Borehamwood Times
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:01:08 +0000Man charged with burglary after Borehamwood break-in
A man has pleaded guilty to burgling a home in Borehamwood last month.
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:36:14 +0000Hertsmere's local plan likely to miss Government deadline
New rules for housebuilding in Hertsmere are not expected to come into force until at least 2024.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000Community groups show their love for the environment on Mitzvah Day
Hundreds of people from Borehamwood and Elstree have taken part in a flower-planting project to mark the UK's largest faith-led day of social action.
Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:55:00 +0000ULEZ expansion 2023: All of London included from next August
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is to expand the ultra-low emission zone to the whole of London.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:04:26 +0000King's first church appointment comes in Hertfordshire
The government has announced that the Venerable Dr Jane Mainwaring will be the next Bishop of Hertford in the Diocese of St Albans.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:10:33 +0000Hertfordshire Labour group leader Judi Billing dies aged 71
The “highly respected” leader of the Labour group at Hertfordshire County Council has died at the age of 71.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:45:29 +0000Offer made to buy land for rail freight depot in Park Street
A long-running saga over the potential construction of a rail freight terminal could be drawing to an end.
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:22:00 +0000Herts Police make 44 arrests in serious crime crackdown
Police made 44 arrests and seized 26 vehicles as part of a crackdown on cross-border crime in Hertfordshire.
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:25:12 +0000Councillor's bid to discuss mouldy homes in Hertsmere denied
There are fears the circumstances behind the tragic death of a two-year-old boy could be repeated locally if more is not done to make homes safer.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:03:00 +0000Public consultation to be held on future of Aldenham Reservoir
More details about plans for a reservoir's future are set to be revealed at a public consultation.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000Man in his 30s dies in Borehamwood after report of 'cardiac arrest'
A man aged in his 30s has died in Borehamwood town centre.
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:31:58 +0000Woman sexually assaulted at Parkfields near Borehamwood
A woman has been left “traumatised” after she was reportedly raped in a Hertfordshire park.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 11:45:00 +0000Warm Spaces launches in Hertsmere to help with cost of living
A free initiative to help people struggling with the rising cost of living to escape the cold this winter has launched in Hertsmere.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:00:31 +0000Larger warehouse plans at A41 Mercure hotel site approved
Revised plans to build warehouses will be allowed despite “regrettable” concerns about its expansion into the green belt.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:47:59 +0000The Waterboys to headline Folk by the Oak 2023 in Hatfield
Organisers have announced The Waterboys will headline next summer's Folk by the Oak music festival in Hatfield Park, with This is the Kit also joining the FBTO 2023 line-up.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:07:28 +0000Sadie Salt: Pre-inquest review set for toddler who choked on sausage
The parents of a two-year-old girl who died after choking on a sausage say they want "no stone to be left unturned" as they continue to seek answers.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:26:12 +0000Flood alert issued for Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook
A flood alert has been issued following heavy rain.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:28:07 +0000Elstree Aerodrome could be used as a base for 'flying taxis'
Elstree Aerodrome could be used as a hub to transport people in and out of London in “revolutionary” electric aircraft by the end of the decade.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:42:00 +0000Ten fire engines attended after smoke at Liberty Court in Borehamwood
Firefighters from across Hertfordshire and north London were called out over fears a block of flats in Borehamwood was on fire.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:23:34 +0000Warning notice at Forest House mental health unit lifted by CQC
A warning notice at a unit for children with severe mental health difficulties has been lifted.
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:55:49 +0000Man admits drugs offences after being stopped in Borehamwood
A man has pleaded guilty to multiple drugs offences after being caught with cocaine and heroin in Borehamwood.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:48:47 +0000Armistice Day service held in Borehamwood
A two-minute silence was held in Borehamwood today for Armistice Day.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:23:07 +0000Blitz employees who lost their jobs to get two month pay-out
Dozens of employees who lost their jobs after their events firm went into liquidation will each receive two months’ pay following an employment tribunal hearing.
