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Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:16:11 +0100
'Week of action' by police in Hertfordshire to combat knife crime
A police force has announced its officers will carry out a week of action to combat knife crime as part of a national knife crime initiative

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:04:56 +0100
Dowden says Government will 'do what it takes' to block European Super League
The Government has said it will do "whatever it takes" to prevent a controversial breakaway European Super League involving some of England’s biggest football teams.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire County Council now does Covid contact tracing
Hertfordshire County Council has taken over responsibility for identifying contacts of people who have tested positive for coronavirus.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:15:00 +0100
Have your final say on Radlett and Shenley neighbourhood plans
Residents in Radlett and Shenley will be given a chance to say next month whether plans, which could help shape the future of their villages, should be formally adopted.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Was 1965 MGM horror film The Eye of The Devil cursed?
Hello playmates, we have held onto the wreckage for another week and it is time for another stroll down Memory Lane. Of course my first love will always be Elstree Studios but without doubt in second place is the old massive MGM Studios that once sto...

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
March sees rise in A&E demand at West Herts hospitals
More patients visited A&E at West Hertfordshire Hospitals last month, with demand rising above the levels seen in March last year.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:25:20 +0100
Police investigating suspicious incident in Radlett
Police are investigating a suspicious incident where a man pulled over a woman in her car to falsely claim she had a flat tyre.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:24:13 +0100
Primary school offer: Hertfordshire families find out school places
Over 97 per cent of children in Hertfordshire have been allocated a place at one of their preferred primary schools.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:41:34 +0100
Borehamwood ticket tout given Tottenham Hotspur match day
A prolific tout has been told he must stay at least one mile away from Tottenham Hotspur’s ground on match days after being spotted illegally selling tickets at inflated prices.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Calls made for better street lighting in Borehamwood
Residents have expressed concerns that streetlights in Borehamwood are not bright enough and being switched off too early.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Ex Chelsea and Liverpool star Joe Cole turns out for Belstone FC
A former England and Premier League footballer turned out for a non-league cup game at the weekend.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:01:06 +0100
ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth ex-husband jailed
A TV weather presenter was stalked by her controlling husband who placed a tracking device on her car to check if she was having an affair.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:10:33 +0100
Police seize cocaine and heroin after Borehamwood drug raids
Police seized Class A and B drugs after carrying out a series of drug raids in Borehamwood.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:42:12 +0100
Harper Lane set to reopen at end of April after redesign is completed
A solution to address "significant safety issues" at a new junction has been found.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:56:42 +0100
Police investigating burglary in Shenley
Police are investigating after valuables including a Rolex watch were stolen from a property.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:59:05 +0100
Sainsbury's issue urgent Hepatitis A warning to all customers
The item has been removed from the Sainsbury’s website and point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores across the UK.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:30:43 +0100
Tesco profits tumble over the past year
Tesco has revealed that its profits tumbled by around a fifth over the past year after coronavirus costs of almost £900 million offset surging sales.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:52:47 +0100
Netflix urged to apologise over 'malicious' Prince Philip scene in The Crown
The Duke has been portrayed by Matt Smith and more recently Tobias Menzies in the show’s four seasons so far.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:38:22 +0100
You could face £70 fine for parking outside of your home under new laws
The law change could be coming into place to maximise safety of journeys of disabled and visually impaired pedestrians.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:50:00 +0100
Full list of candidates for 2021 elections in Hertsmere
The list of candidates vying for seats on a range of councils next month has been published.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:57:45 +0100
All over 50s in UK offered Covid jab
All adults in the UK aged over 50 have now been offered a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for the next phase of the rollout, the Government has said.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Twice as many women treated in Herts hospitals for self harm
Women in Hertfordshire are twice as likely as men to be admitted urgently to hospital for self-harm injuries, figures reveal.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:11:54 +0100
TfL: Passenger numbers up as businesses reopen doors
The number of passengers using Tube and bus services in London rose this morning as lockdown restrictions eased, initial data has revealed.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:53:43 +0100
