Borehamwood Times
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +000012 community projects for Shenley listed in neighbourhood plan
Twelve community projects have been drawn up as part of wider plans to help shape the future development of a village.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:15:00 +0000Where Hertfordshire stands ahead of roadmap out of lockdown
Coronavirus case rates across Hertfordshire are now as low as what they were at the end of the November lockdown, figures show.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:28:00 +0000Nearly two million people to be added to coronavirus shielding list
Almost two million more people are to be told to shield to protect themselves from serious side-effects from Covid-19, officials have said.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Could rapid Covid testing help nightclubs reopen?
The Prime Minister has said rapid Covid-19 testing could help entertainment venues, such as theatres and nightclubs, start to welcome back customers once lockdown restrictions are eased.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:52:24 +0000Pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday
It's Pancake Day, you haven't made them for a year and you can't remember the recipe!
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:17:52 +0000Cannabis found after police raids in Borehamwood
Cannabis was found by police after officers raided two addresses.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Voucher scheme helps pregnant women in Hertfordshire quit smoking
A pilot scheme in Hertfordshire which offers pregnant women up to £300 in shopping vouchers as an incentive to give up smoking has been helping dozens try to kick the habit.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:17:44 +0000UK risks ‘substantial wave’ of Covid-19 if lockdown is lifted too early
Professor Steven Riley, a member of the Spi-M modelling group, said scientists are "genuinely worried" about another wave in the UK.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +000010 of the best pancake topping ideas for you to try on Pancake Day
The thin cake, made with batter and fried in a frying pan is perfect for a range of toppings with lemon juice and sugar the most traditional.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:27:00 +0000Police confirm man died on A41 in Edgware - recap
A busy road has been closed off by police this afternoon following a major incident.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:14:09 +0000UKPN boosts electrical supply to homes across Borehamwood
An electricity network distributor says thousands of residents are benefitting from a multi-million pound project to upgrade their electricity supplies.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000Hertsmere businesses urged to complete Covid survey
Businesses in Hertsmere are being urged to give their views on how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected them.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:42:46 +0000When will lockdown end? - what Boris Johnson's lockdown 'road map' could look like
From getting children back to school to reopening pubs, speculation is rife as to when and how lockdown restrictions might be eased.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:01:55 +0000'Double masking' could improve protection from Covid-19 by up to 90 per cent
The US’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has recommended the practise of double masking in the past.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:45:53 +0000Boris Johnson press conference - 8 things he could say
Boris Johnson will address the nation as the country reached 15 million vaccinations and ministers start to discuss the easing of lockdown.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 16:15:52 +0000Former mayor of Elstree & Borehamwood Bert Coe dies aged 87
A five-time mayor of Elstree & Borehamwood has died at the age of 87.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:26:01 +0000More than 15 million people in UK have had first Covid-19 vaccine dose
More than 15 million people in the UK have now had a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine – the equivalent of everyone in the Government’s top four priority groups.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:32:00 +0000CST sees third highest tally of anti-Semitic abuse despite lockdown
Anti-Semitic abuse recorded by a Jewish community charity fell last year but the number of incidents remained its third highest annual total.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:01:00 +0000NHS Covid-19 vaccination jabs for 65 – 69 year olds
From Monday, people aged 65 – 69 will be eligible to receive an NHS Covid-19 vaccination jab.
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline advice on coercive control
The run up to Valentine’s Day is hard to miss. The world becomes full of hearts, flowers and chocolates, even in these strange lockdown times. But signs that you or someone you know are experiencing domestic abuse can be far more subtle.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:45:26 +0000When will lockdown end? Boris Johnson to set out road map
More than five weeks into the third national the national R rate has fallen below one for the first time since July, but when will lockdown end?
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:55:44 +0000East of England Ambulance Service paramedic jailed for rape
A paramedic who raped a patient in her own home and sexually assaulted another female patient in the back of his ambulance has been jailed for 21 years, with a judge branding him a "manipulative sexual predator".
