Billy’s fund gives cash boost to four playgrounds
A ceremony to unveil a plaque dedicated to murdered Billy Dove will be held at an adventure playground where funds raised in his memory have helped pay for new equipment. All four of Dacorum’s...
View ArticleMultiple delays after rail cables damaged in Apsley
British Transport Police are investigating what caused cable damage that delayed many train passengers yesterday.Officers and engineers worked alongside Network Rail experts to fix the problem, close...
View ArticleFresh look for website as firm gears up for Global Wind Day tours
World-leading green power firm RES has unveiled a brand new website for its award-winning low-carbon headquarters.Beaufort Court is built on the site of the old Ovaltine Egg Farm in Kings Langley, and...
View ArticlePreparing ground for new headquarters building in Maylands
Construction work for a state of the art new company headquarters building is due to begin in the next few months.Henkel, famous for brands including Loctite and Sellotape, is planning on relocating...
View ArticleA super day out for dads
Is your dad your hero? Superman will be flying in to Riverside Shopping Centre to give families a special memento in time for Father’s Day.The mall in Hemel Hempstead town centre is offering children...
View ArticlePersonal trainer to test his Will power!
A personal trainer will be putting his own fitness to the test when he takes part in a 100-mile bike event. Will McAllister will be getting in the saddle for the Norwich 100 on Saturday, June 1 to...
View ArticleThe community will get a chance to have a say on new Highfield school name
The group behind a new school says it will ask the community for name suggestions.West Herts Community Free Schools Trust was given the green light last week to open the new school at the empty Jupiter...
View ArticleGazette links up Dubai holiday horror smash families
A family has been put in touch with a couple who were involved in the same holiday horror coach crash – thanks to the Gazette.Apsley businessman Paul Jones got in touch after reading a report in last...
View ArticleGive up smoking and help in cancer fight
A pharmacy is urging smokers to hand over their cigarettes and tobacco and in return a donation will be made to Cancer UK.Apsley’s MedicX Pharmacy is hosting tobacco amnesty on Friday to mark World No...
View ArticleDrivers injured after two smashes on M1
A man was left with a minor arm injury after a smash between a lorry, a van and a car on the M1 this morning.By the time police and paramedics arrived, the vehicles had parked in the hard shoulder...
View ArticleTeenage boy’s jaw broken in Hemel Hempstead night-time mugging
A teenager was left with a broken jaw when he was attacked by a gang and ordered to hand over money.The 16-year-old boy was walking home when he was chased by three men as he approached the junction of...
View ArticleCounter EDL demonstration to show ‘unity against racism and fascism’
Balloons and cake are part of peaceful plans to counter the EDL-organised march in memory of murdered soldier Lee Rigby on Saturday.A Facebook page for the counter-event was set up by Ed Colenutt, who...
View ArticleUPDATED: Hemel memorial march to be ‘peaceful and silent’ says EDL leader...
EDL leader Tommy Robinson has insisted Saturday’s memorial march will be peaceful, silent and not alcohol-fuelled.The 30-year-old from Luton hit back at Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning’s view that the...
View ArticleGet involved in family fun day
A group of neighbours will host a party to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation.There will be a bouncy castle, coconut shy, raffle, tombola and food during the event by Sutton Social...
View ArticlePolice invite public to three hours of crime tips
Police will give advice to people on how to avoid becoming victims of crime at a special event this Saturday.They will be at Pets at Home and Halfords in London Road, Apsley, between 11am and 2pm.The...
View ArticleRicardo leaves prime-time TV show The Voice
A songwriter had his hopes of stardom dashed when he was forced to leave BBC One talent contest The Voice on Saturday.Northchurch man Ricardo Afonso, 38, was in a singing battle against Mitchel Emms,...
View ArticleChasing the dream of TV talent show victory
An actor-turned-writer hopes he can launch his new musical into the limelight on Britain’s Got Talent – with the help of a nine-year-old girl.It is the first time that a show – rather than a person,...
View ArticleThree-tier schooling goes out with a bang
There were some exciting scenes at the recent End of an Era concert to mark the transition of Berkhamsted’s schooling system from three- to two-tier.The recent event had all kinds of music – from the...
View ArticleHospice triumphantly opens a Spring Centre
A new care centre will soon be opened by The Hospice of St Francis as it aims to reach out to an extra 1,500 people in the area.The Northchurch-based charity already cares for around 1,000 people a...
View ArticlePork profits boosts riders
A charity for disabled horseriders was given a funds boost following donations from a dish on the menu at a pub near Hemel Hempstead.The slow-cooked pork belly – available at the Oakmann Inns’ Red Lion...
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