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Merchant Navy veteran turns 100

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:52:01 GMT

A war veteran who served in the Merchant Navy celebrated his 100th birthday today.

Gardeners in a rush to nab free compost

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:37 GMT

More than 400 gardeners were quick off the mark to take advantage of a council-run free compost giveaway.

Astley Cooper’s head wins top teacher title

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:33:23 GMT

The head teacher brought in to reshape the reputation of a Hemel Hempstead secondary school is now in the running for national honours in recogniton of what he’s achieved.

Charity shop spruced up

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:32:41 GMT

A charity shop refresh saw customer numbers soar on its re-launch day – and the new look impressed regulars too.

Help find Gerald: dog goes missing after Tring flat fire

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:25:26 GMT

An elderly dog went missing after a fire tore through a flat on Miswell Lane in the early hours of this morning.

Social work quota is among best in country

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:05:53 GMT

The man responsible for Herts children’s services has praised the county’s social work sector for its low vacancy rates and hard work.

Apprentice Natalie’s boardroom battle

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:58:37 GMT

Apprentice contestant Natalie Panayi managed to avoid being on the receiving end of Lord Sugar’s trademark ‘You’re Fired’ finger pointing last night, despite being the project manager on the losing team.

Parish’s seven year switch

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:19:49 GMT

Bovingdon Parish Council has elected its first new chairman for six years.

Thief responsible for more than 40 break-ins

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:59:43 GMT

A man who had been charged with five burglaries in Harpenden has admitted to committing another 40 across the county - including crimes in Berkhamsted and Tring.

Lift rescue at civic centre

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:59:16 GMT

Two people who were setting up for Dacorum’s mayor making ceremony had to rescued by firefighters when they got stuck in a lift.

New Dacorum Mayor is elected

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:34:59 GMT

Popular Dacorum mayor Bert Chapman stepped down from the first citizen post last night after a year in office.

Out of control garden bonfire tackled in Hemel Hempstead

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:16:26 GMT

A fire crew from St Albans were called to deal with a large, out of control bonfire in Hemel Hempstead.

Cigarette caused early morning flat blaze in Tring

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:42:30 GMT

An accidental fire at a first-floor flat in Tring is thought to have been started by a cigarette.

National award nomination for Frogmore Mill

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:11:40 GMT

Frogmore Paper Mill has been nominated for a prestigious award celebrating the museums which most enthrall children.

It was wet, but it was a winner

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:44 GMT

Hundreds of people braved the rain for a family fun day at Berkhamsted FC to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:40 GMT

Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.

Big-hearted boy bikes along canal for charity

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:41:59 GMT

An energetic schoolboy pedalled from Hemel Hempstead to Watford’s Cassiobury Park – and back – along the canal and raised £100 for the Hospice of St Francis.

Be on guard for ‘spiking’ danger

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:55:09 GMT

Revellers are being urged to protect themselves from becoming victims of spiked drinks after an alleged drugging incident left a girl seriously ill in hospital.

Can you help with spring tidy up at baby memorial garden?

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:53:31 GMT

Helpers are needed to lend a hand with a spring tidy up at a garden dedicated to babies who died at birth or during pregnancy.

Wilkos staff to the rescue

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:33:50 GMT

Workers at Wilkinsons Hemel Hempstead donned capes and masks to raise more than £100 for Keech Hospice Care.