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Sun, 19 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Young adults launch bereavement charity called 'It's Time'
A 27-year-old whose father died when he was a teenager has launched a charity to support young adults who have lost parents.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:14:00 +0100
Here are the countries you can travel to without quarantine - if you're double jabbed
Check out the countries that you can travel to without quarantine from October 1st if you're double jabbed.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Proposal for homes and school in Shenley rejected in Hertsmere local plan
A proposal to build hundreds of homes and relocate Shenley Primary School looks very unlikely after it was not taken forward in Hertsmere Borough Council’s draft local plan.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Could autumn weather and return to school raise Covid rates?
Hertfordshire and west Essex health chief Jane Halpin has highlighted the “considerable uncertainty” around Covid levels, in the face of changes such as the return to school and the weather.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:55:00 +0100
Police: Video 'incomplete' after officer criticised for words to M25 protesters
Hertfordshire's assistant chief constable has blamed an "out of context" video after one of her officers was criticised on social media for her handling of climate change activists.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:08:00 +0100
Turkey, Maldives and Pakistan to come off the red list in changes to England travel rules
International travel will be made "easier" in England will change next month, it has been confirmed.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles this week?
Here are some of the items you can buy in the Middle of Lidl and Aldi Specialbuys this week

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Clarion Housing under fire over rats in Borehamwood flat
A mum has been forced from her home after finding a dead rat rotting underneath the oven and another spewing blood by her kitchen.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:25:00 +0100
Dagger Lane to reopen ahead of schedule, says councillor
A road is set to open sooner than expected after concerns were raised about the amount of traffic delays the closure is causing.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Police defend approach in dealing with M25 climate protesters
Eighteen people arrested in connection with a protest that blocked an M25 junction have been released under investigation.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Christmas deals revealed early for NHS and social care staff
Festive deals for NHS staff have been revealed ahead of warnings from shops of delays to stock during the busy period.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:39:11 +0100
Emma Raducanu 'can't get a tennis court' after US Open win
After her US Open victory, Emma Raducanu said she “can’t get a tennis court” because of the buzz surrounding the sport.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:50:44 +0100
Prince Philip's will to remain secret for 90 years to protect 'dignity' of the Queen
The High Court ruled that the Duke of Edinburgh’s will is to remain sealed because of the Queen’s constitutional role.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
HMRC issues Brexit warning to Christmas shoppers
Consumers could get caught out by changes introduced on 1 January.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:33:58 +0100
Herts highways budget 'should not fund rainbow crossings’
Calls for ‘rainbow crossings’ to be installed across Hertfordshire have been dealt a blow – after county councillors suggested ‘limited’ highways budgets should NOT be used.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:06:00 +0100
IKEA and Swedish House Mafia announce new collection
The collection will focus on affordable home furnishing solutions for producing, playing and listening to music.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:12:36 +0100
You can stay in Winnie the Pooh's home in this new Airbnb listing for Hundred Acre Wood
Yes, you can book to stay in the original Hundred Acre Wood which has been listed on Airbnb to celebrate the character’s 95th anniversary.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:22:03 +0100
Cabinet reshuffle not over as Boris Johnson set to shake up junior minister roles
Boris Johnson's reshuffle is not over yet, as further shake-ups for junior ministerial positions are still planned.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:14:46 +0100
Oliver Dowden assigned new role amid cabinet reshuffle
Oliver Dowden has been assigned a new role after a reshuffling at the Cabinet Office.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:42:25 +0100
Activists 'glued themselves to tarmac' in South Mimms M25 protest
Protesters who blocked an M25 junction this morning allegedly glued themselves to the tarmac in a bid not to be moved.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:10:28 +0100
Insulate Britain protesters block M25 in South Mimms - recap
-Climate protesters are once again bringing chaos to the road network this morning.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:23:52 +0100
Cabinet reshuffle update: Every Government minister appointed so far
Here is every minister that Boris Johnson appointed today as he carries out a dramatic shake-up of his top team.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:57:50 +0100
GRM’s Rated Awards 2021: Who’s nominated and how to watch
GRM's Rated Awards are back for 2021 with a whole host of nominees representing the best of UK Rap and Grime.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:01:37 +0100
Maya Jama to host Simon Cowell show 'Walk The Line' on ITV
Maya Jama will host Simon Cowell’s new ITV talent show, Walk The Line

