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Lovehoney’s £119 couples advent calendar contains 24 grown-up surprises and comes with free standard delivery.

Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar has 24 surprises

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Police reassurance after school closed following reports of man with weapons

Police believe the person pictured may have been in the area at the time and could have information to assist the investigation.

CCTV image of man wanted in connection with serious assault in Hemel Hempstead

Please send your photos of Remembrance Day events and displays to mkbucks.newsteam@iconicmediagroup.co.uk

Share your photos of Remembrance Day events across Dacorum with us

The new Crisis Text Support Service is being funded by the NHS

Crisis text service provides mental health support across Hertfordshire

A special meeting has found no objections to Hertfordshire pursuing Council of Sanctuary status

Decision on Hertfordshire Council of Sanctuary status can proceed

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Parking charges across Dacorum are set to be frozen until 2028, according to documents published prior to a Dacorum Borough Council meeting next week

Parking charges in Dacorum set to be frozen until 2028

A Hertfordshire councillor has claimed that the use of private tutors is widening the attainment gap in the county

Use of private tutors widening gap in attainment in Herts, claims councillor

HPFT’s community learning disability teams in West Hertfordshire

Community learning disability and autism services awarded top CQC rating

The site of two proposed padel courts at Leverstock Green Tennis Club. Credit: Padel Plan/Leverstock Green Tennis Club/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.

Tennis club in Dacorum applies to build more padel courts

Sport

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy is in pole position to win the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship

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Marshall Francis scored Hemel's only goal of the game

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Lee Angol won but missed a penalty for Hemel on Saturday

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Crime

Members of the community met with police in Dacorum to discuss topics including stop and search, burglary and the illegal use of e-scooters

Stop and search and burglary among topics as public meet police in Dacorum

Fourteen Hertfordshire police officers added to barred list

14 Herts Police officers banned from serving following misconduct proceedings

Police found that this car was being driven by a 16-year-old

Two arrested in Hemel police incidents

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Hertfordshire Constabulary said that Scott, who has links to Berkhamsted, has been found safe and well

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What's On

A day of Halloween-themed fun took place in Hemel Old Town on October 25

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Hemel Old Town got into the Halloween spirit with a day of spooky fun on Sunday October 25.
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Health

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Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

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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

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James Norton stars as a rather different Santa Claus alongside Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus in the M&S 2026 Christmas advert, which has already prompted plenty of excited reactions from shoppers.

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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

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