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Sleep Deprivation Epidemic Hits London: Searches for Energy Boost Soar by 50%

Sleep Deprivation Epidemic Hits London: Searches for Energy Boost Soar by 50%

Kristan Payne received a British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Elstree and Borehamwood.

Kristan Payne received a British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Elstree and Borehamwood.

Cost of living crisis

BEM winner recalls time foodbank gave woman back 'dignity'

The NHS target for category two calls is 18 minutes

The NHS target for category two calls is 18 minutes

Heart attack victims on average wait 43 minutes for an ambulance

Warning notice at mental health unit removed - but improvements still required

Warning notice at mental health unit removed - but improvements still required

Warning at mental health unit removed - but improvements still needed

The opening ceremony of the new gym at The Venue leisure centre. Image: Hertsmere Borough Council

The opening ceremony of the new gym at The Venue leisure centre. Image: Hertsmere Borough Council

Leisure centre begins welcoming members to new gym

The East of England Ambulance Service is close to declaring a major incident

The East of England Ambulance Service is close to declaring a major incident

Ambulance service on brink of declaring 'major incident'

Some of the participants of the Shine for Shani Football Marathon including Rabbi of Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue, Alex Chapper

Some of the participants of the Shine for Shani Football Marathon including Rabbi of Borehamwood and Elstree Synagogue, Alex Chapper

Football marathon held in memory of little girl raises £25,000 for hospital

Mark Carrington's name has been erased from the medical register after he was convicted of child sex offences earlier this year. Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary

Mark Carrington's name has been erased from the medical register after he was convicted of child sex offences earlier this year. Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Doctor who fantasised about sexually abusing girl, 7, struck off

Ware recycling centre

Ware recycling centre

Defibrillators installed in recycling centres across Hertfordshire

A CGI of the Anytime Fitness gym in Borehamwood

A CGI of the Anytime Fitness gym in Borehamwood

New gym and health club in Borehamwood close to opening

St Albans Crown Court, where the sentencing took place.

St Albans Crown Court, where the sentencing took place.

Woman conned £600k out of council by pretending to be bedbound

Gill Simpson worked as a nurse at Theobald Medical Centre in Borehamwood

Gill Simpson worked as a nurse at Theobald Medical Centre in Borehamwood

Tributes to ‘amazing' nurse who will be 'dearly missed’

St Andrew's Church in Borehamwood is set to be demolished. Credit: Google Maps

St Andrew's Church in Borehamwood is set to be demolished. Credit: Google Maps

Church to be knocked down for family homes and potential surgery

Slimming World local branch members Hannah Harman, right, and Marie Angus outside the Cancer Research UK shop in Borehamwood

Slimming World local branch members Hannah Harman, right, and Marie Angus outside the Cancer Research UK shop in Borehamwood

Slimming World members show support for Cancer Research campaign

OCL Vision's clinic in Elstree. Credit: Dave Parker Photography

OCL Vision's clinic in Elstree. Credit: Dave Parker Photography

'State-of-the-art' eye clinic opens at business park

Fairbrook Medical Centre, Borehamwood Credit: Google Maps

Fairbrook Medical Centre, Borehamwood Credit: Google Maps

GP surgery granted community value status after it was put up for sale

Watford General Hospital

Watford General Hospital

Covid: Hospital trust says it hasn't had to declare critical incident 'yet'

Allum Hall has administered its 100,000 vaccine amid soaring infection rates. On the right is a map taken from the UK Goverment Covid dashboard indicating how high infection rates are locally.

Allum Hall has administered its 100,000 vaccine amid soaring infection rates. On the right is a map taken from the UK Goverment Covid dashboard indicating how high infection rates are locally.

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Clinic surpasses 100,000 jabs as Omicron continues to sweep across Borehamwood

Areas in purple are where Covid rates are high and they are even higher in areas shaded dark purple. Credit: UK Government Covid dashboard

Areas in purple are where Covid rates are high and they are even higher in areas shaded dark purple. Credit: UK Government Covid dashboard

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Omicron: Rapid rise in Covid cases in Hertsmere - here's how many where you live

Anytime Fitness look set to take on this empty unit at Borehamwood Shopping Park. Credit: Google Maps

Anytime Fitness look set to take on this empty unit at Borehamwood Shopping Park. Credit: Google Maps

Gym lined up for Borehamwood Shopping Park

Cases of the Omicron variant have been confirmed in Watford and Hertsmere.

