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Extra ambulances call

Town leaders will begin a lobbying campaign for more ambulances in Herts after saying their provision in the county is a ‘disgrace’.

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Another string to Ian’s political bow

The man who helped drive through the changes to Berkhamsted’s schooling system has been appointed new mayor for the town.

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‘It’s OK: work on Berkhamsted’s Grand Union Canal cost just £62k’

Resurfacing Berkhamsted’s Grand Union Canal towpath from Castle Street to the Waitrose footbridge cost £24,000 less than expected.

Benny Mitchell's Prostate cancer fundraising day in Berkhamsted 2013.

It was wet, but it was a winner video

Hundreds of people braved the rain for a family fun day at Berkhamsted FC to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

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Fall victim, 87, waits and waits for ambulance

An 87-year-old was made to wait more than an hour and a half for an ambulance after a fall.

Features rss

Suzuki Jimny - minor detail changes for the evergreen, value-for-money 4x4

Evergreen but never stuck in a rut: Alan Candy road tests the Suzuki Jimny

When does a car become iconic? It’s a question Suzuki 4x4 fans should have no problem in answering – especially when it’s an SUV now into its 43rd anniversary.

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You're a wizard Harry: Kate and the two princes try out a spell in Diagon Alley.

You’re a wizard, Harry – Royals visit Leavesden video

Wills and Kate played a starring role at Leavesden’s Warner Bros. Studios on Friday as they took a magical behind-the-scenes tour of the creative hothouse where the Harry Potter books were translated to the big screen.

Videos rss

Year 3 pupils at Potten End School visited Waitrose Berkhamsted for a behind the scenes tour.

School pupils do the supermarket sweep video

Year 3 pupils were given the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Waitrose Berkhamsted as part of a nationwide healthy eating initiative run by the supermarket chain.

Wally Colburn with Mike Penning.

Merchant Navy veteran turns 100 video

A war veteran who served in the Merchant Navy celebrated his 100th birthday today.

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Louis Smith passed on tips and advice to Longdean School pupils

Louis Smith wows Longdean as part of Olympic legacy tour video

Pupils and staff at Longdean School were treated to a visit from Great Britain gymnast Louis Smith as he continues to keep the Olympic flame burning.

The Vicar Of Dibley
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Kings Langley Players
Sophie Palumbo as Alice Tinker, Carolyne Bevan as the vicar

Aiming for mass appeal video

One of the most dearly beloved comedy characters to come to the nation’s TV screens in recent years will be transferring to the stage in Kings Langley next week – and everyone involved in the production is hoping for songs of praise.

Bennetts End Help and Advice Day on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

Help and advice on offer at Bennetts End video

Voluntary groups and organisations were on hand to offer their expertise during a Help and Advice Day.

Heritage rss

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Following in the footsteps of Great War soldiers

An educational tour of the battlefield site Ypres will kick-start a county-wide remembrance project in line with the First World War centenary next year.

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Doing the ‘Dickinson Dash’ for paper mill boat

An intrepid team of boaters aim to recreate history as they set off on a canal dash to raise money for the Paper Trail at Apsley.

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Museum hits record number of visitors

The Natural History Museum at Tring has seen its highest number of visitors in the last year.

Regional rss

Lorraine backs cycling initiative

Television presenter Lorraine Kelly is calling on people in East Anglia to support a 1,000-mile cycle tour celebrating the extension of walking and cycling routes.

Toploader to raise festival funds

British indie bands Toploader and Space will take to the stage at a charity festival in Suffolk organised by the friends of a music-lover who died from Hodgkins Lymphoma.

Communities receive lottery funding

Young people in rural Essex will be encouraged to engage with their local community while building their confidence and job prospects after a project was awarded a grant by the Big Lottery Fund.

Briton 'drank poisoned alcohol'

A Briton from Essex has died after reportedly drinking poisoned alcohol during a trek in the Indonesian jungle.

Advice charity gets £20,000 grant

More than 100 households will benefit from a £20,000 grant awarded to a Cambridge-based charity which provides advice on benefits, debt issues and community care to families of disabled children.

Business rss

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Bedroom tax: Get the facts at free advice sessions

People affected by the bedroom tax and other benefit changes can attend free advice sessions in Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley.

Newmarket Journal SEPTEMBER 2012

Newmarket Open Day, Gallop morning, open stables and Rowley Mile Racecourse events day.
Devils Horsemen riding skills display.

Packed programme for county’s big showcase

With the Whitsun bank holiday upon us, there’s only one place to be this weekend – everyone’s heading to the Herts County Show.

Food court and market launch in Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead.   Wayne Turner and his toffee apples. May 2013

Town market relaunch is a sweet success

Hemel Hempstead’s town centre market was re-launched under a new operator at the weekend.

Food court and market launch in Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead.   Wayne Turner and his toffee apples. May 2013

Eastwoods craftsmen at work as new photos revealed video

You can now find out how the food on sale at Eastwoods is prepared before it reaches your fridge.

Inspiring Hertfordshire 2013 Award winners

Bourne supremacy as leisure company scoops top awards

A privately owned travel company that owns some of the best known brands in the UK has scooped the Business of the Year title at this year’s Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards.

National rss

'World class' rocker Bolder dies

Uriah Heep and Spiders From Mars bassist Trevor Bolder has died following a battle with cancer, his band said. He was 62.

Dame Judi proud of Bomber Boys role

Dame Judi Dench has described herself as being "very proud" to be the first patron of a new campaign to preserve the Bomber Command Memorial for generations to come.

Woman tries to drive into Commons

A woman has been detained by police after trying to drive through the main gates of the House of Commons.

Mother's pride at son's VC honour

The mother of a "supremely courageous and inspiring" British soldier who died as he protected the lives of his comrades in a battle with Taliban fighters in Afghanistan has spoken of her pride after accepting his posthumous Victoria Cross (VC).

'Strong evidence' of burnt remains

Experts found "very strong evidence" of burnt human skull remains at the home of the man accused of murdering April Jones, a jury has heard.

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