Borehamwood Times

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:08:54 +0100
Keir Starmer orders change to pub opening hours ahead of VE Day celebrations
Pubs will be able to stay open until 1am on May 8 to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, as ordered by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:07:30 +0100
Thousands helped by dermatology service at Watford General
More than 3,000 patients have been seen by a digital imaging service launched in 2022 at Watford General Hospital.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:40:01 +0100
Plea to find missing 77-year-old Hertfordshire woman
Police have appealed for the public's help to find a missing 77-year-old last seen in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:04:08 +0100
Last chance: Starbucks is giving away free reusable Snoopy cups, but be quick
Starbucks Rewards reusable cup giveaway is back with limited-edition Joe Kind Snoopy design - but customers will need to be quick

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:41:41 +0100
Want to get your garden summer ready? Here's 5 tips from experts
How you can get your garden ready for summer with these items from High Street TV - as well as 5 tips from gardening experts.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:27:38 +0100
Why Japanese Knotweed is a problem and what to do if you find some
Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant that can cause havoc on our homes and gardens. Here's how to get rid of it.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:17:46 +0100
Martin Lewis warning for anyone who pays their energy bills by Direct Debit
Martin Lewis has highlighted a key issue for anyone who pays their energy bills by Direct Debit as firms sit on £3bn of customers' cash

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:16:36 +0100
Dog walkers warned over 'dangerous' habit that may see them prosecuted
Dog walkers have been warned over a 'dangerous' yet common habit ahead of the Easter weekend.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:13:34 +0100
DWP Universal Credit payment rise delayed for millions of people
Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants have had their benefit payments increase delayed - despite the payment rates going up from April 7.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:41:55 +0100
5 of the best and biggest TV shows filmed at Leavesden Studios you can watch
From House of the Dragon to Avenue 5, discover the best and biggest TV shows filmed at Warner Bros Leavesden Studios.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:39:52 +0100
Sexes of Whipsnade Zoo's rare Northern African lion cubs revealed
The sexes of four Northern African Lion cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo have finally been revealed.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:51:36 +0100
5 egg-cellent Easter egg hunts in Hertfordshire
Easter is the perfect time to get outdoors and spend time with friends and family, participating in a tradition that people have enjoyed for centuries - Easter egg hunts!

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:01:00 +0100
Who won The Apprentice 2025? Alan Sugar reveals his latest business partner
Meet the winner of BBC's The Apprentice 2025 and Lord Sugar's new business partner.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:37:02 +0100
Britain's Got Talent reveals huge new 'twist' for live shows in ITV first
Britain’s Got Talent will see a golden buzzer added to the live semi-finals for the first time, giving head judge Simon Cowell or Ant and Dec additional powers.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:25:51 +0100
Coronation Street villain to return (in a matter of days) and fans are ‘excited’
Coronation Street has confirmed a dangerous villian will be back on the ITV soap in a matter of days and fans are 'excited'

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:04:06 +0100
Hundreds sign 'stop the sell-off' petition to save 'vital' car park
Hundreds of residents have signed a petition to stop the “unacceptable” potential sale of a “vital” car park in Radlett.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:22:54 +0100
DWP sending letters 'demanding £20,000 be repaid' from certain benefit claimants
People on the DWP benefit Carer's Allowance have previously been sent letters demanding up to £20,000 in repayments.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:50:38 +0100
Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter
Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:47:10 +0100
Is Spotify down? Users report outage on the app and website
Users of the music streaming service, Spotify, are sharing that they are facing issues with the app and website.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:59:46 +0100
Warning to motorists after 'huge spike' in dangerous driving incidents
UK dash cam leader Nextbase has issued a warning to motorists amid a rise in incidents of impatient driving with dash cam footage.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:58:14 +0100
Asda, Aldi and Morrisons slash price of veg to 8p for Easter weekend – full list
Morrisons, Asda and Aldi have slashed the price of vegetables to 8p for the Easter bank holiday weekend - see full list of supermarket items.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Over 1,000 miles of roadworks in England to be lifted this weekend
More than 1,000 miles of roadworks in England will be lifted to ease the Easter getaway.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:31:36 +0100
Hertfordshire pub named among UK’s 30 cosiest pubs
Wheathampstead pub Elephant & Castle has been named among the UK's 30 cosiest pubs.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:21:21 +0100
MAN v FAT football initiative helps men shed 350lbs in a year
Watford's MAN v FAT Football club has helped 50 local men shed a collective 350 pounds of excess weight over the past year.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:12:03 +0100
On This Day: George Michael blue plaque unveiled at his former school
On this day in 2018, a blue plaque to honour global artist George Michael was unveiled at his former school, Bushey Meads School in Hertfordshire.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:26:19 +0100
Mother ‘shattered’ after baby’s burial site vandalised at cemetery
A bereaved mother has said she is "shattered" after her baby daughter's grave was damaged at Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:51:00 +0100
Thousands of tulips in bloom as Hertfordshire's newest floral attraction opens
Tulleys Tulip Fields have opened in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Here are pictures from the opening weekend of the attraction.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:07:22 +0100
Northern Lights to be visible across Watford skies tonight - see where and when
The Northern Lights are set to be visible in parts of the UK on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 15 and 16), according to the Met Office.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:36:39 +0100
When is the London Marathon taking place this year? It's not long to wait now!
Find out when one of the biggest running events in the sports calendar, the London Marathon, is taking place in 2025.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:05:14 +0100
5 ambitious Hertfordshire projects that were never built
Here's five ambitious Hertfordshire projects that were never built.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:03:48 +0100
Prolific shoplifter jailed for thefts in Borehamwood
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for thefts in Borehamwood.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:08:47 +0100
New footage of Leavesden filming for major superhero film
New pictures have been released showing Milly Alcock in upcoming DC Studios film Supergirl.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:17:35 +0100
7 great places to enjoy a spring walk in Hertfordshire
We've listed seven great places to enjoy a spring walk in Hertfordshire.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:50:48 +0100
The 'secret' Netflix codes that could help you find 'hidden' content this Easter
A Reddit user has shared a guide to secret codes that will allow you to quickly narrow down your Netflix search

