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Scouts camp in woods to learn survival skills

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:26:38 GMT

Scouts have been out in the woods learning key skills they will need for an adventure-packed trip to the Netherlands later this year.

Door To Store scheme ‘a blessing’ for infirm

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:43:17 GMT

A new scheme launched by Community Action Dacorum to help elderly and disabled people living in rural areas do their weekly shop has been labelled ‘a blessing’ by one user.

Holiday fun for green fingers

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:36:34 GMT

Kids can try out some green-

Berkofest hits buffers but will return in 2014

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:39:46 GMT

A town festival that last year raised thousands of pounds for community projects has fallen victim to the tough economic times.

Berkhamsted garden design firm win gold at Chelsea Flower Show

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:39:21 GMT

A Berkhamsted-based garden design company has won its first coveted gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Spring’s in the air, so let’s get into the gardens

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:46:02 GMT

Spring is here and it’s time to get out and about – and if you like nothing more than having a nose around somebody else’s glorious garden, there are some dates for your diary on the horizon.

Kath collars pals to tread Midnight beat

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:17:39 GMT

A grateful mum who has survived breast cancer against the odds is stepping out next month to say thank you.

Millions salute Band’s loyal encore

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:24 GMT

Hemel Hempstead was top of the bill on Saturday night’s episode of Britain’s Got Talent, as both a musician and an R’n’B band from the town featured in the hit entertaiment show.

Volunteers spruce up baby memorial garden

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:41:15 GMT

Volunteers turned out to get stuck in with the spring tidy up of a memorial garden dedicated to babies.

Nash Mills spring fair will help pay for computers

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:30:56 GMT

A school’s spring fair has been hailed a success by its headteacher.

A toast to teams who saved David!

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:41:46 GMT

The family and friends of a man who almost died when he fell down the stairs at home will be dressing up as doctors and nurses for a fundraising pub crawl.

Little Acorns have grown

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:11:19 GMT

A busy pre-school in Hemel Hempstead has been acclaimed as top of the class for the third year in a row.

Tring cadets come tops in challenge exercises

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:33:39 GMT

Young members of Tring Air Training Corps came up trumps when they joined almost 400 colleagues from Herts and Bucks to take part in the prestigious annual Wing Exercise.

‘We’re good and we will get even better’

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:33:31 GMT

A school is in celebration mode after getting a good grading from Ofsted inspectors and learning that funding has been secured for an entirely new school building.

New mayor is aiming to inspire youngsters

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:31:43 GMT

New mayor for the borough Penny Hearn aims to get young ones more involved in the world of politics during her year in office.

Church event set to bloom

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:14:13 GMT

Lucky visitors will get to see the ancient St Mary’s Church at its most atmospheric in Pitstone this bank holiday weekend.

Charity man’s marquee plea

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:56 GMT

A football match which raised more than £10,000 for charity has been overshadowed by the suspected theft of a marquee worth £1,500 belonging to a sponsor of the event.

Church marks 60th anniversary of move to new home

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:44:06 GMT

Pentecost Sunday saw current and former members of New Life Pentecostal Church celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of the church building on Lawn Lane, Hemel Hempstead.

Bedroom tax: Get the facts at free advice sessions

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:36:09 GMT

People affected by the bedroom tax and other benefit changes can attend free advice sessions in Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley.

Town market relaunch is a sweet success

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:33:58 GMT

Hemel Hempstead’s town centre market was re-launched under a new operator at the weekend.