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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

Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

Gamble with your life at ShriekEasy

Fresh scares as The Howl in Bedfordshire marks 10 years of Halloween horror

The Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury has announced it is supporting six charities during this year's run of its pantomime Sleeping Beauty

Waterside Theatre supporting six charities during panto run

Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term

Don't miss Whipsnade Zoo's Halloween ‘Boo at the Zoo’ must-visit event

White Lion illuminated

Girl plays key role in 200th birthday celebrations at popular wildlife venue

Gabrielle has been announced as Saturday's headliner for the Chilfest music festival in Tring. Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images.

Saturday headliner announced for Chilfest music festival in Tring

The calf has been named Anusorn, which means 'remembrance' in Thai (Picture: ZSL)

Whipsnade Zoo reveals name of elephant calf

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Inflatable theme park heads to Berkhamsted for limited time only

Hertfordshire Charter. Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire Charter will be displayed alongside the Bayeux Tapestry

Whipsnade Zoo African lion cub greets keeper Nel. (Picture: ZSL)

5 adorable rare lion cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo
Five adorable and rare Northern African lion cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo.
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The complex has a full 18-hole course

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

Old town held its fourth annual beer festival. Photo: Mike Goldwater

Pictures from fourth annual Hemel Hempstead Old Town Beer Festival

Woburn Safari Park is running a competition with a chance to win a VIP safari with giraffe encounter - if you can name the park's newest tiger, pictured

Here’s your chance to win a VIP encounter with giraffes at Woburn Safari Park

Wicksteed Park’s rides and attractions are now open every weekend, bank holiday and school holiday until the first week in October

Win Wicksteed Park wristbands for a family of four

Amira's four cubs, just three weeks old, at Whipsnade Zoo (Picture: ZSL)

Watch: Seven adorable cheetah cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo

Charlie Meadows, 11, a pupil at Beechwood Park School in Markyate, was able to fly a plane thanks to an experience made possible through the British Young Pilots co-curricular programme

Markyate 11-year-old experiences helps control aircraft during maiden flight

This is one of the earliest pictures of Whipsnade Zoo's famous chalk white lion, excavated in 1933

Whipsnade Zoo shares never-before-seen pictures as it celebrates 95th birthday

The vicar Jo Burke and the panel. Picture: Carol Gibson

17th century treasure to unveiled in church 30 years after being stolen

Miniature military tanks paraded around Gadebridge Park at previous event

Council confirms date for Armed Forces Day event in Hemel Hempstead

Central Bedfordshire Council held a Youth Voice workshop at Woburn Safari Park's new SENse the Safari facility

Young people help shape services at pioneering safari park classroom

Legally Blonde starring: Amber Davies, Hannah Lowther, Remi Ferdinand and Rosanna Harris. Photo: Marc Brenner

Theatre announces summer line-up including West End hits and beloved musicals

Woburn Safari Park opened the country's first classroom with SEND needs within a zoological setting last month

Woburn Safari Park championing making wildlife experiences accessible for all

The new Burger King in Hemel is also a drive-thru. Photo: BK UK

First look as new Burger King opens in Hemel Hempstead with 1,000 free Whoppers

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

The play celebrates the life of the Stanton family.

Hemel Hempstead creator's true story transformed into New York play

A child poses for a selfie with a monkey on the car. Photo: Woburn Safari Park

Meet kids TV favourites for unforgettable Easter adventure at Woburn Safari Park

Otter Falls Enclosure at Woburn Safari Park. Photo: Woburn Safari Park

A new generation at Otter Falls: Why two tiny pups matter more than you think
Visitors arriving at Woburn Safari Park this Easter will find more than spring sunshine and family day out energy waiting for them.
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Hertfordshire’s Chief Constable will be scrutinised on firearms licensing, action to protect women from abuse and more in a live accountability meeting this Thursday. Photo: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire police set for scrutiny in live meeting this Thursday

Proposals to relocate a cancer centre to a new, world class facility in Watford General Hospital are set for a public consultation. Photo: Adobe Stock

