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Sun, 07 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
The new lockdown rules coming into force on March 8
Tomorrow coronavirus restrictions will begin being eased in England.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Urban myths that survive in the age of the internet
I am rather partial to an urban myth. My favourite of all time is, sadly, not fit for family viewing and involves a young man still living at home with his parents, a music player, headphones and a cup of tea. It is my myth of choice as I witnesse...

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:43:00 +0000
M25 reopens after fuel spill near St Albans
The M25 has reopened after being closed when a lorry crash spilled fuel on the road surface.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Have lockdown Netflix and box set binges changed our brains?
I don’t think it’s an overstatement to claim that box sets have been a sort of therapy for millions of us during lockdown.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:16:02 +0000
M25 at junction 22 St Albans closed after lorry crash
The M25 near St Albans has been closed after a lorry shed its load.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:40:00 +0000
Where can i get a rapid Covid test in St Albans?
The latest list of local testing sites for people with no coronavirus symptoms has been released ahead of the return to school.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:35:13 +0000
Wetherspoons reveals the 12 Hertfordshire pubs set to reopen on April 12
JD Wetherspoon has revealed that 394 of its UK pubs will reopen on April 12 - and 12 of them are in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:08:48 +0000
New Covid variant added to watch list after found in UK
A new coronavirus strain that is believed to have originated in the UK is being tracked by scientists, as efforts increase to suppress variants of concern.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:38:51 +0000
Man attacked in London Road by Verulam Golf Club
A man was punched unconscious in St Albans in what police have called an "unprovoked attack" in broad daylight.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:25:00 +0000
Budget 2021: All the announcements as they happened
We will be bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers the next budget.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:47:32 +0000
M1 lane closed after car breaks down near Hemel Hempstead
A car has broken down on the M1 near Hemel Hempsread

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:46:09 +0000
Hard-hit businesses react after Harper Lane is closed again
Businesses along a road which has been shut at one end for more than half a year say they feel "disregarded and ignored".

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:50:00 +0000
The places in Hertfordshire where Travelodge wants to build new hotels
Hotel giant Travelodge wants to open more new venues in and near to South West Hertfordshire.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:40:28 +0000
What we know about the 4 different Covid variants in the UK
THE search for the mystery person infected with the Brazilian mutation of coronavirus is continuing.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:02:36 +0000
Hunt for Brazil Covid variant narrows to 379 south east households
The hunt for an unidentified person with the Brazilian variant of coronavirus has been narrowed to 379 households in the South East of England.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:00:41 +0000
Ryanair to slash flight prices for the next 12 months
The budget airline is hopeful it can fly 60-70 per cent of normal traffic volumes this summer.

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.



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