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Sat, 01 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in May - the full list
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in May.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:00:04 +0100
Hertsmere's local plan process has been delayed
Residents will have to wait longer to find out whether a council believes a huge plot of greenbelt land is suitable for the biggest film studios the UK has ever seen.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:17:05 +0100
Postal votes in Hertsmere delayed after Covid case at printing centre
A batch of postal votes have been delayed after a member of staff at a printing centre tested positive for coronavirus.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:45:20 +0100
CCTV appeal after 'malicious' letters stuck on windows in Borehamwood
Police have released a CCTV image of a man who might be able to help their enquiries after several malicious letters were posted on windows in Borehamwood town centre.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0100
The most common Covid vaccine side effects revealed in new study
The study also compared the AstraZeneca and Pfizer to see how side effects from the vaccines differ.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Motorists warned to expect heavy traffic this bank holiday weekend
Motorists have been urged to expect delays in what is expected to be the busiest May Day bank holiday weekend since 2016.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:13:32 +0100
Two injured after head-on crash in Shenley
Two drivers were taken to hospital after a head-on smash in Shenley.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:37:07 +0100
Men arrested for drug offences must stay out of Borehamwood
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Borehamwood.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:35:09 +0100
Labour candidate critical of number of trees lost in Hertsmere
An election candidate says he was “shocked” to discover that nearly 1,000 trees have been felled across Hertsmere over the last few years.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:31:32 +0100
Cat seriously injured after being shot in Elstree
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a cat was shot in a residential neighbourhood.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:59:12 +0100
The most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2021 revealed
Naming your child can be one of the toughest decisions new parents are likely to face.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
This when you might be able to hug your loved ones again
Scientific advisors have given an estimated time frame of when people may be able to hug their loved ones- and it might be as early as June.  

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Self-driving cars could be allowed on UK motorways this year
The Department for Transport said it will allow hands-free driving in vehicles if certain motorway conditions are met. 

