National government

The NHS target for category two calls is 18 minutes

Heart attack victims on average wait 43 minutes for an ambulance

How areas of Hertsmere could have been expanded (in dark blue) in the local plan that has been 'shelved'. Image: Hertsmere Borough Council

How areas of Hertsmere could have been expanded (in dark blue) in the local plan that has been 'shelved'. Image: Hertsmere Borough Council

Council's local plan likely to miss Government deadline

Rail freight campaigners at a protest when it was going through planning stage

Rail freight campaigners at a protest when it was going through planning stage

Developer for controversial rail freight depot makes offer to buy land

Hertsmere Conservative councillor Paul Hodgson Jones has apologised for a comment he made regarding the cost of living crisis. Image: Hertsmere Borough Council

Hertsmere Conservative councillor Paul Hodgson Jones has apologised for a comment he made regarding the cost of living crisis. Image: Hertsmere Borough Council

Apology after 'absolute b*******’ comment during cost of living council debate

Hertsmere MP and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden

Hertsmere MP and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden

National government

'Close ally' Dowden given chief Cabinet role by new Prime Minister

Sharon Woolf, a key campaigner who has been leading the fight against the solar farm. Image: Lynn Margolis Photography

Sharon Woolf, a key campaigner who has been leading the fight against the solar farm. Image: Lynn Margolis Photography

Public inquiry over controversial solar farm plan set to start

Enforcement cameras look set to be installed across Hertfordshire, capable of handing out fines to rule-breaking motorists. Image: Hertfordshire County Council

Enforcement cameras look set to be installed across Hertfordshire, capable of handing out fines to rule-breaking motorists. Image: Hertfordshire County Council

Local government

Herts drivers face fines with new camera laws planned for county

The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) could be expanded to cover the whole of London. Credit: PA

The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) could be expanded to cover the whole of London. Credit: PA

National government

'Two-thirds oppose' ULEZ expansion covering whole of London, TfL 'leak' reveals

Conservative councillor Paul Morris, pictured left, who has resigned from the party, in protest at the outcome of an investigation that was sparked by a complaint submitted by Labour councillor Dan Ozarow, pictured right

Conservative councillor Paul Morris, pictured left, who has resigned from the party, in protest at the outcome of an investigation that was sparked by a complaint submitted by Labour councillor Dan Ozarow, pictured right

Tory councillor resigns over 'negative' election probe outcome

Rishi Sunak visiting Bhaktivedanta Manor Hare Krishna Temple. Pictures: Bhaktivedanta Manor

Rishi Sunak visiting Bhaktivedanta Manor Hare Krishna Temple. Pictures: Bhaktivedanta Manor

Rishi Sunak visits Hare Krishna temple

A field fire in Bedmond last month with dry fields at risk of catching fire. Credit: Jack Hockton, The Drone Agent

A field fire in Bedmond last month with dry fields at risk of catching fire. Credit: Jack Hockton, The Drone Agent

Drought officially declared in Herts after driest summer for decades

Home Secretary Priti Patel pictured with Chief Constable Charlie Hall, Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd and the student police officers. Credit: Hertfordshire Constabulary

Home Secretary Priti Patel pictured with Chief Constable Charlie Hall, Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd and the student police officers. Credit: Hertfordshire Constabulary

Priti Patel surprises new Hertfordshire police officers

Hertsmere Civic Centre

Hertsmere Civic Centre

Jobs programme for long-term unemployed in Hertsmere receives more funding

Oliver Dowden (image by PA)

Oliver Dowden (image by PA)

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Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden resigns as Conservative Party Chairman

Major disruption is expected on Thameslink services next week, starting Tuesday June 21. Credit: Govia Thameslink Railway

Major disruption is expected on Thameslink services next week, starting Tuesday June 21. Credit: Govia Thameslink Railway

Jobs and careers

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Rail strike: Thameslink confirms impact and warns 'only travel if necessary'

A successful bid by a housebuilder to deregister village green has been met with 'disappointment'

A successful bid by a housebuilder to deregister village green has been met with 'disappointment'

