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Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:01:00 +0100
Moderna Covid vaccine approved for children aged 12 to 17. Is it safe?
It is the second Covid-19 jab authorised for those aged between 12 and 17, after the Pfizer vaccine.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:01:00 +0100
Afghanistan: How you can help as Taliban take control of Kabul
Around 900 armed forces are in Afghanistan helping to bring UK nationals home and secure the safety of selected Afghans.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 15:51:36 +0100
Unison Union: Fury as army drafted in to drive ambulances
Union bosses have slammed plans to draft in army men and women to drive ambulances.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:02:09 +0100
CCTV appeal after bike stolen from shed in Patchetts Green
A CCTV image has been released of a man police want to find after a bike was stolen in Patchetts Green.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:25:32 +0100
WATCH: Dramatic CCTV shows pub raid on illegal bird trade
Dramatic footage shows a police raid at a pub during one of the biggest wild bird operations in the UK.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Herts Police fire drug driving warning ahead of campaign
Hertfordshire Police have revealed there were 23 serious and fatal crashes involving drugs in the county last year.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:24:03 +0100
Nando's issues urgent food warning to customers
The Peri-Peri chicken chain is a favourite among Brits with it’s range of spicy chicken offerings and tasty sides.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:25:33 +0100
Queen in Covid scare as 'Balmoral worker sent home after positive test'
Her Majesty reportedly sees the trip as an opportunity to return to normal amid the death of her husband Prince Philip.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:30:00 +0100
Asda, lasminute.com and more offer incentives for Brits to get Covid vaccine
More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Afghanistan: Emergency meeting amid 'chilling' reports on treatment of women
British troops are racing against the clock to get people out of Afghanistan following the dramatic fall of the Western-backed government.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:41:54 +0100
2022 London Marathon pushed to October
The 2022 race was initially set to return to normal scheduling in April, however as the pandemic continues it has been postponed until October.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 23:05:28 +0100
Borehamwood Times and NatWest South East Business Awards winners
Borehamwood Times has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:05:00 +0100
Teenager robbed in Meadow Park in Borehamwood 'at knifepoint'
Police have launched an investigation after a teenager was robbed in a park.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:05:00 +0100
Affordable homes for Borehamwood after Bushey development approved
A total of 26 new homes will be created helping to secure the "viable future" of a country club.

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 10:15:36 +0100
New Covid variant could see UK return to lockdown despite vaccine rollout
Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.

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.



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