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Under the change, parents who suffer a loss at any stage of pregnancy will have access to legally protected leaveplaceholder image

What could change for families experiencing pregnancy loss

The Government says currently, one in three dads don’t take paternity leaveplaceholder image

The changes Government wants for new families in parental leave review

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Sadhguru interview: famous yogi gives 25 years to save Britain's soil

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Lidl submits plans for new supermarket in Berkhamsted that would create 40 jobs

Healthwatch Hertfordshire has reported numerous successes - but fears it's under threat of closureplaceholder image

Healthwatch Hertfordshire showcases work – amid speculation over its future

Automatic number plate recognition camera. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Imagesplaceholder image

New council camera catches 90 motorists sneaking through 'bus gate' in 5 days

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Some Herts schools 'failing to attract a single application' for teacher jobs

An artist's impression of how the 4,000-home East Hemel development could look. Credit: The Crown Estate. Permission for use for LDRS partners.placeholder image

PM Keir Starmer describes Hemel Garden Communities project as “essential”

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Plans to sell off entire Herts County Hall site paused after Tory challenge

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New report highlights financial struggles of some Hertfordshire schools

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Be part of the thousands gathering in Westminster for the Act Now, Change Foreve...

People from across the UK are being urged to take part in Act Now, Change Forever, a major mass lobby happening in Westminster on 9 July 2025. The event will bring together thousands of people demanding urgent political action on climate change, nature loss, and a fairer future.

Sara McCracken

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Funding rise for SEND not sufficient to cover mounting ‘high needs’ costs

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Staff concern at local government reorganisation in Herts acknowledged

A child foster agency wants a public awareness campaign to challenge myths around looked-after children and survivors of exploitationplaceholder image

Grooming gang report 'still risks failing victims'

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Council pursuing selling entire County Hall site – for an estimated £50m

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Hertfordshire hospitals told to improve services after official inspections

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Council plans to sell 'iconic' County Hall for 'alternate uses'

Tour of new £500m Amazon fulfilment centre on outskirts of Leeds. Workers pictured in the factory. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulmeplaceholder image

Amazon announces £40bn UK investment including thousands of jobs

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Council to pay parent £10k for son’s lack of education after he was expelled

An update on the progress of SEND services was provided at a recent Hertfordshire County Councilplaceholder image

Councillors told of progress made in Hertfordshire since SEND inspection

Stephen Giles-Medhurst, the leader of Three Rivers District Council, has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours listplaceholder image

Two county councillors recognised in King's Birthday Honours list

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David Taylor MP calls for fairer SEND funding in Hertfordshire

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Plans for County Hall to be sold for ‘alternative’ uses to be discussed

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Herts councillors rule out changing local government into unitary authority

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81 children in Herts stuck on special schools waiting list for over a year

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Leading Herts County Councillor vows to improve special education services

Councillors agreed to keep the old opening hours at a meeting this morningplaceholder image

Hertfordshire County Council cancels plans to reduce recycling centre hours

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Plans submitted to convert pub into house and use of land for dog day care

A proposal has been submitted to convert a Tring pub into a house and permanently use land in the town for a dog day care business.

Damien Lucas

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Dacorum council house tenants could be paid up to £5,000 to downsize

Hertfordshire Chief constable Andy Prophet.placeholder image

Hertfordshire chief constable announces plans to improve neighbourhood policing

David Taylor, Labour MP for Hemel Hempstead. Credit: UK Parliament/Laurie Nobleplaceholder image

Hertfordshire MPs hail ‘transformational’ expansion of free school meals

Hertfordshire Chief constable Andy Prophet.placeholder image

Hertfordshire police chief to address hundreds of hours officers spend in A&E

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Pub unveils plans for new garden bar after securing longer opening hours

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Health officials confirm shortage of breast screening venues in Hertfordshire

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Discussions around changing Herts's councils continue

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Watchdog orders Hertfordshire County Council to pay thousands to family

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school mealsplaceholder image

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

Keir Starmer in Scotland earlier this week. (Photo by Andy Buchanan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)placeholder image

Keir Starmer responds to Hemel Hempstead Health campus proposals request

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'Sweet packets should have pictures of decaying teeth' says top Herts councillor

New vaccination data has been released covering Hertfordshireplaceholder image

New data shows Hertfordshire did not meet flu vaccination targets

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Council celebrates 'landmark' reconnection of Hemel Hempstead chalk stream

Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRSplaceholder image

'Unaffordable' £1.46m Berkhamsted Leisure Centre plans could be scrapped

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Council set to extend Public Space Protection Order in Hemel Hempstead

The funding could benefit hundreds of schools across the countryplaceholder image

Huge investment into 'crumbling' schools - what it means for pupils

The new Dacorum mayor Councillor Catherine McAreveyplaceholder image

New Dacorum Mayor confirmed

Dacorum Borough Council has confirmed its new mayor to serve the borough for the next 12 months.

James Lowson

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Almost one in six five-year-olds have visible tooth decay in Herts

Proposed plans for Redbourn Recreation Centre. Credit: The Sports Consultancy/St Albans City & District Council.placeholder image

Council approves housing projects linked to redevelopment of Herts sports centre

Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel have received a new above inflation pay rise, less than 12 months after a previous salary increase.placeholder image

Dedicated armed forces personnel receive new above inflation pay rise

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Proposed route for ‘mass transit system’ not expected until later this year

Hertfordshire County Hall, Hertfordshire County Council. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRSplaceholder image

Over 1,500 back petition to divest council pension fund over “war crimes"

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New Herts Council leader to focus on SEND and fresh approach to highway repairs

Tring's Sally Symington. Photo: Herts Council/LDRSplaceholder image

Tring's Sally Symington appointed as council's member for adult care services

Richard Roberts, outgoing leader of Hertfordshire County Councilplaceholder image

'It's been a privilege being leader, now I'll hold the new man to account'

Cllr Laurence Brass - chairman of Herts County Council. Photo: HCCplaceholder image

Lib Dem Cllr elected as first ‘non-Conservative’ council chairman in 32 years

Hertfordshire Constabulary. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRSplaceholder image

Herts Police officer misled bosses over driving licence

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