Schools need to grow to meet the demand
A public consultation has been launched on plans to extend two of Hemel Hempstead’s primary schools.Herts County Council wants to increase South Hill Primary School in Heath Lane by one form to provide...
View ArticleControversial astroturf plan for beauty spot could still go ahead
An independent school’s controversial plan to build an astroturf hockey pitch in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty could go ahead after an appeal was lodged with the Planning...
View ArticleAlan Dee: A ban on supersized cinema drinks? It’s only a start
It’s all very well for the government to be planning a ban on cinemas serving supersized fizzy drinks as part of a crackdown on the causes of obesity, but it doesn’t go far enough.I very rarely go to...
View ArticleComedy duo get taste for Tring in latest film
The film crew behind the latest Simon Pegg and Nick Frost Brit flick ordered crate-loads of beer from Tring Brewery during the making of the movie.The brewery was asked to design a pump clip for...
View ArticleDecision due on Hemel town centre strip club plan
A decision was due to be made last night on whether plans for a town centre lapdancing club in Hemel Hempstead can go ahead. After 8 Entertainment, which already runs a strip club in Luton, wants to...
View ArticleNo horse in school dinners
A reassurance message has been sent out to mums and dads in light of the horse meat scandal. Councillor Frances Button, who oversees education and skills at County Hall, said: “I can assure pupils and...
View Article‘Crooked Co-op manager’s pension pot could be used to pay back the cash she...
The manager of a Co-op supermarket pocketed more than £33,000 from the store over a 20-month period, a court heardJacqueline Lloyd was responsible for the weekly banking and used her knowledge of the...
View ArticleSite ravaged by arson set to be redeveloped
The ruins of a million pound house ravished by an arson attack in January 2009 are set to be demolished.Gamnel Farm in Bulbourne Road, Tring, was empty and up for sale at the time of the fire. It had...
View ArticleExpo pushes boat out for businesses
Business owners flocked to a Hemel Hempstead hotel for a showcase of local companies.The Best Business Expo (BBE) yesterday (Tuesday) saw about 200 people visit the 35 exhibitor stands at Shendish...
View ArticleDeputy police and crime commissioner resigns after Twitter storm
Deputy police and crime commissioner Dr Rachel Frosh has resigned following a storm of criticism which erupted after she retweeted a quote by Adolf Hitler.Dr Frosh later deleted the post on the social...
View ArticlePlan for Hemel town centre strip club is blocked
A strip club for Hemel Hempstead’s town centre has been blocked despite promises of discretion and a reduction in the proposed opening hours. The owner of Luton lapdancing venue After 8 Club wants to...
View ArticleDad puts out pill warning after newborn’s death
A dad is warning mums-to-be of the potential dangers of a blood pressure reducing pill after his first daughter was born so severely brain damaged that she did not survive. Danny Kerr is convinced that...
View ArticleMore students take up town hospital cause
Youngsters are being praised for their efforts in setting up campaigns to reinstate vital hospital facilities in Hemel Hempstead.Support has flown in from MP for Hemel Hempstead Mike Penning and Betty...
View ArticleAmazon ‘ASBO’ protest by union bypasses town depot
A series of protests aimed at internet retail giant Amazon did not include Hemel Hempstead’s Boundary Way depot as thought.The trade union GMB staged nine demonstrations nationally, each presenting...
View ArticleHeaven knows she’s not Miserables now!
Award-winning production designer Eve Stewart spoke this week of her night with the stars, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood legends after winning a coveted Bafta honour.Eve (above, right) was one of 10...
View ArticleUp for the cup
Two best mates who went to school together could end up facing each other in the FA Cup on Saturday.Luton Town captain Ronnie Henry will lead his team into a home game for the chance to become the...
View ArticleOlympic tips for new school sports centre
A former Olympian is advising Ashlyns School on how to enlarge its sporting facilities to cope with the extra children it will have to accept from September.It will go from being an upper to a...
View ArticleBedmond rave is stopped by police
A rave that would have seen 500 people descend on a village was thwarted by police. Officers received intelligence that the party was due to take place on Friday, February 1 on private land in Bedmond....
View ArticleHertfordshire hosts crowdfunding first
Crowdfunding does what it says on the balance sheet... it’s where a crowd of investors rallies round to back firms with hard cash.It’s being touted as an alternative to the banks for giving business...
View ArticleNeil Fox’s film reviews: A Good Day To Die Hard
A Good Day To Die HardHe’s back, and he’s old, and slow, and his wisecracks don’t crack so wise. Another needless instalment in a franchise that has already had a second coming. The original Die Hard...
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