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:44 +0100
Shamima Begum pleads UK people for forgiveness in Good Morning Britain interview
Shamima Begum, the east London schoolgirl who fled her home in 2015 to join the so-called Islamic State terror group in Syria, has asked the British people for forgiveness.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:40:00 +0100
Council says waste collection in Hertsmere 'under pressure'
Hertsmere Borough Council says its waste and recycling collections are "under pressure" amid a shortage of HGV drivers and loaders.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:43:10 +0100
TfL and rail Boxing Day engineering works cut off Heathrow
Passengers are being warned of travel chaos over the festive period with Heathrow Airport set to be inaccessible by rail or Tube.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:13:00 +0100
Met Office weather warning for Hertfordshire, Essex, London
A warning of heavy rain and flooding has been issued for tomorrow (Tuesday) covering Hertfordshire and most of London.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:31:21 +0100
What Boris Johnson said at Covid announcement today
Boris Johnson discussed vaccine passports, jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds, the booster vaccine programme, and face coverings.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:45:07 +0100
Boris Johnson's mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, dies aged 79
Boris Johnson’s mother, Charlotte Johnson Wahl, has died at the age of 79.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Petrol and alcohol among things considered overpriced since Brexit – see the full list
Cinema popcorn, alcohol and petrol are considered by Brits to be some of the most overpriced items out there, according to VoucherCodes.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:50:00 +0100
Parking spaces to be reinstated in Borehamwood town centre
Social distancing measures in Borehamwood town centre look set to be scrapped after a survey revealed the majority of respondents were not in favour of them.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:14:58 +0100
Ex-officer from Hertfordshire secretly recorded naked models
A former counter-terrorism officer posed as a pilot to secretly film naked models using spy cameras after arranging fake photo shoots, a court has heard.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Hertsmere Borough Council to rent more office space to PCC
Hertsmere Borough Council is set to rent out part of its first floor office space to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Hertfordshire.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:55:00 +0100
Spate of catalytic converter thefts in Borehamwood and Shenley
Police have issued a warning after a spate of catalytic converter thefts.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire bids to be one of Government's 'County Deals'
Hertfordshire County Council has formally expressed interest in a 'County Deal' agreement with government – that could give the county greater powers and independence.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Extra police vans operating in Hertfordshire to catch speeders
Two more road safety camera vans are now being used across Hertfordshire, in a bid to address concerns about speeding motorists.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:52:35 +0100
Insulate Britain: Who are they and why did they block the M25?
Insulate Britain caused disruption along the M25 earlier today. But who are the group and what are their aims.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:26:05 +0100
Boris Johnson Covid-19 announcement: When is it? Will there be another lockdown?
While Boris Johnson prepares to organise a plan to get the country through coronavirus over the autumn and winter, reports have suggested that the Prime Minister is “dead set” on avoiding another lockdown.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:54:16 +0100
Boris Johnson announcement expected to address Covid rules, restrictions: What we know
While Boris Johnson prepares to organise a plan to get the country through coronavirus over the autumn and winter, reports have suggested that the Prime Minister is “dead set” on avoiding another lockdown.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:58:33 +0100
Impersonation scams double in first half of 2021. How to spot and avoid them
Impersonation scams in the UK have almost doubled in the first half of 2021.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:24:43 +0100
Primark sales see hit as 'pingdemic' affected shoppers
Primark have seen a lower number of sales in recent months, largely due to lower footfall caused by the 'pingdemic'.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:31:45 +0100
Universal Credit cut to go ahead, Health Secretary confirms. When the £20 boost will end
The Health Secretary has confirmed that plans to reverse the £20 uplift in Universal Credit will happen at the end of September.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:44:44 +0100
Will there be an October UK lockdown? Boris Johnson is 'dead set' against it
While Boris Johnson prepares to organise a plan to get the country through coronavirus over the autumn and winter, reports have suggested that the Prime Minister is “dead set” on avoiding further lockdown.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:45:00 +0100
Government’s ambitious planning reforms to be watered down – reports
The Government could be backing down on the number of homes councils are expected to find space to build, according to national reports.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:40:00 +0100
Councillors highlight impact of permitted development rights in Hertfordshire
Leading councillors have warned about the increasing impact of permitted development rights on town centres and communities.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
First Elstree Studios star who was Alfred Hitchcock favourite
Can you believe we are now in autumn but have just enjoyed a heat wave. Well it is time for another walk down memory lane but as my readers are ladies and gentlemen, we will gently perspire rather than sweat.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:34:00 +0100
DVLA issue urgent scam warning to UK drivers and anyone booking a test
The DVLA has urged drivers to be more vigilant than ever.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0100
HMRC issue urgent scam warning to anyone starting university in September
Ahead of the new University term students are being warned about HMRC scams.

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0100
MPs remember those who lost their lives in 9/11 attacks
Today marks 20 years since the world stood still and watched on in horror as the 9/11 terrorist attacks played out on TV screens around the world.



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