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The planned ‘shredding building’ is at the Waterdale waste transfer station

Cost of waste ‘shredding’ facility near Hemel could go up to £13m

Hertfordshire County Council

Herts County Council heading for £13.4m overspend in 23/24

Ray Bradshaw, photo from Jiksaw

Comedian shares wild stories ahead of social experiment show at The Waterside

A picture of the site taken by council officials

Hemel company fined £8k for continuously poorly maintained waste disposal

Councillor Sally Symington

Dacorum Borough Councillor steps down to run for Parliament

An endangered chimpanzee having some pre-Christmas fun unwrapping special treats designed to enrich their diet

Festive fun and a Merry Chimp-mas at Whipsnade Zoo

Sport

Tarelle Whittaker nets the winning goal against Eastbourne. Photo: HHTFC.

​Quinton keen for more goals
​Brad Quinton was delighted to see his Hemel Hempstead Town side take all three points against Eastbourne Borough on Saturday but emphasised the need for more goals from the Tudors.

Storm enjoyed success on Saturday but not the next day.

​Mixed weekend for Hemel Storm

Jack Burnell was in fine form for Hemel Storm. Photo: TGD Visuals.

​Storm avenge Dragons loss

Brad Quinton's men hit a late winner.

Tudors hit dramatic late winner

Brayden Inger was star man for Storm. Pic: TGD Visuals.

Storm see off Lions in cup

Crime

Hertfordshire Constabulary. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS

Police officer nicknamed ‘Danger’ sacked for behaviour towards female colleagues

The transporter was stolen overnight

Horse transporter is stolen from popular Hemel Hempstead park

Mr Lloyd inspecting Hatfield custody suite. Submitted image.

Police custody visit scheme in Hertfordshire receives award

Frank Lane

Police hunt wanted Tring man accused of coercive control and threatening to kill

Police

Hertfordshire Police seize three knives and stolen vehicles in week of action

Police officers want to speak to these two

Around £2,000 worth of alcohol stolen in raid of Sainsbury's store in Hemel

What's On

Turkish food at its best has won the team an award. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Turkish restaurant in Hemel scoops national customer satisfaction award
A Turkish restaurant in Hemel has scooped an award at a glitzy London ceremony – thanks to nominations and votes from its customers.

Becky Varvel at work

Nurse asks for support for Christmas fundraising challenge

A Nightingale in Song

RSPB Hemel Hempstead Local Group – ‘Bird Songs and Calls’

Xmas trees being collected by scouts in Berkhamsted

Scouts lead the way on Xmas tree recycling

Berkhamsted Art Society's Winter Exhibition

Berkhamsted Art Society’s Winter Exhibition returns

Health

Jodie is just one of the often invisible homeless people in our community

Local charity urges community to help them support “invisible” homeless people t...

Classroom stock image. Photo: Adobe Stock

Calls for fairer funding for education of SEND children in Herts

Hertfordshire County Council

Inspection that found ‘systemic SEND failings’ presented to councillors

Leader Richard Roberts. Photo: Herts County Council

Council leader vows to turn around SEND services as quickly as possible

Dacorum Borough Council will be discussing the plans with healthcare partners.

Health partners agree to explore ambitious plans for a 'healthcare campus'

The move was agreed at a recent meeting.

Hertfordshire councillors agree to axe over 20 family centres across the county

Lifestyle

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight
This week green campaigner Angela Terry tackles a landfill problem. I saw a sign in the chemist saying landfill disposal of inhalers is harmful to the environment, is that true?

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

Laurel’s On The Roof has a great atmosphere (photo: Niall Clutton)

Travel: Embracing the best of London’s gritty East End

UK Trending

NS&I Premium Bonds December 2023 prize winners: When is the draw date & how to check if you are a winner

Everything you need to know about the NS&I Premium Bonds December draw

Two men are being hunted by police after a man had a £28,000 Rolex watch stolen off of his wrist on a London street. (Credit: Metropolitan Police / SWNS)

Shocking clip shows £28k Rolex stolen from a man's wrist in attack

Part of the light trail at Warwick Castle

The castle that's a perfect start to Christmas

Mars has recalled Revels after rubber pieces were found in some packets Picture: Getty Images

Mars recalls popular sweet because it may contain rubber

Benn Curran-Nicholls, 14, tragically died after eating poisonous berries off a yew tree during a walk with his dad in Fletcher Moss Park in Manchester. (Photo: PA)

Boy dies after eating berries from tree in his local park

A murder probe has been launched after a man died in a house fire in Hull, East Yorkshire Picture: Humberside police / SWNS

Murder probe launched after man dies after house fire

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

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