Cases of the Omicron variant have been confirmed in Watford and Hertsmere.

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Omicron Covid variant confirmed in Hertsmere

Booster jabs are available to top up people's protection against Covid-19. Credit: PA

Booster jabs are available to top up people's protection against Covid-19. Credit: PA

Hertsmere has one of the highest Covid booster jab uptakes in England

One case of the Omicron bariant has been discovered in Hertfordshire

One case of the Omicron bariant has been discovered in Hertfordshire

Omicron: Cases of new Covid variant discovered in Hertfordshire and Barnet

Abi Jacobs, 13, from Borehamwood. Credit: Jacobs family

Abi Jacobs, 13, from Borehamwood. Credit: Jacobs family

Teenage cancer patient meets Royal family to help launch Christmas appeal

Covid vaccinations are available in Borehamwood. Credit: PA

Covid vaccinations are available in Borehamwood. Credit: PA

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Borehamwood pharmacy offering Covid jabs including walk-in boosters

A sign advertising the walk-in clinic at Allum Hall

A sign advertising the walk-in clinic at Allum Hall

More walk-in Covid jab clinics available in Borehamwood - with over 16s invited

Sandy Belloni and Giant Hogweed

Sandy Belloni and Giant Hogweed

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Conservation worker tackles 'dangerous plant' by M1

Laura Marston from Borehamwood who has published a recipe book. Credit: SWNS

Laura Marston from Borehamwood who has published a recipe book. Credit: SWNS

Woman who lost her tongue due to cancer publishes recipe book

The SINGLE biggest driver of Covid infections in Herts revealed

The Gate Pub in Arkley (photo google street view)

The Gate Pub in Arkley (photo google street view)

Pub temporarily closing after part-time staff advised to self-isolate

A woman has the Covid vaccine at a pop-up clinic at Watford Football Club last weekend. Credit: Watford Borough Council

A woman has the Covid vaccine at a pop-up clinic at Watford Football Club last weekend. Credit: Watford Borough Council

Walk-in Covid vaccine clinic in Borehamwood this Sunday for all over 18s

A total of 4,176 abortions were reported in Hertfordshire in 2020

A total of 4,176 abortions were reported in Hertfordshire in 2020

Record number of abortions recorded in Hertfordshire

Boris Johnson visited the National Institute for Biological Standards lab in South Mimms (photo PA)

Boris Johnson visited the National Institute for Biological Standards lab in South Mimms (photo PA)

Johnson insists July 19 looking good to lift restrictions on visit to South Mimms lab

These barriers, pictured last year, have since been replaced by bollards

These barriers, pictured last year, have since been replaced by bollards

Council to review social distancing measures in Borehamwood town centre

Coronavirus cases are rising across Hertfordshire. Credit: PA

Coronavirus cases are rising across Hertfordshire. Credit: PA

'Concern' after notable rise in Delta Covid cases across Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire County Council is raising awareness of abuse of elderly people. Stock image supplied

Hertfordshire County Council is raising awareness of abuse of elderly people. Stock image supplied

New data shows 'unprecedented levels' of abuse of older people

The rate of coronavirus in Hertsmere is among the highest in England. Credit: PA

The rate of coronavirus in Hertsmere is among the highest in England. Credit: PA

What Hertsmere residents are being asked to do to avoid possible 'local lockdown'

The weekly rate of cases in Hertsmere is among the highest in England. Credit: PA

The weekly rate of cases in Hertsmere is among the highest in England. Credit: PA

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Schools could close as house parties blamed for Hertsmere Covid-19 spread

Positive cases of Covid-19 in Hertsmere have shot up in the last week. Credit: PA

Positive cases of Covid-19 in Hertsmere have shot up in the last week. Credit: PA

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Coronavirus case rate in Hertsmere now among highest in England

Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms can get a test. Credit: PA

Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms can get a test. Credit: PA

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Large teen gatherings in homes cause spike in Covid-19 cases in Borehamwood area

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Meeting to discuss upgrade of Finchley Memorial Hospital

Barnet Hospital

Barnet Hospital

Hospital laptop theft sparks patient fears