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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
NHS trust says Watford could manage Mount Vernon transfer
Plans to move specialist cancer services from north-west London to a hospital in Watford would be feasible, an NHS trust says.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:15:12 +0000
Anniversary of 1st Herts positive test for Covid-19
It was a year ago today that the country's chief medical officer reported the first patient in Hertfordshire had tested positive for coronavirus.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:36:29 +0000
Covid: Retailers give update on reopening after lockdown
Boris Johnson’s road-map out of lockdown has offered hope that non-essential retailers could open as early as next month.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:46:43 +0000
Coronavirus: Hunt for mystery person with Brazilian variant
A hunt is under way to locate one of the first people in the UK believed to have contracted the Manaus variant of coronavirus, a new strain that may spread more rapidly and respond less well to existing vaccines.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Pictures confirm new closure of Harper Lane at Watling Street
A new closure at a busy junction has been enforced after barriers and cones were introduced, latest pictures show.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
When Gregory Peck, Liz Taylor and Errol Flynn came to Elstree
Is it me or are the weeks flowing past at a rate of knots but on the positive side bringing closer the days when I can sit in the garden and read a good film biography?

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:37:50 +0000
Work to begin on new playground for Clarence Park
Work is to begin next month on a new £220,000 children’s playground in St Albans.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
NHS could transfer Mount Vernon cancer services to Watford
Services at a specialist cancer centre in north-west London could be moved to Watford after a review found the current site is not fit for purpose.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Ricky Gervais was right about becoming a grumpy old man
From an entirely selfish perspective, I find lockdowns fail to live up the negative hype. Yes, I fully concur that if alone, at whatever age, you must spend your time going stir crazy as you rattle around the house, contemplating breaking the law ...

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Bill Gates' How to Avoid Climate Disaster: What I learned
I sit back into my sofa and open a brand-new hardback. I’ve been looking forward to reading Bill Gates’ new book How to avoid a Climate Disaster.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:42:11 +0000
Council plans to rebuild Marlborough Pavilion move forward
A project to rebuild a community centre has taken a step forward with a planning application imminent.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:24:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock gives Covid vaccine update
Hello, we'll be bringing you live updates from Downing Street where Matt Hancock is set to make further announcements about the rollout of the Covid vaccine.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:10:52 +0000
Coronavirus: Biggest fines issued in Hertfordshire
Just over 600 people have been slapped with coronavirus fines by Hertfordshire police since the pandemic began, new figures show.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Map charts St Albans crimes reported to Hertfordshire Police
As part of a new monthly series, the St Albans Review is charting every crime in the town on an interactive map for readers to stay on top of what is happening and where.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:08:23 +0000
People over 40 are next in line for the Covid vaccine
The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:41:11 +0000
Matt Hancock press conference - 5 things he could say
The Health Secretary is expected to confirm when younger age groups can expect to receive their jab, starting with under 50s.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:25:25 +0000
The Queen calls on Brits to 'think about others' and get Covid jab
The head of state, who received her jab in January, said she understood that people who have never had a vaccine would find it “difficult”

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:01:20 +0000
Funding to repair roads in Hertfordshire cut by nearly a quarter
Government funding to repair damaged roads in Hertfordshire has been slashed by nearly a quarter for the coming year.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:42:08 +0000
Areas in Hertfordshire where KFC want to open new restaurants
KFC has revealed the locations across the UK that are being eyed up as part of their expansion.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:53:23 +0000
Coronavirus: Organiser of remembrance service fined £10,000
Police have issued a £10,000 coronavirus fine to the organiser of a remembrance service which was attended by more than 100 people.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:56:04 +0000
Arson: CCTV appeal after trucks destroyed
Trucks worth thousands of pounds have been destroyed after they were set on fire.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000
The rules your children will have to follow when schools reopen
Schools and safe social contact with loved ones are being prioritised in the easing of lockdown.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
How to keep your dog safe amid concerns of dog thefts in Herts
A police force is urging dog owners to keep their pets safe as more people are becoming concerned over dog thefts during lockdown.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Radlett action group hosting free webinar on racism in football
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.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:40:59 +0000
Hertfordshire health boss backs lockdown easing plans
A top public health boss believes there is an “opportunity to exit this pandemic” after Boris Johnson revealed his road map out of lockdown.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Harper Lane reopens after new Watling Street junction completed
A new road junction that had been opposed by more than a thousand people has finally been completed.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
No incidents at funeral in North Watford, police say
No trouble was reported at a funeral service in Watford which police feared would draw large crowds and breach coronavirus laws.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:25:00 +0000
No service and affected trains service changes Friday to Sunday
Major work at London King’s Cross station will lead to service changes at many stations later this week.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:32:21 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say spring temperatures here to stay
THE South East will be hotter than Madrid and Venice tomorrow as the country enjoys a spell of warm weather.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:19:48 +0000
Police warn of traffic disruption due to funeral in Watford
Police have warned of potential traffic disruption in the St Albans area ahead of a funeral procession today.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
863 child sexual abuse cases recorded in Hertfordshire
More than 850 child sexual abuse crimes have been recorded in Hertfordshire, new figures reveal.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
'Five dead' as popular chicken products urgently recalled in UK
The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000
Matt Hancock and Piers Morgan rage during fiery GMB clash
Tensions were high on Good Morning Britain as Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clashed on Tuesday morning's show.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:41:48 +0000
Covid: Boris Johnson reveals road-map out of lockdown
All schools in England will reopen on March 8.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:13:00 +0000
Recap as Boris Johnson sets the way out of lockdown
Stay with us throughout the day for updates as Boris Johnson sets out his road map out of lockdown for England.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:22:19 +0000
Boris Johnson's UK roadmap out of Covid lockdown revealed
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.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 23:06:01 +0000
First stage in roadmap out of lockdown revealed
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.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:31:54 +0000
Thousands of Hertfordshire Fire service incidents were false alarms
Hertfordshire fire crews responded to thousands of false alarms in a year, including dozens from malicious hoaxers putting lives in 'serious danger'.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Herts M25 and M1 overnight closures for street light work
Work to replace street lights will lead to eight weeks of overnight closures of parts of the M25 and A405.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:25:35 +0000
All adults to be offered coronavirus vaccine by end of July
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.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Elstree 1971: Blood from the Mummy's Tomb and On the Buses
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.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Martin 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 +0000
Hairdressers 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 11:00:39 +0000
Planning permission given for development in St Albans city centre
Planning permission has been given to a landmark £60 million development in a prime city centre site.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
This 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 +0000
Hertfordshire 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 +0000
What 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 +0000
Aldi 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 18:00:00 +0000
The fifth and sixth Beatles, and four more you don't know
He was hardly what you would deem a sage, but out of the mouths of mediocrity spark sporadic flashes of brilliance: Sven Goran Ericson once said "to wish you were someone else is to waste the person you are". It’s true, we should never wish to b...

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
St Albans' Verulamium Park lays bare city's Roman heritage
A low and distant winter sun casts a bleak February light over a vast and spacious landscape. Verulamium park is blissfully quiet this morning and life seems to be on pause. We enjoy the space and relative emptiness before the finer weather when i...



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