'Dismay and disappointment' after village green land lost

A banner that was put up in support of 'saving' Woodcock Hill in Borehamwood

A banner that was put up in support of 'saving' Woodcock Hill in Borehamwood

Bid to stop land from losing village green status lost

Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden with pupils from Parkside Community Primary School in Borehamwood

Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden with pupils from Parkside Community Primary School in Borehamwood

Oliver Dowden MP visits primary school

A decision to refuse a solar farm on green belt land in Hertsmere has been appealed. Pictured is campaigner Sharon Woolf and the land earmarked for the solar panels

A decision to refuse a solar farm on green belt land in Hertsmere has been appealed. Pictured is campaigner Sharon Woolf and the land earmarked for the solar panels

Controversial plans for solar farm reignited after applicant appeals refusal

Labour councillor Dan Ozarow, who says he suffered abuse in the run-up to a by-election he was standing in in Borehamwood in February 2020

Labour councillor Dan Ozarow, who says he suffered abuse in the run-up to a by-election he was standing in in Borehamwood in February 2020

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Antisemitic abuse may have been 'encouraged' by 'negative' Tory election campaign

Hertsmere Borough Council says it has pledged its continued support for Ukrainian refugees. The Ukrainian flag is flying outside the council offices in Borehamwood

Hertsmere Borough Council says it has pledged its continued support for Ukrainian refugees. The Ukrainian flag is flying outside the council offices in Borehamwood

Council pledges continued support for Ukrainian refugees with cross-party motion

Oliver Dowden, pictured left, has given his support to the Prime Minister. Credit: PA

Oliver Dowden, pictured left, has given his support to the Prime Minister. Credit: PA

National government

Oliver Dowden 'fully behind' Boris Johnson after Downing Street party fine

A banner at one of the entrances to Woodcock Hill in Borehamwood

A banner at one of the entrances to Woodcock Hill in Borehamwood

Public inquiry ends over bid to deregister village green

Double Tree by Hilton Elstree hotel by the A1 in Borehamwood. Credit: Google Maps

Double Tree by Hilton Elstree hotel by the A1 in Borehamwood. Credit: Google Maps

Borehamwood hotel opens to Ukrainian refugees

A CGI of the scheme that has been approved to rebuild Watford General in the form of three blocks on the Vicarage Road site. Credit: BDP/West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

A CGI of the scheme that has been approved to rebuild Watford General in the form of three blocks on the Vicarage Road site. Credit: BDP/West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Hospital redevelopment plans now estimated to cost around £1billion

Hertsmere Borough Council and Watford Community Housing worked on a scheme to deliver nine affordable homes at a 27 home development off Bucks Avenue near Bushey

Hertsmere Borough Council and Watford Community Housing worked on a scheme to deliver nine affordable homes at a 27 home development off Bucks Avenue near Bushey

New partnership 'will deliver more affordable housing in Hertsmere'

Oliver Dowden speaks with Bianca Sakol, from Sebby's Corner in Borehamwood. Credit: Oliver Dowden MP

Oliver Dowden speaks with Bianca Sakol, from Sebby's Corner in Borehamwood. Credit: Oliver Dowden MP

Clothes and food bank for children receives visit by MP

Hertsmere Borough Council offices in Borehamwood

Hertsmere Borough Council offices in Borehamwood

Further funding available to make homes in Hertsmere warmer and cheaper to run

Woodcock Hill in Borehamwood

Woodcock Hill in Borehamwood

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New dates set for village green public inquiry

An app is available for Hertsmere residents which can help save on costs - but the local Labour group says it won't solve the cost-of-living crisis

An app is available for Hertsmere residents which can help save on costs - but the local Labour group says it won't solve the cost-of-living crisis

Energy-cost saving app for Hertsmere - Labour says it doesn't solve 'real problem'

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

Junction 23 of the M25 where it meets the A1 in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Credit: National Highways

Junction 23 of the M25 where it meets the A1 in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Credit: National Highways

National government

Work to improve largest motorway junction in England complete

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

Hertsmere Borough Council offices in Borehamwood

Hertsmere Borough Council offices in Borehamwood

Heating in Hertsmere homes can be upgraded for free - here's how and who's eligible

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

Save Radlett is a community campaign group fighting to protect Radlett from possible housing development. Credit: Save Radlett

