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Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:15:40 +0100
73-year-old guest house owner jailed after drug bust on M25
A 73-year-old former guest house owner has been jailed for allowing a "professional" drug gang to run a £500,000 cannabis factory in her upmarket properties.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:21:51 +0100
Covid rule changes from today - do I have to self-isolate after 16th August?
From today, there will be changes to self-isolation guidance as the vaccine rollout gathers pace.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
‘Britain’s most dangerous plant’ - Giant Hogweed spotted
A conservation worker was forced to take action himself after authorities did nothing to tackle an “extremely dangerous” invasive plant.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:17:29 +0100
Crackdown on suppliers of illegal streaming services in Herts
In the past week investigators and police have visited addresses across Hertfordshire and Essex to serve notices to people suspected of supplying illegal streaming services.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:50:22 +0100
The times Royals have driven down Shenley Road, Borehamwood
Welcome everyone on our weekly ramble down Memory Lane via Dead Man's Gulch and through fields of hay or somewhere Sting sang about.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Green Dragon pub in Flaunden wins refurbishment award
A pub has been awarded a refurbishment award as part of a nationwide celebration of the industry.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Joelle Carpenter to retire after 31 years at Fairbrook Medical Centre
A GP practice worker who has been helping patients and residents for decades is retiring after more than 30 years of dedicated service.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:35:00 +0100
NSPCC garden party in Elstree raises record amount
A record £2,000 was raised at an annual garden party in aid of a children's charity.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:15:51 +0100
Hertfordshire fire engines move to greener fuel
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has switched to a greener fuel for its fleet of 162 vehicles, including fire engines.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
New chief executive appointed at NHS trust
A new chief executive has been appointed at an NHS trust.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
GCSE results round-up: Excellent grades recorded across Borehamwood
Pupils across Borehamwood and Elstree have been celebrating "excellent" GCSE results.

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0100
Springfield Farm festival near Radlett blocked after complaints
Festival organisers have been refused permission to hold an event this weekend after a "huge amount" of complaints from residents.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:50:40 +0100
Plymouth shooting incident: Number of fatalities police say
A heavy emergency services presence has been deployed in Plymouth amid a “serious firearms incident” resulting in a “number of fatalities”, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Woman who lost her tongue due to cancer publishes recipe book
A woman who was told she would never eat properly again after having her tongue removed defied expectations to write a recipe book - and tastes dishes with her tongue's remaining 5mm.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:23:52 +0100
Rapper Nines admits plans to import cannabis from Poland and Spain
Rapper Nines is facing jail after admitting a plot to import 28kg of cannabis into the UK from Spain and Poland.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:45:00 +0100
Pride Progress flags raised in honour of Hertsmere's LGBTQ+ communities
It's the run up to Herts Pride, Hertfordshire's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration, and Hertsmere is playing its part by celebrating and sending its own message of support.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:28:02 +0100
Police find man who went missing from London Colney
Police are trying to find a man who has gone missing from London Colney.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:47:10 +0100
Thieves steal jewellery after breaking into home in Radlett
Thieves raided a home in Radlett before stealing jewellery including a watch.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:43:39 +0100
LIVE A-level results day 2021: Thousands in Herts receive grades
Students are receiving their A-level results today.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire police force tackles drug crime
More than 40 arrests and 10 weapons have been removed in a summer crackdown on violent crime across London and surrounding counties.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:45:00 +0100
Health body responds to calls for new GP surgery in Borehamwood
A health body says GP provision in Borehamwood can be "strengthened" without needing to create a new surgery.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:16:01 +0100
Yavneh College celebrates 'exceptional' A-Level results
The headteacher of a school in Borehamwood has said he is “so proud” of his students as more than half achieved top grades in their A-Levels.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:20:00 +0100
Thousands of workers in Hertfordshire still on furlough
Tens of thousands of workers in Hertfordshire are still on furlough ahead of the end of the scheme next month, new data has revealed.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
When Hertfordshire will benefit from Government's £5 billion broadband upgrade
The Government says millions of people in rural England will get access to the fastest broadband speeds on the market as part of a £5 billion plan to level up internet access across the UK.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:31:12 +0100
Attacks on police in Hertfordshire rise during pandemic
Attacks on police in Hertfordshire have risen during the coronavirus pandemic, figures reveal.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Three deaths following police contact in Hertfordshire last year
Three people died following contact with police in Hertfordshire last year, figures have reveal.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Extra £850,000 to tackle domestic abuse in Hertfordshire
A further £850,000 is to be spent helping to tackle domestic abuse in Hertfordshire.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:35:00 +0100
One in six Hertfordshire pupils missed school due to Covid
One in six school pupils in Hertfordshire missed school due to coronavirus ahead of the summer break, figures reveal.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Revealed: Item WRONGLY sent to recycling most often
A Hertfordshire waste chief has revealed the worst item most commonly sent for recycling that is NOT recyclable.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Why the BBC needs a good prune - and X Factor loves a villain
Welcome back to my weekly showbiz ramble and thank you to readers who contact me, which is always encouraging as writing is a lonely occupation. The latest was a chap from America commenting on my article about Marilyn Monroe and informing me she suf...

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to redevelop Hertfordshire police headquarters
Plans have been submitted to redevelop Hertfordshire Constabulary's headquarters in Welwyn Garden City.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 09:53:47 +0100
Families 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 +0100
Families 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 +0100
Borehamwood's Amy Boujenah releases debut single
A teenage Borehamwood singer has released her debut single today.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley 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 +0100
RMT 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 +0100
TfL 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 +0100
Perseid 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 +0100
15 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 +0100
Travel 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 +0100
What 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 +0100
Hertfordshire 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 +0100
Highland 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 +0100
EFL 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 +0100
Covid 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 +0100
Where 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 +0100
Charity 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 +0100
Call 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 +0100
Elderly 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 +0100
Men charged with murder of Louise Kam remanded in custody
Two men have appeared in court accused of murdering a 71-year-old businesswoman.



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