The rules you will need to follow if you are visiting the pub from today
If you are planning on braving the colder weather to visit your local beer garden from today, there will be a number of rules in place.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
April 12 lockdown easing: New Covid rules for England
Pints will be poured for pub gardens, restaurants will serve diners outside and long-overdue haircuts will be sought in a major easing of England’s coronavirus lockdown today.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire school exclusions over sexual misconduct
Schools in Hertfordshire excluded pupils for sexual misconduct on dozens of occasions in just one year, figures reveal.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
St Albans Crown Court faces bulging backlog of cases
St Albans Crown Court is facing an increasing backlog of cases, figures show.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Borehamwood dance teacher excited to welcome back her students
A dance teacher says she cannot wait to reopen her studio to her students again.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The life of Clark Gable, the only man crowned King of Hollywood
Only one man was ever crowned as the King of Hollywood and that was back in the 1930s. The recipient was Clark Gable, who I guess younger readers may not have heard of. He was a big star from the 1930s until the 1950s and made three films in Borehamw...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:06:28 +0100
Transport for London issues update as restrictions ease
Transport for London has issued the following update on its services with non-essential shops and outdoor attractions opening from Monday.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:04:08 +0100
Councillor delights community as Easter bunny
A councillor dressed up as an Easter bunny to spread some cheer to her community.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Five Hertfordshire gardens opening to public this month
Five of Hertfordshire's most beautiful gardens will once again open their gates to the public later this month.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
How long should my dog be walked for?
Research has found that an increasing number of dogs in the UK are under-exercised which is affecting their mental health and wellbeing.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:38:02 +0100
Map shows Borehamwood is virtually Covid-free
Borehamwood and surrounding villages were virtually free of any new coronavirus cases for a week, a map has revealed.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Homes, school, and employment space could be built on Shenley field
Development on green belt land, which has already been eyed up for hundreds of new homes, could be expanded after a new proposal was put forward.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:43:12 +0100
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has died
Prince Philip has died, Buckingham Palace has said.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:41:27 +0100
Live updates and reaction after Prince Philip dies aged 99
The Duke of Edinburgh has passed away, the Royal Family has announced.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:22:41 +0100
Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now?
Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:58:53 +0100
Jewellery box containing ashes of wife stolen in Borehamwood burglary
Police are searching for a stolen jewellery box containing the ashes of a loved one.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:57:12 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: first details confirmed in line with his wishes
Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:27:22 +0100
How likely a third wave of Covid is in Hertfordshire
A top public health boss has warned of a rise in coronavirus cases as lockdown eases but feels Hertfordshire can avoid a “serious” third wave of the virus.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Two arrested after golf clubhouse fire
Two people were arrested following a blaze that broke out at a golf club house.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:05:44 +0100
Allum Lane closure: Road in Borehamwood set to reopen on Thursday
A road closure in Borehamwood town centre should be lifted tomorrow (Thursday).

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:25:51 +0100
Policing priorities set for Borehamwood, Radlett, and Shenley
Police have announced a crackdown on anti-social behaviour which is blighting parts of Borehamwood.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Mercure hotel on A41 in Bushey set to close by next year
A "struggling" hotel is set to close later this year or in early 2022.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Blood plasma donations for manufacture of medicines to begin after ban lifted
Donations of blood plasma in England for use in the manufacture of "lifesaving" medicines are to begin after the lifting of a ban lasting more than two decades.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:20:10 +0100
Borehamwood schoolgirl donating hair to Little Princess Trust
A schoolgirl is donating 12 inches of her hair which will be turned into a wig to support a child with cancer.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:36:07 +0100
Radlett man jailed for series of thefts from shops and cars
A shoplifter who caused "misery" to his community has been jailed for 16 months.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:02:48 +0100
Hemel Hempstead fraudster sentenced after false insurance claim
A fraudster who made false insurance claims to Hertfordshire County Council has been jailed.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:53:36 +0100
If you get this WhatsApp from your friends or family, don't reply - it's a scam
Fraudsters are posing as your friends, family and any other contacts you may have on WhatsApp.



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