Save Radlett is a community campaign group fighting to protect Radlett from possible housing development. Credit: Save Radlett

Campaigners fear plans for nearly 1,000 homes will 'ruin' their community

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

Morris Bright, leader of Hertsmere Borough Council Credit: Hertsmere Borough Council

Morris Bright, leader of Hertsmere Borough Council Credit: Hertsmere Borough Council

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Council leader explains why consultation on thousands of homes won't be paused

Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden has issued a statement ahead of Thursday's meeting where plans for a solar farm will be debated. Credit: Lynn Margolis Photography

Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden has issued a statement ahead of Thursday's meeting where plans for a solar farm will be debated. Credit: Lynn Margolis Photography

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Oliver Dowden issues statement ahead of huge solar farm decision meeting

Campaigners at a protest in Borehamwood in September calling for the green belt to be 'saved' from development

Campaigners at a protest in Borehamwood in September calling for the green belt to be 'saved' from development

Housing Secretary admits housing targets are 'probably outdated'

Campaigner Sharon Woolf pictured with a banner in Radlett opposing the solar farm proposal. Credit: Lynn Margolis Photography

Campaigner Sharon Woolf pictured with a banner in Radlett opposing the solar farm proposal. Credit: Lynn Margolis Photography

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Controversial solar farm recommended for approval - decision expected soon

Areas in purple are where Covid infection rates are higher. Credit: UK Government Covid dashboard

Areas in purple are where Covid infection rates are higher. Credit: UK Government Covid dashboard

The latest number of Covid cases in Hertsmere as infection rates climb

Leading doctors in Hertfordshire have spoken about the pressures facing GP services.

Leading doctors in Hertfordshire have spoken about the pressures facing GP services.

Elstree doctor says GPs are 'frantic' as another says services at 'breaking point'

A picture taken at the meeting held at Allum Hall on Monday. Credit: Andrew Grady

A picture taken at the meeting held at Allum Hall on Monday. Credit: Andrew Grady

Public meeting held about concerns of threat to green belt land

Protesters outside Hertsmere Borough Council offices on September 30. They held placards which read 'save our green belt'

Protesters outside Hertsmere Borough Council offices on September 30. They held placards which read 'save our green belt'

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Public consultation on where thousands of homes are likely to be built kicks off

A protest took place in Borehamwood on September 30 over plans to build on green belt land across Hertsmere

A protest took place in Borehamwood on September 30 over plans to build on green belt land across Hertsmere

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Protesters hold demo at council offices over fears green belt will be ‘destroyed’

Pictured in 2018 is protesters in 2018 opposing plans for 58 homes and a primary school off Potters Lane.

Pictured in 2018 is protesters in 2018 opposing plans for 58 homes and a primary school off Potters Lane.

Protest planned over housing targets and 'destruction' of green belt

$Queuing vehicles at Asda petrol station in Borehamwood on Sunday. These queues have continued today. Credit\: Duncan Williams$ $Queuing vehicles at Asda petrol station in Borehamwood on Sunday. These queues have continued today. Credit\: Duncan Williams$

Traffic jams in Borehamwood as drivers queue for fuel

Boris Johnson is shaking up his top team in a dramatic cabinet reshuffle. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson is shaking up his top team in a dramatic cabinet reshuffle. Credit: PA

Cabinet reshuffle update: Every Government minister appointed so far

A Hertsmere dustbin lorry. Credit: Hertsmere Borough Council

A Hertsmere dustbin lorry. Credit: Hertsmere Borough Council

Council puts out call for HGV drivers after admitting 'pressures' on waste collection

Campaigners pictured in 2018 in Potters Lane in Well End opposing plans to redevelop green belt land behind Hertswood Academy into houses and a primary school

Campaigners pictured in 2018 in Potters Lane in Well End opposing plans to redevelop green belt land behind Hertswood Academy into houses and a primary school

Government planning reforms to be watered down - reports

Artist Annabelle Shields,14, at the launch event at Radlett station pictured with Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden. Credit: Thameslink/Peter Alvey

Artist Annabelle Shields,14, at the launch event at Radlett station pictured with Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden. Credit: Thameslink/Peter Alvey

Culture Secretary invited to unveil new art display at train station