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Sat, 08 May 2021 11:00:00 +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.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire County Council calls for on-call firefighters
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service is appealing for people to join “one of the most exciting and rewarding jobs you can do”.

Sat, 08 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Rise in postal vote requests in run-up to local elections
THOUSANDS of Hertfordshire residents were set to swap the ballot box for the post box this year – with many areas of the county recording increases in applications for postal votes.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Breaking the Groundhog Day cycle of lockdown life
‘They’ say life imitates art. I guess if televisual fare is art, then this is a truism, with the gamut of channels and cheap fly on the wall shows and documentaries making art out of life.

Sat, 08 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Dara O’Briain and Alan Davies at Comedy Garden in St Albans
Comedians will perform open air shows at a park in the heart of St Albans this summer.

Sat, 08 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains you can find this weekend
You'll be able to pick up a range of bargains from the Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Whipsnade Zoo welcomes baby animals this spring
It’s that time of year again when we get to see a flurry of adorable baby animals with cheeky names popping up.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:16:38 +0100
Police find missing man Michael McCann after five-day search
Police have now found a missing man after a search for around five days.

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:10:02 +0100
Finn's Law passed to increase prison sentences
A new law has been passed meaning anyone who injures a police animal could spend up to five years in prison.

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Every lockdown rule change you need to know before May 17
This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Greggs urgently recall bakes over fears they may contain glass
Customers are being warned not to eat the products and return for a full refund.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:33:31 +0100
Police shut A1081 in London Colney as part of search for Michael McCann
Police have blocked off a road by The Bell Roundabout as searches for a missing man continues.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:30:00 +0100
Police release CCTV image of missing Michael McCann
Police have released a CCTV image of a missing man as they continue his search.

Thu, 06 May 2021 15:35:16 +0100
Newsquest hiring digital journalists - how to apply
NEWSQUEST has announced a major new £1.5 million investment into local journalism with the recruitment of 50 new roles.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:36:59 +0100
Watch: Netflix release new trailer for Stranger Things season 4
The Netflix original sci-fi drama is set to return to the streaming platform after season three ended in the summer of 2019.

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Ikea will pay up to £250 per item for your old furniture
Ikea customers can earn up to £250 per returned item.

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Most popular working from home songs on Spotify revealed
Ed Sheeran, James Arthur and Billie Eilish are among the artists boosting productivity among Bits working from home.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:50:00 +0100
Harper Lane in Radlett finally reopens fully to drivers
A project to install traffic lights at a junction has finally been completed – nine months after work began.

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:12:36 +0100
Boris Johnson set to announce next lockdown update - including holiday rules
The Prime Minister said he expects there to be “some openings up” on 17 May

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:44:01 +0100
Prince Philip's cause of death has been confirmed
Two occupations are listed, his first being Naval Officer, while his second is "husband of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Sovereign."

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
NHS leaders call on Instagram to clamp down on promotion of 'dangerous' drug
Senior NHS officials in England have written to Instagram urging the company to shut down any accounts that promotes or attempts to sell Apetamin.

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
You could be permitted to go on holiday this month - what you need to know
Boris Johnson has said some foreign travel from the UK will be able to go ahead from mid-May.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:25:00 +0100
Watford FC apply to make London Colney training ground dome permanent
Watford Football Club has submitted a planning application to make an indoor dome at its training ground permanent.

Tue, 04 May 2021 15:38:02 +0100
Live traffic updates after incidents on M1 and M25 near St Albans
Traffic is very heavy on the roads this afternoon.

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:23:56 +0100
Police searching for missing Northamptonshire man seen in Hertfordshire
Police are searching for a missing man who is believed to be in Hertfordshire.

Tue, 04 May 2021 07:35:35 +0100
Cancer treatments delays at West Hertfordshire Hospitals
More than a quarter of cancer patients at West Hertfordshire Hospitals had been waiting longer than two months for treatment in February, figures show.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:26:18 +0100
You could be owed a £750 payout from Google if you own an iPhone
Google’s lawyers say there is no suggestion the so-called Safari workaround resulted in any information being disclosed to third parties.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Green Party set out policies for 2021 elections
SIXTY-TWO Green Party members are standing for county council elections in Hertfordshire on May 6, in a bid to gain a voice at the county council.

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Liberal Democrat ‘greener, fairer, healthier’ Hertfordshire
LIBERAL Democrats have drawn-up plans to sell-off 10 per cent of the county council’s unused sites and buildings – in a bid to raise around £140million to invest in a ‘greener, fairer, healthier’ Hertfordshire.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:47:07 +0100
Extinction Rebellion activist in Harpenden arrested
An Extinction Rebellion activist was arrested after blocking a road for the cause.

Sun, 02 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Labour policies for 2021 Hertfordshire County Council elections
PROTECTING  jobs and services, building a stronger economy and protecting the environment are among the priorities being put forward by Labour candidates in Hertfordshire, in the run-up to the county council elections on May 6.

Sun, 02 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
I don't have Star Wars memorabilia, but film memories are priceless
Over the years I wish I had kept discarded film props and scripts on my visits to various film studios as they can be very valuable today. I did buy the begging bowl from the 1960s film Oliver when I attended an auction of film items at Shepperton in...

Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
UK supermarkets issue urgent recalls on chocolate, meat and fruit items
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sun, 02 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
The UK's favourite outdoor dining experience revealed - do you agree?
According to new research, Brits think BBQ’s are the best way of eating outdoors, beating picnics as the nations favourite method of outdoor dining.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Conservatives have a ‘strong team and proven track record’
County council leader Cllr David Williams says Conservatives offer voters in Hertfordshire the combination of a strong message and a strong team, with a proven track record.

Sat, 01 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
European Super League idea will be back
In the history of stupid ideas, the European Super League was on a par with Fleetwood and Fox at the Brits or the Poll Tax. The slippery, gold-laden toads who undertook clandestine meetings over the previous year will, now it is shelved, revert to...

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal their biggest Bank Holiday bargains
You'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this Bank Holiday weekend.

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 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 17:33:00 +0100
Boy, 11, reunited with stolen bike in St Albans
An 11-year-old boy was left devastated after his new bike was stolen the day after his birthday in St Albans.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:01:00 +0100
Vegan Market Co market returning to St Albans
A popular market showcasing the best vegan delicacies is set to return to St Albans.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:39:43 +0100
Range Rover stolen in Harpenden quickly found by police
Quick-thinking police officers managed to track down a £125,000 Range Rover within an hour of it being stolen.

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 12:27:30 +0100
Watford drug dealers jailed after stop on A405 in Bricket Wood
Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

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 11:09:48 +0100
Police close three lanes after car crash on M25 near Watford
A vehicle has overturned on the M25.



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