Penalty woe for Kings in the cup
Bedford 3 Kings Langley 3 (Bedford win 5-4 on penalties)There was cup heartbreak for Kings Langley as they were sent crashing out of the Challenge Trophy on penalties.Kings had started the encounter...
View ArticleMini ploughs into ditch off A41
A driver lost control on the A41 smashing through a fence and landing in a ditch this morning (Thursday). Paramedics and police were called to the crash, which happened close to the Bourne End junction...
View ArticleHousing investment is historic for the council
Conservative-run Dacorum is going back to the future with the borough’s first direct investment in council housing in more than 20 years.The borough’s Cabinet agreed on Tuesday to invest £14million in...
View ArticleMixed emotions for Epps at championship opener
Formula Renault BARC front-runner Michael Epps had a weekend of mixed fortunes at the Winter Championship opener at Brands Hatch. In front of a big crowd, the Hemel man showed his potential as he raced...
View ArticleCrash course for students
Teenagers from Astley Cooper School were taught about the dangers of driving by firefighters on Monday.A group of 17 and 18-year-olds from the Grovehill school spent a day with crews at Hemel Hempstead...
View ArticleZero tolerance approach as company looks to show racism the red card
Five and six-a-side footballers in Dacorum have been warned that they face expulsion from the game if they display any sort of racist behaviour.Leisure Leagues, which runs leagues at Hemel Hempstead...
View ArticleYoungsters urged to get on board
A skateboard and snowboard instructor is encouraging kids to join him in getting active at half-term.Josh Ward-Brickett is offering two courses which will help youngsters to get the blood...
View Article‘Our ailing town centre needs a new purpose’
Council bosses have laid the groundwork for improvements to Hemel Hempstead town centre worth potentially £3 million.The work covers repaving the pedestrianised area of Marlowes, new lighting and...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the pick of the week’s TV
SATURDAYThe Golden Rules of TV (ITV1, 6.05pm)Comedian Robert Webb narrates this new tongue in cheek series which takes a good look at the dos, don’ts and absolute-must-nots of telly.He rummages...
View ArticleCuts of £276m for NHS in Herts
HEALTH chiefs will be cutting £276 million from the NHS budget in Herts over the next four years.The figure – which amounts to around 17 per cent of the overall budget – will be met through a...
View ArticleCounty crime drops by 10%
Latest crime figures are showing a 10 per cent drop in recorded offences in Herts.The Home Office statistics – comparing the year to June with the same period in 2011 – show burglaries fell by 17 per...
View ArticleNew fraud squad set up
A new squad has been created to tackle fraud, a crime that is second only to the drugs trade in its impact on the UK.Launched by the National Fraud Authority, Action Fraud provides a clear signpost for...
View ArticlePolice warn children: keep your gadgets out of sight
With half term approaching police are reminding children and teenagers to keep themselves safe when out and about. Incidents of robberies can increase slightly during school holiday periods with more...
View ArticleHave you seen missing Paul?
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a 79-year-old man who has been missing for almost a week. Paul Kynoch was last seen in Tring town centre on Saturday. October 20, at 10.30am. He is...
View ArticleModel Georgie May dressed for catwalk success
A multi-tasking model got to see her fashion designs on the catwalk. Hemel Hempstead’s Georgie-May Tearle, who promotes herself as an author, model, actress, blogger and singer, got to showcase her...
View ArticleCheck your smoke alarm when you turn the clocks back
Firefighters are urging people to check their smoke alarms when the clocks go back. Changing the time on Sunday morning will be on many people’s to-do list but too many householders put their safety at...
View ArticlePlanning bulletin: Dacorum Borough Council, published October 27, 2012
Recent details of applications made to Dacorum Borough Council for planning permission to carry out development include the following proposals. Applications and accompanying plans can be viewed at...
View ArticleKat’s blowing in with the blues
Sassy American vocalist Kathleen Pearson is crossing the pond to be at the Old Town Hall Theatre in Hemel Hempstead on Saturday.The lovable, bluesy, soul mamma has previously performed at the...
View Article‘Bigger than ever’ Berkhamsted fireworks
Organisers of a fireworks display say they have put more money into the event this year than ever before.The show, which aims to celebrate all of Great Britain’s 2012 achievements, cost The Rotary Club...
View Article‘Shabby former bank could make a museum’
A former bank in Hemel Hempstead old town has been highlighted as needing attention in the wake of council enforcement action to revamp a nearby shop.Sylvia Fitzwilliam worked at the NatWest branch –...
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