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Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Council goes to High Court over continuing online meetings
The High Court has been asked to decide whether councils are allowed to continue to meet remotely after May 7.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Hollywood star Spencer Tracy's secret lifetime love
Well here we are again for another ramble down Memory Lane, but before that it was interesting to read that a company is seeking investors to build a huge new film and television studio in Borehamwood. If it comes to reality it will occupy about 70 a...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Boris Johnson asked to protect farmland being turned into solar farms
One of the biggest protesters to the creation of a huge solar farm on the outskirts of Elstree has started a petition calling on the Prime Minister to 'protect prime farmland from solar industrialisation'.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Hertsmere and Watford MPs visits Warner Bros Studios
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has visited Warner Bros Studios in support of a new scheme aimed at helping independent UK films reach an international audience.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Fraudsters fleece Hertfordshire victims during pandemic
Fraudsters have fleeced nearly £27 million from people living in Hertfordshire during the coronavirus pandemic – with most victims stung in online shopping scams.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Is Borehamwood going to get a Hollywood-style sign?
Borehamwood could be in line for its very own Hollywood-style sign to celebrate being one of the biggest hubs for film and television.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Road closures in Watford, Abbots Langley and Borehamwood for roadworks
Several roads in Watford and the surrounding area are set to be temporarily closed from today for roadworks.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:37:16 +0100
Netflix step up crack down on users sharing account password
Users first noticed the new restrictions last month when some users reported being met with a warning on screen.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:57:06 +0100
Travellers leave Borehamwood park after large police operation
Police officers from across Hertfordshire were drafted in to help move on a large group of travellers from a park in Borehamwood.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:50:21 +0100
Hertfordshire's worst areas for Covid fines
Watford is among Hertfordshire’s three worst areas for fines related to breaking Covid restrictions, latest figures have revealed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Watford and Borehamwood residents targeted in new HMRC scam
Fraudsters have been trying to con people in and around Watford out of money with scam phone calls and texts appearing to be from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire's best bluebell woods
The bluebells are on their way so it’s time to head to the woods to walk among these beautiful and delicate flowers which have a short-lived season lasting till around mid-May.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:03:06 +0100
When to expect election results to be announced in Hertfordshire
Election results will be delayed in Hertfordshire this year after officials advised ballot boxes should stay closed for 24 hours in a bid to prevent any spread of Covid-19.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Hertfordshire has second highest rate of cybercrime in UK
Hertfordshire is one of the worst affected areas for cybercrime, a new study has revealed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire officer sent sexual message to teen on Snapchat
A Hertfordshire police officer sent an inappropriate sexual message to a teenager on Snapchat after she was dismissed as a suspect in a case he was investigating.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Council accused of 'downplaying' severity of mum's disability
A disabled mum-of-two believes the council has "downplayed" the seriousness of her condition after her wishes for a ground floor property were ignored.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:39:05 +0100
Council dealing with traveller encampment in Aberford Park
Council officers are dealing with a large encampment of travellers at a park in Borehamwood.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:33:56 +0100
London Bridge station evacuated after suspicious item report
London Bridge station has been evacuated following reports of a suspicious item on a train.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:24:55 +0100
The Queen's issues statement during time of 'great sadness' on her birthday
It is the first birthday she has celebrated without her husband, Prince Philip, for more than 70 years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
New planting at Elstree & Borehamwood station welcomed
The first instalment of cash granted after significant disruption to train journeys has been spent at Elstree & Borehamwood station.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:16:11 +0100
'Week of action' by police in Hertfordshire to combat knife crime
A police force has announced its officers will carry out a week of action to combat knife crime as part of a national initiative.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:49:01 +0100
Premier League vows to hold the 'big six' to 'account under its rules'
The statement comes Boris Johnson warned he is prepared to introduce new legislation to prevent the formation of a European Super League.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:11:43 +0100
150-year-old driving offence could still land you two years in prison
The law comes from 19th Century legislation but remains available to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to this day.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:04:56 +0100
Dowden says Government will 'do what it takes' to block European Super League
The Government has said it will do "whatever it takes" to prevent a controversial breakaway European Super League involving some of England’s biggest football teams.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire County Council now does Covid contact tracing
Hertfordshire County Council has taken over responsibility for identifying contacts of people who have tested positive for coronavirus.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:15:00 +0100
Have your final say on Radlett and Shenley neighbourhood plans
Residents in Radlett and Shenley will be given a chance to say next month whether plans, which could help shape the future of their villages, should be formally adopted.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Was 1965 MGM horror film The Eye of The Devil cursed?