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:20:23 +0000Girl sexually assaulted inside One Stop shop in Borehamwood
A 15-year-old girl was repeatedly touched inside a shop before being followed all the way back to her home by the same man.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:35:00 +0000Hertsmere Tory councillor apologises for cost of living crisis comment
A councillor who responded "absolute b******s" to a claim the current cost of living crisis is the “worst in 100 years” has apologised for using inappropriate language.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:32:00 +0000Warehouse plans on A41 Mercure hotel site set to be approved
New plans to redevelop the site of a hotel that is closing down have been submitted.
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:12:06 +0000Former Herts Police chief jailed over extreme pornography
A former Hertfordshire chief inspector and detective superintendent has been jailed for possessing extreme pornography.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:15:00 +0000Family tribute to Ben Bray after Watford fan's fatal crash
The family of a lifelong Watford fan have paid tribute to him after he died in a crash.
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:15:00 +0000Police release CCTV images after thefts in Borehamwood
Police investigating thefts at stores in Borehamwood have released CCTV images of people they would like to speak to.
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000Community safety event for over 60s in Borehamwood hailed a 'success'
More than 50 people attended a free event to promote safety amongst older people in Borehamwood.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:04:39 +0000Man, 21, and boy, 15, charged with affray after incident near pub
Two people have been charged with affray after a fight broke out near a pub in Borehamwood.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:36:22 +0000Herts police officers warned after IOPC probe into Christie Frewin murder
A police watchdog probe found two officers failed to safeguard a mother before she was murdered by the father of their children.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:35:02 +0000Man dies after Little Bushey Lane scooter crash
A man has died after a scooter crashed into a lamp post – sparking a police appeal for information.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:33:45 +0000Burglary at home in The Warren, Radlett
Damage has been caused to windows and doors when a house was broken into one evening.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:33:12 +0000CCTV appeal after Radlett Budgens Post Office theft
A CCTV image has been released after cash was stolen from a shop’s post office section.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:51:11 +0000ULEZ expansion: Hertfordshire County Council gives TfL mixed response
Making drivers in London pay to use polluting cars is a “welcome” principle, Hertfordshire County Council has said.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:50:00 +0000Plans for homes on Shenley green belt rejected by council
A bid to build up to 37 homes on green belt was labelled “environmental vandalism” before being comprehensively rejected by a council.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:09:58 +0000Bank of England warns of 'longest recession' amid 3 per cent interest hike
The Bank warned the UK could be on course for its longest recession since reliable records began a century ago as it announced the decision.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:55:39 +0000Government tests 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply chain fears
Whitehall officials have ‘war gamed’ a plan named Programme Yarrow, a blueprint for coping with outages for up to a week.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:48:05 +0000Watford Bonfire Night fireworks displays in 2022
There'll be plenty of fireworks displays to attend in Watford for Bonfire Night 2022
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:10:00 +0000Police to tackle ASB in these areas of Borehamwood
Police are to focus on tackling antisocial behaviour in specific areas of Borehamwood over the coming months.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:27:19 +0000Plans for double yellow lines in Aldenham spark 'dismay'
A proposal to paint double yellow lines by a church has been met with “dismay” by residents.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:22:44 +0000Woodland Trust is warning people not to dump their pumpkins after Halloween
The Woodland Trust has shared an urgent warning against pumpkin dumping after Halloween.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:49:00 +0100Costco Bushey set to make these changes to ease traffic problems
Costco has agreed to make some changes to the queuing system for its petrol station to try and solve traffic problems in the area.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:25:00 +0100Hertsmere issues a new call for sites for local plan
Landowners and developers are being invited to put forward sites that could be potentially developed as part of a council’s revised local plan.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:35:02 +0100Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden given Cabinet role by PM Rishi Sunak
Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden has returned to the Cabinet Office following the appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister.
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:40:00 +0100Beryl Bike hire scheme launched in Borehamwood
A fleet of bikes and e-bikes are available to hire across Borehamwood for the public.
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:59:14 +0100Schools to receive energy bill support after council motion
Hertfordshire County Council will support schools through the cost of living crisis after a motion was passed to maximise the resources put into their cutting energy bills.
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100Future of Aldenham Reservoir could be secured after 'positive' talks
An action plan has been launched to “protect the future” of Aldenham Reservoir following “extensive positive” talks with its owner.
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:06:02 +0100Harper Lane, London Road, and Elstree Road all reopen to drivers
A trio of unplanned road closures have all been lifted to the relief of drivers.