Proposals to bring world class cancer centre to Herts - have your say

A Richard Osman thriller was the most loaned book by libraries across Hertfordshire, including Hemel Hempstead (pictured) during 2025

Richard Osman thriller tops league of titles loaned by Herts libraries in 2025

Suzanne Sears from Hemel Hempstead witnessed the dramatic moment part of a cliff collapsed on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, while on holiday for New Year

Hemel Hempstead woman witnesses cliff collapse while on holiday with family

Hemel Hempstead’s Christmas light switch-on took place on November 15

Christmas starts early in Hemel Hempstead as lights switched on in town centre

Alex Chopping will be taking on the challenge this Saturday (November 1)

Schoolboy, 10, in the running to support Castle Fields fundraising campaign

A look at the site in 2022 in the days following the fire

Historic tourist site reopened three years on from 'devastating' arson attack

Halloween Haunt is run by husband-and-wife Steve and Kat Richardson of Halloween House Entertainment

Win wristbands for a spooktacular time at Wicksteed Park in Kettering

From creepy cottages to dark forests, I faced Alton Towers Scarefest’s scariest mazes

I braved Alton Towers’ newest scare maze - it humbled me

New for this Halloween is ShriekEasy

Brand new haunt joins The Howl line-up for Halloween 2025

The parish council has backed Nick Webb's regeneration project

Parish council slams delays to historic pub's £1m regeneration project

The Hemel Hempstead Old Town Halloween Party returns next month. Photo: Dacorum Borough Council

Legendary Hemel Hempstead Old Town Halloween Party set to return with a bang

A young couple stand by giant Christmas tree at the annual Christmas market near Potsdamer Platz. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

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Taken from a previous walk. Photo from British Naturism/Tim Linter

Naked charity walk announced in Tring as naturists support foundation

The outside of Redz in Hemel Hempstead. Credit: GDWL Ltd/Dacorum Borough Council Planning Portal. Permission for use for LDRS partners.

Basement nightclub in Hemel Hempstead looks set to be given a new lease of life

: Councillors and Council officers reviewing the progress of the River Gade restoration Back Row Lt to Rt: Liam Dennis, Project Manager (Environment Agency), Stefania Horne - Strategic Director (Neighbourhood Operations), Cllr Sally Symington – Leader of the Council, Cllr Neil Harden, Darren Welsh - Chief Executive Front Row Lt to Rt: Cllr Simy Dhyani, Cllr Caroline Smith-Wright, Cllr Robin Bromham, Cllr Adrian England

'Landmark' Hemel Hempstead river restoration project enters its final phases

A launch event was held to celebrate the opening

New community garden opened in Hemel Hempstead
A new community garden has been opened in Hemel Hempstead featuring a windmill and plants that are pollinator-friendly.
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A floral sculpture of a lion is currently taking pride of place in the foyer at Milton Keynes Theatre during the production's five-night run

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at MK Theatre - 'a magical journey'

Lonka the new African male Lion at Woburn Safari Park. Photo: Woburn Safari Park - Laura Ross

Win a VIP safari getaway this summer complete with hotel stay included

Tring Memorial Garden

Six Dacorum parks receive coveted internationally-recognised Green Flag awards

Piling work is beginning at Wilstone Reservoir next week, which will see 2,000 steel piles installed into the 200-year-old reservoir's embankments

Piling work set to begin at Wilstone Reservoir

Wayne Housden with the famous hawk. Photo from Wayne Housden

'Terror' hawk returns to Flamstead months after attacking dozens of villagers

The Artisan Market in Hemel. Photo: Supplied

Artisan Market returns to Riverside Shopping Centre in Hemel

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Hertfordshire company puts rare £150k Star Wars pilot helmet up for auction

A previous Pokemania

Retro gaming event from 'Pokemania' team heads to Hemel Hempstead

An artist's impression of what the new block of rooms could look like

Hotel announces plans for multi-million pound expansion including 40 new rooms

The Entertainment Hive at Woburn Forest is a buzzing new hi-tech venue. Puttify is a fresh take on mini-golf. Photo: Center Parcs Woburn Forest

Review: Center Parcs Woburn Forest has just levelled up

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