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An appeal to find Emmanuel Sakyi, who is known to frequent Hemel Hempstead, and has been on the run from police for four months, was featured on the BBC's Crimewatch programme today

Police use Crimewatch to boost hunt for man on run after killing his baby girl

The proposed site for 700 homes in Hemel Hempstead. Credit: Hallam Land/Marrons/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal

Permission granted for 700 new homes on edge of Hemel Hempstead

Police are appealing for the public's help in their search for missing Rikki, aged 16, who was last seen leaving her home in Abbots Langley on the evening of October 15

Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for welfare of missing Abbots Langley teenager

A rogue trader who conned a Hemel Hempstead pensioner out of £10,000 and completed work on her roof to 'a poor standard' has been given a suspended jail sentence

Rogue trader who left Hemel Hempstead roof in ‘dangerous condition’ spared jail

Planning applications

Road closures and new planning applications announced across Hemel and Dacorum

The leader of East Hertfordshire Council says a decision on Local Government Reorganisation is 'expected shortly'

Government decision on shake-up of Hertfordshire councils expected ‘shortly’

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M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

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These items were stolen during a break-in

Teddy bears and jewellery stolen during Hertfordshire home raid

A sign for Hertfordshire Constabulary. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS.

Hertfordshire Constabulary raises alarm after fake detective scams

Cllr Paul Zukowskyj Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council

Herts councillor backs refugee sanctuary sharing father's immigration story

Frank Lane is a wanted man

Wanted man reported as missing from Long Marston after skipping court case

Sport

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McNaught’s heroics see Storm remain perfect after another nail-biter
It was another close-fought encounter for Hemel Storm
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Lee Angol won but missed a penalty for Hemel on Saturday

Tudors need a 'killer' to get crucial goals

Berko await date with destiny after booking FA Cup first round spot

Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

Hemel Town in action against Dagenham

Plenty of positives to take as Hemel draw with Daggers

Your World Hemel

Craft & Chat at The Marlowes with Rennie Grove Peace & Say it with a Smile

New Craft & Chat group brings creativity and connection to The Marlowes

André Rieu brings brand new Christmas spectacular to Hemel Hempstead cinema

Chestnut and Hazel

Cats Protection: Rehoming Chestnut and Hazel

David Taylor MP met Sally in Parliament to discuss Brain Cancer Justice's campaign.

MP welcomes Government action on brain cancer following Hemel constituent’s camp...

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Crime

Three men have been arrested in connection with a suspected theft in Hemel Hempstead

Three men charged after suspected Hemel Hempstead vehicle break-in

An arrest was made at the popular Hemel Hempstead shopping venue

Police officer tackles bike rider in Hemel suspected of carrying knife and taser

Hertfordshire Constabulary has made hundreds of Clare's Law approaches in 2026

Herts Constabulary boss says new Clare's Law data shows force is 'proactive'

Hertfordshire Constabulary's processing of DBS checks has "improved significantly" according to the force's Chief Constable

Herts police processing of DBS checks has "improved significantly"

Hertfordshire Constabulary's Chief Constable Andy Prophet said the force had made good progress in the licensing of firearms

Herts Chief Constable says "strong progress" made in licensing of firearms

A sign for Hertfordshire Constabulary. Credit: Will Durrant/LDRS.

Hertfordshire Constabulary warns shops against selling stolen phones second hand

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LEGOLAND brings back Brick or Treat Halloween fun with challenges
Families looking for a Halloween adventure can enjoy a host of spooky LEGO activities, creative challenges and monster-themed entertainment at LEGOLAND Discovery Centres in Birmingham.
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Gamble with your life at ShriekEasy

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

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Hertfordshire County Hall. Photo from Will Durrant/Local Democracy Reporting Service

County Hall rented to filming productions as sales negotiations continue

Final Exhibit - the new scare maze at Scarefest, Alton Towers

Frightening Final Exhibit brings yet more screams to Alton Towers

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Lamtto's RC35 is a monster of a display - and it has some incredibly smart features

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Jo Malone London's new Vanilla Scotch Cologne combines warm vanilla, amber and a distinctive whisky note, making it a gorgeous fragrance especially for the colder months.

Jo Malone London's £130 perfume is a winter winner

The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

American Golf's £129 luxury advent calendar is a golfer's dream

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

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Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

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These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

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Health

Getting vaccinated ready for winter was among the messages in this video promoted by the care board last year

Care board asks Hemel residents who are eligible to get vaccinated this winter

Ambulance crews achieved the national standard response time of 30 minutes for Category 2 incidents.

Ambulance service spotlights improved response times in annual report

Councillors accepted the recommendations

Councillors push forward with plans to transform Herts adult care facilities

Cllr Ajanta Hilton. Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council.

Hertfordshire public health funding request rejected by Government

Designated buses would be used by someone who is there to get people talking

New 'chatty bus' scheme proposed in Hertfordshire addressing loneliness

The Nourish Hertfordshire scheme aims to improve food culture at schools across the county

Hertfordshire schools set to benefit from project to change food culture

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Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

Dad's £6,000 disaster preparations include 25 years of food

The River Coln could be fenced off in places after concerns that tourists are disturbing protected wildlife by paddling in the water.

Tourists face river ban in beauty spot village

SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

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I found a UK weekend break from £163 with East 17, Liberty X and 90s nostalgia at Parkdean Resorts

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92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

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It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

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