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Wed, 05 May 2021 07:30:00 +0100
NHS leaders call on Instagram to clamp down on promotion of 'dangerous' drug
Senior NHS officials in England have written to Instagram urging the company to shut down any accounts that promotes or attempts to sell Apetamin.

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
You could be permitted to go on holiday this month - what you need to know
Boris Johnson has said some foreign travel from the UK will be able to go ahead from mid-May.

Tue, 04 May 2021 17:25:00 +0100
Watford FC apply to make London Colney training ground dome permanent
Watford Football Club has submitted a planning application to make an indoor dome at its training ground permanent.

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:23:56 +0100
Police searching for missing Northamptonshire man seen in Hertfordshire
Police are searching for a missing man who is believed to be in Hertfordshire.

Tue, 04 May 2021 07:35:35 +0100
Cancer treatments delays at West Hertfordshire Hospitals
More than a quarter of cancer patients at West Hertfordshire Hospitals had been waiting longer than two months for treatment in February, figures show.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:26:18 +0100
You could be owed a £750 payout from Google if you own an iPhone
Google’s lawyers say there is no suggestion the so-called Safari workaround resulted in any information being disclosed to third parties.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Green Party set out policies for 2021 elections
SIXTY-TWO Green Party members are standing for county council elections in Hertfordshire on May 6, in a bid to gain a voice at the county council.

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Liberal Democrat ‘greener, fairer, healthier’ Hertfordshire
LIBERAL Democrats have drawn-up plans to sell-off 10 per cent of the county council’s unused sites and buildings – in a bid to raise around £140million to invest in a ‘greener, fairer, healthier’ Hertfordshire.

Sun, 02 May 2021 19:20:48 +0100
Police investigating stabbing by A1, Apex Corner
Police are investigating a stabbing by a major road junction this evening.

Sun, 02 May 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Labour policies for 2021 Hertfordshire County Council elections
PROTECTING  jobs and services, building a stronger economy and protecting the environment are among the priorities being put forward by Labour candidates in Hertfordshire, in the run-up to the county council elections on May 6.

Sun, 02 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Meet the Borehamwood Kenilworth by-election candidates
Key seats will be won and lost with a set of elections taking place across Borehamwood and the rest of Hertfordshire on May 6.

Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Durham uni student from Borehamwood reaches final of law competition
A student has beaten competition from across the country to be named as a finalist in a law competition.

Sun, 02 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100
I don't have Star Wars memorabilia, but film memories are priceless
Over the years I wish I had kept discarded film props and scripts on my visits to various film studios as they can be very valuable today. I did buy the begging bowl from the 1960s film Oliver when I attended an auction of film items at Shepperton in...

Sun, 02 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
UK supermarkets issue urgent recalls on chocolate, meat and fruit items
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sun, 02 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
The UK's favourite outdoor dining experience revealed - do you agree?
According to new research, Brits think BBQ’s are the best way of eating outdoors, beating picnics as the nations favourite method of outdoor dining.

Sat, 01 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Conservatives have a ‘strong team and proven track record’
County council leader Cllr David Williams says Conservatives offer voters in Hertfordshire the combination of a strong message and a strong team, with a proven track record.

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Sky Studios Elstree partners with Elstree Screen Arts Academy
The developers behind the Sky Studios complex in Borehamwood have partnered up with a college for a nine-month project to celebrate Elstree & Borehamwood’s rich film and TV heritage.

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl reveal their biggest Bank Holiday bargains
You'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains this Bank Holiday weekend.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in May - the full list
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in May.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:00:04 +0100
Hertsmere's local plan process has been delayed
Residents will have to wait longer to find out whether a council believes a huge plot of greenbelt land is suitable for the biggest film studios the UK has ever seen.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:17:05 +0100
Postal votes in Hertsmere delayed after Covid case at printing centre
A batch of postal votes have been delayed after a member of staff at a printing centre tested positive for coronavirus.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:45:20 +0100
CCTV appeal after 'malicious' letters stuck on windows in Borehamwood
Police have released a CCTV image of a man who might be able to help their enquiries after several malicious letters were posted on windows in Borehamwood town centre.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0100
The most common Covid vaccine side effects revealed in new study
The study also compared the AstraZeneca and Pfizer to see how side effects from the vaccines differ.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Motorists warned to expect heavy traffic this bank holiday weekend
Motorists have been urged to expect delays in what is expected to be the busiest May Day bank holiday weekend since 2016.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:13:32 +0100
Two injured after head-on crash in Shenley
Two drivers were taken to hospital after a head-on smash in Shenley.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:37:07 +0100
Men arrested for drug offences must stay out of Borehamwood
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Borehamwood.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:35:09 +0100
Labour candidate critical of number of trees lost in Hertsmere
An election candidate says he was “shocked” to discover that nearly 1,000 trees have been felled across Hertsmere over the last few years.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:31:32 +0100
Cat seriously injured after being shot in Elstree
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a cat was shot in a residential neighbourhood.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:59:12 +0100
The most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2021 revealed
Naming your child can be one of the toughest decisions new parents are likely to face.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
This when you might be able to hug your loved ones again
Scientific advisors have given an estimated time frame of when people may be able to hug their loved ones- and it might be as early as June.  

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Self-driving cars could be allowed on UK motorways this year
The Department for Transport said it will allow hands-free driving in vehicles if certain motorway conditions are met. 

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:45:54 +0100
New police van aimed at catching speeding drivers deployed
One of two new road safety camera vans in Hertfordshire was deployed on a country road this week.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:35:00 +0100
Council leader vows to protect Hertsmere parks from travellers
The leader of Hertsmere Borough Council has suggested he is willing to spend thousands of pounds protecting parks across the borough from traveller encampments.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:25:40 +0100
Five things Matt Hancock could say at today's Covid briefing
The Health Secretary will address the nation later today to provide an update on the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:33:54 +0100
Herts Covid marshals recruitment stretching to 2022
New Covid marshals are being recruited in some areas across England for the coming year despite Government plans to lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on June 21.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:39:53 +0100
New Asda and Morrisons scam is targeting your details - what you need to know
Consumers who receive a suspicious text should contact the supermarket, if they shop with them, to verify it.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Your Spotify subscription is going up in price - this is why
People who stream their music via Spotify users are going to have to pay more for their music, as the streaming service announces it is hiking its subscription costs.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis explains changes to Sainsbury's Nectar card
Martin Lewis has explained the changes to the Sainsbury's Nectar card in the UK.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
‘Muddled and unfair’ Covid lockdown fines could be reviewed under new plans
A group of MPs have called for a review into fines handed out at the hight of lockdown.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:08:26 +0100
eBay responds after NHS Covid vaccine cards appear for £5
PEOPLE are using online auction sites to sell NHS Covid vaccine cards in order to make a profit, an investigation has revealed.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:38:22 +0100
Areas of Hertsmere with the most and fewest Covid cases
The Hertsmere towns, villages, and wards which have seen the most and fewest number of Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began have been revealed.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:29:26 +0100
Wireless Festival 2021 line-up revealed by organisers
The festival is scheduled for September 10 to September 12 and will take place in Crystal Palace Park in South London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:59:47 +0100
Covid vaccines jabs offered to people aged 42 and over - how you can book
Here is everything you need to know about booking your jab.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:19:29 +0100
This week's pink supermoon will be biggest of the year - how to see it
Scientists are saying April’s full moon will be the biggest and brightest of 2021.

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.



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