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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:40:52 +0000
Further work to tackle moth infestation in Hertsmere
Further work to tackle the infestation of a moth species in Hertsmere is to begin in April.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:33:38 +0000
Police probing anti-Semitic comment at Shenley Zoom meeting
The chairman of a parish council says antisemitism "will not be tolerated" after a meeting he was chairing was interrupted by a hateful comment from a member of the public.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Virtual Hertfordshire council meetings could continue in the future
Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a judgement in the High Court that could allow virtual council meetings to continue after the local elections on May 6.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:30:00 +0000
Uber drivers in UK to get a guaranteed minimum wage
Uber drivers in the UK are to get a guaranteed minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Stalking offences set to hit record high in Hertfordshire
Stalking offences are set to hit a record high this year in Hertfordshire, figures suggest.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:49:44 +0000
Council breaches its own planning permission at Meadow Park
Hertsmere Borough Council has been operating a pay and display car park without planning permission, it has been revealed.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:45:43 +0000
Car struck by runaway tyre on M25 near London Colney
A driver had a lucky escape after their vehicle was crushed by a runaway tyre on the M25 this afternoon.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Crime figures reveal the risks women face in Hertfordshire
The death of Sarah Everard has triggered a public outcry about the safety of women and how offences against them are dealt with.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:23:36 +0000
'Stay Local' rules for Hertfordshire at Easter
THE Government's 'Stay Home' message is to be dropped as more restrictions are set to be eased at the end of the month - but what will change?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:13:39 +0000
Undercover police in nightclubs part of plans to better protect women
“We must drive out violence against women and girls and make every part of the criminal justice system work to better protect and defend them.”

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:47:07 +0000
Police confirm closure order granted on Borehamwood property
Police have secured a closure order on a property in Borehamwood following complaints about anti-social behaviour and suspected drug use.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:54:09 +0000
Police searching for wanted man with links to Potters Bar
Police are trying to find a man who is wanted.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:50:48 +0000
Armed police and helicopter called to Borehamwood
The police helicopter was called to Borehamwood last night to search for a man thought to have a weapon on him.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:26:58 +0000
Sarah Everard: PM 'concerned' by vigil footage
Boris Johnson will discuss ways to protect women and girls from violence with the head of the Metropolitan Police amid a storm of criticism over the force’s handling of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:08:04 +0000
What 6 key consultees think about proposal for solar farm in Elstree
A proposal for a solar farm spanning several field has become the most objected scheme in a borough's history.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:44:34 +0000
Borehamwood's Ellie Baker impresses in debut finals in Poland
A British athlete has described her first even senior championships as an "amazing experience".

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Revenge porn threats could become illegal with two year sentence
Ministers plan to make threats to send revenge porn a punishable offence.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Stars of classic airline drama Zero Hour led colourful lives
Each night I retire to the west wing of my house and before going to sleep watch one of my huge collection of DVDs. I am a great fan of old movies and have just watched a 1950s thriller called Zero Hour about a disaster hitting an airliner. Dana Andr...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:10:15 +0000
Hertfordshire County Council secures £23.5m to combat climate change
Schools will be renovated with modern boiler systems and over a hundred county council buildings will have solar panels installed as Hertfordshire County Council secures £23.5m to combat climate change.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Andrew Slade named new principal of Oaklands College
A new principal has been appointed at Oaklands College.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:24:09 +0000
Police raid wrong house in Borehamwood
An innocent homeowner says he feels "humiliated" after police mistakenly raided his home.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Election counts in May could be delayed as a 'precaution'
Election results in Hertfordshire could be delayed this year – with plans being drawn-up to quarantine marked ballot papers for 24 hours.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:57:07 +0000
Officers in undercover checks on supermarket Covid measures
Officials have been making a series of unannounced visits to supermarkets in Hertfordshire – to check they are complying with measures designed to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:45:07 +0000
Hertfordshire couple's £182m EuroMillions agony
An unlucky couple from Hertfordshire agonisingly missed out the £182m EuroMillions jackpot when their numbers came up but their ticket payment failed.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:38:07 +0000
Boy, 13, from Hertfordshire took his own life in foster care
A coroner has “real reservations” about care given to a traumatised 13-year-old, originally from Hertfordshire, who took his own life last year.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:12:32 +0000
Elstree & Borehamwood Town Council funds laptops for schoolchildren
Primary schools together received almost £30,000 worth of laptops and computer equipment for pupils during the lockdown.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Crucial checks missed by mentally ill in Herts Valleys
Most people with severe mental illnesses in Watford, Hertsmere and Dacorum missed crucial health checks last year - despite being at risk of premature death.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:36:12 +0000
Road safety vans in Hertfordshire will tackle speeding drivers
Two new road safety camera vans are to be deployed in areas within Hertfordshire with speeding concerns.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
The Meadows in Borehamwood could be replaced with new care home
An empty care home could be demolished and replaced by a new home more than three times the size.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:46:21 +0000
This is when driving lessons will resume in England
The new dates are subject to a review of the Government’s roadmap measures on 5 April.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:52:39 +0000
Allum Hall Covid vaccination centre jabs 20,000 patients
The team behind a vaccination hub reached a wonderful milestone at the weekend after jabbing their 20,000th patient.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:25:13 +0000
Covid: Boris Johnson leads Downing Street press conference
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be giving the latest on the pandemic on the day when schools reopened to all pupils after a two-month lockdown.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:54:40 +0000
Weather warning: strong winds coming to Hertfordshire
Weather experts have warned strong winds may bring disruption to Hertfordshire this week.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:43:41 +0000
NHS begins Covid-19 vaccines for 56 – 59 year olds
People aged between 56 and 59 are being invited to book Covid-19 vaccinations this week, NHS England said.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:06:00 +0000
4 things Boris Johnson might say at today's coronavirus press conference
The press conference will start at 4pm, an hour earlier than the usual time 5pm due to internal diary considerations in No10.

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.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Pubs will be able to turn car parks into beer gardens in April
Temporary changes will also be introduced which allow licensed premises to sell alcohol for takeaway purposes.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Kubrick, Hancock, Warren Beatty and Wilde: 1960 at Elstree
Hello again to my fellow travellers down Memory Lane. I hope you are all holding onto the wreckage as the end of lock down is now hopefully in sight and the pub garden beckons.

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 14:00:11 +0000
Third person charged in connection with shooting
A teenager has been charged with perverting the course of justice by detectives investigating an attempted murder.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:20:00 +0000
Parking charges in Borehamwood to increase from April 1
The cost of local authority residents’ parking permits and car parks in Bushey is set to increase from April 1.

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 18:03:00 +0000
Thousands of pounds worth of computers donated to Borehamwood schools
Primary schools across a Borehamwood neighbourhood have received thousands of pounds worth of computers to help children learn from home.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:36:25 +0000
Two motorbikes stolen from Borehamwood car park
Police are appealing for the public's help to track down two stolen motorbikes.

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 16:25:09 +0000
Police seize drugs and weapons in Borehamwood raids
Police officers raided a number of properties in Borehamwood this morning.

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 12:29:03 +0000
Woman jailed for stabbing her ex-partner in Borehamwood
A woman has been jailed for just over a year after she stabbed her former partner during an argument.

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.



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