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  • Cybermen invade Radlett

    Children from special needs schools across the county faced off against Cybermen and Daleks in Radlett on Wednesday, enlisting the help of Doctor Who assistant Ace, and Charlie and Max from EastEnders. Actors Jake Wood, Derek Martin and Sophie Aldred

  • All work and no play on set

    Adam Unger first worked at Elstree Studios in 1978 as an assistant editor on the Stanley Kubrick film The Shining. PAUL BURTON talks to him about his memories and experiences while filming: What do you remember of the sets built for The Shining? "

  • Working towards a bright future

    Being asked to make endless cups of tea for your colleagues or being sent out to the shops on a spurious errand may be two of the images conjured up by the term 'work experience'. But Borehamwood's students have found themselves pitched into far more

  • What do you think of it so far?

    When a 20-year-old man arrived at the gates of Elstree Studios in 1933, he was looking to pick up a few easy pounds working as a film extra. He went on to enjoy a movie career lasting more than 50 years. When Stewart Granger decided acting was the career

  • In search of a Queen of Herts

    With the May Day bank holiday approaching, people will be looking forward to a day of rest and recuperation and a break from the daily rigours of work. But in the past Borehamwood and Elstree residents would have been preparing for the annual May Day

  • Legal advice was received in Three Ways Community Association

    The article about the employment tribunal's judgement on the complaint made by Peter Hedges against the Three Ways Community Association was evidently taken directly from the transcript of the hearing (£2.5k payout for Three Ways "unfair dismissal"',

  • Join the fight against crime

    At Hertsmere Borough Council's full meeting on April 16, members debated the new Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership Plan (CDRP) for the next three years - our on-going plans to tackle crime and the fear of crime in Hertsmere. The CDRP meetings

  • Royal worries

    One thing that annoys me more than taxes, headlice and chewing gum on the heel of my new shoes is the children of the Royal family. The press and public’s grievances have littered the newspapers recently with Princess Beatrice’s Belgravia “student” house

  • Royal worries

    One thing that annoys me more than taxes, headlice and chewing gum on the heel of my new shoes is the children of the Royal family. The press and public’s grievances have littered the newspapers recently with Princess Beatrice’s Belgravia “student” house

  • Blood pressure awareness day

    For the sixth year running the Borehamwood and Elstree Rotary Club have joined forces with the Stroke Association to promote a blood pressure awareness campaign. Residents will be offered free blood pressure checks at Borehamwood Village Hall, in Shenley