Dacorum

A computer-generated image showing the proposed development. Credit: Griggs Homes/Warner Planning.

56-home development near Berkhamsted delayed over community hub concerns

Roy with a class friend

99-year-old former Bomber pilot finds new lease of life through chair yoga

One of nine pubs selected for the new Good Beer Guide

Nine Dacorum pubs featured in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide for 2025

Figures have shown a significant increase in the number of families in Dacorum impacted by the Government's cap on benefits

Big rise in number of families in Dacorum impacted by benefits cap

Four establishments across Dacorum have received top marks in the Food Standards Agency's latest food hygiene ratings

Dacorum establishments get top marks in food hygiene ratings

Aerial View of the Ovaltine Factory

Dacorum Heritage invites Ovaltine workers to share their memories of factory lif...

Club Champs

Hemel Swimming Club hosts thrilling Club Champs competition

Colorful Community Carriers

Community Wheels: Upgrading Dacorum’s transport services

Gadebridge Park Health Walk Team and participants doing the High Sheriffs Antler Pose.

High Sheriff Awards Hertfordshire Health Walk Team

New figures have revealed that Dacorum had the lowest proportion of cyclists in the East of England last year

Could more be done to encourage you to cycle on the streets of Dacorum?

The refurbished Berkhamsted Leisure Centre gym

Dacorum leisure centres to host free open days in celebration of £410k refurbish...

Two leisure centres in the Dacorum borough are opening their doors to the local community this month to celebrate the completement of a £410,000 refurbishment project.

Lizzie Solleveld

The rate of registered suicide deaths across England and Wales has reached the highest level in more than two decades. Image: Anna Gowthorpe PA

Fewer suicide deaths in Dacorum last year as rate rockets nationally

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Students delighted with GCSE results across Dacorum

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto on Pexels

Dacorum students celebrate A Level examination success

50 Fest comes to Hemel Hempstead next month

Hemel Hempstead to host special event celebrating 50 years of Dacorum

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Dacorum Interfaith Network condemns antisocial behaviour

Mayor of Dacorum, Cllr Brenda Link, cuts the ribbon

In Pictures: Fun-filled community event for opening of homes in Hemel

A happy Shopmobility Customer picking up their hired scooter

Shopmobility supports Dacorum 50 Fest with special Sunday opening

Planned new Breakspeare School Cgi long entrance . supplied by Hertfordshire County Council

Council accused of halving funding request for special school move

~The MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted meets Dacorum’s Citizens Advice team.

MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted meets Dacorum’s Citizens Advice team

The new new strength area at the Berkhamsted Leisure Centre

Two Dacorum leisure centres to be refurbished under £410k upgrade plan

Castle climbing frame at Woodhall Farm

Two Dacorum renovated play areas reopen as part of £1m council project

An investigation in fraudulent council tax discounts across Hertfordshire has raised more than £3m

Investigation of fraudulent council tax discounts raises £3.6m

5 of the Little Gaddesden Lionesses

Dacorum village football team set to enter girls squad into all boys league

The statutory consultation on parking fees ends on July 31

Have your say on proposed new parking charges for Dacorum extended

New food hygiene ratings handed to seven businesses serving food

Golf club and Buddhist centre handed new food hygiene ratings

Motorists warned of delays on the MI and M25

Drivers in Dacorum warned to avoid road closures on MI and M25

New data shows 154 people in Dacorum died due to respiratory illness in 2022.

Figures show the number of people in Dacorum who die due to respiratory disease

More than 150 people in Dacorum died due to respiratory diseases in 2022-23, new figures show.

Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter

DENS' popular family and dog-friendly walking event is back by popular demand

Local charity returns with popular Berkhamsted Castle Walk event

Three ladies at a translation session at The Forum, Hemel Hempstead

Understanding Herts Interpreting and Translation Service (HITS)

Open House - Reception at The Denton

Open house: Berkhamsted's newest community invites you in

Two swimmers have recently returned from a competition in Budapest with a number of medals.

Artistic swimming success for two Dacorum swimming club members

Little Hay Golf Complex's first ever charity golf day raised over £3,000 for Absolutely Together

Little Hay Golf Complex swings into action, raising over £3,000 at inaugural cha...

The rate of premature heart disease deaths has increased in Dacorum.

New figures show rise in deaths caused by cardiovascular disease in Dacorum

Experts warn thousands of people across Britain have lost support as they move from legacy benefits to Universal Credit. Photo: Yui Mok PA

Four in five of people due to move to Universal Credit in Dacorum still waiting

There are a few closures in place this week. Photo: David Davies PA

Road closures could affect drivers in Dacorum over the next two weeks

The display of stickers is voluntary in England.

Just one food venue misses out on otherwise clean sweep of top hygiene ratings

'Social butterfly' Mia.

Affectionate feline siblings on hunt for new playmate says Cats Protection

Sammy Barry-Mears

Sammy Barry-Mears for Hemel

House prices in Dacorum increased by 1.7 per cent. Image: Andrew Matthews

Dacorum house prices increased more than East of England average show new stats

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: UK prime minister Rishi Sunak announces the date for the UK General Election in Downing Street on May 22, 2024 in London, England. After much speculation across the UK media today, Sunak announces the UK General Election will be held on July 4th. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Labour candidate for Hemel says 'it’s time for change' after snap GE called

David Banisadeghian, Mayor Cllr Brenda Link and Sandy Spencer of Elysian Residences

Mayor of Dacorum cuts red ribbon at the opening ceremony of The Denton

'Alcohol is cheaper, more available and more heavily marketed today than ever before', says an expert. Image: John Stillwell

Alcohol related deaths down from 15 in Dacorum latest ONS figures show

The Trussell Trust provides emergency food parcels to last either three or seven days. Image Jonathan Brady PA

Number of food parcels provided at Dacorum food banks continues to soar

The most popular baby names have been revealed in Dacorum. Image: Dominic Lipinski PA

Revealed: The most popular baby names in Dacorum as Lily and Oliver are replaced

The top baby names for boys and girls in Dacorum have been revealed.

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The number of asylum seekers living in temporary accommodation has grown massively over the past year across England. Image: Yui Mok PA

More than a dozen refugee households facing homelessness in Dacorum

The existing church building.

Plans for church four times the size will be ‘brutalist eyesore’ say residents

The vision was presented to councillors on Wednesday.

Herts transport chiefs highlight vision to support 11,000 home development

The Seventh Day Adventist Church group joins forces.

Over 1,000 volunteers help clean up Dacorum during Great British Spring Clean

The idea of using the materials for DIY has been floated

Councillor suggests raw materials should be re-used in Dacorum schools

Week one of the Mayor's Jamboree

Mayor's Musical Jamboree

Businesses in Dacorum are celebrating. Image: Nick Fewings/ Unsplash

Dacorum is the place to dine after two venues win coveted lifestyle crowns

A councillor has suggested waste materials like would could be donated for DIY projects. Image: Clem Onojeghuo/ Unsplash

Councillor proposes waste materials be available to schools and DIY enthusiasts

The top of Monument Drive lies at the heart of the Specialist Conservation Area. ©National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Dacorum residents invited to hear plans on securing future of Ashbridge Estate

The mayor's party promises family fun and frolics.

Low cost family entertainment at Dacorum mayor's Garden Party this month