Borehamwood Times

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:16:00 +0100
Construction students to benefit from brick donation to Oaklands College
More than 8,000 bricks have been donated to Oaklands College in Hertfordshire to help construction students.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:40:35 +0100
Royal Mint reveals it will hide 1 gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar
This year's Christmas 50p coin will have The Snowman depicted on it and one gold version will be hidden in a Royal Mint advent calendar.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0100
Police officers restart more than 100 hearts using cardiac arrest alerting app
Police officers from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire have restarted more than 100 hearts using a cardiac arrest alerting app.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:40:00 +0100
Hertfordshire Zoo names endangered penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen
Two penguin chicks at Hertfordshire Zoo have been named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:38:00 +0100
Baby white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo
A baby Southern white rhinoceros has been born at Whipsnade Zoo to first-time rhino mum Fahari.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:58:00 +0100
Fly-tipper found guilty of dumping waste in Hertsmere
A fly-tipper has been found guilty of dumping waste in the latest successful prosecution brought by Hertsmere Borough Council.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:07:00 +0100
E-scooters being confiscated and destroyed by police in Hertfordshire
E-scooters are being confiscated and destroyed by police in Hertfordshire.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:15:34 +0100
Car fire and broken down vehicles cause Herts M25 misery - recap
M25 traffic was held as emergency services were called to the scene of a car fire, with the slip road remaining closed.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:25:18 +0100
Deadly bluetongue virus found in Hertfordshire cattle
A deadly virus which be fatal to infected animals has been detected in cattle at two Hertfordshire farms.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:01:00 +0100
British Zoo names endangered penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen
Hertfordshire Zoo has named two endangered African penguin chicks after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher.

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:35:13 +0100
BBC Weather app glitch suggests 'hurricane force winds' for Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is set to avoid "hurricane force winds" today, after a glitch caused the BBC Weather app to show wind speeds in excess of 13,000mph.

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:22:57 +0100
Man jailed after going off-road in '130mph police chase' yesterday
A man has been jailed for 24 weeks after a Hertfordshire police chase thought to have topped 130mph on the A1M.

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:50:59 +0100
‘I kicked the s*** out of him’: Police officer fired after punching suspect
A police officer with Hertfordshire Constabulary has lost his job after he twice punched a suspect and used abusive language towards them.

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:26:00 +0100
Armed police called to reports of 'shots being fired'
Armed police swooped in Welwyn Garden City after receiving reports that a man approached a car with someone inside before "shots were fired in the air".

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0100
Man set for trial over '900 wraps of heroin and knife'
A man with hundreds of wraps of heroin and a knife who tried to escape from police on an e-bike has been arrested.

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:29:30 +0100
Former police sergeant barred over sexual misconduct towards junior officer
A former temporary police sergeant with Hertfordshire police has been barred from the profession over abusive and sexist behaviour towards a junior colleague.

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:10:00 +0100
Seven Hertfordshire residents win at least £50k in October's Premium Bonds draw
Seven Hertfordshire residents have won at least £50,000 on NS&I Premium Bonds in May 2024.

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:44:00 +0100
Have your say on policing, crime and community safety in Hertfordshire
Residents and businesses in Hertfordshire are being asked for their views on policing, crime and community safety.

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 17:25:00 +0100
Channel 5 documentary about royal residences features Hertfordshire stately home
Channel 5 documentary Hatfield House: A Royal Residence will explore the history of the Hertfordshire stately home.

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:31:18 +0100
Driving instructor 'lucky to be alive' after falling branch near-miss
A Hertfordshire driving instructor is “still in shock” after a falling branch punched through his car window in Lower Luton Road, Harpenden.

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:27:09 +0100
A1(M) closure amid problem affecting Hatfield Tunnel
Engineers are working to reopen the A1M amid an electrical issue at Hatfield Tunnel.

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:29:21 +0100
Oscar-winning Downton Abbey and Harry Potter actor Maggie Smith dies aged 89
Maggie Smith, who was known for her roles in Downton Abbey and Harry Potter, has died at the age of 89

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:34 +0100
Serial scammer jailed after defrauding neighbour in Spanish property scheme
A serial scammer from Hertfordshire has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after defrauding a neighbour out of £118,000 in a Spanish property scheme.

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:37:54 +0100
Tornado warning issued as more bad weather set to hit Hertfordshire
A tornado warning has been issued for Hertfordshire, as more bad weather is set to sweep across the county.

