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Dispute erupts following decision to twin Elstree and Borehamwood town with Chinese city

Borehamwood Times:

A dispute has erupted in Borehamwood following the announcement by a town council that it will be twinning with a Chinese city.

The Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council revealed last week it will be twinning with a city in China, despite the town already having a twin town association.

Warnings issued following a spate of burglaries across Borehamwood

Borehamwood Times: Police discover 200 cannabis plants in Rickmansworth house

Warnings are being issued by police following a number of burglaries across Borehamwood during the night.

More than 50 people brave the rain to walk 13 miles to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital

Borehamwood Times:

More than 50 people took part in a 13 mile charity walk to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital after a young girl was diagnosed with meningitis.

Emergency lifeline plea against payphone plans in Hertsmere

Borehamwood Times:

Objections to proposals to remove four public payphones in Hertsmere have been submitted to BT after concerns were raised because of their use as emergency lifelines.

Plans to scrap the kiosks in High Road, Bushey Heath, Gateshead Road, Borehamwood, London Road, Shenley, and The Green, Letchmore Heath, along with 21 others were announced by BT Telecommunications PLC last year.

EastEnders viewers spot rat blunder

Borehamwood Times:

Sharp-eyed EastEnders viewers saw the funny side after a rat handler’s hand accidentally appeared in a scene from the soap.

The rodent was “taking part” in a scene which saw Honey Mitchell gabbing about rats invading Albert Square.