Borehamwood Times
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:24:11 +0100Unsorted black bag refusal and excess waste charges mooted for recycling centres
Hertfordshire’s waste centres including Waterdale could start refusing ‘black bag’ rubbish or charging for ‘excess’ DIY waste.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100Debonair Cooling sets the temperature at Eadn Lounge St. Paul’s
London’s Eadn Lounge has opened its new St. Paul’s branch with a complete heating, cooling and refrigeration system designed and installed by Debonair Cooling
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100Two Hertfordshire schools ranked among the safest state schools in England
Parmiter's School and Presdales School in Hertfordshire have been named among the safest state schools in England.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100JR Alloy Wheel Repair opens state-of-the-art Elstree branch
JR Alloy Wheel Repair opens state-of-the-art Elstree branch.
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:17:00 +0100Hertfordshire film and TV studio gets green light for major improvements
Hertsmere Borough Council has approved the £80m redevelopment of the former BBC Elstree Centre into Fairbanks Studios, with new stages, a media hub, and major inward investment.
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:31:31 +0100New TV advert starring David Tennant launches to support The Multibank charity
David Tennant is supporting The Multibank, a charity co-created in Fife in 2022 with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown
Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:26:42 +0100Government 'backs builders not blockers' - overturns studios plan refusal
Sky has won approval for a major northward expansion of its Elstree studios in Borehamwood at appeal despite green belt fears.
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:45:35 +0100Tom Holland taken to hospital with concussion while filming for new Spider-Man
Tom Holland is currently filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day but filming has halted after the star was reportedly injured.
Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100TAB secures £500 million facility from AB Carval to power Tab Mortgage and TAB Bridge
TAB today has secured a landmark £500 million funding facility from funds managed by global investment manager AB CarVal marking a pivotal evolution in its growth trajectory. This strategic infusion of institutional capital transforms TAB from a bri...
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:56:17 +0100Vehicle fire causes miles of traffic near Watford - recap
A vehicle fire has broken out on the M1 near Watford, closing lanes and causing congestion.
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0100The 'superb' Thai restaurant just 20 minutes from Watford with 'excellent' food
Tay Tar Thai in Borehamwood is just 20 minutes from Watford and has been described as "superb" and "excellent".
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0100Discover the National Trust gem 50 minutes from Watford
National Trust site Cliveden is less than an hour from Watford and is great for a day out, the whole family will enjoy.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:40:06 +0100My child has a disability - where can they go to play?
For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:43:15 +0100Rider, 18, injured after police 'tactical 'contact' ends Borehamwood chase
An 18-year-old woman has received hospital treatment after police used “tactical contact” to end a chase from the A1 to Borehamwood.
Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:10:00 +0100Man in court over 'attempted murder' in Borehamwood
A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder and making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life after the bomb squad was called to Borehamwood last month.
Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100Touch: Beyond Vision – An exhibition where photographs can be felt
Touch: Beyond Vision – An exhibition where photographs can be felt.
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:24:34 +0100Calling all budding journalists - Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme returns
Budding reporters once again have the chance to join Newsquest’s Young Reporter Scheme.
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:45:10 +0100DWP UK State Pension age to go up next year - check if you are affected
The State Pension age is going up from 66 to 67 next year, as part of changes for anyone born between April 6, 1960 and April 5, 1977
Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:20:00 +0100The Duchess of Kent dies aged 92, Buckingham Palace announces
Buckingham Palace has announced that the Duchess of Kent has died aged 92.
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:34:00 +0100'Curry Oscars': three Indians near Watford among 2025 finalists
Businesses in Hemel Hempstead, Borehamwood and Radlett have been named among the finalists in this year's Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:50:28 +0100Trust in local media increases to 80 per cent, new survey shows
A new study has revealed that trust in local media has grown significantly over the past year.
Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:09:04 +0100College launches 2025 enrolment programme
Oaklands College, which has sites in St Albans and Welwyn Garden City, has launched its 2025 post-16 enrolment programme
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:17:24 +0100Attempted murder charge over ‘suspicious object’ in Borehamwood
A man has been charged with attempted murder and making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life after the bomb squad was called to Borehamwood.
Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:41:09 +0100'Air ambulance called' amid reports of Radlett crash - recap
Theobald Street is shut between Radlett and Borehamwood as an air ambulance has been spotted amid reports of a crash.
Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:40:00 +0100Borehamwood bomb squad: pair suspected of 'conspiracy to commit murder'
Police suspect an emergency in Borehamwood was due to a “conspiracy to commit murder”, after the bomb squad was called to Cowley Hill.
Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:55:56 +0100RSPB confirms huge spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback in the UK
The Fen Raft Spider is the UK's largest spider and is reportedly making a huge comeback, the RSPB confirmed.
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:02:00 +0100Classic Ibiza's 'remarkable' 10th anniversary celebrations at Hatfield House
Classic Ibiza returned to the grounds of Hatfield House, delighting a capacity Hertfordshire crowd with over four hours of Balearic-infused house music.
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:50:47 +0100Arrests after bomb squad called to 'targeted attack' in Borehamwood
Two people have been arrested after a “targeting attack” involving a “suspicious object” led to a controlled demolition in Borehamwood.
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:46:14 +0100Controlled explosions carried out after Borehamwood bomb scare
Police are continuing to investigate after a "suspicious object" was found in Borehamwood on Saturday afternoon.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:04:00 +0100New Netflix movie partly filmed in Hertfordshire – and where scenes were shot
Netflix movie My Oxford Year starring Sofia Carson was partly filmed on location in Hertfordshire at Knebworth House, Hatfield House and Rothamsted Manor.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:20:00 +0100West Herts nominated for NHS Trust of the Year in prestigious national awards
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been shortlisted for the 'Trust of the Year' award.
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:49:00 +0100Chainsaw and knife fight in Herts sees two people jailed
Two men have been jailed - with a third handed a suspended sentence - after a fight involving a chainsaw and knife in Borehamwood.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:37:37 +0100Newsquest to publish souvenir supplements for Teenage Cancer Trust anniversary
Newsquest has announced it will be publishing souvenir supplements across its titles to mark the Teenage Cancer Trust's 35th anniversary
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:42:16 +0100Police officer sacked after sharing body-worn footage at pub
A Hertfordshire police officer has been sacked after he shared bodyworn camera footage of an arrest with his partner, a colleague and a pub customer.
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:38:35 +0100Compensation due over Watford bus route's 'sustained poor performance'
Compensation has been ordered after a bus company was penalised over the 306 Watford to Borehamwood route.
Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:33:17 +0100MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?
Disability Pride Month is a whole month to celebrate inclusivity and promote equality for the disabled community.
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100Unpaid invoices surge across London: Businesses being advised to act now
A recent report highlighted that the majority of businesses are owed money yet still many are failing to act.
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:54:16 +0100Home Bargains confirms when it plans to open second store in range of Watford
Home Bargains has confirmed that it is planning to open its Borehamwood store in late November.
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:19:14 +0100Wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71 after 'suffering cardiac arrest at home'
Wrestling star Hulk Hogan has died aged 71 after 'suffering a cardiac arrest at home'.
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:55:00 +0100ANOTHER Home Bargains store could open within range of Watford
Home Bargains look set to open another store near Watford after submitting a licensing application for the former Argos unit in Borehamwood.
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 14:11:00 +01005 things to do with your family this summer that won't break the bank
From seeing a movie at the cinema to going on a treetop adventure at Go Ape, these are some fun things to do as a family during the summer holidays.
Sat, 19 Jul 2025 12:10:00 +0100What travel insurance do I need? Single, annual or long stay compared
Travel experts have shared what type of travel insurance you might need on a trip abroad, from single, annual and long stay
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:06:57 +0100Asda 'regrets' selling out of date food to shoppers as it's fined £640,000
Trading Standards officers found 115 items, including some that were more than two weeks out of date, at Asda stores
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:05:00 +0100Hatfield Park plays host to a weekend of music and spectacle
The Battle Proms picnic concert and music festival Folk by the Oak take place in Hatfield Park on July 19 and July 20.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:41:39 +0100'Man drove car at woman' during Borehamwood road rage row
A man allegedly "drove his car at a woman" during a road rage row in Borehamwood.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:50:00 +0100'Sexual assault at Herts EastEnders set' sees man arrested
A man has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of assault and sexual assault on the set of EastEnders in Hertfordshire
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:32:19 +0100HBO shares first look at new Harry Potter as original series begins production
HBO has released the first picture of the new Harry Potter, played by Dominic McLaughlin, as the series production begins.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:41:45 +0100The best all-inclusive holidays you can get from UK airports this summer
These are the best all-inclusive holidays you can still book from UK airports this summer on Jet2holidays.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:56:05 +0100O2 customers unable to make or receive calls as network 'working to get this fixed'
O2 users have reported that the network is down this morning, with many unable to make or receive calls.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:27:47 +0100TV doctor highlights the importance of incoporating exercise in your daily life
Regular physical activity can boost cardiovascular health, mood and energy levels, as well as enhancing flexibility, balance, and reducing the risk of falls.