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Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:12:15 +0100
Fight breaks out at Toby Carvery in Borehamwood
Police have launched an appeal after a fight broke out at a Toby Carvery in Borehamwood.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:14:35 +0100
Mum paralysed from stroke after M25 protest delayed hospital trip
A mum has been left partially paralysed after protests on the M25 meant it took her six hours to get to hospital.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:26:29 +0100
Insulate Britain set to bring M25 to a standstill again
Climate protesters have called for the speed limit to be reduced on the M25 ahead of another wave of blockades on the motorway.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:49:43 +0100
Who were the 2021 British Emmy winners? See the full list
The Brits have dominated TV's biggest night of the year yet again with wins for the Crown, Kate Winslet, Ewan McGregor and Michaela Coel.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:38:15 +0100
Netflix: The Crown sweeps the floor at this year's Emmy Awards
The royal drama won outstanding series, while four of its stars also won awards for their acting.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0100
I met East 17 and Robbie Williams - but didn't realise it
I have always been hip to the beat and used to know the number ones of the hit parade in the 1960s. I still have a collection of 45rpm discs and even some 78rpm records which I stacked on my radiogram and did the twist, the mashed potato and other re...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0100
More than 200 Herts children wait for special school places
HUNDREDS of children have started the autumn term waiting for places at special schools to become available, councillors have heard.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Teenager raises thousands for charities after cancer diagnosis
A teenage girl who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia has raised more than £12,000 for cancer charities all while undergoing treatment.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Rise in complaints made about Herts children’s services
MORE than 400 complaints were made about the county council’s children’s services last year, councillors have been told.

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.

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:12:00 +0100
£2.8 billion worth of PPE 'not fit for purpose' for NHS
PPE worth around £2.8 billion has found to not meet standards that would be allowed to be used on the NHS.

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.



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