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You may have seen a black squirrel, you may have seen a black squirrel – but both together? video
Gambolling in a Hertfordshire back garden is a sight to make anyone sit up and take notice – a grey squirrel may be a regular visitor, a black squirrel is rarer, but the reader who captured this brief snatch of film has never seen both at the same time.
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Here’s why we gave our head a glowing report video
Three Year 11 girls who set the ball rolling explained this week why they put forward their head teacher’s name for a prestige award.
Eastwoods craftsmen at work as new photos revealed video
You can now find out how the food on sale at Eastwoods is prepared before it reaches your fridge.
‘I won’t take my eyes off a drink ever again’
A girl who ended up severely ill in hospital after she suspected her drink was spiked has told of how much the ordeal is affecting her.
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Thanks to my angels, says fall victim Cynthia
An elderly woman who took a nasty tumble in Hemel Hempstead’s Lawn Lane last week has issued a public vote of thanks to the Good Samaritans who stepped in to help her.
Thieves use rock to smash their way into Berkhamsted home
Thieves broke into a home with a rock by going through the garage and smashing a pane of glass in the back door.
Sport
Hemel Town players pledge their allegiance to the club for next season
Hemel Hempstead Town FC look set for a title challenge next season after retaining the services of the core of the squad that came so close to earning promotion this year.
Dacorum and Tring claim second place
On the track, a full team of Dacorum & Tring youngsters performed well to take second place overall in the second Eastern Young Athlete League match of the season at Jarman Park.
Competitions in full swing at Little Hay
It has been a busy couple of weeks at Little Hay Golf Club, starting with the Men’s May Medal competition.
Cycle pair make it to Cape Town after 100-day challenge
A couple who set off on a gruelling bike journey across Africa in January have completed the challenge almost 100 days later.
Make a splash at canoe club taster
Chiltern Canoe Club is inviting people aged between eight and 80 to their free taster session on the Grand Union Canal.
Free tennis session at Leverstock Green tonight
Non-members can give tennis a try for free at Leverstock Green Tennnis Club this evening.
Video
You may have seen a black squirrel, you may have seen a black squirrel – but both together? video
Gambolling in a Hertfordshire back garden is a sight to make anyone sit up and take notice – a grey squirrel may be a regular visitor, a black squirrel is rarer, but the reader who captured this brief snatch of film has never seen both at the same time.
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Lifestyle
Hutch (review)
Leslie “Hutch” Hutchinson left his home in Grenada as a teenager and went on to become one of the greatest cabaret stars of the 1920s and ‘30s.
Nuns feed Owen’s fun
Some people might think that a polymath is a parrot with a rudimentary ability to do sums, but others will just point a finger straight at Owen O’Neill.
Missy Malone – she’s naughty but nice
Shakespeare, the Beatles and Andrew Lloyd Webber have all crossed the Atlantic to leave a mark on the cultural fabric of the USA, and so has Piers Morgan for that matter – but did you know that burlesque was also a British export?
Bourne supremacy as leisure company scoops top awards
A privately owned travel company that owns some of the best known brands in the UK has scooped the Business of the Year title at this year’s Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards.
Tringe team’s roving over to Berkhamsted
Anyone with fond memories of last summer’s Roving Comics night, the traditional launch event of the Tringe comedy festival, will be experiencing a dab of deja vu when they check out the bill for a feast of fun planned for Berkhamsted next month.
Stables sounds call for walkies
Supporters of the Gaddesden Place Riding For The Disabled charity are gearing up for one of their big annual fundraising events next month.
Community
Educating the workers, even if the rector can’t see the point... video
In Victorian times, a desire for self-improvement led to the establishment of Mechanics’ Institutes throughout the country.
Cycle pair make it to Cape Town after 100-day challenge
A couple who set off on a gruelling bike journey across Africa in January have completed the challenge almost 100 days later.
Sign up to community event
Good causes and other groups are invited to raise their profile and funds by being part of a community fun day.
Nuns feed Owen’s fun
Some people might think that a polymath is a parrot with a rudimentary ability to do sums, but others will just point a finger straight at Owen O’Neill.
I’m 86, I’ve had two new hips, but I can still tackle the Midnight Walk
Old age and two hip replacements aren’t going to stop retired GP Peter Tomson from doing his bit.
Sitting comfortably? Then let’s get active
A chair-based exercise programme aims to help improve the lifestyle and health of tenants in supported housing schemes.
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Weather for Hemel Hempstead
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North
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Temperature: 4 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North west
