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REMINDER: NEW I-95 OVERPASS OPENS ON MUDD TAVERN ROAD TOMORROW IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY - Two lanes of Mudd Tavern Road traffic will begin traveling over the new overpass after the morning rush hour on Tuesday, Oct. 23

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will open the new overpass on Mudd Tavern Road tomorrow , Oct. 23  in...




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ROUTE 3 NOW OPEN IN LANCASTER COUNTY - VDOT crews have completed emergency repair work following damage from Tropical Storm Michael

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ⸺ Route 3 in Lancaster County has reopened to through traffic between Route 201 and Route 600 in the Lively area. The road...




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NORRIS BRIDGE PIN REPLACEMENT CONTINUES TONIGHT - Route 3 over the Rappahannock River will be reduced to a single lane overnight

FREDERICKSBURG , Va. – An additional evening of work is required this week for an ongoing pin replacement on the Robert O. Norris Bridge, and...




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ROUTE 202 (HAMPTON HALL ROAD) NOW OPEN IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - Emergency repair following damage from Tropical Storm Michael is complete

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ⸺  Route 202 (Hampton Hall Road) in Northumberland County reopened to through traffic today following an emergency repair...




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UPDATE: NORRIS BRIDGE PIN REPLACEMENT CONTINUES - Route 3 over the Rappahannock River will be reduced to a single lane overnight

FREDERICKSBURG , Va. – An additional evening of work is required this week for an ongoing pin replacement on the Robert O. Norris Bridge, and...




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ROUTE 1 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED AT AUSTIN PARK DRIVE IN STAFFORD COUNTY - Delays expected to extend through the morning rush hour

  FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – (7 a.m.) An early morning crash has closed all lanes on Route 1 southbound and one lane on Route 1 northbound at Austin...




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UPDATE: ALL LANES ARE NOW OPEN ON ROUTE 1 AT AUSTIN PARK DRIVE IN STAFFORD COUNTY - Expect residual delays in the area

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – All lanes are now open on Route 1 at Austin Park Drive in Stafford. An early morning crash closed Route 1 southbound and...




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EMERGENCY REPAIR EFFORT CONTINUES ON ROADS DAMAGED BY TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL - Nine roads in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula will require long-term repair work before they can be safely reopened to traffic

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ⸺  Long-term repair work is underway to rebuild state-maintained roads that sustained severe damage during Tropical Storm...




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CSX WILL CLOSE LANSDOWNE ROAD IN FREDERICKSBURG FOR RAILROAD MAINTENANCE NEXT WEEK - Lansdowne Road will be closed to through traffic from Nov. 12-17

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ˗˗  CSX will close Lansdowne Road in Fredericksburg to through traffic on Monday, Nov. 12 through early  Saturday, Nov. 17  to...




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OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES ON NORRIS BRIDGE - Route 3 over the Rappahannock River will be reduced to a single lane overnight on Monday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Nov. 16, with up to 30-minute full traffic stops

NOV. 12, 2018 UPDATE: All lanes of Route 3 over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties will remain open this evening, Nov....




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81-year-old Watford painter wins competition with 'global warming' themed artwork

An 81-year-old painting enthusiast has won a competition with a painting that epitomises the disastrous effects climate change could have on London.




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Sixth form students in Harrow can win a cash prize in Whitefriars art competition

Artists are being encouraged to put their finishing touches to their work, as the second Whitefriars Art Competition is closing next weekend.




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Art exhibition in Harrow to feature local illustrator's work

A new exhibition will feature the work of a local illustrator.




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Museum's new exhibition celebrates the tradition of art in Bushey

To mark the new decade, Bushey Museum’s latest exhibition plays on the phrase “20/20 Vision”. It has nothing to do with being able to see perfectly, but concentrates on items in the museum’s collection from 1820 and 1920 with additional loan items completed in 2020.




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New exhibition in North London examines issues of race in Britain

An exhibition examining themes of race opens in North London next month.




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Hertfordshire artist’s work to appear at Royal Society exhibition

A local artist’s work has been selected from over 1,500 entries to appear alongside artworks by some of Britain’s leading artists.




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New exhibition in Finchley to examine the role of fake news in our lives

A NEW exhibition will explore the role of fake news in our lives.




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Battle of Britain in the spotlight at RAF Museum's new exhibition

A COLLECTION of work exploring artists’ responses to the Battle of Britain and the Blitz is set to go on display at the Royal Air Force Museum London next month.




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New art exhibition at University of Hertfordshire explores the role of plastic in our lives

Last week, a brand new and highly topical exhibition of contemporary art opened to the public at the University of Hertfordshire. Visually stunning and extremely thought-provoking, Plastic Matter is a unique group exhibition that explores plastic’s potential to become something more treasured, looks at how hastily we consume and dispose of it, its environmental impact and its future role in society.




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Heath Robinson Museum's new exhibition features work by iconic British illustrator Charles Keeping

A museum’s new exhibition will feature work by one of the most influential British book illustrators.




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'Extremely experienced' overseas hotelier buys Botleigh Grange Hotel

AN ICONIC Hampshire hotel which closed its doors after going into administration has been bought by an international hotelier.












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VE Day: Street party in Regent Street marked the end of the war

The Second World War holds “vivid” memories for David Hays who says it is important for the public to continue to reflect on the sacrifices of our war heroes.




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Why you could be fined up to £5,000 for picking wildflowers on a daily walk

Those taking their government-approved daily walk have been warned not to pick wildflowers - or risk facing an eye-watering £5,000 fine.




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Aldi voucher scam: Shoppers warned after posts spotted on WhatsApp and Facebook

Shoppers at Aldi have been warned of voucher scam circulating on social media.




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Community groups will get coronavirus funding boost

An extra £390,000 is being made available to community groups across Hertfordshire this year, amid the county’s ongoing response to the Covid-19 outbreak.




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Father pays tribute to Cpl Chris Harrison ten years after his death

A father has paid tribute to his "brave and fearless" Royal Marine son, ten years to the day after he died in action in Afghanistan.




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Fraudsters scam elderly woman at Tesco in Bushey Heath

Police would like to speak to two men following investigations of fraudsters scamming an elderly woman.




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Support for domestic abuse victims in lockdown in Hertfordshire

'Coronavirus lockdown is not responsible for domestic abuse - people are.'




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UK government urges more cycling and walking to maintain social distancing

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced a series of plans to increase cycling and walking and to ensure less public transport usage for when lockdown restrictions ease.




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Hackers reported to be 'Zoombombing' private video meetings in Watford

Hackers have been reported to be ‘Zoombombing’ private online video meetings with abusive messages and offensive video footage.




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This man turned lockdown boredom into internet fame with one household item

In normal times, boredom is easily alleviated through the gamut of activity on our doorsteps. Coffee mornings, the cinema, body rubs, pubs and clubs all grab our attention, but when limitations are enforced, oh, what to do?




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Showers Explained – By Ben Guest

With a large number of options available on the market there is a showering solution for every situation. Below is a brief outline of the options available to you when you are looking to install a new shower.











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September 24 - 30: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert

BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway...




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October 1 - 7: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert

BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway...