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Customers share in Beechwood birthday bash video
A specialist delicatessen and cafe marked its birthday with a party – and invited customers along to share in the celebration.
Tailbacks on M1 as man injured in lorry-caravan smash
There was ‘not much left’ of the caravan being towed by a Volvo after a smash with a lorry on the M1, say police.
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Video: When the going gets tough, the tough get up and get on with it video
A Dacorum business believes when times are tough you’ve got to get up and get on with it.
Video: Ray of Sunshine for gun trade as Ronnie aims high video
A Berkhamsted rifle, archery, knife and outdoor store is on a mission to change the way guns are viewed in the community.
Free night of entertainment at village church marks 175th anniversary video
Agriculture was the mainstay of the people who lived in this area from the earliest times.
Jeoff decides on a long goodbye
One of the best known figures in the Dacorum business community has decided to retire.
Old Town is headed in one direction for MP video
Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning has expressed his delight at seeing work on the project he first campaigned for in 2008 finally get started.
Scrum on down for a chance to go crazy for a local charity video
Organisers of a charity golf day in Hemel Hempstead are on the look out for corporate sponsors.
Cycle challenge to Maylands firms
Prizes for work teams are up for grabs at the Big Herts Cycle Challenge on Wednesday.
Will £65,000 humps solve problem of Berkhamsted smash blackspot? video
Plans are being made to install six new flat top road humps costing up to £65,000 in an area that has been dubbed an accident hotspot.
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Video: MP believes Dacorum’s economy is ‘booming’ video
Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning believes Dacorum’s economy is ‘booming’ as companies continue to invest and grow in the borough.
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Natalie is fired from The Apprentice
Apprentice contestant Natalie Panayi was at the other end of Lord Sugar’s famous finger pointing last night when she was fired from the BBC show.
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Roads contractor Ringway’s promise: ‘Our service is finally back on track’
The contractor in charge of looking after Hertfordshire’s highways has promised it is back on track after a less than perfect start to its term in October.
Biography shines new light on war
A man who researched the founding fathers of the industry in which he has always worked has written his first book.
A day with Ringway: Just how are those pesky potholes dealt with? video
They took over the contract to manage the maintenance of Hertfordshire’ highways in October.
VIDEO: McDonald’s workers in litter-picking day video
A huge group of McDonald’s staff collected litter from the streets of Hemel Hempstead today.
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Sessions to help businesses clean up their acts
Food businesses that have a poor hygiene rating can attend safety improvement sessions next week.
Banking reform talk to be held
Transition Town Berkhamsted is reminding the public about a talk it will soon host on banking reform.
Parking fines fury at Hemel’s Sportspace
Gym users and school-run parents are fuming after falling foul of a new parking regime at Hemel Hempstead’s Sportspace – when they insist they didn’t break the rules.
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Old Town one-way scheme begins video
Work has begun to transform Hemel Hempstead’s Old Town into a one-way system.
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Share offer opens as energy scheme eyes Steiner solar project
A green scheme which aims to turn renewable energy into a tempting moneyspinner gets off the ground this weekend.
Click your heels and shop at Ruby Slipper
A new shoe boutique has found its niche in Tring after the official opening proved a hit with fashion-concious ladies.
Watch out for aliens at the 2013 Wilstone Fete
A sleepy village will become Planet Wilstone as its annual fete and dog show takes on an alien theme.
Tring writer hits back over ‘corny’ musical jibe on Britain’s Got Talent
An actor-turned-writer who was voted off Britain’s Got Talent on Friday has rebuffed judges’ comments that his musical is ‘too much of a cheese-fest’.
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Postal worker warns six-day service is under threat
A postal worker who has been in the job for 35 years has warned that some areas may not get a daily delivery if privatisation plans go ahead.
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Plans to offer Thai cuisine
The wheels have been set in motion to open a Thai eatery in Hemel Hempstead’s town centre.
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Chasing the dream of TV talent show victory
An actor-turned-writer hopes he can launch his new musical into the limelight on Britain’s Got Talent – with the help of a nine-year-old girl.
Ricardo leaves prime-time TV show The Voice
A songwriter had his hopes of stardom dashed when he was forced to leave BBC One talent contest The Voice on Saturday.
Preparing ground for new headquarters building in Maylands
Construction work for a state of the art new company headquarters building is due to begin in the next few months.
Fresh look for website as firm gears up for Global Wind Day tours
World-leading green power firm RES has unveiled a brand new website for its award-winning low-carbon headquarters.
Centre turning into a big money maker
A business centre is expected to start pumping money into supporting local businesses very soon.
Pippa’s looking to engage with Dacorum firms
A business group is looking for good news stories from companies in Dacorum and has appointed a new person to dig them out.
Multiple delays after rail cables damaged in Apsley
British Transport Police are investigating what caused cable damage that delayed many train passengers yesterday.
‘No need to fret over slight dip in growth’
A 29 per cent drop off in the net growth rate of companies in Hemel Hempstead is nothing to worry about, say the experts.
New Maylands relief road is being looked at by County Hall
Plans for a Maylands relief road to ease congestion at Hemel Hempstead’s prime industrial area are being seriously considered by Herts County Council.
Businesses challenged to turn £200 into more for cause
Hertfordshire businesses are being given £200 by a charity and invited to make it grow.
Charlie takes a leap of faith for Keech cause
A marketing manager has completed her first skydive and raised more than £1,500 for Keech Hospice Care as reward for her high-altitude pluck.
Breezing to £800,000
A company will be getting up to £800,000 from the government to set up a production system to make breeze blocks out of recycled paper.
People power scheme that could help you save a stash of cash on energy bills
A new scheme is making it easier for householders to get the best price from energy suppliers.
Tune in tonight to see Tring writer and schoolgirl on Britain’s Got Talent
An actor-turned-writer will showcase his latest musical during an episode of Britain’s Got Talent at 8pm tonight – with the help of a nine-year-old schoolgirl.
Tune in tonight to see Northchurch man on The Voice
A Northchurch man will appear on BBC One prime-time talent contest The Voice tonight.
Pair retire after 29 years
A husband-and-wife are retiring after serving to the people of Tring for the past 29 years.
Trisha’s training centre is aiming to be a cut above video
Salon owner Trisha Buller decided to do something to help people get the real-world skills needed to work in the hairdressing industry.
Bedroom tax: Get the facts at free advice sessions
People affected by the bedroom tax and other benefit changes can attend free advice sessions in Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley.
‘It’s OK: work on Berkhamsted’s Grand Union Canal cost just £62k’
Resurfacing Berkhamsted’s Grand Union Canal towpath from Castle Street to the Waitrose footbridge cost £24,000 less than expected.
Packed programme for county’s big showcase
With the Whitsun bank holiday upon us, there’s only one place to be this weekend – everyone’s heading to the Herts County Show.
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Town market relaunch is a sweet success
Hemel Hempstead’s town centre market was re-launched under a new operator at the weekend.
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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.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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