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Woman cut from car after collision with van

FIREFIGHTERS had to cut the roof off a car to free an injured woman after a road accident.

12-145 No lights in Ninian Road, Hemel Hempstead.
Michael Sturman with dog Louie.   Also in the photograph is another annoyed neighbour Jan Fletcher.

Plea for street lights to be turned back on

A DOG owner is calling for street lights to be switched back on after he fell over while walking his four-legged friend.

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12-145 No lights in Ninian Road, Hemel Hempstead.
Michael Sturman with dog Louie.   Also in the photograph is another annoyed neighbour Jan Fletcher.

Yes she will!

A MAN who proposed to his partner by taking out a newspaper advert got the answer he was hoping for.

Man hit by car in Marlowes

Car knocks down man on Hemel street

A MAN was knocked down in Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, this afternoon.

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Cash prizes for fun run fancy dress participants

TO celebrate the 30th anniversary of a town’s annual running challenge, a fancy dress contest has been added to the event’s programme.

David Field of Whipsnade Zoo

High pods are set to open up a new market for hilltop zoo video

EIGHT “luxury camping pods” are being planned at Whipsnade Zoo as charity chiefs aim to make it a year-round attraction.

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Headteachers back holidays crackdown

Headteachers across the borough and an MP have backed a crackdown on parents who take pupils for school holidays during term time.

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Tailbacks across Hemel Hempstead due to car breakdown

MOTORISTS faced long tailbacks across Hemel Hempstead this morning (Wednesday).

Hospice of St Francis 2012 Strictly Learn Dancing rehearsals.

It’s the final countdown – the big Strictly dance-off is this weekend!

THE final countdown to the big Strictly dance-off has officially begun and, with just a few days to go, practice sessions have gone into overdrive.

SAC Ryan Tomlin, of 2 Squadron, was killed in Afghanistan on February 13, 2012

Airman Ryan’s body to be brought home to UK

THE body of a Hemel Hempstead serviceman killed in action is due to be brought home to the UK on Thursday.

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Jewellery taken during break-in

Jewellery that was of sentimental value to its owner was taken from a home during a break-in where thieves smashed a window to get in.

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New scouts at Lockers Park.

New recruits show promise for their pack

THESE were some of the new recruits to make their scouting promises after being enrolled into their pack on Monday night.

Hole in ground at High Barns Hemel Hempstead
Nash Mills
Patio collapse
Chalk Mines

Chalk mines will be made safe next year

WORK to fill chalk mines that have blighted homes in Nash Mills, making it impossible for people to sell their properties, should be completed by April next year.

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Inquest opened into student’s death

AN INQUEST has been opened following the death of a student on Hemel Hempstead Road.

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Hemel Hempstead M&S employee Graham Witham, left, with his crew.

Graham’s team simply rides waves for cancer

A SUPERMARKET employee swept across the Atlantic Ocean in a £120,000 charity row.

Dacorum Hospital Action Group 3oth anniversary parade Hemel Hempstead
Robin Corbett

Tributes for former MP

TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of former Hemel Hempstead MP Robin Corbett.

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Could hospice kick-start your media career?

The Hospice of St Francis is hoping to find an assistant press officer willing to volunteer for at least one day a week.

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Reprimand for fence damage

A 15 year old boy was given a reprimand by police after damaging a fence at a property in Saddlers Walk, Kings Langley.

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Warning about flipping fire peril

FIRE chiefs have issued a warning about the dangers of fat fires as people prepare to start flipping for Pancake Day next Tuesday.

Lynnea Shrief and her son Roman, now two.

New placenta advice a recipe for health?

A MUM-OF-TWO says that ingesting your own placenta after giving birth will do you the world of good.

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National charity to help addicts

A NATIONAL charity that works to create healthier, safer communities, has been awarded a contract by Herts County Council to provide drug and alcohol recovery services in the area.

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Test your fitness and help children

FITNESS fans can go the extra mile by signing up to the ultimate endurance race – The Herts Charity Challenge Triathlon and Duathlon.

12-128          14/2/12         Cherry trees are ill at Woodwells Cemetery, Hemel Hempstead

Mourners’ outcry at cherry trees chop

MOURNERS have reacted with anger after council bosses declared a much-loved stand of cherry trees in Woodwells cemeterymust be chopped down.

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12-127           14/2/12     Magaret Coxage at Warners End Community Centre, Hemel Hempstead.

It’s a bullseye for feted community hub

A CALL has gone out for pictures and memories of Warners End Community Centre as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

12-119      Un-lit break in at Evelyn Sharp House , Hemel Hempstead.
Keith Carrington with the door which was forced.

