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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:50:45 +0100
Man arrested months after pig found dead in Elstree
A man has been arrested after a pig was found stabbed to death earlier this year.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:51:35 +0100
Drop in Herts pupils offered place at first choice school
Fewer Hertfordshire pupils have been offered a place at their secondary school of choice, figures reveal.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:45:00 +0100
Council flying the flag to honour Armed Forces
Councils and elected representatives have been raising a flag this week in recognition of the Armed Forces.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:55:00 +0100
Jewellery stolen in Borehamwood burglary
Detectives investigating a burglary in Borehamwood have released images of some of the stolen items, in a bid to trace them and return them to their rightful owner.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
How much Hertfordshire highways bosses paid in insurance claims
Hertfordshire highways bosses paid out almost half a million pounds in insurance claims last year – with the vast majority of those claims relating to pot-holes.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:04:05 +0100
Police investigating stabbing in Borehamwood
Police have launched an investigation after a teenager was stabbed in Borehamwood this evening.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Councillor welcomes approval of data centre in Borehamwood
A senior councillor has welcomed the news that a data centre will be built in Borehamwood.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Record number of abortions recorded in Hertfordshire
A record number of women in Hertfordshire had an abortion last year, figures show, amid a relaxation in rules around seeking treatment at home.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:20:00 +0100
Police to hold bike-marking event in Elstree
The Borehamwood and Elstree safer neighbourhood team are holding a free bike-marking event in Elstree this Friday.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:27:53 +0100
Man charged with murder after his mother was stabbed to death
A 31-year-old man has been charged with murdering his mother in Potters Bar.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:42:11 +0100
Prime Miniser Boris Johnson visits South Mimms Lab
Boris Johnson has insisted it is “looking good” for the lifting of coronavirus restrictions on July 19 during a visit to a laboratory in South Mimms.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 13:28:09 +0100
Nick Mulvey and Freya Ridings added to At Home Farm lineup
Two new artists have been added to the At Home Farm line up this summer.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Council to review social distancing measures in Borehamwood
Council officers have committed to review the safety of highways measures designed to halt the spread of Covid-19 in Borehamwood.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:20:00 +0100
Sue Thompson retires as chairman of Herts Watch after 17 years
After 17 years leading two of Hertfordshire's community safety schemes, volunteer Sue Thompson has retired.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:27:08 +0100
'Concern' after rise in Delta Covid cases in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire's public health chief says he is "concerned" about a rise in coronavirus cases across the county.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:55:00 +0100
Data centre to be built in Borehamwood
Councillors have granted permission this evening for a data centre to be built in Borehamwood.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:35:00 +0100
Trial of new fire engines in Hertfordshire to start this year
Delayed fire and rescue service plans to trial 'alternative' vehicles in Hertfordshire are expected to go ahead by the end of the year.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
New data shows 'unprecedented levels' of abuse of older people
The Hertfordshire safeguarding adults board is focusing on protecting older people in the community during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond as national statistics show an alarming rise in abuse of older people.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Hertsmere businesses urged to support World Refill Day
Hertsmere Borough Council is calling on businesses to sign up to a Refill Scheme to combat single-use plastic and water wastage, in support of World Refill Day.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Five electric bikes for police officers in Hertsmere
The Hertsmere safer neighbourhood teams (SNT) have just taken delivery of five new electric bikes allowing them to cover more of their beat whilst on duty.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:50:00 +0100
German Doner Kebab to open branch in Borehamwood
A fast food chain has announced it is opening a new branch in Borehamwood.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Over a hundred cars illegally modified in Hertfordshire last year
Over 100 illegal car modifications were made in Hertfordshire over the last year, new research reveals.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:08:21 +0100
New and improved waste collection vehicles in Hertsmere
Hertsmere Borough Council has welcomed the delivery of five cleaner, more efficient waste and recycling vehicles.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire hits record high number of police officers
Hertfordshire Constabulary now has more officers than at any time in its history.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:18:20 +0100
Bellway's Hertsmere Mews development in Borehamwood complete
The finishing touches have been made to the final homes at a housing development in Borehamwood, where work is now complete.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:10:00 +0100
Hertfordshire people listed in Queen's Birthday Honours 2021
A number of people who aided the health care system during the pandemic in Watford and Hertfordshire were among those recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list this year.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:19:22 +0100
Hertfordshire Chief Fire Officer recognised in Queen’s Honours
Hertfordshire County Council’s Director of Community Protection and Chief Fire Officer has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 20:00:00 +0100
'Holby City cast may struggle after BBC cancels soap'
Well, here we are again as time flies by so fast. Is that a sign of age?

