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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

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

The two bouquets, 'Sense' and 'Sensibility' are available until the 18th of October

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Rent rises, pet requests and evictions are among the changes affecting private renters and landlords in England

Renting? The rules on rent rises, pets and evictions have changed

Autumn is a great time for a getaway

A family autumn escape could cost just £99 for four nights

Family holidays for less than £100? You'd be surprised how many options there are

The £99 four-day family beach breaks you could easily miss this autumn

Center Parcs has opened its sensory library at Elveden Forest village

Center Parcs rolls out sensory libraries for neurodivergent families

Hilliers Garden Centre is set for closure

Developer continues with Hemel Hempstead garden centre demolition plans

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

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Gritters attend 'melting' roads in Hertfordshire during extreme weather

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 blue plaque in Tring could honour a renowned palaeontologist who was one of the first female scientists at the Natural History Museum.
Christopher Day, Local Democracy Reporter

recycling centre opening hours are set to change

Hertfordshire recycling centres opening hours changed during extreme heatwave

Sainsbury's has some very tasty deals on food that's perfect for watching the World Cup with

Sainsbury’s shoppers name 10 favourite 'picky bits' in World Cup sale

County Hall in Hertford. Credit: Hertfordshire County Council.

School closures confirmed in Hertfordshire due to extreme hot weather

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Gritters on standby in Hertfordshire for road safety during extreme hot weather

A couple relax on deckchairs in the warm weather. The Met Office has issued a heatwave alert (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Herts residents urged to look after 'vulnerable neighbours' during heatwave

Sarah Perman. Hertfordshire County Council director of public health. Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council

Measles cases rise across Herts as health chief urges further vaccinations

Drambuteo combines World Cup football fever with a selection of miniature whiskies in a grown-up twist on Subbuteo

World Cup whisky game turns Subbuteo into a battle of football skill

You can save on a takeaway from Deliveroo tonight

England fans can get cashback on Deliveroo before tonight’s game (aff)

A new crossing was opened in Hemel Hempstead

New toucan crossing opened in busy Hemel Hempstead business district

Amazon's new World Cup 2026 store combines football merchandise with early Prime Day offers

Amazon launches World Cup 2026 store packed with early Prime Day deals

The England flag sports banner is available from Wowcher from £3.99

England fans can pick up this huge match-day flag for just £3.99

A third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty in a football tournament shoot-out

Third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty

Terry Butcher and Gary McAllister launch Domino's 'Shirtiette' a stain-absorbing football shirt made to embrace messy matchday stains with pride

Pizza-friendly football tops made from serviette material

England midfielder Jude Bellingham with Lucozade Elite, a new high-carbohydrate fuelling pouch developed exclusively for England teams

Ad Feature Lucozade and England unveil new fuel pouch ahead of the World Cup

Almost a third think England only make it as far as the quarter finals

More than eight in 10 England fans think they won't win the World Cup

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

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

Members of the BHECCS team, a service which operates across Hertfordshire and relies entirely on donations from the public

Meet the volunteer ambulance service saving lives - and asking for your help

Scriveiner's pens are Amazon's best sellers - and you only have to pick one up to realise why

I ditched cheap biros for a £50 Scriveiner pen – now I can’t go back

'I followed Agatha Christie's footsteps at a beachside Torquay hotel'

Children of Bovingdon Primary Academy enjoying their outdoor learning area, Springfield.

Bovingdon Primary Academy ranked No.1 state primary school in Hemel Hempstead, p...

David Taylor MP handing the Hemel SEND Report to Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education.

David Taylor MP secures biggest increase in SEND funding anywhere in England

IPSWICH, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 08: A lesion on an infected Ash tree used for illustrative purposes. (Photo by Bethany Clarke/Getty Images)

Fungal disease 'prevalent' on trees in Hertfordshire new report confirms

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Cash grants available for schools in East Anglia to support their breakfast club

Cllr Simy Dhyani, Dacorum Mayor Cllr Catherine McArevey and Cllr Adrian England

£500k makeover planned at Hemel leisure centre upgrading sports pitches

Not-for-profit and social enterprise, Wenta, now one of the largest enterprise agencies in England, is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Parkes, CEO of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, as its new Chair.

Louise Parkes, CEO of GOSH Charity, announced as new Chair of Wenta

Victoria Collins with fellow Liberal Democrat MPs

MPs back Bill to give Hertfordshire chalk streams UNESCO World Heritage Status

Easter holidays don't usually come this cheap

We've found a three-night Easter holiday for two for less than £100

Courtney Skeggs, Partou Quality Communications Partner

Major training programme leaves Hemel childcare provider well-placed for Ofsted ...

Colorectal Cancer Care team at Watford General

World Cancer Day: West Herts leads the way for modern cancer care

Wheelchair users in the East of England are being invited to join The Wheelchair Collective – the first national council of wheelchair users.

Wheelchair users sought to create national council that will shape the future of...

Over 3,000 oil heated homes respond to government heating consultation.

Residents on oil heating in Hertfordshire urged to have their say as 3,000 house...

Heavy snow on a flat roof can cause structural damage.

Storm Goretti: warning to homeowners as snow bomb hits

Jay Rosa teaches kids football freestyle skills at the Baldock Fair.

Freestyle star Jay Rosa makes surprise appearance at Baldock Christmas Fair
On Saturday, December 6, renowned football freestyler Jay Rosa made a surprise appearance at the Baldock Christmas Fair and Lights Switch‑On, bringing festive cheer, jaw‑dropping skills, and an inspiring message about mental health to the local community, with local photographer Jane Evans capturing the excitement throughout the day.
Peter Davies

Jay Rosa continues his mission to visit all 116 stadiums in support of mental health.

Freestyler Jay Rosa inspires Watford FC fans with mental health message

This isn't your normal winter break - it's a bargain Santa sleepover with plenty of festive treats

See inside this magical festive castle you can stay in for £67

The East of England will receive £1.2bn to fix our roads, providing smoother and safer journeys for drivers.

Political Opinion: Record funding boost for roads and potholes

The report paints a concerning picture of a nation at a crossroads.

Ad Feature 24% of 10 year olds could be clinically obese by 2035, report warns

Toronto's diverse delights await Brits keen to discover "6ix and the city"

6ix and the city ... Toronto's diverse delights discovered

Victoria speaking to a constituent outside a GP surgery

Political Opinion: MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted concerned for local residents ...

Pictured: Alan Nicholls, from the Money and Pensions Service

Start the Conversation: How people in the East-of-England can talk to friends an...

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David Taylor MP: 'Thousands of renters get new rights thanks to Labour'

Jay Rosa demonstrates his amazing skills for Stevenage FC players Phoenix Patterson and Harvey White

Jay Rosa challenges Stevenage FC stars in Freestyle Skills Battle

These schools all have admissions policies recorded as 'non-selective', but still boast excellent academic performances

England's 13 top comprehensive state schools for 2025

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