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Local Government Minister Jim McMahon has announced that Local Government Reorganisation for Hertfordshire has been delayed by a year. Pic by Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images.

Government announces delay to reorganisation of Hertfordshire's councils

Holly Finch with Leo, right, and Bonnie

Mum of five-year-old from Hemel who died from rare brain cancer pays tribute

Hertfordshire Constabulary said that Scott, who has links to Berkhamsted, has been found safe and well

Police say missing man with links to Berkhamsted found safe and well

A Hertfordshire councillor has called for all new roads to be built to 'adoptable' standards

Herts councillor says all new roads should be built to ‘adoptable’ standards

Steve Jarvis, leader of Hertfordshire County Council and chair of the Hertfordshire Growth Board

Devolution aim welcomed as positive step forward for Hertfordshire

Dacorum Borough Council is to use a WCCTV Solar Tower to tackle fly-tipping hotspots

New WCCTV Tower will help track fly-tipping hotspots in Dacorum

Hertfordshire County Council is set to lead calls for 40mph speed limits to apply on all country lanes in the county

Could council be about to call for lower speed limits on Herts country lanes?

Red Roofs is on the market in Little Tring with an asking price of £2.375 million

Six-bed Rothschild heritage home on the market now in village near Tring

Police have issued warnings ahead of celebrations marking Diwali and other religious festivals

Warning over criminals targeting gold and jewellery during religious events

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
Two new Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans have been purchased to help Hertfordshire Constabulary’s fight against crime in the county.
Neil Shefferd

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

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

Lottery balls

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Hertfordshire County Council's decision to pursue Council of Sanctuary status is set to face further scrutiny

Hertfordshire Council of Sanctuary proposal to face further scrutiny

Watford General Hospital

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

Leverstock Green councillors Catherine McArevey, Jonathan Gale and Robin Bromham, with Keely Siddiqui-Charlick, Reverend Dr Diana Stretton and residents of Leverstock Green at the launch event

New buddy bench installed in Leverstock Green
A new buddy bench has been installed as part of improvements which are designed to make Leverstock Green Village Centre a more welcoming place.
Neil Shefferd

A Hertfordshire county councillor refused to rule out further school closures in the next year, amid uncertainty around the future of Sandon JMI School in Buntingford

Councillor refuses to rule out more school closures in Herts in next year

Wintry weather with heavy rain and high winds will continue for the rest of week in Hemel Hempstead. Photo: Md Nadim Mahmud/Pexels

Wet and windy weather set for Hemel Hempstead over next 48 hours

The projections have been compiled by a Herts County Council official

Lib Dems would dominate new authority covering Dacorum forecasts show

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

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

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

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

The proposed site for 700 homes in Hemel Hempstead. Credit: Hallam Land/Marrons/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal

Permission granted for 700 new homes on edge of Hemel Hempstead

Planning applications

Road closures and new planning applications announced across Hemel and Dacorum

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

The leader of East Hertfordshire Council says a decision on Local Government Reorganisation is 'expected shortly'

Government decision on shake-up of Hertfordshire councils expected ‘shortly’

These items were stolen during a break-in

Teddy bears and jewellery stolen during Hertfordshire home raid

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

Hertfordshire Constabulary raises alarm after fake detective scams

Cllr Paul Zukowskyj Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council

Herts councillor backs refugee sanctuary sharing father's immigration story

Frank Lane is a wanted man

Wanted man reported as missing from Long Marston after skipping court case

Cllr Stephen Giles Medhurst. Executive member for Highways. Hertfordshire County Council. Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC).

Leading Hertfordshire politicians to debate roadworks disruption

Three men have been arrested in connection with a suspected theft in Hemel Hempstead

Three men charged after suspected Hemel Hempstead vehicle break-in
Three men have been charged after a suspected power tool theft incident was reported in Hemel Hempstead.
James Lowson, Senior Reporter

An arrest was made at the popular Hemel Hempstead shopping venue

Police officer tackles bike rider in Hemel suspected of carrying knife and taser

A £1m programme has been launched addressing potholes

£1m pothole repairs programme begins in Hertfordshire ahead of frosty conditions

Potholes spotted in nearby Buckinghamshire used for illustrative purposes

Significant increase in number of potholes repaired in Herts, council claims

Hertfordshire Constabulary's processing of DBS checks has "improved significantly" according to the force's Chief Constable

Herts police processing of DBS checks has "improved significantly"

Hertfordshire Constabulary has made hundreds of Clare's Law approaches in 2026

Herts Constabulary boss says new Clare's Law data shows force is 'proactive'

Hertfordshire Constabulary's Chief Constable Andy Prophet said the force had made good progress in the licensing of firearms

Herts Chief Constable says "strong progress" made in licensing of firearms

Residents have raised concerns with the council's street lighting policy

Councillors in Hertfordshire back plans to upgrade streetlights

Another Caprinos store (photo used for illustrative purposes).

Pizza chain gets opening hours partially extended amid 'disturbance' concerns

Herefordshire County Council leader, Councillor Steve Jarvis

Hertfordshire County Council confirms divisive refugee sanctuary debate

Road closed sign. Picture: Olivia Preston

Road closures planned across Dacorum for utility and maintenance works

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