Borehamwood Times
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000Martin Lewis reveals how much you should be paying into your pension each year
There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:38:31 +0000Hairdressers in England ‘could stay shut until April’
Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000This is how you can get paid to watch sport and eat takeaways
Alongside getting to review televised sporting events and takeaways, you will also receive a 70” Ultra HD 4K TV and £500 cash.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0000Hertfordshire residents warned of fake Currys PC Emails
Fraudsters are trying to fool people into handing over personal information through fake emails claiming to be from Currys PC World.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Aldi and Lidl reveal the best deals coming this weekend
Aldi and Lidl have revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Woman pleads guilty to misusing blue badge in Borehamwood
A woman has pleaded guilty to misusing a blue badge in Borehamwood town centre.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:49:45 +0000Plan to make Hertfordshire drivers pay to cross London border blasted
Watford's mayor has said Sadiq Khan can expect to receive a "widespread campaign" against a proposal to charge non London-residents to drive into the capital.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:35:00 +0000Number of Covid vaccines administered in west Hertfordshire revealed
More than 70,000 over 70s living in west Hertfordshire received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine by February 14, NHS figures show.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Letter: Congratulations to Roger on 12 fantastic years at Elstree Studios
As a long-time tenant of Elstree Studios and having grown up in Boreham Wood, I have to congratulate Roger Morris on his 12 fantastic years at the helm of the studios.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:57:35 +0000Borehamwood NOT among list of 22 Prezzo restaurants to close
Prezzo has confirmed which of its 22 restaurants have closed permanently - and its branch in Borehamwood is not among them.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:44:32 +0000UK weather: Met Office say temperatures to soar this weekend
Temperatures are set to soar in some parts of the UK this weekend – with possible highs of 17C.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:34:10 +0000When will non-essential shops reopen in England? - What we know so far
Online retailers have bought brands with plans to move business online suggesting the pandemic has had an irreversible impact on UK retail.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:52:44 +0000When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000Covid vaccine calculator shows when you'll get jab
Millions of people across the UK have been given their first Covid vaccine - but when will you get your jab?
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:08:38 +0000Police to tackle drug activity and other crime in Manor Way
Police have said they are "working to respond" to reports of anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity in an area of Borehamwood.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:30:00 +0000Have your say on plans for hospitals in west Hertfordshire
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a public engagement programme to gather feedback on its proposals to improve its services.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:02:02 +0000Millions face British Gas bill £97 price hike from April
A surge in global energy commodity prices has raised the cost of sourcing gas from the wholesale market, leading to an increase in the cap.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:02:08 +0000When will gyms reopen in England? - What we know so far
Gyms have not been able to open at all this year amid new lockdown restrictions introduced in January.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Oliver Dowden comments on solar farm plan near Elstree
Oliver Dowden has called on residents to "share their views" about plans to construct a solar farm on green belt land.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:39:12 +0000Funding for Hertsmere could help residents save hundreds on energy bills
Residents are in line for free energy improvements over the course of this year following successful funding bids totalling almost £2.7 million.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:44:44 +0000Tesco shoppers urged to check if they have been charged twice by supermarket
Tesco say it is working to reverse the double transactions promising to refund all affected customers within a day.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:35:23 +0000Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip taken to hospital
The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace said.
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.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:45:37 +0000When will hairdressers reopen in England? - What we know so far
Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.
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.