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Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:24:44 +0100
Hertfordshire firefighters attended more 'hoax' calls this year
Hertfordshire firefighters have attended more “malicious” calls this year than last year.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Here's how you can grab a free coffee or breakfast roll on the trains
Commuters in London can grab a free drink or snack thanks to a rail company offer.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Conservatives have forgotten their core value: conserving
Any brand that ignores their core customer base will, eventually, receive a rude awakening. We can cite a litany of examples from Volkswagen, who destroyed trust with the emissions scandal, to KFC, who ran out of chicken.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Android users urged to delete 8 popular apps that could steal their money
Previous victims have found they’ve been charged over £240 a year for fraudulent plans.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:30:00 +0100
Morrisons announce limited edition Dirty Burger Pizza
Morrisons has combined two of the nation’s favourite takeaway foods in an ultimate pizza mashup.

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Lidl and Aldi reveal the best bargains you can find in their middle aisles
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 18:53:12 +0100
New members club possibly opening in St Albans this autumn
A new members club boasting a bar and restaurant could be set to open in St Albans city centre this autumn.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:50:35 +0100
Summer making much needed return with mini heatwave
Summer is making a much needed return next week with a mini heatwave - according to forecasters.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Most Hertfordshire County Council meetings to stay virtual
County councillors in Hertfordshire will continue to hold many of their meetings online.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:46:37 +0100
Queen's funeral plans 'Operation London Bridge' leaked
There is no indication that the Queen, 95, is in poor health and there have been no urgent changes to her funeral plans.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
The full list of people eligible for third Covid vaccine dose
People considered to have had severe immunosuppression at the time of vaccination will be offered a third dose.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:03:50 +0100
Apple delays launch of child abuse detection tools
Apple says it wants to take more time to “make improvements” after concerns relating to privacy were raised.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:19:48 +0100
Buy now pay later: 1 in 10 customers chased by debt collectors
Options to pay later appear on the checkout of retailers’ websites offering to spread the cost of purchases.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:24:00 +0100
Whatsapp now offering journey updates for rail passengers
The messaging app Whatsapp is now offering a service where it can inform rail travellers about journey disruption.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:08:04 +0100
British Gas owner warns energy prices could increase even further
It comes after E.On and Scottish Power told customers standard tariffs will jump by around £139 a year.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Misused Covid relief loans may have been given to Herts companies
An investigation is being carried out into the potential misuse of several Covid-19 relief loans provided to at least three Hertfordshire-based companies.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:19 +0100
Only Fools and Horses pub recreated for 40th anniversary
A pub from classic comedy show Only Fools and Horses has been recreated - and fans can visit for a pint!

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:54:06 +0100
Fourth person dies after horror crash on the M25 in Essex
A FOURTH person has died after a horror crash on the M25 last month.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:58:10 +0100
Veolia offers £1,500 to new Hertfordshire bin lorry drivers
A bonus of £1,500 is being offered to potential new waste collection drivers, amid a national shortage of HGV drivers.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Stars to rally for charity night in memory of reality TV star Nikki
CELEBRITIES and stars will be joining together to raise awareness for eating disorder charities in memory of TV star Nikki Grahame.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Beggars and rough sleepers brought to court over 100 times
A law which criminalises begging and rough sleeping was used to bring people to court more than 100 times in Hertfordshire over nearly six years.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Spider mating season: How to keep spiders out of your home
Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
COVID-19 vaccine passports will be required for nightclubs in England
The proposed vaccine passport had previously been met with criticism from politicians on both sides, as well as leaders in the night-time hospitality industry.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:44:46 +0100
Royal Mint unveil rare Winnie-the-Pooh 50p coin worth over £1000
The new collectable will feature Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga and Roo.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:53:52 +0100
St Albans grandmother competing for Miss British Isles title
A grandmother has been selected to compete in the finals of the Miss British Isles 2020/21 model competition.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire schools: Less parents win appeals over places
Less parents won appeals against school places across the county, figures reveal.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
New Covid-19 vaccine showing positive results, pharmaceutical firm says
GSK told the stock market on Tuesday that the advance follows “positive” interim results in the Phase 1 and 2 studies.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harry Potter 20th anniversary trolley tour: Where you can see it
The travelling trolley will allow fans around the UK to recreate Harry Potter’s first trip to Platform 9 ¾

