Borehamwood Times

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:39:45 +0000
Private parking fines could be stopped by DVLA in new rule change
The DVLA could stop private parking fines in their tracks after a peer suggested a ban in sharing drivers' details.

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:44:00 +0000
Warning to Hertfordshire owners of high value family gold jewellery
Owners of high value gold jewellery in Hertfordshire are being warned to be on their guard following a spate of burglaries.

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:07:00 +0000
Commissioner awards more than £700,000 to Hertfordshire’s victims care centre
More than £700,000 has been allocated to Beacon, Hertfordshire’s victim care centre, by the county's crime commissioner Johnathan Ash-Edwards.

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:15:00 +0000
February half term family days out up to half price with Family Pass £1 trial
What to do with the kids is often a challenge over the February Half Term. Family Pass has a £1 trial with discounts on days out across the country.

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:50:26 +0000
5 of the best and cheapest UK city breaks you should be booking now
From Liverpool to Glasgow, discover some of the best and cheapest city breaks in the UK you should book in 2025.

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:27:14 +0000
One in four UK drivers unknowingly risking prison sentence and driving ban
One in four motorists could be driving illegally the morning after drinking, new data has revealed

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:21:51 +0000
Met Office warns UK to brace for 'cold snap' as snow and lows of -7C forecast
The Met Office has said a "cold snap" will hit the UK this weekend bringing with it snow, low temperatures and health warnings.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:05:31 +0000
Adorable lion cubs step outside for first time at Whipsnade Zoo
Lion cubs at Whipsnade Zoo have taken their first steps outside their den.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:01:00 +0000
Police spend 1,000 hours a month waiting to hand patients to NHS, says PCC
Police officers are spending more than 1,000 hours a month ‘looking after’ residents who are in ‘crisis’, because they are unable to hand them over to NHS staff.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:49:33 +0000
Channel 5's The Vanishings starts tonight - cast, what to expect, how to watch
The Vanishings starts tonight on Channel 5 starring Downton Abbey's Allen Leach and Normal People’s India Mullen.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:46:36 +0000
Tesco Clubcard introduces 'Your Clubcard Prices' in boost for customers
Tesco is trialling personalised Clubcard offers with "Your Clubcard Prices", giving customers tailored deals

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:52:43 +0000
Octopus Energy says UK households could be cut off from electricity and water
Octopus Energy has issued a warning to UK households with outdated electricity meters to act now or face being cut off.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:44:25 +0000
DWP confirms Child Benefit new weekly and monthly rates from April 2025
Millions of families who claim DWP Child Benefit will receive the new rates following the MP vote

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:42:37 +0000
71 per cent of businesses now trust AI, fuelling SEO and marketing growth
71% of businesses report greater trust in AI compared to last year, and 43% of businesses plan to expand their marketing teams in 2025.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:09:27 +0000
Film starring up-and-coming Hertfordshire actress set for London premiere
A new Amazon Prime film starring up-and-coming Hertfordshire actress Asha Banks is set to premiere in London tonight.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:26:34 +0000
County council cost-cutting review sees 80 staff made redundant
A Hertfordshire County Council review designed to cut costs by £16m has resulted in 80 staff being made redundant, councillors have been told.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:47:08 +0000
Leaving your kids home alone? These are the ages NSPCC say is old enough
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:38:59 +0000
Rightmove reveals the two best months for people to put their home up for sale
Analysis from the property site Rightmove has revealed the two best months for someone to sell their home

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.

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