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Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:51:09 +0100
The Gone With The Wind stars who also made films at Elstree
Well here we are again and thank you for joining me on a ramble down Memory Lane. I must start by explaining why I so often refer to films and television made in Elstree and Borehamwood rather than at Pinewood, Shepperton or Leavesden.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:19:00 +0100
Thousands face £1,000 fine over controversial TV licence change
The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:22:00 +0100
8 business ideas you can actually make money from
Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen a massive increase in people choosing to start up an additional business venture.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:35:01 +0100
Police shut A1081 London Colney bypass
An incident has closed a dual carriageway this afternoon.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Branson, Bezos and Musk should help on earth, not go to space
Space: the final frontier - unless you are a pampered billionaire where this supposed ‘frontier’ is breached twice in little over a week. So finally, after years of planning and preparation, the Amazonians only managed to come in second place aft...

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:31:00 +0100
McDonald's, Burger King, Nando's - 13 money-saving tips for your next takeaway
According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month. (PA)

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Calls for motorway speed limits to be cut in certain weather
Of the UK drivers surveyed, 17% wanted the maximum legal speed in wet conditions cut to 65mph.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:55:21 +0100
Doubts cast on £590m Watford General Hospital plans
Doubt has been cast on plans to develop Watford General Hospital after the Government ordered trusts to submit schemes with slashed budgets.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:23:53 +0100
Borehamwood man Paul Davison sentenced for sexual assault
A Borehamwood man has been sentenced after a woman in her 20s woke up to find him "licking her feet" in her hotel room in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:17:09 +0100
Councillors told not to self-isolate if ‘pinged’ by NHS app
County councillors have been formally advised that they must isolate – and NOT attend county council meetings – if they have been ‘pinged’ by the NHS ‘Test and Trace’ app.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:47:34 +0100
Fly-tipping soared by almost 60 per cent in Herts in 2020/21
THE number of fly-tipping incidents increased across Hertfordshire last year – by more than 50 per cent.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:09:50 +0100
Dacorum Borough Council delays local plan
Councillors in Dacorum have delayed publishing their final local plan after admitting “a lot of work” still needs to be done on the proposals.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:04:04 +0100
Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue urgent scam warning over cash machines
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK
The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:49:56 +0100
St Albans man must abide by strict rules to avoid arrest
A 49-year-old man from St Albans will be arrested if he shouts, is rude or drunk in the city’s public spaces.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Storm Evert: Met Office issues weather warning with 75mph winds and rain
Forecasters announced Evert as the name for the storm on Thursday morning, advising the public to be “weather aware”.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:33:39 +0100
Morrisons is offering FREE meals for kids over school holidays
With schools now breaking up across the country, Morrisons is helping out busy parents by letting kids eat free at its cafes all day, every day.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:31:00 +0100
Stunning moment cheeky UK seal hitches ride on paddle board
As a general rule, you shouldn’t get closer than 20 metres to a seal unless they approach you.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Met Office share 'good news' if you suffer from hay fever
If you are unlucky enough to suffer from hay fever you will have noticed the symptoms seem to be a lot worse than previous years.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:10:59 +0100
East of England Ambulance service stripped of training contract
Ofsted has blasted the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust for making "insufficient progress" in safeguarding apprentices.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Dozens of children in Hertfordshire can legally use guns
Campaigners have blasted gun laws as "absurd" after it emerged that dozens of children in Hertfordshire can legally use the weapons.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Heading guidance aims to reduce brain injuries in football
Guidance on heading will be introduced into the English game from next season, with all professional, amateur and grassroots clubs involved.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:56:06 +0100
Sky announce major TV shake-up with Sky One axed
The channels will be available to Sky customers at no extra charge. They will also launch on streaming service NOW and on Virgin and BT.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:55:28 +0100
Morrisons announce major expansion to service for shoppers who drive to stores
Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that there are more than 450,000 EVs on UK roads.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:41:45 +0100
Aldi announce new trial which could be coming to your local store
Aldi has been working closely with its suppliers in recent months to develop innovative ways to reduce avoidable plastics.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:20:59 +0100
