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Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:58:27 +0000
New walk-in coronavirus testing centre opens in St Albans
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for people with symptoms of the virus.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:51:46 +0000
Police investigating indecent exposure in Fleetville
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seen indecently exposing himself while inside a car.

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 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.

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 13:00:00 +0000
Social housing earmarked for market depot in St Albans
A run-down site in St Albans city centre is set to be redeveloped into social housing.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 09:39:06 +0000
Go-ahead given for plans to rebuild Fleetville Community Centre
Plans to redevelop an ageing St Albans community centre into an eco-friendly facility have been given the go ahead.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Have you suffered from Covid pandemic dreams?
Last night I competed in the world arm wrestling final against my nemesis, Phillip ‘the squeeze’ Schofield. In the best-of-three contest (think ‘over the top’ with the actor’s actor, Sly Stallone, and you get the gist), I sweat profusely...

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Music unlocks memories and defines us - but how?
I love the way millennials walk around town listening to their music on their branded headphones.

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 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 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 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 13:24:00 +0000
NHS Covid vaccination centre up and running at St Albans pharmacy
A public vaccination centre has opened at a pharmacy in St Albans.

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 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 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 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.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:32:31 +0000
Defibrillators installed outside 18 police stations in Hertfordshire
Defibrillators have been installed outside 18 police stations across Hertfordshire.

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.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:15:01 +0000
Met Office issues snow and ice warning around Watford and London
More snow could be on the way in South West Hertfordshire and London as the Met Office issued a weather warning.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Five mistakes you may be making with your car during lockdown
With England back under the instruction of essential trips only during the third national lockdown, cars across the country are gathering dust on driveways and in garages.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Questioning Covid narrative doesn't make me a denier
Frustration is a feeling that we have reluctantly embraced in these Covid times. It still feels awkward writing those two words concurrently, but the fact is we now define time globally alongside BC and AD.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
When will we be able to go on holiday again?
I’ve spoken with a few neighbours and understandably many of us are suffering from the January blues right now.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
St Albans mayor to host online Holocaust Memorial Day event
The Mayor of St Albans will host an online service to commemorate the Holocaust Memorial Day.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:36:24 +0000
When snow is forecast for Watford and surrounding areas
South West Hertfordshire is set for another round of snow this weekend with temperatures forecast to drop across the UK.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:21:29 +0000
Police close A405 in Bricket Wood after ice causes crashes
Roads are icy this morning.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:59:08 +0000
Electric vehicle fast charging ports installed at Westminster Lodge
Fast charging points for electric vehicles have been installed at a car park to help motorists switch from fossil fuels.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:05:00 +0000
Warning as Covid rates remain high in Herts despite seeing drop
A council is urging people not to get complacent as coronavirus case rates continue to drop.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Attacks on police in Hertfordshire during Covid-19 pandemic
Police in Hertfordshire have been coughed on, spat at or bitten in more than 100 attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic, figures show.



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