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Hemel woman and Bovingdon man scoop combined £19m Lottery jackpots 3 days apart

A report from HMICFRS has found that police and fire authorities across the country need to do more to prepare for a cyberattack

Police and fire services not fully prepared for cyberattacks

The boss of the Arriva bus company personally appealed to Hertfordshire County Council not to continue on its route towards bus franchising

Arriva boss asks Herts County Council not to progress with bus franchising

Detectives in Dacorum are trying to trace a man they believe could have information to help their investigation into a burglary in Markyate.

Dacorum detectives release images of man following burglary in Markyate

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

Officer's misconduct hearing over alleged sexist, homophobic and racist comments

A balloon release took place outside the church following Leo Rogers' funeral service on Friday October 23

Hemel pays respects to five-year-old boy who died of rare brain cancer

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Back to basics: The £59.99 Roberts wind-up radio offers a straightforward alternative to cheaper, feature-packed emergency gadgets as demand surges following new Government preparedness advice.

Why I'd pay £59.99 for this Roberts emergency radio

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

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The stories making the headlines in Hemel and Dacorum over the last week.

700 new homes, a police takedown and Halloween fun: your week in Hemel

Changes to planning legislation came under fire at meeting of Hertfordshire County Council, although the authority agreed to the amendments to ensure they remained compliant with the law

Changes to planning legislation come under fire at meeting of Herts council

Policing Minister Sarah Jones visits Hemel Hempstead to hear about how the force plans to use Respect Orders

Policing Minister visits Hemel Hempstead as Respect Orders launched

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Hemel footpath closure extended until 2028 as roadworks planned across Dacorum

Sport

Marshall Francis scored Hemel's only goal of the game

'Appalling' Tudors make life too easy for Totton
It was an afternoon to forget for Hemel Town
Toby Lock

Alex McNaught

McNaught’s heroics see Storm remain perfect after another nail-biter

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

Your World Hemel

Buildings at HH Hospital

Give people the facts on Hemel Hempstead hospital closure, health group tells co...

Jenson Brickley (left), Reuben Tucker (right)

Teen race age Tucker aims for racing scholarship

Jabari Nurse

Storm maintain perfect record with high-scoring win over Hurricanes

Will Dickinson and his wife Jan in Westminster Hall after the meeting in the House of Lords.

Hertfordshire farmer speaks in House of Lords to support new bill aiming to ta...

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Glasner's job is at risk but he isn't Nottingham Forest's only problem

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: New entries from Aston Villa & Chelsea

The wonderkid who dazzled his way onto Liverpool and Arsenal’s radar

What happens next as Man City 'guilty' of breaking financial rules

Crime

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

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

What's On

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday
The studio behind Preston legends Wallace and Gromit are celebrating a milestone anniversary this year.
Aimee Seddon

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

Library picture (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

LEGOLAND brings back Brick or Treat Halloween fun with challenges

Gamble with your life at ShriekEasy

Fresh scares as The Howl in Bedfordshire marks 10 years of Halloween horror

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

Lifestyle

The cheapest supermarket pumpkins might not be where you’d expect them to be this year

Aldi and Lidl beaten by two supermarket rivals in pumpkin price test
A comparison of fixed-price pumpkins at nine supermarkets has revealed two surprise winners, while Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can pick up two medium pumpkins for £1.
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The end-of-terrace house on Frome Square has a driveway and a substantial side garage

Hemel Hempstead home has a 25ft living room and large garage

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can get a free make-up product with their buy three, get one free beauty deal. Stock image.

You wouldn’t expect to find this great beauty deal at a supermarket

Face the Future's Winter Radiance Edit contains premium skincare, haircare and self-care products with a stated combined value of £800, now £149.99.

Save 81% on Face the Future's £800 winter beauty edit

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Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

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The e.l.f Soft Glam makeup products I’m tempted to add to my basket

Health

Ambulance control room

Ambulance service handles record 1.5 million 999 calls

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Watford General Hospital

Urgent call to speed up rebuilding of ‘shovel ready’ Watford General Hospital

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

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

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Boring? Shepherds pie is a UK favourite

Britain's most boring dinners revealed as Sheffield tops poll

The one-of-a-kind Infinity Gauntlet replica was valued at £20.8million when unveiled in 2022.

£20.8m Infinity Gauntlet replica goes up for auction

Retired builder Michael Constable, 82, was buried alongside his late son at St Bartholomew's Church in Wolverhampton.

Family must bury dad twice after grave blunder

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

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Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

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A new postgraduate qualification designed specifically for professional tutors aims to give families a clearer picture of the training behind a tutor's work

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