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Slideshow: see the latest schools news in pictures video
Schools have been shouting about what their pupils have been up to in recent weeks.
VIDEO: Rock your world with a taste of climbing video
Have you ever wanted to be Spiderman?
Fair rakes in thousands to help save mum Natalie’s life video
A spring fair at St Rose’s Catholic Infants’ School raised more than £3,000 towards the life-saving cancer treatment of a sick mum.
Furry friends galore boost bus project video
A fundraising pet show means a primary school is one step closer to getting a double decker bus that will be used as a classroom.
Homeless hostel bid ‘vital in tough times’ video
Plans for a homeless hostel in Hemel Hempstead will be submitted to Dacorum Borough Council next month, subject to a public consultation.
Door To Store scheme ‘a blessing’ for infirm video
A new scheme launched by Community Action Dacorum to help elderly and disabled people living in rural areas do their weekly shop has been labelled ‘a blessing’ by one user.
Viva the HC! A trip back in time video
Mmmm. Don’t you just love it? That smell of hot oil, warmed up biscuit crumbs under the mats, cooking dust and vinyl.
Scouts camp in woods to learn survival skills video
Scouts have been out in the woods learning key skills they will need for an adventure-packed trip to the Netherlands later this year.
Another week, another challenge for Natalie video
Apprentice contestant Natalie Panayi managed to avoid being on the receiving end of Lord Sugar’s trademark ‘You’re Fired’ finger pointing, despite being the project manager on the losing team.
1 commentVideo: Emma talks about conquering Kodak Tower video
When she signed up to be part of this year’s Biggest Loser challenge Emma Beattie had two aims – shedding some weight and raising funds for the Northchurch-based Hospice Of St Francis.
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.
Berkofest hits buffers but will return in 2014 video
A town festival that last year raised thousands of pounds for community projects has fallen victim to the tough economic times.
‘Come in and see why we’re on to a winner’ video
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.
Nash Mills spring fair will help pay for computers video
A school’s spring fair has been hailed a success by its headteacher.
New-look gym aims to spread the word about what’s on offer video
The team at Hemel Hempstead Sportspace are so delighted with their new-look gym that they’ve put together a video to get the message across.
School pupils do the supermarket sweep video
Year 3 pupils were given the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Waitrose Berkhamsted as part of a nationwide healthy eating initiative run by the supermarket chain.
Church marks 60th anniversary of move to new home video
Pentecost Sunday saw current and former members of New Life Pentecostal Church celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of the church building on Lawn Lane, Hemel Hempstead.
You may have seen a grey 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.
8 commentsHere’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.
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.
‘Let’s keep area a shed-free zone’ video
Business leaders want to build a vibrant community on a giant business park to keep giant warehouse “sheds” away.
Twenty years ago...adverts with a story to tell video
Welcome to a nostalgic look back at some of the adverts which appeared in the Gazette in one particular week way back when – each a story to tell and sure to spark all sorts of memories from those who fondly remember businesses which may no longer be part of the scene.
National award nomination for Frogmore Mill video
Frogmore Paper Mill has been nominated for a prestigious award celebrating the museums which most enthrall children.
Merchant Navy veteran turns 100 video
A war veteran who served in the Merchant Navy celebrated his 100th birthday today.
3 commentsAn arresting example of modern art in Hemel Hempstead town centre? video
Columnist Alan Dee writes:
12 commentsIt was wet, but it was a winner video
Hundreds of people braved the rain for a family fun day at Berkhamsted FC to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
This week’s cricket round-up video
It was a busy weekend of cricket as the Dacorum sides got the 2013 season up-and-running – despite some heavy rain.
Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo video
Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.
Louis Smith wows Longdean as part of Olympic legacy tour video
Pupils and staff at Longdean School were treated to a visit from Great Britain gymnast Louis Smith as he continues to keep the Olympic flame burning.
Video: Watford legend Luther Blissett gives his views on team’s Premier League chance video
One of the greatest names in Watford Football Club’s history has given his thoughts on his old team’s chances of making it to the Premier League.
Louis Smith urges Hemel hero Max to go on and become the very best video
Olympic gymnastics star Louis Smith believes that Hemel Hempstead man Max Whitlock has what it takes to lead British gymnastics to the next level.
CCTV images released in hunt for shoplifters video
Police have released CCTV images in a bid to track down a string of suspected shoplifters.
4 commentsAiming for mass appeal video
One of the most dearly beloved comedy characters to come to the nation’s TV screens in recent years will be transferring to the stage in Kings Langley next week – and everyone involved in the production is hoping for songs of praise.
A sculpture gallery for shoppers... video
British sculptor John William Mills, who is now 80 years old, was born in London and studied at Hammersmith School of Art (1947-1954) and the Royal College of Art (1956-1960).
Lee’s smooth squad really root for Rennie video
A brave Tring man and three friends endured a painful waxing session to raise money for charity Rennie Grove Hospice Care.
Slideshow: Messy, the elephant... video
A baby elephant is a typical youngster.
Help and advice on offer at Bennetts End video
Voluntary groups and organisations were on hand to offer their expertise during a Help and Advice Day.
Mother duck brings her children to school video
A mother duck must think Pixies Hill Primary is a quacking great school, because she’s brought her second brood of ducklings to live there.
1 comment‘Let’s kick cancer’ video
Berkhamsted Football Club is all set to host a celebrity six-a-side football tournament and family fun day to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
Exam results aren’t everything at Kings Langley School video
Pupils at Kings Langley School are learning how to empathise with others, become aware of their body language and improve their self-discipline, thanks to an innovative character development programme.
Slideshow: On reflection car event was ‘perfect day’ video
Historic and vintage vehicles were looking their shiny, polished best in Sunday’s sunshine.
Bank holiday scorcher brings out record crowd for Aldbury’s May Fair video
The glorious bank holiday weather ensured the crowds came out for Aldbury’s May Fair on Monday, which organisers reckon was the busiest on record.
Crash reconstruction sends stark message video
Crews from Hemel Hempstead fire station are delivering a stark warning to young people about the hazards of driving while using a mobile phone.
2 commentsChanges galore as hospice team looks to future video
It’s all change at the pioneering hospice organisation which most people in Dacorum know simply as Rennie.
Sellout success adds vital £4,000 to funds video
A cabaret evening to help mark the 10th anniversary of homegrown charity DENS was a sellout success.
Hemel Town lose out to Gosport in promotion showdown video
It was penalty shoot-out heartbreak for Hemel Hempstead Town FC as they were beaten by Gosport Borough in the Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division play-off final.
7 commentsMay Day celebrations in years gone by video
“Ne-er cast a clout till May be out” is a familiar old saying – but it means wait until the May blossom comes into flower in the hedgerows, not until the end of the month of May.
Sunny conditions arrive in time for bank holiday weekend video
After a long hard winter it seems that spring has finally sprung in Dacorum.
Weather doesn’t stop play at Spring Fayre video
Rain and hail evidently didn’t dampen the spirits of those in Tring this weekend, as the town’s annual Spring Fayre still drew a sizeable crowd.
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Weather for Hemel Hempstead
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
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Temperature: 5 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North
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Wind Speed: 10 mph
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