‘We’re not safe after street light switch off’

A PENSIONER is calling for street lights around his sheltered housing complex to be turned back on overnight after thieves broke in under the cover of darkness.

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Dixons goes upmarket with Harrods concession

ELECTRICAL giant Dixons will be supplying gadgets and gizmos to the well-heeled when the firm takes over the electronics section of luxury department store Harrods next month.

Hospice of St Francis ambassador and Saracens star Chris Wyles

Rugby star is top of the frocks in drag challenge

SARACENS rugby champ Chris Wyles has been trying out his new dress ahead of the Dame for a Laugh fundraiser on Sunday, April 1.

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Andrew Williams, leader of Dacorum Council, meets the financial advisers at Dacorum Horizons, Hemel Hempstead

Cash boost of £75k to help homeless

COUNCIL chiefs are pumping an extra £75,000 into bed and breakfast accommodation as the number of homeless people rises in the economic downturn.

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Jobs: Banks create hundreds of apprenticeship places

MAJOR high street banks will create new apprenticeship places and offer more places to young people, it has been announced.

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    13/2/2012       Fun at Longdean Sportspace, Hemel Hempstead. 
Rebecca Tyson, 11.

Get fit at half-term fun sport week

YOUNGSTERS have been told to ‘go for it’ during a week of half-term sports fun.

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Man robbed of wallet and shoes

A MAN was robbed of his wallet and shoes as he made his way home in Berkhamsted after a night out.

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Inquest opened into dump truck death

AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of a man in an accident involving a dump truck at a former RAF base in Flaunden.

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Unconscious man pulled from smoke-filled house

A MAN who had fallen unconscious had to be pulled from his home after a pan on a cooker caught fire.

The new members of Herts Youth Parliament with chairman of the council Jane Pitman.

Record number of votes for youth elections

A BUMPER number of young people had their say with a record number of votes being cast in this year’s Herts Youth Parliament election.

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Bin fire yobs strike in Warners End

FIRE crews doused a bin fire at Stoneycroft shops in Hemel Hempstead last night – only to be called back to another two blazes in the same spot half an hour later.

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6th November 2010

Slimmer Mark shares story to inspire others

A DAD-of-four who launched his own slimming group after shedding the pounds himself is gracing the pages of a glossy weight loss magazine.

Sookie needs a new home.

Feline pals are looking for a home together

A pair of cats are looking for a new forever home together.

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 Nine year old Joseph Howse of Hemel Hempstead has a role in Upstairs Downstairs.

TV debut for budding star in Upstairs Downstairs s

A BUDDING actor will be sitting down with family and friends to watch himself on television for the first time.

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Man dies after being hit by car

AN 18-YEAR-OLD man has died after being hit by a car on Hemel Hempstead Road yesterday afternoon.

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Herts Baseball Club needs a volunteer co-ordinator.

Help baseball group to hit a home run

HANDS-ON volunteers are needed to help out at dementia cafes in Tring and Boxmoor.

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Man falls into River Gade

A MAN was taken to hospital after falling into the icy Gade at the Water Gardens in Hemel Hempstead this morning.

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Pair due in court over Billy murder case

TWO men accused of affray in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Billy Dove will appear at St Albans Magistrates Court on Friday.

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What have these creative kids bead doing this week?

FASHION-conscious youngsters created jewellery during a visit to Chaulden Adventure Playground.

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Police alert for ‘foaming’ man

Police were called after a man started shouting and threatening staff in Boxmoor Post Office on Monday.

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12-129     14/2/2012    
   April Banbury in Hemel Hempstead with dresses for Essex Fashion Week.

Only way is Essex for April’s designs

A BEAUTY queen is hoping her fashion designs will be embraced as ‘totally reem’ by crowds at Essex Fashion Week.

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   April Banbury in Hemel Hempstead with dresses for Essex Fashion Week.

RAF airman killed on patrol is named

THE serviceman killed on patrol in Afghanistan on Monday has been named as 21-year-old Ryan Tomlin, of Hemel Hempstead.

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Rune Gilfberg in action at the XC

Skaters grow board of snags

BOSSES at the XC have spoken out to allay the concerns of users who are growing tired of the skatepark’s numerous closures.

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L12-183 WWAP Whipsnade Zoo, Valentines photo shoot, Lemurs, Saki Monkeys and Tortoise.
Rick Redman
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Even tortoises shell out a little on Valentine’s Day!

ALL creatures great and small got loved up for Valentine’s Day.

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George Harvey with a free portion of chips at Apsley Fish and Chips, Hemel Hempstead.

Have a tasty treat on us!

Calling all chip lovers! February 20 to 26 marks the UK’s National Chip Week and to celebrate, the Gazette has teamed up with two fish and chip shops to bring you some spud-tastic special offers.

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