Residents face a triple-whammy of tax rises for the next financial year after Hertsmere Borough Council approved its new budget.

An agreement has been reached that will allow schoolchildren to retain use of a field that was sold last year.

Government funding to repair damaged roads in Hertfordshire has been slashed by nearly a quarter for the coming year.

KFC has revealed the locations across the UK that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

One person was left unconscious after a fight broke out in Borehamwood.

Police have issued a £10,000 coronavirus fine to the organiser of a remembrance service which was attended by more than 100 people.

Schools and safe social contact with loved ones are being prioritised in the easing of lockdown.

A police force is urging dog owners to keep their pets safe as more people are becoming concerned over dog thefts during lockdown.

An action group set up in light of the Black Lives Matter protests over the summer is to host an open discussion on racism in football.

A prosthetics expert who was left with one arm after a horror cycling accident is trying to get a pioneering new limb to carry on helping other amputees.

A top public health boss believes there is an “opportunity to exit this pandemic” after Boris Johnson revealed his road map out of lockdown.

A new road junction that had been opposed by more than a thousand people has finally been completed.

Firefighters have been battling a fire in Borehamwood town centre this evening.

No trouble was reported at a funeral service in Watford which police feared would draw large crowds and breach coronavirus laws.

Borehamwood's cinema has received more government funding to help protect jobs and allow the cinema to survive.

THE South East will be hotter than Madrid and Venice tomorrow as the country enjoys a spell of warm weather.

A hairdresser has said she is “elated” that a provisional date has been set for the hair and beauty sector to open back up for business.

More than 850 child sexual abuse crimes have been recorded in Hertfordshire, new figures reveal.

The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.

Tensions were high on Good Morning Britain as Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clashed on Tuesday morning's show.

All schools in England will reopen on March 8.

Stay with us throughout the day for updates as Boris Johnson sets out his road map out of lockdown for England.

Hertsmere's latest coronavirus infection rate is the lowest it has been since early October, according to figures published by Public Health England.

Boris Johnson is to set out a “steady as she goes” plan for easing England’s lockdown, with schools and outdoor activities the first in line for a return.

A child was taken to hospital after the emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to an incident in Borehamwood.

All schools in England will be told to reopen to all pupils on March 8 as part of the Prime Minister’s roadmap of easing lockdown restrictions.

Hertfordshire fire crews responded to thousands of false alarms in a year, including dozens from malicious hoaxers putting lives in 'serious danger'.

Work to replace street lights will lead to eight weeks of overnight closures of parts of the M25 and A405.

All adults are now targeted to be offered coronavirus vaccines by the end of July – but the health secretary still insists the Government must take a “cautious” approach to easing restrictions.

This week, fellow travellers, I turn the clock back to 1971. Where have those 50 years gone? There have certainly been some changes. Can you believe it was still legal then for pubs to refuse to serve a woman on her own.

There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.

Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.

Alongside getting to review televised sporting events and takeaways, you will also receive a 70” Ultra HD 4K TV and £500 cash.

Fraudsters are trying to fool people into handing over personal information through fake emails claiming to be from Currys PC World.

Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Aldi and Lidl have revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend. 

A woman has pleaded guilty to misusing a blue badge in Borehamwood town centre.

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.

More than 70,000 over 70s living in west Hertfordshire received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine by February 14, NHS figures show.

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.

Prezzo has confirmed which of its 22 restaurants have closed permanently - and its branch in Borehamwood is not among them.

Temperatures are set to soar in some parts of the UK this weekend – with possible highs of 17C.

Online retailers have bought brands with plans to move business online suggesting the pandemic has had an irreversible impact on UK retail.

Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

Millions of people across the UK have been given their first Covid vaccine  - but when will you get your jab?

Police have said they are "working to respond" to reports of anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity in an area of Borehamwood.

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a public engagement programme to gather feedback on its proposals to improve its services.

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.

Gyms have not been able to open at all this year amid new lockdown restrictions introduced in January.

Oliver Dowden has called on residents to "share their views" about plans to construct a solar farm on green belt land.