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:45:54 +0100
New police van aimed at catching speeding drivers deployed
One of two new road safety camera vans in Hertfordshire was deployed on a country road this week.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:35:00 +0100
Council leader vows to protect Hertsmere parks from travellers
The leader of Hertsmere Borough Council has suggested he is willing to spend thousands of pounds protecting parks across the borough from traveller encampments.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:25:40 +0100
Five things Matt Hancock could say at today's Covid briefing
The Health Secretary will address the nation later today to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:33:54 +0100
Herts Covid marshals recruitment stretching to 2022
New Covid marshals are being recruited in some areas across England for the coming year despite Government plans to lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on June 21.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:39:53 +0100
New Asda and Morrisons scam is targeting your details - what you need to know
Consumers who receive a suspicious text should contact the supermarket, if they shop with them, to verify it.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Your Spotify subscription is going up in price - this is why
People who stream their music via Spotify users are going to have to pay more for their music, as the streaming service announces it is hiking its subscription costs.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis explains changes to Sainsbury's Nectar card
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to the Sainsbury's Nectar card in the UK.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
‘Muddled and unfair’ Covid lockdown fines could be reviewed under new plans
A group of MPs have called for a review into fines handed out at the hight of lockdown.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:08:26 +0100
eBay responds after NHS Covid vaccine cards appear for £5
PEOPLE are using online auction sites to sell NHS Covid vaccine cards in order to make a profit, an investigation has revealed.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:38:22 +0100
Areas of Hertsmere with the most and fewest Covid cases
The Hertsmere towns, villages, and wards which have seen the most and fewest number of Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began have been revealed.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:29:26 +0100
Wireless Festival 2021 line-up revealed by organisers
The festival is scheduled for September 10 to September 12 and will take place in Crystal Palace Park in South London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:59:47 +0100
Covid vaccines jabs offered to people aged 42 and over - how you can book
Here is everything you need to know about booking your jab.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:19:29 +0100
This week's pink supermoon will be biggest of the year - how to see it
Scientists are saying April’s full moon will be the biggest and brightest of 2021.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Council goes to High Court over continuing online meetings
The High Court has been asked to decide whether councils are allowed to continue to meet remotely after May 7.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Hollywood star Spencer Tracy's secret lifetime love
Well here we are again for another ramble down Memory Lane, but before that it was interesting to read that a company is seeking investors to build a huge new film and television studio in Borehamwood. If it comes to reality it will occupy about 70 a...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Boris Johnson asked to protect farmland being turned into solar farms
One of the biggest protesters to the creation of a huge solar farm on the outskirts of Elstree has started a petition calling on the Prime Minister to 'protect prime farmland from solar industrialisation'.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Hertsmere and Watford MPs visits Warner Bros Studios
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has visited Warner Bros Studios in support of a new scheme aimed at helping independent UK films reach an international audience.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fraudsters fleece Hertfordshire victims during pandemic
Fraudsters have fleeced nearly £27 million from people living in Hertfordshire during the coronavirus pandemic – with most victims stung in online shopping scams.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Is Borehamwood going to get a Hollywood-style sign?
Borehamwood could be in line for its very own Hollywood-style sign to celebrate being one of the biggest hubs for film and television.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Road closures in Watford, Abbots Langley and Borehamwood for roadworks
Several roads in Watford and the surrounding area are set to be temporarily closed from today for roadworks.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:37:16 +0100
Netflix step up crack down on users sharing account password
Users first noticed the new restrictions last month when some users reported being met with a warning on screen.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:57:06 +0100
Travellers leave Borehamwood park after large police operation
Police officers from across Hertfordshire were drafted in to help move on a large group of travellers from a park in Borehamwood.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:50:21 +0100
Hertfordshire's worst areas for Covid fines
Watford is among Hertfordshire’s three worst areas for fines related to breaking Covid restrictions, latest figures have revealed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Watford and Borehamwood residents targeted in new HMRC scam
Fraudsters have been trying to con people in and around Watford out of money with scam phone calls and texts appearing to be from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire's best bluebell woods
The bluebells are on their way so it’s time to head to the woods to walk among these beautiful and delicate flowers which have a short-lived season lasting till around mid-May.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:03:06 +0100
When to expect election results to be announced in Hertfordshire
Election results will be delayed in Hertfordshire this year after officials advised ballot boxes should stay closed for 24 hours in a bid to prevent any spread of Covid-19.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Hertfordshire has second highest rate of cybercrime in UK
Hertfordshire is one of the worst affected areas for cybercrime, a new study has revealed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire officer sent sexual message to teen on Snapchat
A Hertfordshire police officer sent an inappropriate sexual message to a teenager on Snapchat after she was dismissed as a suspect in a case he was investigating.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Council accused of 'downplaying' severity of mum's disability
A disabled mum-of-two believes the council has "downplayed" the seriousness of her condition after her wishes for a ground floor property were ignored.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:39:05 +0100
Council dealing with traveller encampment in Aberford Park
Council officers are dealing with a large encampment of travellers at a park in Borehamwood.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:33:56 +0100
London Bridge station evacuated after suspicious item report
London Bridge station has been evacuated following reports of a suspicious item on a train.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:24:55 +0100
The Queen's issues statement during time of 'great sadness' on her birthday
It is the first birthday she has celebrated without her husband, Prince Philip, for more than 70 years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
New planting at Elstree & Borehamwood station welcomed
The first instalment of cash granted after significant disruption to train journeys has been spent at Elstree & Borehamwood station.

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 initiative.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:49:01 +0100
Premier League vows to hold the 'big six' to 'account under its rules'
The statement comes Boris Johnson warned he is prepared to introduce new legislation to prevent the formation of a European Super League.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:11:43 +0100
150-year-old driving offence could still land you two years in prison
The law comes from 19th Century legislation but remains available to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to this day.

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.



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