Borehamwood Times

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:20:25 +0000
Drivers warned of rising petrol costs as prices jump for fourth straight month
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that drivers were paying more for fuel than they should be

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Full list of all the Hertfordshire Premium Bonds winners for February 2025
Hertfordshire Premium Bonds winners have been revealed for February 2025 - did your bond number win?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:03:54 +0000
Herts County Council has 'exhausted all options' to protect services
Herts County Council has “welcomed” the additional funding from the Chancellor’s autumn budget but adds it “has still exhausted all options open to it to help protect services” as it laid out aims of its Integrated Plan.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:26:00 +0000
Hertfordshire takes part in amnesty for Turkish top-venting blank firing weapons
Hertfordshire is taking part in a national amnesty for illegal Turkish manufactured top-venting blank firing (TVBF) firearms.

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:26:00 +0000
10 people added to Herts Police wanted list this month
These people have been added to the Herts Police wanted list over the last month.

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 21:30:00 +0000
Police share home security advice as burglaries on the rise across Hertfordshire
Police have shared home security advice as burglaries have increased across Hertfordshire.

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:30:00 +0000
Police budget 'to protect officer numbers and neighbourhood policing' in Herts
Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards has proposed his first Hertfordshire budget, which is focused on protecting policing and neighbourhoods.

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000
MP praises Herts police dogs tackling online child abuse as new legislation announced
MP Jess Phillips was full of praise for police dogs in Hertfordshire that are helping tackle online child sexual abuse.

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:29:00 +0000
The rare 50p coin sold for £320 on eBay and how to spot it
A rare Royal Mint Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit 50p coin has sold for £320 on eBay

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:19:22 +0000
Meet the former Hertfordshire student set to star on The Apprentice
Former Hertfordshire student Frederick Afrifa is set to appear on The Apprentice, and hopes to "change people’s lives for the better" if he wins Lord Alan Sugar's investment.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:03:03 +0000
DWP Winter Fuel Payments should return for all pensioners, say MPs
DWP Winter Fuel Payments should be reinstated for all pensioners, MPs said in Parliament today

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:39:23 +0000
Is Barclays down? Bank users share problem with accessing mobile banking
Users of Barclays have shared that they are facing issues with the bank's mobile banking and online banking.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:36:52 +0000
These are the most successful winners from The Apprentice
The most successful BBC The Apprentice winners selected by Lord Alan Sugar have been revealed in new data.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:35:21 +0000
Singer Marianne Faithfull known for 'As Tears Go By' dies aged 78
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died aged 78, a spokesperson has said.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:39:00 +0000
HMRC Pension Tax code rules are changing - here's how to claim it back
HMRC is to scrap a costly tax error code that left millions of pensioners thousands of pounds worse off - and they can claim it back.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:02:54 +0000
Images of stolen jewellery released by police
Borehamwood Police have released images of stolen jewellery in a bid to trace the rightful owner.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:49:11 +0000
Warning to Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite drinkers as food agency launches investigation
Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero are among the drinks affected by the issue

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:33:05 +0000
Fresh weather warning for Herts as Storm Herminia arrives
A weather warning for wind is in place across Hertfordshire as the county braces for Storm Herminia.

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:30:00 +0000
Watford man sentenced over child sex offences
A Watford man has been given a suspended sentence after being found guilty of five counts of child sex offences.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:43:00 +0000
Four more artists announced for Hertfordshire music festival
Four more acts have been announced for music festival Folk by the Oak in Hatfield Park this summer, including Grace Petrie.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Rare planet alignment to take place in UK skies over coming weeks - best time to see
Up to seven planets are set to align in the night sky over the UK in January and February - here's when and how to see the rare event.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:51:17 +0000
Sainsbury's and Morrisons staff affected by cuts invited to apply for Iceland jobs
Iceland has invited Sainsbury's and Morrisons staff affected by recent job cuts to apply for jobs they currently have available (around 600 vacancies).

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:49:07 +0000
Lucky UK ticket holder wins £83 million in EuroMillions jackpot
A person in the UK has won a life-changing amount of money with £83 million in the latest EuroMillions draw.

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:25:12 +0000
County Hate Crime Partnership Board seeks new chair
Hertfordshire's Hate Crime Partnership Board is seeking a new independent chair to join the mission to combat hate crime across the county.

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:48:22 +0000
Big cat sanctuary boss banned from keeping animals after cruelty offences
Cat Survival Trust boss Terrence Moore has been banned from keeping animals for five years after being found guilty of cruelty offences.

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:44:00 +0000
Morrisons staff facing redundancies with plans to cut more than 200 roles
Morrisons staff are facing redundancy, with plans to cut more than 200 roles.

