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Hertfordshire Constabulary have issued a warning to young people about the dangers of the trend of urban exploring. Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP via Getty Images.

Police issue warning about dangers of urban exploring

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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Watford General Hospital

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Hertfordshire County Council's decision to pursue Council of Sanctuary status is set to face further scrutiny

Hertfordshire Council of Sanctuary proposal to face further scrutiny

Leverstock Green councillors Catherine McArevey, Jonathan Gale and Robin Bromham, with Keely Siddiqui-Charlick, Reverend Dr Diana Stretton and residents of Leverstock Green at the launch event

New buddy bench installed in Leverstock Green

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A Hertfordshire county councillor refused to rule out further school closures in the next year, amid uncertainty around the future of Sandon JMI School in Buntingford

Councillor refuses to rule out more school closures in Herts in next year

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Emergency flashing lights are seen on an ambulance at Royal London Hospital (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Ambulance service faces busiest year ever as 999 calls surge

Wintry weather with heavy rain and high winds will continue for the rest of week in Hemel Hempstead. Photo: Md Nadim Mahmud/Pexels

Wet and windy weather set for Hemel Hempstead over next 48 hours

Sport

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McNaught’s heroics see Storm remain perfect after another nail-biter
It was another close-fought encounter for Hemel Storm
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Lee Angol won but missed a penalty for Hemel on Saturday

Tudors need a 'killer' to get crucial goals

Berko await date with destiny after booking FA Cup first round spot

Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

Hemel Town in action against Dagenham

Plenty of positives to take as Hemel draw with Daggers

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Nearly 25,000 potholes filled in Hertfordshire last year.

MP welcomes new funding to fix roads in Hemel following record results to tackle...

Police can seize a vehicle driven without insurance at the roadside. Courts convicted 708 drivers in the Hertfordshire force area in 2025. Picture: Temp Insurance UK.

Hertfordshire, including Hemel Hempstead and Dacorum, among the areas with the f...

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Dacorum cat charity looks for loving new home for two kittens

Karen visiting the ICU team

West Herts Hospital's intensive care team helps patient defy the odds

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Crime

Goodness Sokoh used Snapchat to target his victims. Photos: Thames Valley Police and Getty Images

Rapist who used Snapchat to lure victims is jailed for 21 years

An appeal to find Emmanuel Sakyi, who is known to frequent Hemel Hempstead, and has been on the run from police for four months, was featured on the BBC's Crimewatch programme today

Police use Crimewatch to boost hunt for man on run after killing his baby girl

A rogue trader who conned a Hemel Hempstead pensioner out of £10,000 and completed work on her roof to 'a poor standard' has been given a suspended jail sentence

Rogue trader who left Hemel Hempstead roof in ‘dangerous condition’ spared jail

Police have confirmed that missing teenager Rikki, aged 16, from Abbots Langley, has been found safe and well

Missing Abbots Langley teenager found safe and well by police

These items were stolen during a break-in

Teddy bears and jewellery stolen during Hertfordshire home raid

A sign for Hertfordshire Constabulary. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS.

Hertfordshire Constabulary raises alarm after fake detective scams

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Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway
This music-filled Parkdean weekend break brings the best of the 80s to the Yorkshire coast.
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Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Hertfordshire County Hall. Photo from Will Durrant/Local Democracy Reporting Service

County Hall rented to filming productions as sales negotiations continue

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Beauty fans can get their hands on a free full-size bestselling e.l.f. make-up product for a limited time. One of the things you could buy to qualify for the free gift is Save Your e.l.f. Hypochlorous Mist (pictured).

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YuMove's little joint supplement treats are my dogs' favourite snacks right now

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I usually avoid 12-day advent calendars but the Sentier fragrance one changed my mind

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Health

Getting vaccinated ready for winter was among the messages in this video promoted by the care board last year

Care board asks Hemel residents who are eligible to get vaccinated this winter

Ambulance crews achieved the national standard response time of 30 minutes for Category 2 incidents.

Ambulance service spotlights improved response times in annual report

Councillors accepted the recommendations

Councillors push forward with plans to transform Herts adult care facilities

Cllr Ajanta Hilton. Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council.

Hertfordshire public health funding request rejected by Government

Mayor backs smaller bus companies

New 'chatty bus' scheme proposed in Hertfordshire addressing loneliness

The Nourish Hertfordshire scheme aims to improve food culture at schools across the county

Hertfordshire schools set to benefit from project to change food culture

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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

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Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

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