Borehamwood Times
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100Plans submit to redeveloper Hertfordshire police headquarters
Plans have been submitted to redevelop Hertfordshire Constabulary's headquarters in Welwyn Garden City.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 09:53:47 +0100Families Day in Borehamwood cancelled due to weather
Borehamwood's biggest summer event has been cancelled due to rain.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0100Families Day in Borehamwood returns on Saturday August 7
Borehamwood's biggest summer event is back tomorrow and promises to provide plenty of free entertainment for youngsters and adults alike.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:30:00 +0100Borehamwood's Amy Boujenah releases debut single
A teenage Borehamwood singer has released her debut single today.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100Bexley and Lewisham kayakers get gold at London Youth Games
The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:14:00 +0100RMT threatens tube driver strikes over TfL pension changes
London’s transport network could be hit by more strikes later this year as a leading transport union announces plans to oppose a review into TfL’s pension scheme.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:35:28 +0100TfL consultation on Red Route fine increase
Motorists who fail to follow the rules on London’s Red Route roads could face an increased fine of £160 under new plans.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:14:07 +0100Perseid meteor shower heading to Earth next week - when you can see it
Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:11:41 +010015 million UK households face £139 energy bill price hike from October
The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Travel warning for millions of Brits who have had AstraZeneca vaccine
The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100Hertfordshire to GPS track released offenders to prevent crime
Hertfordshire will begin to GPS monitor recently released prisoners in order to prevent them from reoffending.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:56:51 +0100Highland Spring issues urgent recall amid reports of exploding bottles
A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:31:00 +0100EFL issue update on players taking the knee ahead of new season
Bournemouth will host recently relegated West Brom on Friday night live in front of Sky Sports cameras as fans return to the terraces.
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Covid vaccine to be approved for 16 and 17-year-olds - is it safe?
Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:14:17 +0100Where the new £700 million Hertfordshire film studio could be
The proposed location for a £700 million film and TV studios facility earmarked in Hertfordshire has now been revealed.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:15:00 +0100Charity abseil in aid of Penniwells Riding for Disabled Centre
A blind horserider will abseil down an observation tower to help raise money for a disabled riding centre.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:20:00 +0100Call for 'rainbow crossings' in every Hertfordshire district
Multi-coloured crossings that recognise LGBTQ+ communities could be installed in every district in Hertfordshire.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:19:37 +0100Elderly motorist dies in crash near London Colney
Police have confirmed an elderly man has died in a crash near London Colney this morning.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:55:00 +0100Men charged with murder of Louise Kam remanded in custody
Two men have appeared in court accused of murdering a 71-year-old businesswoman.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100Teenage girl becomes private pilot at Flight Training London
A 17-year-old girl has completed her Private Pilot’s Licence test after she soared through training in her ambition of becoming a commercial pilot.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:27:09 +0100Barclays issue scam warning to people aged 21-30 with a bank account
A survey commissioned by the bank quizzed 2,000 people to compare perceptions of likely fraud victims to its own data on fraud cases.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:32:00 +0100McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time
The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0100Wilko announces popular face mask change in UK stores
This extension follows an initial three-month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores across the UK.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:55:00 +0100Aldenham Estate owner on why she wants to see solar farm on her land
It is the most controversial scheme in a council’s history.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:15:00 +0100Where to get a walk-in Covid vaccine in Borehamwood
A series of walk-in vaccination clinics are being made available in Borehamwood to make it easier to get a jab.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:13:23 +0100LONDON CITY HALL: Tube strikes called off
This week’s planned strikes across the Tube network have been called off following “last ditch” talks between Tube bosses and union representatives.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:28:00 +0100Uber and Deliveroo offer discounts to boost Covid vaccine uptake
The deal comes as part of a government incentive to encourage younger people to get vaccinated against coronavirus.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Mystery solved after a 'dead crocodile' was found in the UK
It was fond on top of a substation transformer and locals were puzzled as to how the creature could have got there.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:08:44 +0100Pentagon on lockdown after 'multiple gunshots' fired at US defence HQ
The Pentagon is the headquarters building for the United States Department of Defense.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:33:17 +0100Hertfordshire council staff retraining as waste drivers
Council office workers are being retrained to work as waste lorry drivers, as councils are desperate amid staff shortages.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:15:00 +0100West Herts NHS Trust in battle for extra cash for redevelopment
A hospital trust has not given up on plans for a major rebuild of Watford General - but it is jostling with other trusts for the extra cash needed to make its ideal project a reality.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:25:00 +0100Shenwood Court in Borehamwood providing home for rough sleepers
A building in Borehamwood has been transformed into accommodation for rough sleepers.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:05:00 +0100New £700 million film studio earmarked in Hertfordshire
An £820 million film and TV studios facility is set to be built in Hertfordshire and will create more than 4,500 jobs.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:37:48 +0100Two men charged with murder of 71-year-old woman
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a 71-year-old woman from Hertfordshire have charged two men with her murder.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:59:21 +0100Aldi join Tesco in drastic attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves
The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.
Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:41:28 +0100Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in August
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for August.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100Two arrested as police continue search for Louise Kam
Two men have been arrested as police continue to search for a missing 71-year-old who was last seen in Barnet.
Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:51:09 +0100The 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 +0100Thousands 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 +01008 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 10:31:00 +0100McDonald'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 +0100Calls 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 +0100Doubts 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 +0100Borehamwood 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 +0100Councillors 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 16:00:00 +0100Council backs 17-storey Watford General Hospital plans
Plans to rebuild Watford General Hospital have been given the unanimous backing.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:47:34 +0100Fly-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 15:20:07 +0100Aldenham Reservoir: Harry writes to Queen over wildlife fears
A nine-year-old boy has written to the Queen pleading for help after the draining of a reservoir has sparked fears for wildlife.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:12:18 +0100London TFL: Four-day strike set to cause 'severe disruption'
Train passengers and commuters are being warned of "severe disruption" as rail workers are set to strike for four days.