It was wet, but it was a winner
Hundreds of people braved the rain for a family fun day at Berkhamsted FC to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
View ArticleCigarette caused early morning flat blaze in Tring
An accidental fire at a first-floor flat in Tring is thought to have been started by a cigarette.
View ArticleOut of control garden bonfire tackled in Hemel Hempstead
A fire crew from St Albans were called to deal with a large, out of control bonfire in Hemel Hempstead.
View ArticleNew Dacorum Mayor is elected
Popular Dacorum mayor Bert Chapman stepped down from the first citizen post last night after a year in office.
View ArticleLift rescue at civic centre
Two people who were setting up for Dacorum’s mayor making ceremony had to rescued by firefighters when they got stuck in a lift.
View ArticleThief responsible for more than 40 break-ins
A man who had been charged with five burglaries in Harpenden has admitted to committing another 40 across the county - including crimes in Berkhamsted and Tring.
View ArticleApprentice Natalie’s boardroom battle
Apprentice contestant Natalie Panayi managed to avoid being on the receiving end of Lord Sugar’s trademark ‘You’re Fired’ finger pointing last night, despite being the project manager on the losing team.
View ArticleCubs lead the way in walk for children
Young cubs were among walkers putting their best foot forward to raise cash to help disadvantaged children.
View ArticleNurse in running for ‘pioneering’ award
A nurse who helps young people change from children’s care to adult services has been shortlisted for a national award.
View ArticleWilkos staff to the rescue
Workers at Wilkinsons Hemel Hempstead donned capes and masks to raise more than £100 for Keech Hospice Care.
View ArticleParish’s seven year switch
Bovingdon Parish Council has elected its first new chairman for six years.
View ArticleSocial work quota is among best in country
The man responsible for Herts children’s services has praised the county’s social work sector for its low vacancy rates and hard work.
View ArticleHelp find Gerald: dog goes missing after Tring flat fire
An elderly dog went missing after a fire tore through a flat on Miswell Lane in the early hours of this morning.
View ArticleAstley Cooper’s head wins top teacher title
The head teacher brought in to reshape the reputation of a Hemel Hempstead secondary school is now in the running for national honours in recogniton of what he’s achieved.
View ArticleNational award nomination for Frogmore Mill
Frogmore Paper Mill has been nominated for a prestigious award celebrating the museums which most enthrall children.
View ArticleCharity shop spruced up
A charity shop refresh saw customer numbers soar on its re-launch day – and the new look impressed regulars too.
View ArticleGardeners in a rush to nab free compost
More than 400 gardeners were quick off the mark to take advantage of a council-run free compost giveaway.
View ArticleMerchant Navy veteran turns 100
A war veteran who served in the Merchant Navy celebrated his 100th birthday today.
View ArticleChurch members lobby MP ahead of G8 summit
Church members and supporters of Christian Aid in Kings Langley have lobbied Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning to act on behalf of the world’s poor at the G8 summit to be held in Northern Ireland in June.
View ArticleEducating the workers, even if the rector can’t see the point...
In Victorian times, a desire for self-improvement led to the establishment of Mechanics’ Institutes throughout the country.
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