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

Details announced for Hemel Hempstead’s annual Remembrance parade

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

Another Caprinos store (photo used for illustrative purposes).

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

A diagram of where the development would be created

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

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Allen Horn, Daniel Radcliffe; Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and David Heyman attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" at Alice Tully Hall on November 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Production company warns of overnight filming at Bovingdon Airfield

Hemel Hullabaloo

Sun, music and smiles: Hemel Hullabaloo 2026 a smash hit for town centre

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

The project is set to begin today

Hemel Hempstead road closure authorised as £123m gas works project begins

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
Residents have backed the creation of new town or parish councils in and around Hemel Hempstead following a consultation earlier this year.
Christopher Day, Local Democracy Reporter

Hertfordshire County Hall (C. Savills / Herts County Council)

Herts council recorded more compliments than complaints, latest data shows

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

Chorleywood Beaumont

A lovely Mother’s Day at Chorleywood Beaumont

BIG energy. BIG personality. Hemel Hempstead Comic Con is bringing the show

Comic Con comes to Hemel Hempstead for a fun-filled family day

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire consultation on major local Government shake up set to close

Residents Valerie Keeling, Ellen Coulson, Joan Small and John Bryant with children from the Woolmer Green Brownies branch.

Knebworth care home turns new page with Brownies storytelling visit

Kath Sexton and Joan Ash, residents at Snowdrop House care home

Ware care home writes new chapter with school visit

Taylor Wimpey is offering £1,000 to a good cause in the Chaulden area

Taylor Wimpey offers £1,000 donation to Chaulden good cause

Residents at Sir Aubrey Ward House enjoying a movie in their new cinema

Movie magic at Sir Aubrey Ward House as family member creates new cinema space

Chorleywood Beaumont

Chorleywood Beaumont residents flip for fun on Pancake Day

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

'Important' Hemel Hempstead town council proposals launched

A5 in Markyate

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

Organisers from left to right: Charlotte, Amelie and Seren

Boxmoor Virtual Marathon 2026

Imagery associated with the plan

Consultation opens on plans for 11,000 homes in Hemel Hempstead area

Book a holiday, give back to Kings Langley Charities

Kings Langley Travel Agent gives back to local charities

Campaigners have raised thousands towards the project

Residents raise £20k for new inclusive playground at popular Bucks park

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...
The 4,000 oil heated homes in Hertfordshire are being urged not to miss their chance to speak out after thousands of households across England responded to a government consultation on the future of home heating in just a few weeks.
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Betty & Carol enjoying the " I grew up in 80's" exhibition at North Herts Museum

Residents from Hitchin care home brave the cold for nostalgic trip to North Hert...

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Community Comes Together to Host Festive Meal for Elderly Residents

David Taylor MP reflects on a year of service. (L-R): Speaking in the House of Commons; with the Home Secretary and Prime Minister; meeting Bill Gates; with the Defence Secretary; hosting a local constituent surgery; visiting Chipperfield with the Education Secretary; at Number 11 Downing Street with George from TJ’s Late Shop; and meeting staff at a local McDonald’s.

'The honour of a lifetime': Hemel MP reflects on a year of service and sets out ...

Chorleywood Orchestra

Chorleywood Beaumont hosts Christmas party with live music from Chorleywood Orch...

Volunteer with Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

New Essex & Herts Air Ambulance charity shop coming to Hemel Hempstead

Carol, Fazil and Sandra at Van Hage Garden Centre

It's the most wonderful time of the year at Hitchin care home

Peter and Granddaughter St Ippolyts Church Christmas Carol Service

Christmas cheer at Iris Court care home

Chorleywood Beaumont staff

Chorleywood Beaumont holds Christmas cake competition

Chorleywood Beaumont

Local MP Gagan Mohindra visits Chorleywood Beaumont

A small selection of items on display in the Old Town Hall

The Repair Shed launches triple community boost across Dacorum

David with a special memento on his birthday

Hemel resident turns 100 and says positivity is the secret to a long life

The Muster Point and residents at Iris Courts " Patriots and Ploughmans "

Iris Court Home host Ploughmans and Patriots afternoon to honour local veterans

officials celebrate the re-routing of the River Gade in August

Council defends Hemel footpath after residents raise safety concerns

Santas Little Helper bringing the festive cheer

Community spirit shines as local groups unite for annual festive fundraiser

Mervyn Knights joined Barchester’s Queens Court Care Home in Wimbledon as a kitchen assistant.

Ad Feature Barchester Healthcare’s Chef Academy celebrates meals milestone

Resident and staff member having an engaging conversation.

Care homes boost connection with new ‘Chatty Café’ events in Buckinghamshire

Natalie, Diana, Anne and Carol Iris Court Firework Display

Hitchin care home welcomes community for sparkling fireworks celebration
Staff and residents at Iris Court in Hitchin celebrated a special fireworks night celebration. Iris Court invited in families, friends and the local community to join them for the heart-warming occasion.
Cassie Hinton

Residents from HC-One’s River Court Care Home at Stanborough Park Adventist Church

River Court Care Home residents enjoy musical and coffee session at Stanborough ...

Aloe vera is one of the country's most popular house plants.

Expert reveals the 5 plants every home should have to boost wellbeing

The Government is running a consultation on licensing reform, which includes a proposal to remove the statutory requirement for alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in print local papers

Last chance to have your say over plans to axe pub licensing notices

US Unlocked has officially launched in the United Kingdom.

Ad Feature US Unlocked launches in the UK supporting payments to US merchants

Sandra and Donna Iris Court Oktoberfest

Hitchin care home brings Bavarian spirit to life with Oktoberfest Open Day

Diwali Celebration

Local care home shines bright of Festival of Lights

Residents at Snowdrop House joined forces with St. Mary’s junior school to help repair bee and bug hotels

Wood you believe it? Ware care home residents team up with schoolchildren for DI...

Removing alcohol licensing notices from local newspapers would shut local people out of decisions that affect their daily lives

We're fighting plans to axe licensing notices - and we want your views

Sylvia and Fazil at Vanstone's Garden Centre

Residents enjoy heart-warming autumn outing to Vanstones Garden Centre

Hertfordshire County Council

Council tackles problem landlords and house share issues

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