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Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
BAM appointed to build Sky Studios Elstree
Leading construction firm BAM has won a £192 million contract to build the "the most sustainable film and TV studio in the world".

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Elstree will soon have more stage space than in 1950s heyday
This week we travel back to what was filming at Elstree Studios 70 years ago in 1951. The films are nearly all forgotten today but starred some great names of the post war era.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: the best deals available in the middle aisles
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores this weekend. Here are the best deals.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:33:15 +0000
When will lockdown end in England? What are the rules?
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:45:00 +0000
Where to get a rapid Covid test in Borehamwood this week
Rapid testing for people with no coronavirus symptoms will launch in Borehamwood this week.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:07:13 +0000
Heavy snow forecast for Watford and other areas this weekend
Snow is set to return for the third weekend, according to a weather forecaster, with it set to fall in Watford and surrounding areas tomorrow.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Police shut down student FIFA tournament
Hertfordshire Police have taken more enforcement action against Covid rule breakers this week as more fines were dished out in the county.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:53:23 +0000
Police investigating bike theft in Borehamwood
Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries into the theft of a bicycle in Borehamwood.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:16:44 +0000
Radlett Lane closed in Shenley due to burst water main
A burst water main has closed a road for the second time in just under five months.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Motion to support quieter firework displays in Hertsmere passed
Councillors have passed a motion calling for people who set off fireworks to show "greater consideration" for vulnerable residents and animals.

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:49:10 +0000
Fourth Covid-19 vaccine set to be approved in UK
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the NHS stands ready to roll out the vaccine if it is approved.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire crime commissioner candidate calls to boost police morale
A recent morale survey found one in six officers are looking to leave Hertfordshire Constabulary.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Moth infestations in Hertsmere's parks under surveillance
Hertsmere Borough Council has announced it is to start tackling moth pests across the borough.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:28:40 +0000
Two cars wrecked in head on crash in Potters Bar
Three people have been taken to hospital after two cars were wrecked when they crashed head on.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:08:01 +0000
River Colne and Gade warning in place after heavy rain
Two flood alerts have been issued following heavy rainfall overnight.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council expands self-isolating grant
More than 4,000 overlooked people in Hertfordshire will now be able to claim £500 self-isolation grants.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:03:12 +0000
Empty church in Aycliffe Road could be replaced by nine houses
Plans have been submitted to demolish an empty church and build new houses and a community facility.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0000
Hertfordshire records lowest number of new Covid cases for a month
Hertfordshire has recorded its lowest number of new daily cases of coronavirus for more than a month.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and DPD: UK parcel delivery firms ranked
DPD has been voted the "best" parcel delivery service in the UK.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:44:52 +0000
Met Office weather warning for London, Hertfordshire and Essex
The Met Office has warned of the possibility of ice and even snow in the coming days.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000
West Hertfordshire hospitals record more than 100 Covid deaths for January
More than 100 coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded at a hospital trust for the second month in a row.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +0000
Only one house left for sale at Hertsmere Mews in Borehamwood
Only one home at a new major housing development in Borehamwood is yet to be sold, a housebuilder has revealed.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:41:22 +0000
Stephen Fry leads tributes to East of England NHS staff
Famous faces have teamed up with the East of England Ambulance Service to show their appreciation to its hard-working staff.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:02:00 +0000
Holocaust Memorial Day in Hertsmere will be marked virtually tomorrow
Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked virtually in Hertsmere this year because of the pandemic.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:02:00 +0000
Boris Johnson set to announce new UK quarantine plans
On Monday, Mr Johnson said hotel quarantine is something the Government is “definitely looking at”.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:24:49 +0000
EU threatens export controls on Covid-19 vaccines
Facing criticism of a slow rollout in the EU, the European Commission threatened to impose controls on vaccines.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:09:00 +0000
Covid: Boris Johnson to lead press conference this afternoon
Boris Johnson will address the national at a Government coronavirus briefing this afternoon.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:57:22 +0000
Rapid tests in Hertfordshire reveal people with no symptoms have Covid
Thirty-two residents with no Covid symptoms tested positive for the disease in the first two days of Hertfordshire's rapid testing rollout.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Defibrillators installed outside 18 police stations in Hertfordshire
Defibrillators have been installed outside 18 police stations across Hertfordshire.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Health chief's Covid warning to Hertfordshire supermarkets
Hertfordshire's public health chief has warned council officers will not hesitate to take action against supermarkets who fail to adhere to social distancing measures.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:20:00 +0000
Coronavirus lockdown in Hertfordshire is working, says health boss
Hertfordshire's public health chief has thanked residents for helping to bring coronavirus infection rates down over the last few weeks.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson hints at easing of lockdown
Boris Johnson has hinted some lockdown measures could be lifted once the highest priority groups have been vaccinated.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:54:28 +0000
Five ways to save money during lockdown
Here’s five suggestions on how to save money during lockdown.

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:56:32 +0000
Jobs with the highest Covid-19 death rates revealed
Covid-19 death rates for men and women working in education were not significantly raised compared with rates for the wider working population.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Millions passed through airports during pandemic
Millions of international passengers have passed through Luton and Heathrow airports during the pandemic, figures suggest.

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Smoking, hats, cheap drinks and free parking - old films offer a glimpse into a different world
One of the few good things about self-isolating in these winter months is that I have started to watch some of films in my DVD library that runs into several hundred.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:15:01 +0000
Met Office issues snow and ice warning around Watford and London
More snow could be on the way in South West Hertfordshire and London as the Met Office issued a weather warning.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Five mistakes you may be making with your car during lockdown
With England back under the instruction of essential trips only during the third national lockdown, cars across the country are gathering dust on driveways and in garages.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:46:04 +0000
Covid vaccination centre opens at Borehamwood pharmacy
A second public Covid vaccination centre has opened in Borehamwood.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:36:24 +0000
When snow is forecast for Watford and surrounding areas
South West Hertfordshire is set for another round of snow this weekend with temperatures forecast to drop across the UK.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:29:01 +0000
Boris Johnson: New Covid-19 variant could be more deadly
There is “some evidence” the UK variant of coronavirus is associated with “a higher degree of mortality”, Boris Johnson said.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:18:03 +0000
Police investigating two car crash near Apex Corner
Police are investigating after two cars crashed near a busy roundabout.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:12:08 +0000
Watling Street in Radlett shut this weekend at Harper Lane junction
A small section of major road will close for 48 hours as part of an overrunning programme to create a new junction.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:05:00 +0000
Warning as Covid rates remain high in Herts despite seeing drop
A council is urging people not to get complacent as coronavirus case rates continue to drop.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Attacks on police in Hertfordshire during Covid-19 pandemic
Police in Hertfordshire have been coughed on, spat at or bitten in more than 100 attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic, figures show.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council could sell off parts of County Hall
Parts of Hertfordshire County Council’s headquarters site could be sold off, leased or redeveloped as part of a review of working practices, it has emerged.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
TfL fines 1700 people for refusing to wear masks
More than 1,700 fines have been handed out to people who refuse to wear face coverings on London public transport as TfL insists it is cracking down on those who flout the rules.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
University students write to Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden
Two students have written to their MP to outline their concerns about a number of issues faced by university students over the Covid pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:53:30 +0000
When will lockdown end in England?
Priti Patel said the UK has a “long way to go” before coronavirus restrictions can be eased.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:30:55 +0000
Hertsmere residents face another council tax rise
Residents in Hertsmere are set to have another £5 added onto their borough council tax bill for the coming year.



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