Dacorum

The site of two proposed padel courts at Leverstock Green Tennis Club. Credit: Padel Plan/Leverstock Green Tennis Club/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.

Tennis club in Dacorum applies to build more padel courts

Hemel Hempstead's £380,000 price limit revealed for new first-time buyer scheme. Photo: Adobe Stock

New homebuyer scheme could help Dacorum residents onto property ladder

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

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Hemel footpath closure extended until 2028 as roadworks planned across Dacorum

The projections have been compiled by a Herts County Council official

Lib Dems would dominate new authority covering Dacorum forecasts show

Road closed sign. Picture: Olivia Preston

Road closures planned across Dacorum for utility and maintenance works

Dacorum Borough Council's offices at The Forum in Hemel Hempstead. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS.

Consultation opens on Dacorum sex establishment licensing policy

David Mitchell on the case in Hemel Hempstead. Credit: Dan Stobbs

BBC star spotted filming third season of hit show in Hemel Hempstead

Significant upgrades are planned at Kings Langley Station

£10.3m upgrades planned at railway station including additional lifts and bridge

This property in Apsley has been granted permission to turn into a six-bedroom HMO. Credit: Google Maps.

Several house share applications approved at Dacorum properties

Bovingdon Airfield Studios

Bovingdon Airfield Studios announces expansion with ITV stage takeover
A successful Dacorum filming complex announced it has expanded its capacity by taking control of an ITV site.
James Lowson, Senior Reporter

The Masked Singer will be filmed in Herts later this month

Dacorum to host tapings of popular ITV Saturday night show

The joint initiative with FiveDinners forms part of Dacorum Borough Council's cost of living support programme.

Recipe to help save money and reduce waste with free meal planning service

Have your say before the deadline on September 18

Have your say on parish council proposals for Dacorum

Data has revealed that the areas of Hertfordshire that threw away the most waste in 2025. Photo by BuildPix/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images

Average of 378kg of waste thrown away by every Herts resident in 2025

Lydia Berman was inspired to start her business in a waiting room

Hemel mum who launched business from hospital backs small organisations

Cllr Sally Symington is the leader of Dacorum Borough Council. Credit: Dacorum Borough Council.

New name confirmed for council set to serve Dacorum

Police said the discovery of a suspicious item in Kings Langley was not linked to a similar incident on the same day in Tring

Second suspicious device found in Dacorum ‘not linked’ to Tring incident

The temporary changing facilities at the Gadebridge sports pitches. Credit: Cllr William Allen.

Hemel Hempstead sports pavilion construction could cost ‘eye-watering’ £1m

The water gardens in Hemel Hempstead

Six parks and green spaces in Dacorum earn prestigious Green Flag Award for 2026

A picture of The Bury prior to its closure

Heritage trust proposes move to unused historic Hemel Hempstead building

Planning stock image. Photo: Archive

Work on Dacorum's new housing blueprint to begin before current plan agreed

Dacorum Borough Council's offices at The Forum in Hemel Hempstead. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS.

Dacorum's latest councillor announced following Apsley by-election

Councillor Garrick Stevens

Newly elected Dacorum mayor pledges to improve local infrastructure

Victoria Collins is Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted. Credit: House of Commons/Roger Harris.

MP calls for 'urgent review' of housing targets 'disconnected from reality'

A bring site recycling facility in Dacorum. Image courtesy of Dacorum Borough Council

Recycling points across Dacorum could be shut in fly-tipping crackdown

Hemel Hempstead. Photo: Archive

New town or parish councils could be created in and around Hemel

Boris Johnson, Jo Johnson, Max Johnson, Stanley Johnson. Photo: Belters News/SWNS

Boris Johnson mocks Keir Starmer during Dacorum book launch
Boris Johnson took a cheeky swipe at Sir Keir Starmer and he told him to "get on your bike" at his dad's book launch in Dacorum.
James Connolly, SWNS

Joel Canning died suddenly last week

Thousands raised for family of Dacorum goalkeeping coach who died aged 38

Dacorum Artistic Swimming Club team photo

Dacorum Artistic Swimming Club wins five gold medals at regional competition

The Hop Tap in Hemel Hempstead's Market Square has been named 'Overall Champion Pub of the Year'

Sweep for Dacorum establishments in annual pub awards

The bus service is set to be expanded

On-demand bus service expands to extra Dacorum villages and adds new vehicles

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Equal access to school sport

Members of the Ton-Up Scuba Club (please note some areas of the image have been deliberately blurred)

Dacorum in the national spotlight - Building a stronger, more connected communit...

People in Milton Keynes are urged to take simple steps to help stop the spread of norovirus as cases are on the rise in the East of England. Photo: UK Health Security Agency

Norovirus cases on the rise and how to stop it spreading across Dacorum

Major upgrades are planned at the Apsley Railway Station

Major £8.9m upgrades planned at Dacorum railway station including new lifts

Aspiring athletes are urged to apply now for the Sporting Champions scheme

Rising sports stars in Dacorum urged to apply for talent scheme fronted by Olymp...

A5 in Markyate

Dacorum resident launches pothole awareness group after 'years of being ignored'

Cathy The Mayor checking the quality of the rain soaked mud along the canal

Mud, milestones, and major blisters: The Mayor of Dacorum reaches halfway in 100...

Organisers from left to right: Charlotte, Amelie and Seren

Boxmoor Virtual Marathon 2026

Jared from tring brewery and a few of the shedders

Small Events, Massive Impact: Tring Brewery and The Repair Shed raise over £8,40...

Tricia Glenister, the “Community Champion” at the Jarman Park Tesco in Hemel Hempstead.

The heart of Jarman Park Tesco connecting Community Action Dacorum to the local ...

Cllr Sally Symington, Leader of Dacorum Borough Council and Tom Hill, Managing Director of The HIll Group.

Dacorum Investment Partnership gains Cabinet approval for Investment Plan to del...

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD,ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks with residents during a visit to a community group at Flaunden Village Hall on January 22,2026 near Hemel Hempstead, England. He met with local residents and discussed the Government's Warm Homes Plan. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Dacorum village amid international concerns

Examples of bad parking on pavements in nearby Buckinghamshire

First 15 streets selected for Dacorum problem parking clampdown project
The first 15 streets in Dacorum that are set for changes to address verge parking have been revealed by the borough council.
Christopher Day, Local Democracy Reporter

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre could be relocated to Watford after an independent review found that specialised cancer services could not continue at the current site in Northwood

Have your say over plans to relocate cancer centre

File photo of a council tax bill. Photo: stock.adobe.com

Another big bill rise as council plans maximum 4.99 per cent tax hike

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Dacorum village used as key setting for Rowan Atkinson's Netflix show

New communities will be created within Hemel Hempstead.

Hemel Garden Communities reaches a landmark moment

AGM Audience

Community Action Dacorum welcomes new Chair and Trustees to drive community impa...

all of the kindness in bags, waiting to be delivered by our volunteer drivers

Bags of kindness: Nearly 300 deliveries so far! A huge thank you to our voluntee...

Sants pops to pick up a penguin and other assorted chocolates, courtesy of Tescos

A festive win-win for Dacorum as local charities, council, and business, bring S...

16 Days of Action

Hertfordshire stands up for the 16 Days of Action: Rural domestic abuse sufferer...

As a woman alone on the streets, Amy faced dangers far beyond the cold.

Local homeless charity urges community to help rescue people from fear and isola...

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Campaign group slams Hemel hospital proposals after 'extraordinary u-turn'

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