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Hertsmere's 'unsung heroes' recognised with Civic Awards
The mother of a 21-year-old man who was killed in an unprovoked attack has been recognised for her campaigning and efforts to make communities safer.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:55:00 +0100
Covid: Number of over 50s in Hertsmere fully vaccinated
Nearly 25,000 residents in Watford over the age of 50 have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus, according to the latest figures from the NHS.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:50:00 +0100
Hertsmere Borough Council looking to expand Allum Lane Cemetery
Hertsmere Borough Council is to appoint experts to negotiate a sale of land to allow Allum Lane Cemetery to be expanded.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:04:12 +0100
Hunt for jewellery box containing ashes stolen from Borehamwood continues
A police officer has urged the thieves who stole a jewellery box containing ashes to "do the right thing" and return the ashes.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:37:24 +0100
Parliamentary boundary proposals sees two changes in Hertsmere
The constituency of Hertsmere would remain largely unchanged if proposals to redraw boundary proposals are approved in the coming years.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:06:09 +0100
Enter Borehamwood Times' search for area's 100 top businesses
THE Borehamwood Times has joined forces with NatWest in a collaboration to find our best apprentices and the top 100 companies to bang the drum for business in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Elstree student's play shortlisted by National Theatre judges
A student is among seven people to be shortlisted for the National Theatre’s annual playwriting competition for 14 to 19-year-olds.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:06:04 +0100
Hertsmere Council's food safety report for Imperial China
A Chinese restaurant, formerly closed due to a rat infestation, was failing to defrost and store food safely, a report has revealed.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:59:11 +0100
Star Wars Stormtroopers parade held at Elstree Studios
Star Wars fans dressed up as Stormtroopers to celebrate the 50th anniversary of George Lucas' production company.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 07:30:00 +0100
How and when you can watch the partial solar eclipse this week
An annular eclipse occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly in line with the Earth, but the apparent size of the Moon is smaller than that of the Sun.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:32:26 +0100
Borehamwood receives £116,000 from Government's Safer Streets Fund
More than £100,000 is to be invested in tackling crime and improve safety in a neighbourhood.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:02:50 +0100
Rapper Nines charged with drug offences after police raids
A rapper has been charged with four drug offences by the Metropolitan Police.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0100
Bike stolen from garden in Barnsdale Close, Borehamwood
Police have appealed for help tracing a bicycle after it was stolen from a garden in Borehamwood.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:45:32 +0100
Closure order in place at house in Caishowe Road
A closure order has been enforced at a house after complaints of anti-social behaviour and possible drug use.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:44:17 +0100
Drink driver drove around 120mph on M25 before crashing
A drink driver has dodged jail after a 120mph police chase ended with him crashing at a roundabout and running away on foot.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:10:00 +0100
Medical drama Holby City to end after 23 years on the BBC
Hospital soap Holby City will come to an end next year after 23 years on screen, the BBC has announced.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Parkside Community Primary School welcomes park animals
A primary school was transformed into a temporary farmyard last week after a visit from a loving range of animals.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:50:05 +0100
Borehamwood named one of the most enterprising towns during lockdown
Borehamwood has been named of the most enterprising places in the UK over the pandemic, according to new research.

Sun, 30 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Classic shows filmed at the ATV studios in Borehamwood
This week I pay tribute to the wonderful ATV Studios that existed in Borehamwood from 1960 to 1983. Before that it was a film studio dating back to 1914 and today is the BBC Elstree Centre. Hence it has been a production centre for over 100 years.

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.

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.

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".



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