000
Radlett Lane closed in Shenley due to burst water main
A burst water main has closed a road for the second time in just under five months.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Motion to support quieter firework displays in Hertsmere passed
Councillors have passed a motion calling for people who set off fireworks to show "greater consideration" for vulnerable residents and animals.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:49:10 +0000
Fourth Covid-19 vaccine set to be approved in UK
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the NHS stands ready to roll out the vaccine if it is approved.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire crime commissioner candidate calls to boost police morale
A recent morale survey found one in six officers are looking to leave Hertfordshire Constabulary.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Moth infestations in Hertsmere's parks under surveillance
Hertsmere Borough Council has announced it is to start tackling moth pests across the borough.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:28:40 +0000
Two cars wrecked in head on crash in Potters Bar
Three people have been taken to hospital after two cars were wrecked when they crashed head on.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:08:01 +0000
River Colne and Gade warning in place after heavy rain
Two flood alerts have been issued following heavy rainfall overnight.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council expands self-isolating grant
More than 4,000 overlooked people in Hertfordshire will now be able to claim £500 self-isolation grants.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:03:12 +0000
Empty church in Aycliffe Road could be replaced by nine houses
Plans have been submitted to demolish an empty church and build new houses and a community facility.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0000
Hertfordshire records lowest number of new Covid cases for a month
Hertfordshire has recorded its lowest number of new daily cases of coronavirus for more than a month.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and DPD: UK parcel delivery firms ranked
DPD has been voted the "best" parcel delivery service in the UK.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:44:52 +0000
Met Office weather warning for London, Hertfordshire and Essex
The Met Office has warned of the possibility of ice and even snow in the coming days.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000
West Hertfordshire hospitals record more than 100 Covid deaths for January
More than 100 coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded at a hospital trust for the second month in a row.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +0000
Only one house left for sale at Hertsmere Mews in Borehamwood
Only one home at a new major housing development in Borehamwood is yet to be sold, a housebuilder has revealed.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:41:22 +0000
Stephen Fry leads tributes to East of England NHS staff
Famous faces have teamed up with the East of England Ambulance Service to show their appreciation to its hard-working staff.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:02:00 +0000
Holocaust Memorial Day in Hertsmere will be marked virtually tomorrow
Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked virtually in Hertsmere this year because of the pandemic.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:02:00 +0000
Boris Johnson set to announce new UK quarantine plans
On Monday, Mr Johnson said hotel quarantine is something the Government is “definitely looking at”.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:24:49 +0000
EU threatens export controls on Covid-19 vaccines
Facing criticism of a slow rollout in the EU, the European Commission threatened to impose controls on vaccines.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:09:00 +0000
Covid: Boris Johnson to lead press conference this afternoon
Boris Johnson will address the national at a Government coronavirus briefing this afternoon.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:57:22 +0000
Rapid tests in Hertfordshire reveal people with no symptoms have Covid
Thirty-two residents with no Covid symptoms tested positive for the disease in the first two days of Hertfordshire's rapid testing rollout.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Defibrillators installed outside 18 police stations in Hertfordshire
Defibrillators have been installed outside 18 police stations across Hertfordshire.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Health chief's Covid warning to Hertfordshire supermarkets
Hertfordshire's public health chief has warned council officers will not hesitate to take action against supermarkets who fail to adhere to social distancing measures.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:20:00 +0000
Coronavirus lockdown in Hertfordshire is working, says health boss
Hertfordshire's public health chief has thanked residents for helping to bring coronavirus infection rates down over the last few weeks.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson hints at easing of lockdown
Boris Johnson has hinted some lockdown measures could be lifted once the highest priority groups have been vaccinated.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:54:28 +0000
Five ways to save money during lockdown
Here’s five suggestions on how to save money during lockdown.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:56:32 +0000
Jobs with the highest Covid-19 death rates revealed
Covid-19 death rates for men and women working in education were not significantly raised compared with rates for the wider working population.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Millions passed through airports during pandemic
Millions of international passengers have passed through Luton and Heathrow airports during the pandemic, figures suggest.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Smoking, hats, cheap drinks and free parking - old films offer a glimpse into a different world
One of the few good things about self-isolating in these winter months is that I have started to watch some of films in my DVD library that runs into several hundred.



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