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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Councillors walk out of meeting after member is 'pinged' by NHS Covid app
Some county councillors walked out of a meeting after they found out a fellow councillor had been 'pinged' by NHS Track and Trace.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:27:13 +0100
TOWIE Mick Norcross: Son Kirk says his dad 'changed in himself'
THE family of Mick Norcross revealed he “changed in himself” during lockdown and his mood deteriorated during the pandemic.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:25:41 +0100
Inquest: Former Towie star Mick Norcross took his own life
A BUSINESSMAN tragically took his own life over worries he faced “the loss of a lifetime’s work”.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
George King, 13, took his own life despite 'very good job' done by foster mum
A traumatised 13-year-old who took his own life died despite the "very good job" done by his foster mother, a coroner has found.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis warns Brits they have just days to claim free £125
The Money Saving Expert founder shared his urgent warning in his weekly newsletter full of tips and tricks to make the most of your finances.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
A record 618,903 people in England and Wales pinged by NHS Covid app in a week
It comes after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarten said there will be a “very narrow” list of sectors whose workers will be exempt from isolation rules.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:20:00 +0100
Edge Grove pupils cycle 2,000km in aid of Noah's Ark
Energetic pupils have taken part in a sponsored cyclothon in aid of a children's hospice to mark the end of the school year.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Bushey councillor Seamus Quilty recovering following ill-health
A councillor is recovering at home following treatment for a "slight" bleed on the brain.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:09:50 +0100
Sadiq Khan ‘not in favour’ of vaccine passports on TfL
Sadiq Khan has said he is “not in favour” of introducing vaccine passports in London, including on TfL services, as they would be a “bureaucratic nightmare”.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:25:00 +0100
Man arrested after police respond to assault in Borehamwood
A man was found with injuries to his arm, neck, and ear after police responded to reports of an assault.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire police warning ahead of summer festivals
Herts Police have warned people not to take advantage of others sexually ahead of festivals this summer.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:30:40 +0100
Met Office predicts second UK heatwave in August
Forecasters correctly predicted the heatwave in July which forced Public Health England to issue a heat health alert this week.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:58:41 +0100
Weddings to be cancelled if bride or groom pinged by NHS Covid-19 app
Downing Street has said it is “crucial” that people self-isolate after receiving an alert from the NHS Covid-19 app.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Lockdown restrictions could return next month, government experts warn
Experts have said face masks and working from home could return by mid August after warning of another deadly pandemic peak.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce heart-warming gesture to UK stores throughout school holidays
The donation is part of Aldi’s commitment to donate 10 million meals across the country in 2021.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:40:54 +0100
Covid cases: 79 areas of Hertfordshire ranked highest to lowest
A map has revealed just how widespread coronavirus infections have become across south and west Hertfordshire.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:19:10 +0100
Bomb squad and police in Shenley after 'war grenade' discovered
A controlled explosion has taken place after a suspected war grenade was discovered.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:23:33 +0100
Hertfordshire's biggest Covid infections driver revealed
People without coronavirus symptoms mixing too close together is the “single biggest cause” in spreading the virus, according to Hertfordshire’s top public health boss.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:21:23 +0100
NHS staff receive 3 per cent pay rise after 'unprecedented year'
The Department of Health and Social Care said the pay rise would mean an additional £1,000 per year for the average nurse.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:00:18 +0100
5 things we learned from Dominic Cummings' 'bombshell' BBC interview
Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings has spoken about his time in Government during a 'bombshell' interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Uber issues update on face mask rules following changes in UK Covid laws
Car-hailing app Uber has issued an update to users across the UK following a change in the law surrounding Coronavirus.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Radlett schoolchildren graduate from 'Mini Police' scheme
Children from a primary school have successfully completed which gives them the opportunity to learn about community safety.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Police warn of speeding risks
Speeding drivers were involved in 52 deaths and serious injuries in Hertfordshire during the past year, police have warned.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:36:10 +0100
Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
A PREMIER League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
BBC to air special interview with Dominic Cummings - what time will it be on?
