Have you seen missing Mikey?
A 14-year-old boy last seen more than two months ago could be in Hemel Hempstead, say police.Michael Casey, also known as Mikey Connors, went missing from Hyde in Greater Manchester on November...
View ArticleLighten up and support crucial work of hospice
Fundraisers who found a fresh fitness focus taking part in the first Biggest Loser challenge in aid of the Hospice Of St Francis are banging the drum for this year’s event. They’re keen to encourage...
View ArticleFirst art display of 2013 draws to close at gallery
The first exhibition of the year at a town centre art gallery is about to draw to a close. Outside Comfort features work by Simon Brewster and runs until Saturday at The Upstairs Gallery, above The Way...
View ArticleCan we count on you to highlight UK’s litter kings?
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is launching England’s Great Litter Count in a bid to find out what companies’ brands produce the most litter – and it’s asking for eyes on the street all over...
View ArticleDancer from Bennetts End to hit the big screen in film
A dance teacher has bagged a part in a new hard-hitting film about domestic violence. Former performing arts student Charlotte White, who runs Starz Dance Academy in Apsley, plays the part of a girl...
View ArticleBox full of guinea pigs and their dead babies found in Hemel Hempstead’s...
A box full of guinea pigs and some of their dead babies was found in the toilets of Hemel Hempstead town centre store Debenhams today, Tuesday.Cleaners turning up for work reported their grim discovery...
View ArticleTop cop’s confident as he takes on a new role
The top cop fighting crime in Dacorum says he is leaving the police unit in a strong position as he departs this week. Dacorum’s Chief Inspector Mike Pryce has spent five years at the helm and during...
View ArticleFirm invests in sales skill training
A Tring company aims to increase customer satisfaction after investing in staff training.On-line commercial vehicle broker Autorama, in Cow Roast, has achieved the Institute of the Motor Industry...
View ArticleWinter weather proved perfect storm for store
Make hay while the sun shines, or the snow falls? Either way, Jonathan Shirley keeps smiling, writes Alan Candy.The owner of the Complete Outdoors store at London Road, Bourne End, found himself...
View ArticleGunners mascot meets her heroes at cup clash
A lucky young football fan’s dream came true when she met her Arsenal idols as a mascot for their FA cup win over Brighton.Carrieann Carr, 12, of Bennetts End was picked at random from 25,000 junior...
View ArticleG4S police contract is no more, but what next?
Proposals by three police forces to let controversial firm G4S take control of their back office staff have been scrapped – but privatisation plans could still go ahead.Herts, Beds and Cambs forces...
View ArticleMum’s walk of victory after battling illness
A mum who was confined to a wheelchair after being struck down with ME is now planning to walk the length of the country after fighting her way back to health. Teacher Elizabeth Everington hopes to...
View ArticleUpdate: Trade union response to police force privatisation plans
A trade union has welcomed the announcement that three police forces have abandoned proposals to let security contracts giant G4S take control of their back office staff.Herts, Beds and Cambs forces...
View ArticleThief’s final chance
A burglar who was out stealing just six weeks after being given an opportunity to get off drugs and stop committing crimes has been given one more chance.John Butler, 36, and a 16-year-old boy stole...
View Article‘You’re cruel, and you’re criminals’
The hunt is on to track down whoever dumped a box full of guinea pigs in the toilets at Debenhams – where one of them gave birth to stillborn twins.Cleaners turning up for work at the Hemel Hempstead...
View ArticleWhere there’s a will, there’s a hooray
Two extra beds will be opened at a hospice used by hundreds of people each year after more than £1million was left to it in three wills.The bequests represent the largest lump sum left to...
View ArticleVillagers object to ‘50% increase in night flights’
A proposed 50 per cent increase in night flights from Luton Airport would be ‘intolerable’ say villagers.As well as objecting to airport expansion village leaders are also calling on secretary of state...
View ArticleKill or procure is message to councils from small firms
Hertfordshire small businesses are calling for councils to be more transparent on awarding contracts.The county branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says councils across the country spend...
View ArticleMaylands homes plan to spark development
Plans to build 101 homes – including 35 affordable properties – on land close to the Buncefield oil depot have been drawn up.Dacorum Borough Council has submitted an outline planning application for...
View ArticleTough guy film star in Hemel Hempstead
He’s best known for playing the role of roguish hooligan Tommy Johnson in hit British film The Football Factory.And now Danny Dyer, who is also known for fronting TV series Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men,...
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