Search for missing man last seen in St Albans a week ago
Police are searching for a man who has been missing for a week.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:50:47 +0100
Hertfordshire areas where Covid cases have not decreased
While coronavirus cases are dropping across the UK, there continues to be some rise in infections within certain areas across south and west Hertfordshire.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:46:10 +0100
Fresh warning if you are vaccinated against Covid-19 issued by WHO
Official figures on Monday showed the number of Covid-19 cases newly reported in the UK dropped for the sixth day in a row.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:48:29 +0100
3 jobs added to government list eligible for testing instead of isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Met Office issues update on second UK heatwave predicted for August
The Met Office issued a mid to long term forecast predicting the weather we can expect in August.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:56:55 +0100
Person dies in 'tragic incident' at Harpenden Station
A woman has died after being hit by a train at Harpenden Station.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Herts County council agrees £9.6m Covid recovery plan
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council has agreed a £9.6 million strategy to support residents and businesses ‘to recover and prosper’ in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
West Herts hospital stuff raise thousands during Three Peaks Challenge
Eight staff from a hospital trust have successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge for charity.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:22:36 +0100
Where new Covid variant cases were found in UK amid calls to get vaccinated
The variant, known as B.1.621, was designated a variant under investigation on Wednesday.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:23:39 +0100
Government fears over Covid being spread through farting
UK scientists are yet to produce a paper to determine whether flatulence can indeed spread coronavirus.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:00:00 +0100
How I would rescue the BBC's falling ratings
I am writing this article in 30 degree heat on my birthday, which shows true devotion. I am not sure how old I am as I stopped counting after 65 but I am still 25 in my mind, even if my body disagrees.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Bus shelters will have 'living roofs' to attract bees
Highways bosses in Hertfordshire are hoping their newest bus shelters will create a real buzz - with the bees.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Herts council officials draft new special needs strategy
Children’s services bosses are to consult on a new strategy that makes special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ‘everybody’s business’.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:59:00 +0100
New Harry Potter experience coming to UK - how you can get tickets
A new Harry Potter experience is opening in the UK this autumn, giving fans the chance to wander through the Forbidden Forest.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:30:00 +0100
Hundreds show support for NHS worker being 'forced out' of home of 53 years
More than 800 people have signed a petition in support of a breast cancer survivor who is facing having to leave the home she has lived in for more than 50 years.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire: Lib Dem free school meals support bid fails
A LIBERAL Democrat bid to increase the amount of support offered to Hertfordshire families with children eligible for free school meals has failed.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Herts councillors condemn racism against England footballers
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council has condemned the social media abuse directed at members of the England football team in the aftermath of the Euro 2020 final.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Police reveals county child abduction reports
Hertfordshire Police received 29 reports of child abduction offences during a two-year period, latest figures have revealed.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Euro 2020 racists are the losers I will never learn to love
In a past life as a trader, I was taught rule number one, which I sadly failed to heed: ‘love your losers’. In effect, this equated to taking a bad trade on the chin, keeping your emotions in check and learning from them as there will be many mor...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0100
8 ways your children can have fun while learning during school holidays
Childcare experts have revealed some great ways to keep kids entertained over the summer while sneakily helping them learn at the same time.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Universal Credit: 660,000 NHS and key workers will see income slashed
On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:29:10 +0100
Police appeal to public for help finding missing man, 33, from St Albans
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who has gone missing from St Albans.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:15:00 +0100
Marlborough House in St Albans sold to property company for £7.9m
An office in St Albans city centre has been sold to a property company for millions of pounds.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:49:03 +0100
Herts County Council to buy land next to Waterdale waste site
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council has agreed to buy a goods site so it can expand the county’s largest waste transfer station.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:26:00 +0100
Tarcus Tree St Albans: Man handed order for city drinking
A 45-year-old man from St Albans has been handed a criminal behaviour order to stop his drinking and antisocial behaviour.



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