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The Whipsnade lion from the air

Former Dacorum mayor offers to buy iconic Whipsnade chalk lion for peppercorn £1

Dozens of water pollution incidents were recorded in Dacorum, photo from Clive Gee PA Images

Dozens of water pollution incidents in Dacorum since 2018

One arrest was made in connection to the incident

Man needed surgery for serious injuries after assault at Hemel Hempstead pub

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Moped driver hospitalised after collision in Hemel Hempstead

Home schooling image for illustrative purposes. Photo by Lisa Maree Williams / Getty Images

'Significant and ongoing' increase in home education in Herts says council data

Money stock image. Photo: Adobe Stock

Council owed a staggering £60m in overdue payments it has been revealed

Sport

Montel McKenzie charges forward during the game at Hampton & Richmond. Photo: HHTFC.

​Luck against Tudors in loss
​Brad Quinton felt his side were unlucky not to get a point at Hampton & Richmond on Saturday but lamented the concession of two goals from free headers.

Hakeem Sylla top scored for Storm. Pic: TGD Visuals.

​Storm rue slow start as Rockets win

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

​Quinton keen for more goals

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

Crime

Police are appealing for information

Man killed in suspected hit and run on M1 in Hertfordshire

A picture of the site taken by council officials

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

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

What's On

Ray Bradshaw, photo from Jiksaw

Comedian shares wild stories ahead of social experiment show at The Waterside
He is trying to find as many bald gingers as possible before his Aylesbury show

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

Ad Feature Turkish restaurant in Hemel scoops national customer satisfaction award

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

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

Kensington Palace is beautiful at Christmas (photo: Historic Royal Palaces / SWNS)

Culture and festive sparkle in Kensington
Heading to the capital this Christmas? Find top shops, museums, great hotels, eateries and a Royal palace too

County council owned Margaret House Care Home has not been used since October 2020. Photo: Google Maps Street View

Site of former Abbots Langley care home can be sold-off decide councillors

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

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

UK Trending

Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

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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