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Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:24:23 +0000
Police investigating after thieves break into house in Flamstead
Police are investigating after thieves broke into a house and stole jewellery and cash.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Watchdog backs West Hertfordshire hospital development plans
Plans for the rebuilding of Watford General Hospital and redevelopment of two other hospitals on existing sites have been backed by a county council watchdog group.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Community infrastructure: How much developers agreed to pay
Property developers agreed last year to pay more than £400,000 towards the cost of community facilities in St Albans.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:15:57 +0000
Cold weather payments triggered for south Hertfordshire
Eligible residents across south west Hertfordshire will receive a payment from the government after a cold weather scheme was triggered for the area.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:57:00 +0000
Police fine 12 for Covid breaches after St Albans house party
Twelve people who rented out a property in St Albans for a house party were issued with fines before being kicked out by police.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:19 +0000
Tax rise will pay for Hertfordshire's biggest ever police force
A council tax increase will help pay for Hertfordshire’s largest ever police force.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
How to appeal a parking ticket you don't think you deserve
With tickets costing an average of £37, it's a bill most motorists could do without.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
When will lockdown end? Dates for schools, shops and pubs
England has been in its third full lockdown for a month - but when will it end and what are the key dates?

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:24:00 +0000
25 Harry Potter quiz questions - are you a Potter expert?
There are five different rounds, from spells and potions to Hogwarts and creatures, and questions range from common knowledge to very niche. 

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
UK weather forecast for Storm Darcy - dubbed Beast from the East 2
The Met Office has said heavy snow could cause disruption this week as Storm Darcy batters the UK.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:29:31 +0000
Covid: Matt Hancock to lead briefing at Downing Street
THE Health Secretary will lead a press conference today as concerns grow over the South African variant of Covid-19.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:27:08 +0000
2450 jobs axed as Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Wallis stores close
Nearly 2,500 staff will be told that their jobs have been axed today after fashion website Boohoo bought Dorothy Perkins, Wand two other Arcadia brands.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:08:06 +0000
South Africa variant - Do you need a third jab and does it affect lockdown plans?
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi urged the public to keep faith after South Africa suspended its rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:33:22 +0000
Pubs in South West Hertfordshire which need a new landlord
It has been a difficult last 12 months for the hospitality industry and no businesses more so than pubs.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:07:57 +0000
Met Office extends snow weather warning in Herts, Essex and London
Snow may fall in Hertfordshire, Essex and London for several days over the coming week as the Met Office extended its weather warning.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
How Covid infection rates in Herts compare now to festive period
Coronavirus infection rates across Hertfordshire are now significantly lower than what they were over the Christmas and New Year period, data shows.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give weekend update on areas affected by delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on weekend delays across the UK due to Covid.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:22:20 +0000
Covid rapid test centres in Bushey, St Albans and Letchworth close
High winds have forced some rapid testing centres in Hertfordshire to shut.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Can I go sledging in lockdown? These are the rules
With heavy snow in parts of the UK, many people will be thinking of stepping out to build a snowman or go sledging.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
South Africa Covid variant: How testing is going in Herts
More than 4,000 homes have been visited as part of surge testing for the South African variant of coronavirus in Broxbourne.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
'Teenagers will suffer emotional fallout of Covid lockdowns'
Crisis is an overused word. We read about it with the NHS, poverty, unemployment, flooding and governance yet, by hook or crook we, as a society, find a way to sidestep the abyss with some modicum of blood, sweat and tears.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Complementary medicine might help overcome Covid
Once the lockdown eases, I get the feeling that alternative therapists are going to be busier than ever.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:36:28 +0000
Met Office issues snow warning for Essex, London and Hertfordshire
Heavy snow and ice is on its way this weekend as the south east of England braces for Arctic conditions.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Bricket Wood struck by anti-Covid graffiti vandal
A village has been struck by a graffiti vandal appearing to downplay the severity of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:13:47 +0000
McDonald's scrap 5 popular items from menu
It hasn't gone down well with fans who begged the fast food giant to keep the items on the menu.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:20:00 +0000
Handforth Parish Council argument video clip goes viral
A CLIP from a Handforth Parish Council meeting has gone viral — gaining more than 2 million views overnight.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:49:52 +0000
Eat Out to Help Out in St Albans: Diners buy 150,000 meals
Diners in St Albans bought more than 150,000 discounted meals through the Government's month-long Eat Out to Help Out scheme, figures reveal.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:29:22 +0000
A look inside the Covid vaccination centre at Watford Asda
A Covid vaccination centre capable of jabbing up to 500 people a day is up-and-running inside a supermarket.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:23:27 +0000
Two day weather warning for snow and ice in Herts, London and Essex
More snow could be on the way in Hertfordshire, Essex and London as the Met Office issued a two-day weather warning.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say Beast from the East could arrive next week
A second Beast from the East could be heading for the UK next week, the  Met Office has said.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:26:07 +0000
This Ryanair advert received more than 2,300 complaints
The Advertising Standards Authority received complaints in late December 2020 and early January 2021.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Highlighting the importance of good news on Time to Talk Day
With so many of us suffering mentally due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, today’s annual ‘Time to Talk Day’ is perhaps even more crucial in the current climate.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:02:50 +0000
Covid conspiracist Hannah Dean banned from hospitals
A woman who was fined over filming apparently empty corridors in an effort to prove Covid-19 is a hoax has now been banned from visiting hospitals.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Covid fines issued after car meet in London Colney
A police force is urging people to “be sensible” after multiple people attended a car meet in breach of lockdown rules.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:00:24 +0000
Police investigating assault in Riverside Road in St Albans
Detectives are investigating an assault on a man which left him with a fractured cheekbone.

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.



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