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Young entrepreneur opens dog grooming salon in Hemel Hempstead

A young Hemel Hempstead entrepreneur has opened a dog grooming salon focusing on natural products and treatments.

The salon was inspired by the entrepreneur's experiences with her own dogs. It offers bespoke grooming treatments using natural products.

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via Watford Observer5h ago

Impressive footage shows bridge over Watford railway lifted straight out

Impressive footage shows an enormous crane lift Oxhey Grange Footbridge straight up and out from above the railway.

via Herts Advertiser6h ago

Batchwood Hall Bowling Club raises funds for RNIB at President’s Day

Batchwood Hall Bowling Club's President's Day was well-attended, raising a significant sum for the RNIB.

3 outlets6h ago

Government rejects Hertfordshire council public health funding request

The Government has rejected Hertfordshire County Council's request for additional public health funding.

Hertfordshire County Council sought extra public health funding from the Government but has been refused. Councillors have been informed of the rejection.

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via Herts Advertiser7h ago

Oaklands College tutors explore future technology during HP visit in London

Tutors from Oaklands College have taken a step into the future of technology with an immersive visit to HP in London.

via The Comet7h ago

Man being chased by police dies after entering river

A wanted man has died after he entered the River Lea in Stanstead Abbotts while being chased by police in a Hertfordshire village.

via The Comet7h ago

Police smash through Hitchin home door to arrest two men

Police smashed through a Hitchin home’s door and arrested two men.

via Watford Observer7h ago

Six arrested after police busted 'stolen vehicles ring' deny charges

Six men arrested after police busted a suspected stolen vehicles ring in Oxhey have pleaded not guilty.

2 outlets7h ago

Hertfordshire man jailed for cannabis smuggling plot

A Welwyn Garden man has been jailed for his role in a plot to import £13.8m worth of cannabis.

A man from Welwyn Garden has been jailed for his role in a plot to smuggle £13.8million worth of cannabis into the UK.

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via Hemel Gazette8h ago

Storm secure Trophy qualification as they return home in style

Hemel Storm secured their BCB Trophy quarter-final spot with a 90-74 victory over Oaklands Wolves on Sunday evening in their first home game of the new campaign.

2 outlets8h ago

Five Hertfordshire criminals convicted in September

Five criminals have been convicted in Hertfordshire courts in September.

Hertfordshire courts have had a busy September with five criminal convictions. The articles do not specify details of the cases or individuals involved.

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via Watford Observer8h ago

Spaces shut as five-day 'essential maintenance' underway at car park

Motorists must find somewhere else to park as part of the Leavesden Country Park car park will remain closed until the weekend.

via The Comet8h ago

Stevenage Charter Fair returns as major road closures begin this week

Stevenage’s Charter Fair returns to the High Street tomorrow (Tuesday).

via Watford Observer9h ago

'Small village school' aiming to be named 'school of the year' at national awards

Small village school Bedmond Academy is celebrating after making the shortlist for a national School of the Year award.

via The Comet10h ago

North Herts Council raises fly-tipping fine to £1,000

Fly-tippers in North Herts will now face fines of £1,000 as part of a tougher crackdown on illegal dumping.

via The Comet10h ago

Grade II-listed Stevenage building could get new life after 15 years empty

A Grade II-listed Stevenage building could be given a new lease of life after standing empty for more than 15 years.

via The Comet11h ago

Plans for 281 homes could get green light despite hundreds of objections

A development of 281 homes in Graveley could be given the green light despite more than 220 objections from residents and councillors.

via The Comet11h ago

North Herts houses set to become children’s homes amid shortage of care places

Two properties in North Hertfordshire are set to become children’s homes as the county council tackles a shortage of places.

via Hemel Gazette11h ago

Bovingdon Airfield Studios announces expansion with ITV stage takeover

A successful Dacorum filming complex announced it has expanded its capacity by taking control of an ITV site.

via Herts Advertiser11h ago

Plan for new pizza restaurant targets former FatFace shop in St Albans

Plans have been submitted to turn the former FatFace shop in St Albans city centre into a pizza restaurant.

via Watford Observer11h ago

John and Amy Hunt walking 120 miles to honour murdered family members

John and Amy Hunt are walking 120 miles for the foundation set up in memory of three members of the family who were murdered by Kyle Clifford in Bushey.

via Herts Advertiser12h ago

St Albans cobbler to close shop after nearly 40 years due to steep rent rise

Charlies Footwear & Repairs in Adelaide Street, St Albans has announced it closure in March 2027.

via Hemel Gazette12h ago

Arrests made in Hertfordshire and £500k seized during immigration investigation

Specialist police staff arrested two men in Hertfordshire as part of a wider investigation into alleged illegal immigration operations.

