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  • Eager crowds gathered for Debenhams grand opening

    An eager crowd gathered for the grand opening of a new department store this morning. The Borehamwood Shopping Park hosted a horde of excited shoppers this morning as it prepared for the opening of giant retailer Debenhams. Councillor and town

  • Home games cause problems

    I read with interest ‘Driver urges people to contest parking tickets’ (Times Series, October 10) and would like to bring to your readers’ attention the problems incurred with Saracens home games. Last season, Saracens made arrangements with Barnet

  • Read carefully, ask questions

    I hope readers read carefully the recent advertisement in the local press about the Brent Cross redevelopment and the latest so-called ‘consultation’. I know that Hammerson’s director Mike McGuinness has also emailed a chosen few about his centre

  • I think I can get better

    I recently had the unfortunate luck of requiring a new tyre in an emergency, and foolishly thought that you ‘couldn’t get better than a Kwik Fit fitter’. They charged me £288.50 for a tyre that is on their website for £199.50 – an £89 difference

  • Significant error in force data

    I would like to respond to M Hughes who has attempted to work out the average daily number of miles travelled by Hertfordshire Constabulary’s fleet of vehicles in the letter headed ‘How do they do so little mileage?’ (Your Views, October 24). The

  • Volunteering is alive and well

    As reported a couple of weeks ago, I have retired and moved to Wales after spending a long time as the chair of governors of Hertswood School. I enjoyed living in Borehamwood and one thing in particular sticks out which makes the town such a special

  • Tabard slip to Harpenden defeat

    Tabard suffered a 26-20 home defeat to Harpenden at Cobden Hill in their latest London Two North West match. The hosts were caught napping by Harpenden, who scored two smart tries after only five minutes. Tabard were under the cosh right from the

  • New rules for Shenley trees

    Fewer households will require the council's permission to carry out works to trees following a re-evaluation of a tree perseveration order. Hertsmere Borough council has completed a major exercise to re-survey the trees across the entire former

  • Laptops for Radlett learning group

    A learning group has been able to buy two new laptops thanks to money from a councillor. Aldenham West Ward Councillor Caroline Clapper has donated £350 to The Radlett and District University of the Third Age through the council's Ward Improvement

  • Autumn campaign to catch burglars and protect homes

    Police will be launching two campaigns to target burglars this autumn and help residents to make their homes more secure. The Hertfordshire Constabulary campaign Operation Scorpion will target burglars and thieves, while Operation Guardian will

  • Popcorn and pumpkins at Halloween party

    Cup cakes and pumpkins were decorated as a theatre company put on a Halloween party for children. More than 40 children turned up at The Ark Theatre, in Thrift Farm Lane, Borehamwood, yesterday for Herts Inclusive Theatre’s half term Halloween

  • Fireworks display set to fimmaking centenary

    A fireworks display will celebrate one hundred years of filmmaking. The Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council will host its fireworks display next Wednesday, set to the centenary of filmmaking in the town. A ‘pennies for the Guy’ competition

  • Radlett Lodge celebrates 40 years with balloon launch

    Actress Jane Asher joined pupils and staff at the National Autistic Society's (NAS) Radlett Lodge School to celebrate their 40th anniversary on Friday. Mrs Asher, who has starred in the BBC drama Waterloo Road, is also the NAS president. She

  • Care home to help improve understanding of dementia

      There will be music and a chance to share stories at a care home event to improve the understanding of dementia. A dementia friends champion will deliver a session to give people insight into the condition at Sunrise Senior Living's 'resources