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Herts Police officer cleared of sexually assaulting colleague on night out

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Woman in her 80s found on fire as police launch attempted murder investigation

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Hemel named among happiest places to live in East of England and Britain

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Officers face misconduct panel over alleged ‘racist’ and ‘homophobic’ messages

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Hemel businesses raided as illicit tobacco, illegal vapes and cash seized

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Hemel road faces six weeks of disruption as gas works are planned

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Hemel’s annual Remembrance parade made its way from the town centre to the war memorial outside St John’s Church in Boxmoor

Hemel remembers as crowds join town’s annual parade and service for Remembrance

Ryanair passengers are being warned about a new airport rule coming into force on November 10.

Ryanair passengers warned as new airport rule starts tomorrow

A man walks his dog through freezing fog in Shaftesbury Park on 6 December 2023 in London, United Kingdom.

Met Office weather warning in force as travel disruption possible

Lovehoney’s £119 couples advent calendar contains 24 grown-up surprises and comes with free standard delivery.

Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar has 24 surprises

Sport

Poor penalty calls deny unlucky Berkhamsted FA Cup second round spot
Division rivals Plymouth Parkway snatched a 2-1 win in extra time to progress
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George Williams gave Hemel the lead against Maidstone

Ten-man Hemel cannot hold lead as Maidstone come from behind to win

Hemel Storm remain unbeaten

Scintillating Storm blow away Rockets to move top of table

The site of two proposed padel courts at Leverstock Green Tennis Club. Credit: Padel Plan/Leverstock Green Tennis Club/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.

Tennis club in Dacorum applies to build more padel courts

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy is in pole position to win the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship

Grandstand VIP seats for Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2027

Your World Hemel

Maureen Kelly, second from left, one of the first patients to receive a charity-funded innovative treatment for rectal cancer at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, a programme led by Dr Mohammed Abdul-Latif, clinical oncologist & brachytherapist, third from left

Charity funds new contact radiotherapy programme at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre t...

1150 pupils at Nash Mills, Chambersbury, Belswains and Yewtree Primary Schools are benefitting from Labour's Free Breakfast Clubs.

Parents and children benefit from Hemel’s free breakfast clubs

Hertfordshire-based transformational coach Chris Barton delivering his TEDx talk in Worthing in October 2025. Chris has since been named a finalist for Transformational Coach of the Year at the Paseda360 National Coaching Awards 2026.

Hertfordshire Coach named finalist in prestigious national coaching awards

All Time Security (ATS) officers proudly supporting Hemel Hempstead’s Remembrance Day Parade for the 13th consecutive year, helping to keep the community safe during this important occasion.

13 years supporting Hemel Hempstead's Remembrance Day Parade – All Time Security

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Crime

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Police reassurance after school closed following reports of man with weapons

Police believe the person pictured may have been in the area at the time and could have information to assist the investigation.

CCTV image of man wanted in connection with serious assault in Hemel Hempstead

Members of the community met with police in Dacorum to discuss topics including stop and search, burglary and the illegal use of e-scooters

Stop and search and burglary among topics as public meet police in Dacorum

Fourteen Hertfordshire police officers added to barred list

14 Herts Police officers banned from serving following misconduct proceedings

Police found that this car was being driven by a 16-year-old

Two arrested in Hemel police incidents

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Man had TikTok on phone when he caused crash that left firefighter paralysed

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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
Hemel Old Town got into the Halloween spirit with a day of spooky fun on Sunday October 25.
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Review: Brilliant Matilda gets 'a little bit naughty' at Milton Keynes Theatre

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15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

Lifestyle

Haier's dishwasher range is renowned for being smart and incredibly capable - so we put that to the test

Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6: Living with a seriously clever dishwasher
From a countdown projected on the floor to AI-powered washing programmes, Haier’s smart dishwasher promises plenty. After several weeks and a house party’s worth of washing up, I’m thoroughly won over
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Amazon's new 2026 Kindle range launches today, including redesigned Kindle and Paperwhite models, alongside the latest Kindle Colorsoft (pictured) with its 7-inch colour display.

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I found the best pet advent calendars for Christmas 2026, including dog treats and 24 days of cat toys

The best dog and cat advent calendars to buy for Christmas 2026

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

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Rochelle Humes shares her Christmas jewellery picks

Keira Knightley returns to star in Waitrose's 2026 Christmas advert, reprising her role in the festive romantic storyline.

Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

Health

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

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Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

The new Crisis Text Support Service is being funded by the NHS

Crisis text service provides mental health support across Hertfordshire

HPFT’s community learning disability teams in West Hertfordshire

Community learning disability and autism services awarded top CQC rating

A giant inflatable Teletubby was among the items caught on cameras blocking Thames Water’s sewers

Thames Water reveals the strangest things found in its sewers

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A collection of childhood drawings, school photographs and heartfelt letters from King Charles has emerged

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Claire Helen, 53, says her mum Joyce, 83, stocking up for the millennium and "buying into conspiracy theories".

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