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:08:01 +0100
Two men jailed for nine years for 'distressing' Hertfordshire kidnapping
Two men have been jailed for more than nine years after kidnapping a man in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:47 +0100
New Met Office weather warning issued for Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is set for more bad weather as a Met Office yellow weather warning has been issued for rain just days after it was battered by torrential downpours.

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:23:47 +0100
Hertfordshire fails to meet MMR jab target
Hertfordshire missed the target for children’s vaccination levels against measles, mumps and rubella last year, new figures show.

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:17:20 +0100
Nearly 400 complaints about adult care social services last year
There were nearly 400 complaints about adult social care in Hertfordshire last year, a report to councillors revealed.

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:54:04 +0100
Yellow weather warning for Hertfordshire amid flooding disruption
A Met Office rain weather warning is in place for all of Hertfordshire today amid transport disruption due to flooding.

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:26:00 +0100
Driver and passenger 'seriously injured' as car hits tree in A1(M) crash
TWO people sustained 'serious injuries' when a car crashed into a tree after careering off the A1M at Hatfield on Sunday, September 22.

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:18:38 +0100
EastEnders and Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis spotted filming new drama in Herts
Rose Ayling-Ellis has been spotted in Hertfordshire as filming gets under way for a new ITV drama.

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:25:18 +0100
Met officer accused of rape claims 'tracking apps were a joint decision’
A serving Metropolitan Police officer from Hertfordshire accused of rape and stalking has defended his use of location-tracking apps.

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:40:59 +0100
Still time to sign up to The Great Big Walk for children's charities
Residents of Hertfordshire still have time to join the ‘Great Big Walk’ and raise money for children in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers warned of 'unpredictable' deer on roads this autumn
The council is warning drivers and cyclists to be extra careful on the roads this autumn.

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:33:41 +0100
Warning as 'worried' residents targeted by scam parking charge texts
Motorists have received scam texts over parking violations – prompting a Hertsmere Borough Council warning.

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:01:19 +0100
Prison officer facing years in jail after relationship with inmate
A HMP The Mount prison officer has been jailed for more than two years over texts with an inmate.

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:27:10 +0100
Kyle Clifford charged with murder after crossbow killings
Kyle Clifford has been charged in connection with the murders of Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt.

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:30:00 +0100
Hertfordshire bride to feature on Married at First Sight UK
Lacey, 27, an office manager from the area will be seen on our screens tonight (September 16) on E4.

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:56:47 +0100
'Moment of reckoning' coming for bus route between Potters Bar and Barnet
Hertsmere council’s leader has warned that a “moment of reckoning” is coming for the future of the 84B bus route between Potters and Barnet.

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:50:00 +0100
Zoo 'heartbroken' after Beluki the rhino put down
Whipsnade Zoo vets are “heartbroken” after a greater one-horned rhino had to be put down following an unsuccessful tumour treatment.

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:26:00 +0100
Care home holds annual sports day
Staff at Courtland Lodge care home competed against colleagues from its Welwyn Garden City head office in an annual sports day

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:17:44 +0100
Police trying to find wanted man after robbery
Herts Police are trying to track down a wanted man on recall to prison in connection with a robbery.

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:36:07 +0100
Martin Lewis takes aim at ‘aggressive’ council tax collection practices
For an average UK household, a missed £140 payment could result in a bill of around £1,600 three weeks later

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:34:09 +0100
Where are Hertfordshire's Japanese Knotweed hotspots?
Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant that can cause chaos, but where has it been reported in Hertfordshire?

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:36:00 +0100
Digital season tickets can be bought on new Govia Thameslink Railway apps
Commuters on Govia Thameslink Railway services can now buy and store season tickets as barcode sTickets on their smartphones.

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:54:04 +0100
Princess of Wales shares heartfelt message as she finishes chemotherapy
Kate Middleton has confirmed she has finished her chemotherapy treatment and hopes to return to public duties.

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:55:10 +0100
'To say I’m fuming is an understatement' - Oasis fans slam ballot to extra shows
Oasis has sent out invites to enter a ballot for some fans who missed out on tickets to their 2025 tour, but some have complained about issues

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:29:15 +0100
BBC 'indefinitely' pause spin-off of popular drama months after announcement
The BBC has reportedly 'indefinitely' paused the filming of The Split Up, a spin-off from the popular drama The Split.

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:25:52 +0100
New series of 24 Hours in Police Custody to air this week in two part special
Channel 4's 24 Hours in Police Custody is back focusing on the murder of Eliza Bibby with the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit.

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:52:00 +0100
How to get free salt to grit roads in time for winter in Hertfordshire
Resident and community groups can receive free salt to grit their streets from Hertfordshire County Council.

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