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Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Hertsmere businesses urged to complete Covid survey
Businesses in Hertsmere are being urged to give their views on how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected them.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:15:52 +0000
Former mayor of Elstree & Borehamwood Bert Coe dies aged 87
A five-time mayor of Elstree & Borehamwood has died at the age of 87.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:26:01 +0000
More than 15 million people in UK have had first Covid-19 vaccine dose
More than 15 million people in the UK have now had a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine – the equivalent of everyone in the Government’s top four priority groups.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:32:00 +0000
CST sees third highest tally of anti-Semitic abuse despite lockdown
Anti-Semitic abuse recorded by a Jewish community charity fell last year but the number of incidents remained its third highest annual total.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:01:00 +0000
NHS Covid-19 vaccination jabs for 65 – 69 year olds
From Monday, people aged 65 – 69 will be eligible to receive an NHS Covid-19 vaccination jab.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline advice on coercive control
The run up to Valentine’s Day is hard to miss. The world becomes full of hearts, flowers and chocolates, even in these strange lockdown times. But signs that you or someone you know are experiencing domestic abuse can be far more subtle.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:45:26 +0000
When will lockdown end? Boris Johnson to set out road map
More than five weeks into the third national the national R rate has fallen below one for the first time since July, but when will lockdown end?

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:55:44 +0000
East of England Ambulance Service paramedic jailed for rape
A paramedic who raped a patient in her own home and sexually assaulted another female patient in the back of his ambulance has been jailed for 21 years, with a judge branding him a "manipulative sexual predator".

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:16:42 +0000
Plan revealed for £34m Herts fire and police training centre
Plans have been revealed for a new £34 million shared training facility for Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the county’s constabulary.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Labour question Hertsmere's public consultation on budget
A leading opposition councillor has questioned why senior councillors have agreed on a recommendation for new budget when public consultation on that budget was still ongoing.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:01:56 +0000
Elstree Studios' Roger Morris celebrates 12 years as managing director
Elstree Studios has continued to flourish despite the economic uncertainty which has clouded this country and it is largely down to the studios' managing director who has just marked 12 years in the job.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:13:53 +0000
Hertsmere receives funding to progress policy to tackle housing crisis
Hertsmere Borough Council has been awarded funding which it says will help tackle the "deepening housing affordability crisis" in the borough in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:44:06 +0000
Snow warning ahead of freezing night in Hertfordshire and Essex
Essex and Hertfordshire are braced for the “coldest night in a decade” with temperatures potentially plummeting as low as -13°C in some areas.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Edgware photographer captures lockdown life in new book
A photographer who travelled nearly 1,000 miles has published a book capturing dozens of images of life in lockdown.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:53:34 +0000
Vandals destroy trees in Borehamwood as part of planting programme
A council has revealed more than 70 newly planted trees were vandalised last year.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Questions raised over budget proposals for Hertfordshire
Questions have been raised about Hertfordshire budget proposals to defer part of a council tax ‘levy’ specifically allowed to support social care services.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:50:00 +0000
Lidl to relocate into bigger store at Borehamwood Shopping Park
Lidl is set to relocate into a bigger unit at Borehamwood Shopping Park, the supermarket chain has confirmed.

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 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 14:16:07 +0000
Hertfordshire and Essex's latest Covid-19 vaccine data
Around 10,000 health and social care staff have been vaccinated at Watford FC’s grounds.

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.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:08:56 +0000
GPs to provide Covid vaccination records for your holidays
The news comes after the government confirmed that the idea of state-issued vaccine 'passports' will be scrapped.

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 12:21:48 +0000
Tax rise to pay for Hertfordshire's biggest ever police force
A council tax increase will help pay for Hertfordshire’s largest ever police force.

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 09:30:00 +0000
Radlett teen recognised for Anthony Nolan fundraising
A fundraiser who raised thousands of pounds is set to be honoured by a blood cancer charity.

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 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.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
MGM - when Hollywood came to Hertfordshire
Well my fellow ramblers down Memory Lane, we have held onto the wreckage into a new month and roll on spring. I am still amazed that people recognise me on the very rare occasions I venture out even though I am wearing a mask. It is even stranger con...

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000
Aldenham Sailing Club officially depart Aldenham Reservoir
A sailing club has officially left its home of more than 80 years.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Council puts out call for new employment sites across Hertsmere
Hertsmere Borough Council has put out another call for potential new employment sites across the borough.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Tributes pour in after death of Sullivan Buses' Steve Simmonds
A community stretching far and wide are mourning the sudden loss of a "dedicated and passionate" figure in the transport industry.

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 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 17:38:47 +0000
Police and paramedics attend Elstree & Borehamwood station
A huge emergency service presence was spotted outside a station today after reports a train had struck something.

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 07:00:00 +0000
Haberdashers' schools give home-learning equipment to other schools
Several schools have received deliveries of equipment designed to help boost access to home-learning.

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.



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