Borehamwood Times
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:02:43 +0000100 Aker Wood marks 30 years as Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100
100 Aker Wood marks 30 years and Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday as Friends group launches fundraising to secure Aldenham attraction's future.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:52:24 +0000Borehamwood Remembrance Sunday honours fallen with parade and French delegation
Borehamwood Remembrance Sunday on November 8 saw veterans, cadets and residents honour the fallen, with a parade, wreath-laying and service at All Saints Church.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:24:34 +0000Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:58:41 +0000More than 100 motorbikes honour five-year-old Leo at Spider-Man funeral
Borehamwood five-year-old Leo, who died on September 30 from brain cancer, was given a Spider-Man funeral with over 100 motorbikes and community tributes.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:30 +0000Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism
Journalism Matters highlights Andy Burnham’s call to protect independent and local news, fair digital markets, and journalism’s role in democracy.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:18 +0000Andy Burnham - 'Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham explains that with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:03:09 +0000Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign
Andy Burnham backs Journalism Matters, calling journalism a vital national infrastructure and local news essential for democracy and accountability.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:52:46 +0000Centrepoint resident welcomes minister to mark new changes to Housing Benefit
Centrepoint welcomed the new changes by hosting a visit from Department for Work and Pensions Minister Stephen Timms MP
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:35:00 +0000Caravan set up beside road after 'hedges ripped out without permission'
A caravan has been brought onto land beside a road between Radlett and Borehamwood after hedges were allegedly ripped out without permission.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:14:39 +0000FREE bike security marking offered at Borehamwood police station event
Hertsmere Police offered free bike security marking in Borehamwood on October 18, helping cyclists deter theft and register bicycles on Bike Register.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:51 +0100Shops blocked with sandbags as Hertfordshire high street floods - recap
Shenley Road, Borehamwood, has flooded with water from underground pipes - with businesses forced to bar entrances with sandbags.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0100Fake carer robs woman in her 90s by forcing way in to Hertfordshire home
A woman in her 90s was reportedly pushed and robbed inside her home by a fake carer in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100Fight to save 'community's living room' after social club closure
The south Borehamwood community has “lost its living room” with the closure of a beloved social club but three generations are fighting to get it back.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0100CCTV released over 'hate crime incident' outside Borehamwood synagogue
CCTV images have been released as police appeal for information over a “hate crime incident” outside a Borehamwood synagogue.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hertsmere councillors to vote on plan for 16,575 new homes and development control
Let me get straight to the point.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:27:18 +0100New local media planning tool Raid launches today
The local news media sector's new audience measurement platform Regional Audience Intelligence Data (Raid) has officially launched today, enabling media planners to see local more clearly.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:09 +0100Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system
A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this month.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:12:58 +0100Borehamwood jewellery founder wins silver for business innovation
Esen Tunali Sari, founder of Borehamwood jewellery studio SILVER & ELEGANT, wins Silver for Business Innovation at the SME Hertfordshire Awards on September 17.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0100New dog grooming salon opens in Hertfordshire offering bespoke treatments
Experiences with her own dogs have led a young Hemel Hempstead entrepreneur to open a new grooming salon which focusses on natural products and treatments.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:24:44 +0100Police appeal over racist, antisemitic and homophobic graffiti including swastika
Police have appealed for information after discovering antisemitic, homophobic and racist graffiti.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:38:28 +0100Herts convenience store loses alcohol licence over selling illegal cigarettes
A Borehamwood convenience store has lost its alcohol licence after selling illegal cigarettes.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:55:00 +0100Arrests and £500k seized as Hertfordshire site 'linked to immigration crime' raided
Two men were arrested and £500,000 was seized over alleged immigration and money laundering in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, during raids.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:05:48 +0100Heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois spotted in Hertfordshire
Heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois has been spotted in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, as he trains for his upcoming rematch with Fabio Wardley.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0100The 6 roadworks causing traffic chaos for town and villages - when will they end?