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:48:25 +0100
Jeremy Clarkson hailed after pitching Clarkson's Farm to BBC before Amazon Prime
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he 'turned down' the BBC after originally pitching them the Clarkson's Farm idea.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:47:03 +0100
How to get cheaper train tickets – exact time and day to book to save money
If you're looking for how to get cheap train tickets amid rail fare increases then these money-saving tips from a UK train driver could help.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:00:42 +0100
What age will my child stop having temper tantrums? All you need to know
Here is when children will stop having temper tantrums and what to do when they happen.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:56:22 +0100
'Infuriated' Sainsbury's shoppers left with 'trust issues' over Easter egg error
A shopper has purchased a Taste the Difference Belgian Dark Chocolate Easter Egg with Sea Salt from Sainsbury's 90g under the advertised weight.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:45:28 +0100
How to identify giant hogweed - see the difference between common hogweed
This is how to identify giant hogweed, from its stems, leaves and flowers - see the difference between common hogweed, according to Woodland Trust.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:37:19 +0100
Starbucks is giving away free reusable Snoopy cups, but be quick
Starbucks Rewards reusable cup giveaway is back with limited-edition Joe Kind Snoopy design - but customers will need to be quick

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:17:22 +0100
Easter bank holiday Child Benefit payment dates confirmed
HMRC Child Benefit payments may arrive on a different day this week, with earlier payments - but there's a catch

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:56:40 +0100
Meet the Race Across the World teams and how to watch the new series
Race Across the World 2025 will see sisters, brothers, ex-partners and more take on the challenge.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:55:41 +0100
Nick Frost's promise to Robbie Coltrane amid Hagrid casting in HBO Harry Potter
Nick Frost has been announced as one of the many stars appearing in the new HBO Harry Potter TV series.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:25:12 +0100
Morrisons announces change to loyalty card for shoppers – what it means for you
Morrisons has introduced a new feature to its More Card for customers this week (April 14) - find out what it means for you.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:23:13 +0100
Patsy Palmer hints at EastEnders exit eyeing up rival ITV soap for new role
Patsy Palmer has hinted at leaving BBC soap EastEnders and swapping to rival soap Coronation Street while talking on Celebrity Big Brother.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0100
The 'easy' Google Street View hack that could stop your home from being burgled
Some people may have spotted that faces and registration plates are automatically blurred in Google's 360-degree imagery - but your house isn't.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:06:00 +0100
How British are you? Prove you could pass the Citizenship test with our quiz
Being born in Britain might make you confident you have a decent grasp of what it means to be British but could you pass the Life In the UK test?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Nationwide, NatWest, Lloyds and Santander account holders urged to claim £250
UK households with the big banks can make a key change to boost their balances.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:56:00 +0100
Oaklands College offers cracking Easter savings on major springtime event
Oaklands College is offering a special deal this Easter with 10% off tickets to its forthcoming May Lambing Weekend.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:31:32 +0100
Herts police sergeant had sexual relationship with ‘vulnerable’ colleague
A Hertfordshire police sergeant began a sexual relationship with a “vulnerable” colleague despite acting as her welfare officer and asked junior officers to cover for him with his long-term partner.

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