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Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:49:04 +0100
Downing Street parties: Met Police to issue 20 fines over lockdown-busting parties
The Metropolitan Police said 20 fixed penalty notices will be referred to the ACRO Criminal Records Office.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:21:30 +0100
The Queen will attend Prince Philip service in person, Buckingham Palace confirm
The farewell to Philip in St George’s Chapel last April was limited to just 30 people in the midst of the pandemic and mass singing was banned.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:05:03 +0100
Aldi launches new spirits range in time for summer including a watermelon and lime gin
Gin not for you? Not to worry, Aldi has a wide range of summery spirits that are sure to suit everyone.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:55:27 +0100
White Paper: Schools asked to stay open longer to boost catch-up
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi thinks this plan would help pupils who have fallen behind.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:10:43 +0100
Large PS5 stock drops expected in UK this April
New PlayStation5 stock dropped at BT, EE, Amazon, Asda and Game last week

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0100
BBC to broadcast Prince Philip memorial as his wishes finally granted one year after death
The service at Westminster Abbey will be broadcast live on BBC One and will feature elements Prince Philip planned for his own funeral.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:32:26 +0100
Academy Awards 2022: Will Smith punches Chris Rock at Oscars
Will Smith hit Chris Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:57:00 +0100
Pets at Home Easter eggs & treats safe for dogs, cats & small furries
Chocolate treats are great for humans this Easter but potentially toxic to pets – here are some safe alternatives for your furry friends.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:07:44 +0100
Roman Abramovich, Ukraine negotiators suffer suspected poisoning symptoms
Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators have been the victims of suspected poisoning according to reports.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Moped rider arrested after allegedly fleeing scene of crash
A man from Watford was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences following a collision in St Albans.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:32:36 +0100
BBC's Great British Menu 2022 final: meet the chefs and when is it on TV?
Its finals week on BBC's Great British Menu, here's everything you need to know about the contestants.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:14:05 +0100
Aljaž Škorjanec quits Strictly Come Dancing: Read emotional statement
Aljaž Škorjanec has announced he has quit Strictly Come Dancing after 9 years.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:56:29 +0100
Easter half-term: Great experiences to be had with Groupon
A number of experiences can be had for a discounted price through Groupon

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:32:30 +0100
Labour MP Dawn Butler has been diagnosed with breast cancer
Labour MP for Brent Central, Dawn Butler, has revealed her cancer diagnosis following a routine mammogram.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0100
LEGO is offering customers a free Easter gift - how to get yours
Lego is offering a free gift with purchases in time for Easter

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Young talent shines in Hertfordshire Film Festival 2022
Plucky pigeons must outwit the Russians and a traumatised girl must learn trust and in two prizewinning films by young people at a recent film festival.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0100
From Hammer to Star Wars - memories of Peter Cushing
I cannot believe it but next year marks 50 years since I had my first magazine article published, which was a two-page spread about the recently closed MGM Studios in Borehamwood.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 10:40:21 +0100
Belize signals intent to remove Queen as head of state
Barbados took the historic move of replacing the Queen as head of state in November