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:33:47 +0000
Thunderstorm and tornado warning for Hertfordshire during Storm Éowyn
A thunderstorm and tornado warning has been issued covering the Hertfordshire area amid wider weather alerts for Storm Éowyn.

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:57:45 +0000
Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Hatfield teen
Police are growing increasingly concerned for a Hatfield teenager after she went missing in the early hours of this morning.

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:56:31 +0000
Watford General rebuild 'could start sooner' - Herts health chief
HEALTH chief Paul Burstow has floated the possibility that construction of the new Watford General Hospital could start before 2032.

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:07:29 +0000
Headteachers resist bid to move £5.4m to support pupils with SEND
Headteachers in Hertfordshire have resisted a move to top-slice £5.4m from the county’s schools budget, as part of a package of measures to boost funding for children with special educational needs.

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:50:10 +0000
Child-killer Axel Rudakubana sentenced to 52 years following Southport murders
Axel Rudakubana has been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court following the murders of three girls at a Taylor Swift dance class in Southport.

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:20:00 +0000
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Hertfordshire
A new yellow wind warning covering Hertfordshire has been issued by the Met Office.

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:16:07 +0000
Kyle Clifford changes plea to guilty over Hunt family murders
A 26-year-old man who fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and her sister with a crossbow before stabbing their mother to death has pleaded guilty to their murders.

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:37:20 +0000
Herts teenager arrested over suspected online abuse of Arsenal star
A teenager from Hertfordshire has been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications, following the online abuse of Arsenal star Kai Havertz.

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:50:56 +0000
Police officer chases suspected bike thief over 'fields and fences' in Herts
A man has been arrested in connection with a stolen bike following a "lengthy chase".

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:34:08 +0000
Plans for driving bans and DWP bank snooping powers to tackle benefit fraud
Benefit cheats could be disqualified from driving for up to two years if they refuse to repay money they owe

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:32:59 +0000
Aldi in-store workers get pay rise to at least £12.71 per hour
The pay increases come after Aldi’s UK boss Giles Hurley signed an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning her about the impact of rising taxes

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:22:59 +0000
Hemel man wanted for multiple offences including stalking
Herts Police are searching for a wanted man from Hemel Hempstead over stalking offences and breach of bail.

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:54:48 +0000
Flat fire: man arrested on suspicion of 'arson with intent to endanger life'
A man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a flat fire in Borehamwood.

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:42:21 +0000
Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes dies aged 65 after cancer battle
British rock guitarist John Sykes was known for his work with Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, and has died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:41:53 +0000
Council pays over £1,000 compensation after delays in handling mother’s complaint
The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman upheld a mother’s complaint against Herts County Council, after she endured a six month delay waiting for her grievance to be addressed.

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:27:20 +0000
Ofgem warns half a million Brits to ‘act now’ or face being left without heating
UK energy regulator Ofgem has urged more than half a million owners of a type of 1980s electricity meter to upgrade or face being left without heating.

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:06:07 +0000
Applications open for Ant & Dec's Limitless Win - Have you got what it takes?
Ant and Dec’s game show, Limitless Win, has opened the applications for its new series - here's how you can apply to try your luck.

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:06:00 +0000
Gospel choir to join Classic Ibiza's birthday celebrations at Hatfield House
London Community Gospel Choir will be joining Stephen Hussey’s Urban Soul Orchestra at Classic Ibiza’s 10th birthday celebrations in Hatfield this summer.

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:21:00 +0000
Hertfordshire Schools’ Gala anniversary concert set for Royal Albert Hall
Hertfordshire Music Service has announced that the next Hertfordshire Schools’ Gala concert at the Royal Albert Hall will take place on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:40:00 +0000
Calling the police on 999 'to ask for a taxi number' is not an emergency
"Have you got a number for a taxi?" isn’t really a police emergency… but this was an actual 999 call Hertfordshire Constabulary answered.

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:06:00 +0000
Petition to fix road that is ‘tragedy waiting to happen’
A petition aimed at fixing a road that is described as “a tragedy waiting to happen” has been signed by almost 300 people.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:52:41 +0000
Hertfordshire bus service gets suspended X account back after 'technical error'
Hertfordshire bus service Intalink has finally got its X account back after a "technical error" saw it suspended.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 09:45:45 +0000
Stevenage cat reunited with owner after 20-mile Elstree Studios trek
An adventurous Stevenage cat who travelled more than 20 miles to Elstree Studios has finally been reunited with its owner.

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:12:25 +0000
Life sentence for murderer who stabbed Hertfordshire dad 22 times
A murderer who killed Welwyn Garden City dad Gavin Hubbard after stabbing him 22 times has been sentenced to life in prison.

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