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The planned ‘shredding building’ is at the Waterdale waste transfer station

Cost of waste ‘shredding’ facility near Hemel could go up to £13m

Hertfordshire County Council

Herts County Council heading for £13.4m overspend in 23/24

Ray Bradshaw, photo from Jiksaw

Comedian shares wild stories ahead of social experiment show at The Waterside

A picture of the site taken by council officials

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

Councillor Sally Symington

Dacorum Borough Councillor steps down to run for Parliament

An endangered chimpanzee having some pre-Christmas fun unwrapping special treats designed to enrich their diet

Festive fun and a Merry Chimp-mas at Whipsnade Zoo

Classroom stock image. Photo: Adobe Stock

Calls for fairer funding for education of SEND children in Herts

Hertfordshire Constabulary. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS

Police officer nicknamed ‘Danger’ sacked for behaviour towards female colleagues

Hertfordshire County Council

Apology made by Herts councillor who swore at public meeting, report says

People

The transporter was stolen overnight

Horse transporter is stolen from popular Hemel Hempstead park
The horse carrier was taken overnight

Police

Hertfordshire Police seize three knives and stolen vehicles in week of action

Pupils stock image. Picture credit David Jones/PA

Mental health blamed for increasing number of suspensions in Herts schools

Police officers want to speak to these two

Around £2,000 worth of alcohol stolen in raid of Sainsbury's store in Hemel

Police

ttempted mugging reported on Hemel Hempstead road

Cost of Living

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas and New Year in 2023

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas

Grocery inflation has fallen again, helping lower costs for shoppers

Grocery inflation drops again with butter now 16p cheaper

Crime

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

Hertfordshire County Council

Suspected council tax fraud investigations retrieve £1.9m in Herts says report

PCSO Shelley

Hertfordshire police launches podcast series offering insight into policing

An image of the film set from the prosecution

Production company fined £800k after man sustains life-changing injuries

A police officer discovering a knife in Hemel Hempstead

More than 130 knives surrendered during Hertfordshire week of action

Business

Tring Brewery have collaborated with local soap-maker Nicky Gordon

Tring Brewery creates ‘beer soaps’ in aid of local wildlife charity
Produced in collaboration with a local soap-maker, all profits from Beer Soaps willbe donated to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital

Residents and members of the team from Water Mill House care home aboard the canal boat

It’s a pirate’s life for Hemel Hempstead care home residents

Govia Thameslink Railway announced its new timetable, photo from Peter Alvey

Hemel Hempstead gets new train service due to customer demand

The pub reopens today (Monday). Image: Hugh Ardoin

New look Wetherspoon relaunches today following extensive makeover

Cllr Caroline Clapper and council chairman Terry Douris present the award to Saavan.

Determined young people across Dacorum recognised for achievements

Traffic and Travel

Luton Airport

MP calls for inquiry on Luton Airport's expansion to be paused over concerns

A member of the Armed Forces salutes after laying a Poppy Wreath. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Calls for 'lighter approach' over road closure costs impacting Remembrance Day

Cow Roast

Coroner says council must act after death of a cyclist in Cow Roast near Tring

The M25

Part of A5183 in Herts will be reclassified as part of SRFI development

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...

Hertfordshire County Council

Inspection that found ‘systemic SEND failings’ presented to councillors

Becky Varvel at work

Nurse asks for support for Christmas fundraising challenge

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

Politics

Development stock image for illustration purposes

Number of homes increased in 'sign of return to pre-Covid levels of activity’
That’s according to a new report analysing 2022/23 figures

Planning applications

Council will consider sale of former care home in Abbots Langley

Local parents raise awareness on MPs voting record in regards to the climate and environment.

Parents hold creative action to expose the climate and environmental record of l...

Hertfordshire County Council

Berkhamsted tip could receive revamp as council applies for extra bins

UK Trending

Part of the light trail at Warwick Castle

The castle that's a perfect start to Christmas

Mars has recalled Revels after rubber pieces were found in some packets Picture: Getty Images

Mars recalls popular sweet because it may contain rubber

Benn Curran-Nicholls, 14, tragically died after eating poisonous berries off a yew tree during a walk with his dad in Fletcher Moss Park in Manchester. (Photo: PA)

Boy dies after eating berries from tree in his local park

A murder probe has been launched after a man died in a house fire in Hull, East Yorkshire Picture: Humberside police / SWNS

Murder probe launched after man dies after house fire

Nigel Harman and Katya Jones performing earlier in this year's Strictly series Picture: BBC/Guy Levy

Strictly star explains why he pulled out of live show

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Weather

The gritter made its way from its depot in South Mimms for the first time.

New electric vehicle gritter makes its debut in Hertfordshire

Above average temperatures are expected in Bucks this week

Forecaster predicts warmer than usual dry weather in Aylesbury Vale

Hemel's outdoor pool

Hemel Hempstead's outdoor pool set to open for the summer season

Education

St Joseph's Primary School pupils enjoying a Jam Coding workshop

Jam Coding launches vital digital education service in Hertfordshire

The Cricketer's Schools Guide 2024

Two Hemel area schools named among UK's best for cricket

Kathryn celebrating 25 years of service

Celebrating 25 years of service at Lime Grove Day Nursery

Hertfordshire County Council

Inspectors find ‘systemic failings’ in Hertfordshire's SEND services