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Xmas trees being collected by scouts in Berkhamsted

Scouts lead the way on Xmas tree recycling

Local parents ready for the toy swap

Local parents’ group hosts pre-Christmas toy swap

Santa is preparing to visit communities in Dacorum.

Hemel Rotary’s Santa Sleigh routes and dates around Dacorum for 2023

The event includes a cosy walk-through experience.

Christmas is coming to Hemel Hempstead with the return of a free Santa's grotto

Spread a Smile Fairy & Magician launch charity toy collection

Access Self Storage Hemel Hempstead launches 10th anniversary charity Christmas ...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...Image: Hush Naidoo Jade Photography

Countdown to Hemel Hempstead Christmas light switch on begins

Artisan Market

Riverside Shopping Centre to host festive Artisan Market

Playwright Tom Watkins (centre back) with the cast of A Christmas Carol

Christmas classic takes a new journey Into sound at Boxmoor Playhouse

Hemel Hempstead Garden Centre opens its Christmas store on October 7th

The Christmas store at Hemel's garden centre opens its doors on 7th October

Chipperfield Garden Centre opens its Christmas store on October 7th

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Chipperfield Garden Centre

Pantomime legend Brian Conley will star in Milton Keynes this Christmas

EastEnders actor Brian Conley to star in magical panto at MK Theatre this year
Brian has a TV and musical career spanning almost five decades

Pictured: Trees getting recycled

Thousands of Christmas trees recycled at chipping points in one day

Santa joining the kids at Cloud 9

Hemel business gives back to community with morning of fun for children in need

The driver was repeatedly told not to drive

'Intoxicated' driver spent Christmas Day in police custody

1st Berkhamsted Beaver Scout Leader, Marie Stout, with Scouts Hannah Stout and Tilly Armstrong, with helper, Paul Hobley.

Get your Christmas tree collected from your door by Berkhamsted Scouts

Sir David Attenborough the most sought after guest speaker (photo: Getty Images)

UK’s ultimate Christmas dinner guest is named

Limited edition Elton John Marmite

Great last minute gift of Elton John Marmite

Mariah Carey performing at Shepperton

Mariah Carey could buy this many Dacorum homes with Christmas song profits

A traditional roast dinner contains things not always good for your pet pooch

Feeding your dog Christmas dinner leftovers can leave them feeling ill

Do you know any of these children, now teens?

28 adorable pictures of Hemel Hempstead nativities from a decade ago

Santa Claus and his helpers ready to receive letters from around the world

UK Capital of Christmas is crowned in survey!

Christmas season poses a number of dangers for our precious pets (photo: Adobe)

Keeping pets safe this Christmas with PDSA

Home Alone voted top Christmas movie by Brits (photo: Adobe)

Brits have chosen their favourite festive films

Look out for the postbox toppers around Hemel Hempstead

Christmas creations come to Hemel Hempstead

The group on Saturday

Dacorum bikers brave the snow to deliver presents to Watford Hospital

Enjoy an afternoon tea at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Enjoy a range of tasty treats and gifts at The Lane this Christmas

Ducklings, the nursery class at Bridgewater School

Berkhamsted pupils get into Christmas spirit with nativity performances

The inquisitive lemurs get stuck into their stockings

Lemurs stocking up on festive treats as Christmas comes early at Whipsnade Zoo
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s ring-tailed lemurs are treated to Christmas stockings

Tom Kerridge and his Full Time Meals Christmas Lunch

Celeb chef Tom Kerridge launches cost of living crisis busting Christmas Lunch

The residents will get their bags from the charity

Older people get gift bags with blankets and thermal hat

Tony with the cast

94-year-old stars as Prince Charming in care home pantomime

Santa meeting the boys

Santa visits family as they opt for cheaper Christmas surprise

Women’s gifts for Christmas 2022: best present ideas for mum, wife, sister or friends, from jewellery to books

Christmas gift ideas for mums, including jewellery, sportswear, books

Carluccio's advent calendar

Introducing Carluccio’s and Mariage Frères 2022 advent calendars

Pictured: Jon Andrews and Gavin King

Motorbike group collect gifts for hospital patients this Christmas

"From my house to your house, Merry Christmas everyone."

Karen Wright: tips for a stress-free Christmas dinner

From left:  David Driver (aged 87 as Joseph), Yvonne Smith (aged 89 as Mary), 79-year-old Joyce Bussey and Colin Carter (aged 86)

Hemel care home creates nativity movie

Carluccio's Grandioso Pack

Carluccio’s Christmas collection for every budget and taste

Disneyland Resort Disney100 Celebration Cushion (photo: shopDisney)

Walt Disney limited edition collection

Mickey Mouse Disney100 Celebration jogger bottoms (photo: shopDisney)

Celebrate 100 years of the Walt Disney Company with new products on shopDisney

Pictured: Shell on the far left

Designer appears on Kirstie's Handmade Christmas

Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow

Argos reveals top 15 toys for Christmas 2022, from Paw to Squishmallow

Best Christmas gifts for Dads

Men’s gifts for Christmas: great presents for Dads and father figures

Kevin the Carrot

Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot joins cameo!

Credit cards are funding Christmas this year (photo: Unsplash)

One in four Brits are relying on credit cards to fund Christmas this year
Christmas is a time when many families struggle, but particularly now in the face of the cost of living crisis.

Try a cheese advent calendar

Slices of great advice to make most of classically Christmas cheese boards

From left: Santa and Grace

Teen organises low-cost Santa trail around Dacorum village

Find your inner racer at the Butlin's race track

Enjoy the Christmas season with Butlin’s festive day visits

The traditional image of Father Christmas gets treated to a sweet colourful makeover

Karen Wright: Mince pies and all things nice

Here are the new collection dates

When bins will be collected over Christmas and New Year

Would you report a drink driver?

Public urged to report drink drivers this Christmas

Experts at Gardening Express have identified the key elements to keep an eye out for when shopping for festive fir (photo: Pexels)

Choosing the perfect Christmas tree for that festive feel

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre presents Aladdin

Pictures: Your magic carpet awaits as Aladdin praised to the skies

The festival will run from December 16 to 20

This church gets Hemel into Christmas spirit with festive events

One lone cutout remains

Plea for nativity scene figures to be given back to church