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Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
McDonald's announce amazing deals on popular items this half term
School’s out but the McDonald’s offers are in!

Sat, 29 May 2021 14:00:00 +0100
10 job titles that bump up car insurance costs - is your job on the list?
Health workers get the worst deal, as the only sector with an average figure in excess of £500 a year. 

Sat, 29 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl announce the best bargains available this Bank Holiday weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

Sat, 29 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Brits to enjoy warmer weather this weekend with 24C heatwave on the way
Experts predict that warmer weather is on the way, as temperatures are set to soar to 24C.

Sat, 29 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
NatWest issue urgent warning to all customers over cryptocurrency scam
The high street bank has said it has prevented millions of pounds from being sent to “crypto-criminals”.

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:05:00 +0100
Borehamwood girl donates 46cm of hair to Little Princess Trust
A six-year-old has donated more than 40cm of her hair to a charity which provides free real hair wigs to children who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New Hertfordshire County Council leader sets his priories
The newly appointed leader of Hertfordshire County Council has set out his priorities to deliver over the next four years.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:08:54 +0100
More than 100 cases of new Covid-19 'Thai variant' detected in the UK
Scientists will carry out laboratory tests to determine whether it reaches the threshold of being a variant of concern.

Fri, 28 May 2021 09:58:40 +0100
Boris Johnson warns Indian variant surge could delay June 21 lockdown plan
Cases of the variant have doubled in the last week sparking fresh concerns over stage four of Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown.

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Brits have an ‘it won’t happen to me’ attitude to life – including Covid
More than one in 10 (13 per cent) have even ignored a symptom of an illness in the hope it would go away.

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi issue guidance to shoppers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
The opening times of some stores may vary, so customers should check details on Aldi’s website before their trip.

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:53:02 +0100
Imperial China restaurant requires 'major improvement'
A formerly-rat infested Chinese restaurant has been told "major improvement is needed" following another inspection.

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:40:00 +0100
Final plans to redevelop Watford General Hospital submitted
Official plans to redevelop and "transform" Watford General Hospital have been submitted.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:45:07 +0100
NatWest helps entrepreneurs with eco-friendly businesses
These three London-based entrepreneurs have decided to put the planet before profit with help from NatWest.

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:29:02 +0100
Asda issue urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning for popular item amid salmonella scare
The item will usually cost shoppers around £1.95 and the recall includes all ‘use by’ dates up to and including June 3, 2021.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Holiday destinations that could soon be added to travel green list
Holidaymakers have been urged to only travel to countries on the green list, which currently includes 12 destinations.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:23:45 +0100
Alex Pattison leaves Wycombe Wanderers to join Harrogate
Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed that Alex Pattison has left the club.

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:56:28 +0100
Borehamwood Rabbi replaces vandalised Mezuzah after homes targeted
A Rabbi has replaced the mezuzot on the homes of two Jewish families who were targeted in what police are treating as "racially motivated crimes".

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Pet theft taskforce welcomed amid rise in dog thefts in Herts
More dogs were reported stolen in Hertfordshire last year, figures reveal, amid an apparent rise in dognappings nationally.

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:05:00 +0100
Borehamwood Rotarians to take part in Great British Spring Clean
Members of the community will take part in an annual event helping clear Borehamwood of litter and rubbish.

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:42:23 +0100
Dominic Cummings says Boris Johnson branded Covid-19 a 'scare story'
Dominic Cummings claimed the Prime Minister described the virus as “the new swine flu” while giving evidence.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Royal Mail scam: 8 arrests made as part of police investigation
The suspects were allegedly involved in sending scam text messages, primarily posing as Royal Mail

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
23 Movie release dates you need to add to your cinema diary in 2021
From Marvel and James Bond, to reimagined classics, here are the top picks for cinema-goers in 2021.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:40:00 +0100
Borehamwood D-Day veteran receives Legion D'honneur
A British Royal Navy veteran has been awarded France’s highest honour for his service in helping to liberate France during the Second World War.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:35:08 +0100
Police searching for motorbike stolen from Borehamwood
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the theft of a motorbike in Borehamwood.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:25:09 +0100
National Lottery could be scrapped from newsagents under new licence
The Gambling commission is set to announce whether Camelot will keep hold of the licence for a fourth term in the next six months.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Concern over children catching new Covid strain from pet dogs
It is not yet clear if the virus poses a serious threat, but researchers are concerned animal to human infections will become more frequent.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
When you can see May supermoon set to delight UK skygazers this week
The celestial event is expected to be visible at dawn on May 26, when the moon is at its closest point to Earth.

