Borehamwood Times

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:20:00 +0100
3 of Hertfordshire's best and most idyllic National Trust spots you need to visit
Here are some of Hertfordshire's most scenic National Trust properties and sites to visit from Ashridge Estate to Morven Park.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0100
Hertfordshire extremist who created online 'library' handed supervision order
A young man from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire who created an online “library” of extreme right-wing material has been handed a two-year supervision order.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:43 +0100
Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:39:41 +0100
Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs
Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:50:12 +0100
Schoolboys set up charity football match to support friend battling rare cancer
A charity football match is to be held next month to support a teenager from Bushey who is battling a rare form of cancer.

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council plans £1k fine and 'wall of shame' to identify fly-tippers
Fly-tippers in Hertsmere could be identified on a 'wall of shame' and fines could more than triple to £1,000, if plans are agreed.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Man arrested after 'Tesla hit two pedestrians' in Borehamwood
A man has been arrested after a Tesla reportedly crashed into two pedestrians in Theobald Street, Borehamwood.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:31:27 +0100
Appeal after man 'verbally abused and assaulted' at Hertfordshire Tesco
Herts Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked in a Borehamwood Tesco car park.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:31:00 +0100
Why do April Fools' Day jokes stop at 12pm? How the tradition started
What is April Fools' Day? It always lands on April 1 and this is why pranks stop at 12pm plus how the tradition started.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:49:00 +0100
Body recovered from river confirmed as missing 18-year-old
A body recovered from the River Nene, in Wisbech, has been identified as missing teenager Declan Berry.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000
£9k raised in 24 hours after 'truly remarkable' girl dies in river crash
More than £9,000 has been raised to pay for the funeral of Eden Bunn, who died after the car she was travelling in crashed into the River Nene.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000
Brother of missing Declan Berry says teen was set to 'fulfil his dreams'
The brother of missing teenager, Declan Berry, has spoken to reporter, Sarah Cliss, at the scene of the fatal river crash at North Brink, near Wisbech.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:13:13 +0000
Blippi announces new Be Like Blippi UK tour as dates revealed
Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:57:12 +0000
How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Forest Care Village Borehamwood unveils new hygge-style makeover
Forest Care Village, a private specialist centre in Borehamwood offering dedicated 24/7 nursing care, has showcased a remarkable new interior, following significant investments in a new atrium, communal areas and private living spaces to bring wellne...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:30:18 +0000
Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'
Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:28:35 +0000
Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour
Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:24:12 +0000
Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up
Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:20:00 +0000
High Street TV’s £1Million stock clearance sale is still on
With a wide range of products, High Street TV has everything for the home and garden and lots in between.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:34:00 +0000
Behind the scenes at 'inspiring' new studio forging the future of TV and film
The future of film and TV came to life for West Herts College students and Watford MP Matt Turmaine during a behind-the-scenes visit to Sky Studios Elstree.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:14:38 +0000
Nearly £5,000 raised to support family of cyclist who died of 'unexplained injuries'
Nearly £5,000 has been raised to support the family of a man who died of "unexplained injuries" in Borehamwood last month.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:14:31 +0000
Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour
Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:20:35 +0000
Borehamwood teen created ‘library’ of extreme right-wing material
A Hertfordshire teenager created an online “library” of extreme right-wing material encouraging violent attacks on racial groups, a jury has found.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:23:43 +0000
Inspirational teen Abigail using cancer 'adventure' to give lost friends a voice
Borehamwood teen Abigail Jacobs reflects on cancer 'adventure' and why she is supporting West Herts Hospital Charity appeal.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:39:30 +0000
Family 'lost everything' as fire destroyed home and killed cat
A family from Borehamwood “escaped with their lives but nothing else” after a fire destroyed their home and killed their cat.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:14:59 +0000
Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'
Growing up, and later, when he moved to London, Radio 1 presenter and DJ, Dean McCullough never had a fixed address and regularly faced the daunting prospect of sleeping on the streets. 

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:31:38 +0000
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:20:16 +0000
Cyclist's death from unexplained injuries sparks police appeal
Police have appealed for information following the death of a cyclist in Borehamwood.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:18:22 +0000
McDonald's manager wins prestigious award and Vegas trip
The manager of Borehamwood's McDonald's restaurant has been rewarded with a trip to Las Vegas after winning a prestigious award.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Borehamwood leader recognised with British Empire Medal in New Year Honours
A Borehamwood woman who has devoted her life to building communities has been awarded a British Empire Medal

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:46:31 +0000
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:15:00 +0000
Suspended councillor denies 'entirely false' allegations
A Hertsmere Conservative councillor has denied "entirely false" allegations after being suspended pending investigation.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:52:04 +0000
Anthony Joshua reported injured in crash as 'two people killed'
Watford-born boxer Anthony Joshua has been involved in a car crash that killed two people in Nigeria today, according to reports.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:27:00 +0000
Herts' top-rated Italian near Watford visited by Fleur East is 'exceptional'
Paolo's Italian Kitchen is the top-rated Italian restaurant in Herts near Watford and was recently visited by Fleur East. It it worth its billing?

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:08:29 +0000
Arrest after air ambulance called to 'medical emergency'
Police have arrested a man after a reported “medical emergency” in Borehamwood which required the air ambulance.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:55:00 +0000
Air ambulance called to 'medical incident' as road shut
Emergency services shut a Borehamwood road to treat a person suffering a medical incident as the air ambulance was reportedly called out.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:58:30 +0000
'Air ambulance and firefighters called' as road shut - recap
Leeming Road, Borehamwood, is shut following a crash as residents report multiple emergency services have been called out.

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:53:32 +0000
‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Southall to gain new Indian vegetarian restaurant
Century-old Indian vegetarian food brand, Bikanervala, to open its second location in the heart of Southall.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:27 +0000
Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury
Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:06:14 +0000
What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it
When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000
Ice rinks in and around Hertfordshire you can spin and skate on this winter
From Planet Ice to Skate Letchworth , these are the best ice rinks to visit across Hertfordshire.

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:10:31 +0000
Elstree Film Studios fined after employees exposed to asbestos
Elstree Film Studios in Borehamwood has been fined after employees were exposed to asbestos.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:20:35 +0000
New Home Bargains store opening near Watford this weekend
Home Bargains will be opening a new store in Borehamwood this Saturday (November 22).

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:08 +0000
Deputy mayor lays wreath at Elstree War Memorial
Borehamwood and Elstree residents gathered for a Service of Remembrance at the Elstree War Memorial, where deputy mayor Cllr Tushar Kumar laid a wreath to honour those who gave their lives for freedom.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:35:00 +0000
Shoplifter jailed for stealing spree which included Watford store
A shoplifter has been jailed for 17 weeks after going on a stealing spree across Hertfordshire, which included a TK Maxx store in Watford.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:36:14 +0000
Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:41:30 +0000
Herts shop raid leads to arrests and £40k of illegal products seized
Hertsmere Borough Council has secured a closure order against M1 Mini Mart in Borehamwood after seizing more than £40,000 in illegal products.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:39:15 +0000
Newsquest joins forces with local titles against 'secret' alcohol licensing plans
Newsquest has joined forces with other local titles in England and Wales against the government's 'secret' alcohol licensing plans

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:10:00 +0000
'Axe-wielding moped riders' attack 11 Herts cyclists to steal bikes
Herts Police are investigating a “spate of robberies” reportedly involving axe-wielding moped riders in the Borehamwood area.

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