Motorists around Radlett, Elstree, Shenley, and Borehamwood have had poor luck with roadworks as congestion is reported across the area.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:49:10 +0100Borehamwood resident to walk 25km in tribute to late uncle and RAF vet
Zak Light, 19, from Borehamwood, will walk 25km on September 12, in tribute to his late uncle Keith Rabbetts, a Royal Navy engineer.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:54:27 +0100Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support
Centrepoint were able to place him into accommodation and help him find a job.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:52:17 +0100Your right to have a say on roads, closures and traffic changes in Borehamwood
From road closures to speed limit changes, councils must consult the public before making decisions. Here's how to find out what's planned near you.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:56:40 +0100Borehamwood vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0100Ginsters says taste the effort, Cornwall says no thanks
Brett Ellis gives his tongue-in-cheek verdict on Ginsters, arguing the famous brand remains a tough sell among Cornwall's pasty purists.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100Two-year-old child bitten by German shepherd in Borehamwood
A two-year-old child was reportedly bitten by a German shepherd in Borehamwood – sparking a Herts Police appeal for information.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:10:22 +0100Man killed after being hit by lorry in Hertfordshire this morning
A 43-year-old man from Borehamwood has died after being hit by a lorry on the A602 Hitchin Road in Stevenage this morning (August 12).
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:21:37 +0100The free tool that keeps you informed about changes in Borehamwood
Public notices affect your home, street and community. Find out what they are, why they matter and how to search for them on the free Public Notice Portal.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:08 +0100Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:06:45 +0100Planning proposals submitted for private road in Borehamwood
Here is a listed overview of recent planning appeals received by Hertsmere Council for Borehamwood.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:58 +0100Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year
A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:45:38 +0100Hertfordshire 'predator' jailed over targeted sexual assault at train station
A man from Borehamwood in Hertfordshire has been jailed for two years after targeting and sexually assaulting a lone woman at Euston station.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100Primary school celebrates annual music festival and summer fair
Summerswood Primary School hosted its annual Woodfest summer fair and music festival
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100Forest Care Village launches free weekly Community Coffee Afternoons
Forest Care Village, a Borehamwood nursing care home, is inviting residents, families and community members to enjoy a new weekly social event designed to bring people together in a friendly, relaxed setting.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:05 +0100From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:43:38 +0100Major new housing development with 73 homes given go-ahead
Cala Homes will build 73 homes on land north of Barnet Lane in Elstree, with nearly half designated as affordable housing.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:07:42 +0100Early plans unveiled for 1,200 homes and school near Watford
Plans have been unveiled that would see 1,200 homes, a school, care home and recreational space built in Borehamwood.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:16:05 +0100How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential
We should have a choice with our aids, they are our personality, they help us stand up in the world, and they should reflect our character
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0100Boy, 3, hospitalised with head injuries after e-bike hit-and-run in Hertfordshire
A three-year-old boy was hospitalised after an e-bike hit-and-run crash in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:40:28 +0100'Misleading commentary' criticised amid mosque plan by Hertfordshire park
“Misleading commentary” has been condemned amid plans for a mosque and community facility by Maxwell Park, Borehamwood.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:23:51 +0100'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.
Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100Huge cannabis farm with more than 500 plants unearthed in Hertfordshire
A man from Borehamwood has been arrested after police discovered a cannabis farm with more than 500 plants at an address in the town.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:42:35 +0100Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:40:00 +0100'Real attempt to kill' with homemade bomb in Hertfordshire lands man in prison
A “real attempt to kill someone” with a homemade bomb in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, has landed a man a 29-year prison sentence.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:20:00 +0100Teachers strike over 'shameful' fire and rehire tactics at prestigious schools
Teachers at Haberdashers Boys and Girls Schools have taken strike action after fire and rehire tactics soon to become illegal were used over staff pensions.
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100Youngest Indian-origin mayor in UK history elected in Elstree and Borehamwood
Councillor Tushar Kumar was officially elected as the new mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood on May 13.