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A former Hertfordshire Constabulary police officer has been cleared of sexual offences against a child following a court hearing

Former Hertfordshire Police officer cleared of sexual offences against a child

Hertfordshire Constabulary has purchased two new Live Facial Recognition technology vans

New LFR technology vans purchased to help fight crime across Hertfordshire

Councillors are to scrutinise Hertfordshire's decision to pursue County of Sanctuary status at a special meeting next week

Councillors to scrutinise County of Sanctuary status for Hertfordshire

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

Plans to transform a sixth form block into an extension of The Collett School in Hemel Hempstead have been granted permission by councillors. Pic: Google Street View.

Permission granted for works at new satellite site for Hemel SEND school

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

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Trips to gorgeous European Christmas markets under £100

The semi-detached house on Mountfield Road has a driveway and garage, providing off-street parking in the Adeyfield area of Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead house for £450,000 has garden and garage

The ATX Luggage 21-inch hard-shell cabin suitcase has a 33-litre capacity, four dual spinner wheels and a built-in three-digit lock.

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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 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

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

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

Sport

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

Grandstand VIP seats for Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2027
Tickets for next year’s Silverstone Grand Prix are on sale but some packages have already sold out
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Marshall Francis scored Hemel's only goal of the game

'Appalling' Tudors make life too easy for Totton

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

Your World Hemel

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Jenson Brickley (left), Reuben Tucker (right)

Teen race age Tucker aims for racing scholarship

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Storm maintain perfect record with high-scoring win over Hurricanes

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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

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

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

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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.
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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

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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

Eight beauty brands have joined Boots this autumn, including Olaplex, Sunday Riley, Kate Somerville, Laura Geller, Kopari, By Terry, Eulah and EDIT by Boots.

Eight new beauty brands land at Boots
Boots has expanded its beauty offering with eight new arrivals, including luxury skincare, premium haircare and affordable make-up from some of the industry's best-known names.
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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

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

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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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Health

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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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Motorists can be asked by police to read a vehicle registration plate from 20 metres away to prove their eyesight meets the legal driving standard.

Drivers face £1,000 fine over roadside eye test

Gladiators has been a big hit on the BBC and fans can see their heroes live in November and December

Half-price Gladiators tickets for show little boy calls 'best ever’

Thousands of responses to a government health consultations came from AI bots, according to research

90,000 fake responses found in Government vape consultation

French and British Paratroopers jump from RAF A400’s as part of Exercise RHINO TITAN.

British troops stage mass parachute drop in Germany

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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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