Here's a look at 15 of the most read stories on Hemel Today covering a year of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
This list covers the serious nature of the disease and the opening of a vaccination centre in Hemel Hempstead.
9. Hemel Hempstead paedophile becomes the first prisoner to die from coronavirus
Edwin Hillier, a convicted paedophile from Hemel Hempstead, was the first prisoner to die from coronavirus. Published on March 26, 2020
10. Four Herts districts moved to Tier 3 but Dacorum remains in Tier 2 for now
Four areas of Hertfordshire were placed into the 'Very High' level (Tier 3) of Covid-19 restrictions. Published on December 14, 2020
11. Public Health chief sends stern Covid warning to Dacorum parents threatening to close schools and issue £10,000 fines if private parties don't stop
The director of Public Health at Herts County Council issued a stern warning to parents that he will be forced to shut schools if private parties do not stop. Published on September 8, 2020
12. Coronavirus: Reception bubble closed for two weeks after school staff member tests positive in Hemel Hempstead
A primary school in Hemel Hempstead has closed a Reception class bubble after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus at the weekend. September 8, 2020