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Sat, 20 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Shenley neighbourhood plan to go to referendum in May
Residents will be able to vote in May on an important planning document that will shape the future development of a village.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:12:07 +0000
Film worker stabbed Warner Bros colleague in the neck
A film crew member "viciously" stabbed his co-worker in the neck during a tea break at Warner Bros Studios.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:07:32 +0000
Hertsmere has some of the best Covid vaccination figures in England
Hertsmere has the highest proportion of its over 55 residents jabbed with at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine in Hertfordshire, NHS figures show.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Meadow Park plans in Borehamwood move forward
Borehamwood's biggest park is in line to receive further improvements after Hertsmere Borough Council reaffirmed its support for a £2m scheme.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Plans to be submitted soon to redevelop Watford General Hospital
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is gearing up to submit a planning application for new facilities at Watford General Hospital.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Earlier lockdown could have prevented London bus driver deaths
An earlier national lockdown at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic could have prevented the deaths of London bus drivers, a new report has found.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:53:04 +0000
Hertfordshire police officer Michael Grigg sacked
A police officer who engaged in sexual activity with a child has been sacked.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:14:45 +0000
TfL emergency funding extended until May
The Government’s emergency funding deal for TfL will be extended until mid-May, the Transport Secretary has revealed.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:07:50 +0000
Sports fans could return to stadiums with covid certificates
Covid certificates could be introduced to allow sports fans and theatre goers to return to large events and stadiums, according to the Culture Secretary.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:36:06 +0000
Households could face £1000 fine for failing to do Census
The Money Saving Expert warns every household in England and Wales that they face a £1000

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:27:01 +0000
Penniwells riding school in Elstree supported by Martin Collins
The manager of a riding school has thanked an equestrian company for its "generosity" which she says has helped survive the pandemic.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan says don't rule out cashless Tube stations
Cash payments may not be accepted at Tube stations in the future as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out withdrawing the option.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:34:51 +0000
Herts Police urge Hertsmere locals to submit policing priorities
The Hertsmere community is being urged to digitally confirm their policing priorities amid the ongoing social distancing restrictions.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:30:00 +0000
Coronavirus: Thousands of adults vaccinated in Hertfordshire
More than 360,000 adults in Hertfordshire have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, data shows.

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.



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