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:16:42 +0000Plan revealed for £34m Herts fire and police training centre
Plans have been revealed for a new £34 million shared training facility for Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the county’s constabulary.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Labour question Hertsmere's public consultation on budget
A leading opposition councillor has questioned why senior councillors have agreed on a recommendation for new budget when public consultation on that budget was still ongoing.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:01:56 +0000Elstree Studios' Roger Morris celebrates 12 years as managing director
Elstree Studios has continued to flourish despite the economic uncertainty which has clouded this country and it is largely down to the studios' managing director who has just marked 12 years in the job.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:13:53 +0000Hertsmere receives funding to progress policy to tackle housing crisis
Hertsmere Borough Council has been awarded funding which it says will help tackle the "deepening housing affordability crisis" in the borough in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:44:06 +0000Snow warning ahead of freezing night in Hertfordshire and Essex
Essex and Hertfordshire are braced for the “coldest night in a decade” with temperatures potentially plummeting as low as -13°C in some areas.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000Edgware photographer captures lockdown life in new book
A photographer who travelled nearly 1,000 miles has published a book capturing dozens of images of life in lockdown.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:53:34 +0000Vandals destroy trees in Borehamwood as part of planting programme
A council has revealed more than 70 newly planted trees were vandalised last year.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Questions raised over budget proposals for Hertfordshire
Questions have been raised about Hertfordshire budget proposals to defer part of a council tax ‘levy’ specifically allowed to support social care services.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:50:00 +0000Lidl to relocate into bigger store at Borehamwood Shopping Park
Lidl is set to relocate into a bigger unit at Borehamwood Shopping Park, the supermarket chain has confirmed.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Watchdog backs West Hertfordshire hospital development plans
Plans for the rebuilding of Watford General Hospital and redevelopment of two other hospitals on existing sites have been backed by a county council watchdog group.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:15:57 +0000Cold weather payments triggered for south Hertfordshire
Eligible residents across south west Hertfordshire will receive a payment from the government after a cold weather scheme was triggered for the area.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:16:07 +0000Hertfordshire and Essex's latest Covid-19 vaccine data
Around 10,000 health and social care staff have been vaccinated at Watford FC’s grounds.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000How to appeal a parking ticket you don't think you deserve
With tickets costing an average of £37, it's a bill most motorists could do without.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:08:56 +0000GPs to provide Covid vaccination records for your holidays
The news comes after the government confirmed that the idea of state-issued vaccine 'passports' will be scrapped.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000When will lockdown end? Dates for schools, shops and pubs
England has been in its third full lockdown for a month - but when will it end and what are the key dates?
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:21:48 +0000Tax rise to pay for Hertfordshire's biggest ever police force
A council tax increase will help pay for Hertfordshire’s largest ever police force.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000UK weather forecast for Storm Darcy - dubbed Beast from the East 2
The Met Office has said heavy snow could cause disruption this week as Storm Darcy batters the UK.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:29:31 +0000Covid: Matt Hancock to lead briefing at Downing Street
THE Health Secretary will lead a press conference today as concerns grow over the South African variant of Covid-19.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:30:00 +0000Radlett teen recognised for Anthony Nolan fundraising
A fundraiser who raised thousands of pounds is set to be honoured by a blood cancer charity.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:08:06 +0000South Africa variant - Do you need a third jab and does it affect lockdown plans?
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi urged the public to keep faith after South Africa suspended its rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:33:22 +0000Pubs in South West Hertfordshire which need a new landlord
It has been a difficult last 12 months for the hospitality industry and no businesses more so than pubs.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:07:57 +0000Met Office extends snow weather warning in Herts, Essex and London
Snow may fall in Hertfordshire, Essex and London for several days over the coming week as the Met Office extended its weather warning.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000How Covid infection rates in Herts compare now to festive period
Coronavirus infection rates across Hertfordshire are now significantly lower than what they were over the Christmas and New Year period, data shows.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Royal Mail give weekend update on areas affected by delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on weekend delays across the UK due to Covid.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000Can I go sledging in lockdown? These are the rules
With heavy snow in parts of the UK, many people will be thinking of stepping out to build a snowman or go sledging.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000South Africa Covid variant: How testing is going in Herts
More than 4,000 homes have been visited as part of surge testing for the South African variant of coronavirus in Broxbourne.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000MGM - when Hollywood came to Hertfordshire
Well my fellow ramblers down Memory Lane, we have held onto the wreckage into a new month and roll on spring. I am still amazed that people recognise me on the very rare occasions I venture out even though I am wearing a mask. It is even stranger con...
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000Aldenham Sailing Club officially depart Aldenham Reservoir
A sailing club has officially left its home of more than 80 years.