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Oscars 2022: Why is Disney's Encanto's We Don't Talk About Bruno not nominated?
Find out why the hit song from Lin-Manual Miranda was not nominated at the Oscars.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:40:00 +0000
Team GB Olympic stars partner up with St Albans health and fitness venues
Hertfordshire Olympic hero Max Whitlock has signed up to an initiative which aims to inspire communities to exercise and encourage aspiration among members.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Hertsmere and St Albans councils write off £400,000 in debts
Two councils in Hertfordshire have had to give up chasing almost £400,000 in debt this year, after admitting it was unlikely to ever be recovered.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Government and energy firms should act to bring bills down
If you can’t bet em, join em. Surprisingly, after many years of being the Victor Meldrew of power consumption at Chateau Ellis, my wife has turned to the dark side. Questions I would pose such as ‘Why is every light in the house on?’ were previ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 18:49:24 +0000
When does Britain's Got Talent return to ITV? What we know so far
Britain’s Got Talent is back in April. Here's what we know so far about the new series.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:21:01 +0000
Diana the Musical wins Worst Picture at Razzie Awards 2022
The musical about Diana picked up numerous awards at the Razzies.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:20:23 +0000
Mother's Day: the best pamper spots in Hertfordshire
Find out the best pamper spots in Herts from Champneys to the Grove.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:13:06 +0000
BBC The Apprentice Final: Why three candidates were missing from the final
Viewers were shocked to see that Aaron Willis, Sophie Wilding, and Francesca Kennedy Wallbank were missing from the last episode.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:45:31 +0000
Virgin Atlantic flies 50 Ukrainian orphans from Poland to the UK in relief campaign
Virgin Atlantic has flown 50 Ukrainian orphans and their guardians from Poland to the UK this week as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:04:58 +0000
Get the perfect Mother's Day message with Cameo
Get messages from everyone from Paul Chuckle, to Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor Duncan James, to RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Divina De Campo.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:03:36 +0000
Mother's Day gifts 2022: Get up to 50 percent off perfume at The Fragrance Shop
Here's a roundup of discounted perfumes from The Fragrance Shop that will be delivered in time for Mother's Day.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:01:56 +0000
Bridgerton-style dresses you can wear this Spring from I Saw It First, Boohoo and more
Bridgerton is back on our screens so dress for the occasion with I Saw It First, Boohoo and more.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:59:10 +0000
7 BBQs and pizza ovens for your garden from Aldi, Argos, Ooni, The Range and more
Here's a roundup of BBQs and pizza ovens perfect for your garden this year.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:55:40 +0000
Rattan Garden furniture from Homebase, Manomano and more as spring approaches
As we prepare for a warm spring, now is the time to do the garden revamp you’ve been thinking about all winter.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:00:48 +0000
Stephen Wilhite, inventor of GIFs, dies of Covid aged 74
Stephen Wilhite, the inventor of the short-video format the GIF, has died of Covid aged 74.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Hammersmith Hospital's trust admits 'breach of duty' after death
The family of a man who died after being wrongly prescribed medication claims an NHS Trust has showed “little remorse”.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Couple forced to leave Ukrainian family in Calais due to refugee system delays
The Government’s "painfully slow" Homes for Ukraine scheme meant a St Albans couple had to leave three refugees in Calais after trying to transport them to the UK.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:02:32 +0000
Boris Johnson praises Zelensky in rallying Ukrainian people like 'Churchill'
Johnson commended Zelensky for rallying the Ukrainian people in a very tough situation

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:01:00 +0000
Who won The Apprentice 2022? Kathryn and Harpreet battle it out
Here is everything that happened in The Apprentice 2022 final.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:03:38 +0000
Glastonbury Festival ticket resale: Coach and Ticket packages go on sale today
The Glastonbury resale is your last chance to get hold of tickets to the festival – here’s everything you need to know.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:02:09 +0000
Mother’s Day 2022: Enjoy a Sunday roast for less than £5 from Morrisons
Yes, a whole roast dinner for less than £5!

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:00:31 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Thursday March 24?
The latest offers in Aldi’s Specialbuys and the Middle of Lidl

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:37:34 +0000
BBC: Hospital when is it on and where is it filmed
The new BBC show follows the staff at the Royal Free London.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:13:06 +0000
McDonald's faces food shortage for key ingredient
The fast-food giant is facing food shortages due to supply chain issues.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:02:00 +0000
Harry Potter, Paw Patrol and more up for grabs in Tesco Easter half price toy sale
With the Easter school holidays just around the corner, Tesco is here to save the day for parents.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience tickets go on sale today
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is returning to the UK this autumn, and tickets go on sale today.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:20:59 +0000
Lanes shut on M1 near Watford after reports of crash - updates
There is standstill traffic.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:48:48 +0000
When is MasterChef 2022 on TV and who are the contestants?
MasterChef is back for series 18 with 45 new chefs hoping to impress judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Covid cases treble in Hertfordshire - but 'up to half' going unreported
Coronavirus cases are trebling in Hertfordshire - but health officials believe the true number of infections are being significantly unreported.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:50:57 +0000
Police bust Hertfordshire's 'largest ever' cannabis factory
Two men have been charged after police uncovered a £1.3 million cannabis factory – thought to be the largest ever in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Choir member who fell was told EEAST ambulance could take ten hours
Callers seeking an emergency 999 ambulance response in Hertfordshire have been told they could face waits of up to 14 hours, it has emerged.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Police attend overturned car on M1 slip road at Hemel Hempstead
A driver managed to escape without any injuries despite flipping their car into a field off a motorway slip-road.



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