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:43:02 +0100
Rail travel demand back to two-thirds of pre-Covid levels
Rail travel demand returned to two-thirds of levels seen before the pandemic

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:49:24 +0100
Instagram announce major change for all users amid NSPCC's child grooming fears
The social media platform does not allow anyone under the age of 13 to join.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:31:59 +0100
COVID-19 antibodies likely present in 8 of 10 young adults in the UK
The presence of coronavirus antibodies suggests someone has had the virus in the past or has been vaccinated.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:56:47 +0100
Ryanair website down RESOLVED: Company confirms booking issues with website and app
Reports on Down Detector referenced issues with the website, bookings and the app.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:21:34 +0100
Natasha's Law: 8 in 10 businesses say they are not prepared
The legislation will require food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen information on pre-packaged foods.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:03:09 +0100
Met Office weather forecast: Heavy wind and rain set to hit UK in September
Heavy wind and rain on its way for 'unsettled' September, says Met Office.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:56:25 +0100
Covid variant 'could be more infectious' than any other, scientists warn
The C.1.2 strain was detected by scientists in South Africa in May this year and is thought to have the potential to evade coronavirus vaccines.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:24:43 +0100
Ryanair: See 14 new European routes from Stansted, Luton and Gatwick airports
Ryanair announced its Winter 2021 schedule today for its three London airports with the opening of 14 new routes, bringing the total to 142.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:31:23 +0100
Netflix release trailer for season 3 of You - watch it here
Viewers saw the last season end with Joe and Love in suburbia, married and pregnant.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Driving Covid: Here's how pandemic changed driving habits
A Chigwell car retailer offers their insights into how the pandemic has affected our driving habits for good.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:29:14 +0100
Hertfordshire Covid: Care home staff still not vaccinated
One in 10 care home workers in Hertfordshire are yet to receive a Covid vaccination – official figures have revealed.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
7 new Covid rules coming to schools in September
The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in September
Here is the full list of new Netflix content in September including Money Heist, Sex Education and Schumacher.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Police officer cleared over aggressive arrest
A Hertfordshire Constabulary officer who told a teenager he would “smash your face in” during an arrest has been cleared by the police watchdog.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
The best coffee shops and brunch spots in Herts
Hertfordshire is not short of quaint locations for brunch, whether it’s in one of the villages and towns or right in the heart of the woods, there’s something for everyone.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
August bank holiday weekend: Here's 7 affordable family activities
The summer holidays are coming to an end but you might want to spend this bank holiday weekend doing the last few fun things with your kids.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Dentist goes viral on TikTok for rule on brushing your teeth in the morning
The latest helpful advice shared on TikTok comes from Dental Therapist Anna Peterson.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
6 unique UK locations to visit this Bank Holiday weekend
The UK is home to lots of unique attractions but you might not have visited or heard of them all.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Crimestoppers: Information appeal due to rural crime spike
Charity Crimestoppers is appealing for information about rural crimes after an increase of 14 per cent in the incidents.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Inside the Harry Potter-themed Hagrid hut in Chorleywood
A hut resembling Hagrid’s hideaway has been listed among the UK’s most unusual places to stay – and it’s within a broomstick ride of Watford.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Pointless? An app that asks what's the point of everything
Watching the Welsh national football team play, with a bona fide Welshman, is an experience fraught with emotion, but one I would heartily recommend. Being vocal regarding one’s culture is often frowned upon if we display any outward signs of natio...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
UK's best free-to-view outdoor artwork to visit over August Bank Holiday
Sky Arts have whittled down a list of the top 20 outdoor art attraction across the UK with art in England, Wales and Scotland making the list. 



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