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Man arrested in attempted murder probe after 80-year-old woman was set alight

Hertfordshire Police says all its forms are working following a global outage affecting Microsoft products and services

Hertfordshire Police says forms working after Microsoft outage

The data was presented to a meeting of Hertfordshire County Council’s children and families cabinet panel

More children adopted in Hertfordshire in past year, report finds

Hertfordshire County Council says it has "no current plans" to remove David Walliams' books from its libraries, including Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire council has no plans to remove David Walliams books

Hertfordshire Constabulary is carrying out a week of action in a bid to keep knife crime at low levels across the county

Week of action aims to keep knife crime low in Hertfordshire

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Woman in her 80s set on fire named as attempted murder investigation continues

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A by-election has been called for Carole Weston's seat on Dacorum Borough Council next month, however she will remain a town councillor in Tring. Credit: Tring Town Council.

Tring by-election called after councillor fails to attend meeting for six months

Hertfordshire County Council is considering allowing victims of domestic abuse to bring pets into accommodation it classifies as safe

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Sport

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Poor penalty calls deny unlucky Berkhamsted FA Cup second round spot

George Williams gave Hemel the lead against Maidstone

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Music therapy can be a fun, inclusive and accessible way to live well in winter

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Fledglings Day Nursery Ltd, has sold to Hemel Hempstead-based, Flower Pots Day Nursery Group

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Crime

A panel found a former Hertfordshire Police officer who sent sensitive data to her partner would have been sacked if she was still serving. Photo by Will Durrant/LDRS.

Former Herts Police officer who shared sensitive data would have been sacked

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A man has been arrested after a number of women said they had been sexually assaulted at a university.

Hemel businesses raided as illicit tobacco, illegal vapes and cash seized

Man arrested on suspicion of rape in connection with Trans Pennine Trail investigation

Police reassurance after school closed following reports of man with weapons

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

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Keira Knightley returns to star in Waitrose's 2026 Christmas advert, reprising her role in the festive romantic storyline.

Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

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Health

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Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

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

Crisis text service provides mental health support across Hertfordshire

HPFT’s community learning disability teams in West Hertfordshire

Community learning disability and autism services awarded top CQC rating

A giant inflatable Teletubby was among the items caught on cameras blocking Thames Water’s sewers

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