Abbots Langley passenger left trapped after driver flees smash in early hours...
The driver of a car that hit a tree fled the smash and left his passenger semi-conscious with a suspected broken leg in the early hours of this morning.The man still in the car had to be cut free by...
View ArticleBerkhamsted parents blast danger junction used by school children every day
Parents say a crossing should be installed at a dangerous junction that is now used by up to 100 school children a day.Berkhamsted’s Ashlyns School expanded from an upper to a secondary school earlier...
View ArticleExperienced motorcyclist from Abbots Langley died in a tragic holiday accident
A keen and experienced motorcyclist died from traumatic head injuries after an accident on holiday in Europe, an inquest heard on Thursday.Eric James Knight, 41, of Langley Road, Abbots Langley, was on...
View Article‘Clean up Hemel town centre or shoppers won’t visit’
A pensioner says that Hemel Hempstead town centre’s unhygienic image is putting shoppers off visiting. Ellen Reynolds, who lived in the town before moving to Berkhamsted, said: “It could do with is a...
View ArticleB-hive says: ‘Join the Berkhamsted movement and help shape your town’s future’
So far 592 people have signed up to B-hive – the new community group that aims to help people shape the future of their area.There are plans to convert Berkhamsted Civic Centre and the former police...
View ArticleTring street party plans for third Sunday of every month
A street will be closed to all through traffic between 2pm and 4pm on the third Sun-day of every month, so that everybody who lives there can have a party.The parties in Longfield Road, Tring, begin on...
View ArticleTring citizens complain about BT sending them bin-worthy phone book for High...
BT has defended itself against criticism that is sending the wrong phone book to people who live in Tring.The telecoms giant released a statement to the Gazette after disgruntled townspeople complained...
View ArticleCruel gunman shot beloved family cat on Apsley’s Manor Estate
A much loved family cat is facing complex and risky surgery after being cruelly shot by a mystery gunman.Two year old Padme managed to make it back to her Apsley home after the attack - believed to...
View ArticleCheri’s aiming to breathe new life into former Hemel Hempstead nightclub
Saturday night sees the launch of a new live music venue which will also offer home-cooked food.Cheri’s Bar will open at the former Indy Jax nightclub site on Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead. The business...
View ArticleLiquidators called in at Hemel Hempstead haulage firm
A Hemel Hempstead transport firm has appointed liquidators. DP Redmond Ltd, based on the Paradise Industrial Estate, has brought in John Kelmanson and Karyn Jones of KCBS. The haulage firm has 20 years...
View ArticleHeadteacher praises Adeyfield pupils who helped teenager after bridge fall
The headteacher of Adeyfield School has praised the actions of quick-thinking pupils who called emergency services when their friend fell from a bridge in Queensway, Hemel Hempstead.It is thought Year...
View ArticleOpen day at fire station
Action packed demonstrations will be on offer during Hemel Hempstead Fire Station’s open day this Saturday. Firefighters will show how they cut car crash victims out of vehicles and new fire...
View Article‘Suckers tweeter no longer works for us’ says Hemel Hempstead firm
A recruitment worker suspended from her job after boasting on Twitter that she could stop people’s benefits no longer works for the company. Kelly-Jane Stone, who worked as a senior resourcer for Hemel...
View ArticleUnique model steam engines stolen in raid on Kings Langley home
A pair of valuable model steam engines were among items taken during a burglary in Kings Langley.The fully-functional models were in the garage of a Beechfield home, which was broken into between...
View ArticleWanted gunman could be in Herts, police warn ahead of Crimewatch appeal
A man who is wanted for the attempted murder of two of his neighbours could be hiding in Herts, police have suggested ahead of a Crimewatch appeal tonight.Francis O’Donoghue is the subject of an Essex...
View ArticlePolice continue the hunt for Hemel Hempstead driver who skipped court appearance
Police are hunting for a wanted man who has been on the run for almost three weeks.Kevin Woods, 34, of Shrubhill Road, Hemel Hempstead, was due to appear before St Albans Magistrates Court on Friday,...
View ArticleWest Hemel Hempstead Green Belt campaigners welcome new allies in their fight
Campaigners against a plan for 900 homes on Green Belt land in west Hemel Hempstead now have some weighty allies in their fight.While the West Hemel Action Group does not have any political...
View ArticleCapability Brown, Paul Klee and Carl Jung all helped inspire the shape of our...
The second part of a Dacorum Heritage Trust feature on Hemel Hempstead’s Water Gardens.{http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/what-s-on/will-you-help-revive-the-very-special-serpent-in-our-midst-1-5461780|Click...
View ArticleHemel Hempstead man died of industrial disease after 10 years of cutting...
The family of a man who died from asbestos poisoning are suing a firm that helped build the QE2 for compensation, an inquest heard.John Perris spent 10 years cutting up and selling asbestos sheets that...
View Article‘Don’t use Little Hay Golf Course as a dumping ground’ say neighbours
Villagers have accused developers of using a golf course revamp as an excuse for dumping tonnes of waste on Green Belt land. Woodland Environmental Ltd has been brought in by Little Hay Golf Course...
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