Hello playmates, we have held onto the wreckage for another week and it is time for another stroll down Memory Lane. Of course my first love will always be Elstree Studios but without doubt in second place is the old massive MGM Studios that once sto...

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
March sees rise in A&E demand at West Herts hospitals
More patients visited A&E at West Hertfordshire Hospitals last month, with demand rising above the levels seen in March last year.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:25:20 +0100
Police investigating suspicious incident in Radlett
Police are investigating a suspicious incident where a man pulled over a woman in her car to falsely claim she had a flat tyre.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:24:13 +0100
Primary school offer: Hertfordshire families find out school places
Over 97 per cent of children in Hertfordshire have been allocated a place at one of their preferred primary schools.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:41:34 +0100
Borehamwood ticket tout given Tottenham Hotspur match day
A prolific tout has been told he must stay at least one mile away from Tottenham Hotspur’s ground on match days after being spotted illegally selling tickets at inflated prices.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Calls made for better street lighting in Borehamwood
Residents have expressed concerns that streetlights in Borehamwood are not bright enough and being switched off too early.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Ex Chelsea and Liverpool star Joe Cole turns out for Belstone FC
A former England and Premier League footballer turned out for a non-league cup game at the weekend.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:01:06 +0100
ITV weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth ex-husband jailed
A TV weather presenter was stalked by her controlling husband who placed a tracking device on her car to check if she was having an affair.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:10:33 +0100
Police seize cocaine and heroin after Borehamwood drug raids
Police seized Class A and B drugs after carrying out a series of drug raids in Borehamwood.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:42:12 +0100
Harper Lane set to reopen at end of April after redesign is completed
A solution to address "significant safety issues" at a new junction has been found.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:56:42 +0100
Police investigating burglary in Shenley
Police are investigating after valuables including a Rolex watch were stolen from a property.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:59:05 +0100
Sainsbury's issue urgent Hepatitis A warning to all customers
The item has been removed from the Sainsbury’s website and point of sale notices will be displayed in all stores across the UK.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:30:43 +0100
Tesco profits tumble over the past year
Tesco has revealed that its profits tumbled by around a fifth over the past year after coronavirus costs of almost £900 million offset surging sales.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:52:47 +0100
Netflix urged to apologise over 'malicious' Prince Philip scene in The Crown
The Duke has been portrayed by Matt Smith and more recently Tobias Menzies in the show’s four seasons so far.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:38:22 +0100
You could face £70 fine for parking outside of your home under new laws
The law change could be coming into place to maximise safety of journeys of disabled and visually impaired pedestrians.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:50:00 +0100
Full list of candidates for 2021 elections in Hertsmere
The list of candidates vying for seats on a range of councils next month has been published.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:57:45 +0100
All over 50s in UK offered Covid jab
All adults in the UK aged over 50 have now been offered a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for the next phase of the rollout, the Government has said.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Twice as many women treated in Herts hospitals for self harm
Women in Hertfordshire are twice as likely as men to be admitted urgently to hospital for self-harm injuries, figures reveal.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:11:54 +0100
TfL: Passenger numbers up as businesses reopen doors
The number of passengers using Tube and bus services in London rose this morning as lockdown restrictions eased, initial data has revealed.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:53:43 +0100
The rules you will need to follow if you are visiting the pub from today
If you are planning on braving the colder weather to visit your local beer garden from today, there will be a number of rules in place.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
April 12 lockdown easing: New Covid rules for England
Pints will be poured for pub gardens, restaurants will serve diners outside and long-overdue haircuts will be sought in a major easing of England’s coronavirus lockdown today.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire school exclusions over sexual misconduct
Schools in Hertfordshire excluded pupils for sexual misconduct on dozens of occasions in just one year, figures reveal.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
St Albans Crown Court faces bulging backlog of cases
St Albans Crown Court is facing an increasing backlog of cases, figures show.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Borehamwood dance teacher excited to welcome back her students
A dance teacher says she cannot wait to reopen her studio to her students again.



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