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Hemel’s annual Remembrance parade made its way from the town centre to the war memorial outside St John’s Church in Boxmoor

Hemel remembers as crowds join town’s annual parade and service for Remembrance

A photo of last year's Remembrance Day parade through Hemel Hempstead

Details announced for Hemel Hempstead’s annual Remembrance parade

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Plans for three new employment units in Hemel among latest applications

A day of Halloween-themed fun took place in Hemel Old Town on October 25

Hemel Old Town gets into Halloween spirit with a day of spooky fun

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

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

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

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Road closures and new planning applications announced across Hemel and Dacorum

Another Caprinos store (photo used for illustrative purposes).

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

Rugby ball used for illustrative purposes. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Hemel Hempstead rugby club gets outdoor events licence despite concerns

A KFC restaurant used for illustrative purposes (Photo by JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images)

Hemel Hempstead KFC restaurant wins approval for later opening hours
A KFC in Hemel Hempstead has been granted a licence to extend its opening hours.
Christopher Day, Local Democracy Reporter

A company has been hired for the e-bike scheme

Dacorum Borough Council gets £1.5m to launch e-bike rollout

How Baytus Salaam mosque in Hemel Hempstead currently looks. Credit: MEB Design Ltd/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.

Artist's impression released as Hemel mosque asks permission for extension

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Plans submitted for eight-bedroom house of multiple occupation in Hemel

Dacorum Borough Council has been recognised for commitment to animal welfare in RSPCA PawPrints Awards

Dacorum Borough Council receives top Platinum standard in RSPCA PawPrints Awards

Helix Construct completed the St Margaret’s Way housing project in Hemel Hempstead

Construction company with Hemel Hempstead base enters administration

Dacorum Borough Council is set to discuss introducing an e-bike hire scheme in Hemel Hempstead at a meeting next week

Council set for £1 million spend on e-bike hire scheme in Hemel Hempstead

Hilliers Garden Centre is set for closure

Hemel garden centre announces 'clearance sale' ahead of potential demolition

A new car park has opened at the Hemel site

Council completes conversion of former Hemel tennis courts into car park

Parking restrictions could be introduced along this route

Council proposes introducing parking permits on central Berkhamsted road

A picture of The Bury prior to its closure

Council says historic Hemel building is 'not for sale' after brochure 'error'

A diagram of where the development would be created

Plans unveiled for new 400-home development in Tring on 14.7 hectare site

The retailer wants to transform units at Chancerygate Business Centre

National specialist retailer applies to open new Hemel Hempstead store

The site for a proposed 125 homes in Bovingdon. Image courtesy of Taylor Wimpey/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.

Application submitted for 125 homes near Bovingdon Football Club

Diane Morgan with the Cupid Green Depot team

Hemel Hempstead business stars in new BBC comedy Ann Droid

Hilliers Garden Centre is set for closure

Developer continues with Hemel Hempstead garden centre demolition plans

The new Timpson kiosk will sit between the left and centre white pillars in this image. Credit: Google Maps.

Timpson kiosk approved inside Tring supermarket

How the new plaque for Dorothea Bate could look at the Natural History Museum in Tring. Credit: Natural History Museum/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.

Natural History Museum in Tring gains approval for pioneering scientist tribute
Permission has been granted for a new blue plaque in Tring to honour a renowned palaeontologist who was one of the first female scientists at the Natural History Museum.
Christopher Day, Local Democracy Reporter

Cllr Ian Bristow is a Liberal Democrat representative of Berkhamsted Castle ward. Credit: Dacorum Borough Council.

Dacorum Borough Councillor who posted threatening graphic regains position

Fundraisers abseil 60ft down the side of the new Paradise development in Hemel Hempstead

Fundraisers abseil down 60ft Hemel Hempstead building raising hundreds

Bovingdon hosts stunt rehearsals for new Spider-Man film out this week

A final High Court injunction has been granted in relation to land off Friendless Lane in Flamstead, that was the subject of a dispute in April

Final court injunction granted in relation to Flamstead land

The complex has a full 18-hole course

Plans announced for new 18-hole golf course and padel courts at Hemel complex

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

Dacorum Borough Council responds to 'landmark' local government announcement

ew Moon Morris at The River of Light Lantern Parade in Hemel Hempstead

Council announces £1.4m budget for CCTV, community facilities, and other schemes

How the new plaque for Dorothea Bate could look at the Natural History Museum in Tring. Credit: Natural History Museum/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.

Museum in Tring wants to create plaque celebrating pioneering female scientist

A new housing complex has opened in Hemel Hempstead

New Hemel Hempstead social housing complex opens at below market rates

Hilliers Garden Centre is set for closure

Hemel Hempstead garden centre closure confirmed ahead of demolition

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

Leader ‘disappointed’ after planning decisions taken out of authority’s hands

A golfer at Little Hay Golf Complex near Hemel Hempstead. Credit: Dacorum Borough Council.

New operator takes over running of council-owned Hemel Hempstead golf course

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

Government puts council on 'special measures' removing decision making powers

Dacorum Borough Council says it has no plans to sell Berkhamsted Civic Centre, with speculation surrounding the future of the building

Dacorum Borough Council on future of Berkhamsted Civic Centre

How the new building at Kindred Hemel Hempstead Nursery and Pre-School could look. Credit: Harbur Design/Dacorum Borough Council.

Hemel Hempstead nursery launches application for 'much-needed' building

An aerial view of Bovingdon FC's Green Lane ground. Credit: Google Maps.

Bovingdon Football Club granted permission for major ground upgrade

This store could be turned into a betting shop

Proposals submitted to transform former Hemel estate agents into betting shop
Plans have been submitted to turn a former estate agent in Hemel Hempstead into a betting shop.
Christopher Day, Local Democracy Reporter

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

Temporary changing rooms installed at Hemel sports site after fire damage

Miniature military tanks paraded around Gadebridge Park at previous event

Council confirms date for Armed Forces Day event in Hemel Hempstead

Artists rendition of new gateway signs at Maylands

Upgrades planned at Hemel Hempstead business site including lighting project

Tring Marshcroft proposals. Credits: Redrow/Harrow Estates/Dacorum Borough Council

Major 1,400-home development in Tring rejected despite officials' support

The path was compared to quicksand

Hemel park path set to reopen after safety concerns and local frustration

Ryan Gosling attends the "Project Hail Mary" New York Premiere. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios)

Hemel Hempstead school has starring role in Ryan Gosling blockbuster

The location of the proposed Marshcroft development in Tring. Credit: Harrow Estates/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal. Permission for use for LDRS partners.

Major 1,400-home development near Tring recommended for approval

Dacorum Mayor Cllr Catherine McArevey at the Pride of Dacorum Awards ceremony

'Pride of Dacorum' winners announced including fundraisers and campaigners

Hemel Health Campus plans have funding concerns.

Group raises alarm over increased housing linked to Hemel hospital project

Hemel Hempstead's 50 Fest event. More events like this could authorised if the bid is successful.

Hemel Hempstead bids to become first ever UK town of Culture

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