The BBC have announced that a special interview with Dominic Cummings is set to air on TV later this week.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:30:00 +0100
Students start campaign calling for an end to animal testing
Two students have started a campaign calling for testing to be stopped on animals.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:46:13 +0100
Herts residents told to self-isolate by Test and Trace
More than 5,000 people have been told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Hertfordshire.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:23:00 +0100
Latest weather forecast for Hertfordshire
The current heatwave is expected to last until the weekend when it may cool down slightly.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:56:35 +0100
Met Office issues UK's first-ever 'extreme heat' warning as temperatures soar
The Met Office has issued its first amber 'extreme heat' warning for parts of the UK as temperatures continue to soar over the coming days.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:12:45 +0100
Why parents have been urged to shop early to get presents for Christmas 2021
Toy retailer The Entertainer has issued a major warning about Christmas 2021 to parents planning to get gifts for their children.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:35:46 +0100
This is why frontline NHS staff won't need to quarantine if they get pinged by Covid app
Frontline NHS staff in England who are fully vaccinated will be permitted to carry on working in 'exceptional circumstances' if they are “pinged” by the Covid contact tracing app - the Government has announced.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:45:00 +0100
Family write to Prince Charles seeking posthumous medal for 'unsung war hero'
The sons and daughters of an "unsung hero" have written to Prince Charles to request their late father is officially recognised for his bravery during the war.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Actor Peter Lawford spoke to Marilyn Monroe on night she died
I must start by saying I was sad to read that the Hollywood actor and star of Top Gun and Batman Val Kilmer has lost his natural voice due to a throat operation for cancer. Val made Willow at Elstree Studios and apparently could be a 'difficult' acto...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
RSPCA dog spends 17 months in care looking for new home
The RSPCA is still looking to find a home for Bella the beagle and lurcher cross who has waited 17 months in kennels to find a new home.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:38:34 +0100
Six arrested after stolen digger spotted on M25
Six people have been arrested after a stolen digger was spotted on the M25.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:40:00 +0100
Cowley Hill stables plans deferred due to councillor's allegation
A decision on whether to build 13 homes at a former stables has been delayed.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:40:38 +0100
Pair jailed for 'cold-blooded' Barnet double murder
Two men have been jailed for more than 30 years each for murdering two people in front of horrified members of the public.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:05:52 +0100
Hertfordshire sees small drop in racially and religiously aggravated offences
The number of racially and religiously aggravated offences recorded by Hertfordshire Constabulary dropped in 2020, figures have shown.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:35:07 +0100
Channel 4's Naked Attraction is looking for UK contestants
Want to find love in the nude? You can apply to be on Channel 4's Naked Attraction.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Sugar and salt tax could be introduced to improve UK diets
The tax could raise up to £3.4 billion per year for the Treasury and should be introduced in a 2024 Finance Bill, the report recommends.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:35:48 +0100
50 of the UK’s most dog-friendly beaches revealed
Vets Now has unveiled the top 50 dog-friendly beaches to ensure our nation of pet lovers stay safe on days out at the beach. 

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:17:48 +0100
Yavneh College closes early after large Covid outbreak
Over 250 pupils and staff at a school have been told to self-isolate before the summer term.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:58:21 +0100
Covid cases: 79 areas in Hertfordshire ranked highest to lowest
Radlett recorded more Covid cases than any other neighbourhood in south west Hertfordshire over a recent weekly period.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:45:02 +0100
Arsenal's training ground to be deep cleaned after Covid outbreak
Arsenal’s training ground in Hertfordshire will undergo a deep clean after a Covid-19 outbreak.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:26:53 +0100
Arsenal's training ground to be deep cleaned after Covid outbreak
Arsenal’s training ground in Hertfordshire will undergo a deep clean after a Covid-19 outbreak.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:25:00 +0100
Covid cases: 79 areas in Hertfordshire ranked highest to lowest
Radlett recorded more Covid cases than any other neighbourhood in south west Hertfordshire over a recent weekly period.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:42:43 +0100
New Covid death recorded at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has recorded its first Covid death in two-and-a-half months.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:45:00 +0100
Borehamwood Market to be granted one-year extension to operate
Borehamwood Market will be allowed to operate for another year but its long-term future is still up in the air.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:42:11 +0100
Retirees celebrate start of summer at Goldwyn House
Retirees in Borehamwood recently enjoyed a summer garden party celebration for the first social event in months.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:44:18 +0100
RMT threatens Tube strikes for August
The Tube is set to be hit by four days of strike action next month following a dispute between unions and management over the grade of Night Tube drivers.



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