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:10:03 +0100
Elstree Studios' £15.6 million expansion in Borehamwood
The main phase of the £15.6 million project to expand Elstree Studios in Borehamwood began this week with Hertsmere’s MP visiting to mark the occasion.

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
More than 15,000 obesity hospital admissions in Hertfordshire
More than 15,000 hospital admissions in Hertfordshire were as a result of obesity, figures show.

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
20 dangerous items all drivers should clean out of their immediately
Drivers are being warned of 20 items that could pose a serious risk when driving

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
M&S, Asda and Morrisons issue urgent warning over food items sold in store
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning and Hepatitis A are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sat, 22 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Latest Executive committee confirmed at Hertsmere Borough Council
The new Executive members and their responsibilities at Hertsmere Borough Council have been formally announced.

Sat, 22 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Eurovision 2021: Everything you need to know ahead of the grand final
The Eurovision Song Contest has introduced some of the world’s biggest musical stars to the world including Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and ABBA.

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
You could face a £1,000 fine if you don't act this weekend
Although Census Day took place on 21 March, the official closing date for the online form is Monday 24 May.

Sat, 22 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl announce the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 21 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Community engagement officer appointed in Cowley Hill in Borehamwood
A new community engagement officer has been appointed to support residents and organisations as the area moves out of lockdown.

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Police issue update after car flipped on A1 near Borehamwood
Police say two people sustained minor injuries after a car flipped over yesterday.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:32:00 +0100
6 areas of concern identified in England amid spread of Indian variant
The Indian Covid variant has now been found in a multitude of places across the country.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Friends reunion: When can you watch in the UK?
Friends was one of the biggest sitcoms on the planet in the 90s before it ended in 2004 and will return after more than two decades.

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:42:23 +0100
Anne Swerling elected new Hertsmere Borough Council mayor
Councillor Anne Swerling has been sworn in as the new civic mayor of Hertsmere.

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:32:49 +0100
Live updates as police close A1 between Borehamwood and M25
There has been a crash on the A1.

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:47:31 +0100
Wanted man search: Aaron McDonagh with Hertfordshire links
Police are appealing to the public for their help in locating a wanted man with connections to Hertfordshire.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
World's first clinical trial on Covid booster jab launched in the UK
Some 2,886 people aged 30 and older are being recruited at 18 NHS sites from London to Glasgow.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce new 'McDonald's' menu including 'Big Mac'
Everyone knows a McDonald’s order isn’t complete without a serving of classic chicken nuggets, and Aldi’s version will be no different.

Wed, 19 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Social distancing measures to be scrapped in Radlett
Social distancing measures are to be removed in a shopping street from next week.

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Gas boilers could be banned from 2025
The plan to cut emissions also includes an end to sales of new petrol and diesel passenger cars by 2035.

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Nick Knowles faces sack from BBC show DIY SOS for his role in Nestle advert
Nick Knowles has hosted DIY SOS for over two decades, since it debuted in 1999. 

Tue, 18 May 2021 19:08:13 +0100
Police investigating two hate crimes on Jewish households in Borehamwood
Police have said it "will not tolerate anti-Semitism" after two Jewish households in Borehamwood were targeted yesterday.

Tue, 18 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
'Centre of Screen Excellence' launches in Elstree & Borehamwood
The UK’s second Centre of Screen Excellence will be launched in Borehamwood, marking another milestone in the drive to offer opportunities and training to young people who are looking for careers in film and television



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