3 outlets12h ago

M25 closed in Hertfordshire after welfare incident

The M25 is closed between junctions 21 and 22 in Hertfordshire after a welfare incident.

Police closed the M25 in both directions between junctions 21 (Chiswell Interchange) and 22 (The Bell Interchange) in Hertfordshire following a welfare incident involving a person on a bridge. Motorists were warned to avoid the area as traffic built up.

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via The Comet12h ago

Amazon warehouse plans could create more than 2,300 jobs

Amazon's proposed Biggleswade warehouse could create 2,300 jobs, with plans for 166,000sqm at Stratton Business Park and A1 traffic changes in Bedfordshire.

via Herts Advertiser12h ago

Box van and BMW collision blocks St Albans A414

A crash blocked the A414 North Orbital Road in St Albans this morning.

2 outlets12h ago

Five plots of land up for sale in Hertfordshire

Five plots of land are currently for sale in Hertfordshire.

Five plots of land are currently available for purchase in Hertfordshire. The Herts Advertiser and The Comet have listed the available properties.

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via The Comet13h ago

Man charged with murder after teen dies in crash between car and e-bike

A mas been charged with murder after a teenager died in a crash involving a car and an e-bike in Bedfordshire.

via Watford Observer17h ago

Enjoy five fabulous days in the Isle of Wight with Just Go Holidays

Just a short ferry ride from the mainland, the Isle of Wight provides an immediate sense of escape.

via Watford Observer17h ago

Mum pays tribute to 'incredibly special' son who took his own life

A mum has paid tribute to her "incredibly special" son after he took his own life at Bushey station.

via The Comet18h ago

Plans for new floodlights at Hitchin Rugby Club backed by MP

Plans submitted for new floodlights at a Hitchin Rugby Club have been backed by MP Alistair Strathern.

via Watford Observer19h ago

Discover the 'beautiful' pub walk through Hertfordshire's rolling hills

Explore the 5.1km Chess Valley walk in Hertfordshire, featuring Chiltern Hills scenery, riverside paths and a stop at The Cock Inn in Sarratt.

via The Comet1d ago

Government to report on mental health impact of seriously ill children on families

A report on the mental health impacts of life-threatening childhood illness on families will be published by the Government, following calls from campaigners in North East Hertfordshire.

via Watford Observer1d ago

Nostalgic videos of two more Watford town centre venues 20 years ago

Nostalgic videos on social media have provided a glimpse of Watford's nightlife in 2006 and 2007.

via Watford Observer1d ago

The Burnham Bounce is real as Labour gains ground and Watford sees benefits

Matt Turmaine on the ‘Burnham Bounce’, Labour’s rise in the polls, cheaper bus fares, investment in mental health services and what it all means for Watford.

via Watford Observer1d ago

New casting call seeks extras for horror film being shot in Hertfordshire

A new casting call has gone out seeking extras to be part of a short horror film being shot in Hertfordshire.

via The Comet1d ago

Woman arrested after concern for welfare incident at Stevenage high-rise

A woman has been arrested following a concern for welfare incident at Brent Court in Stevenage.

via Watford Observer1d ago

Four nights of road closures near Hertfordshire roundabouts start tomorrow

Motorists have been warned to plan ahead as four nights of closures threaten disruption around a busy Hertfordshire roundabout.

via The Comet1d ago

Richard Herring joins 12-hour spinathon to raise £1,200 for children's unit

Comedian Richard Herring took part in a 12-hour spinathon at Lister Hospital in Stevenage to raise money for a new children’s unit.

via Herts Advertiser1d ago

MP fights for St Albans businesses facing 'shock' £50K business rates bill

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has warned that St Albans businesses, HATCH and Smallford Farm Shop may not survive a “shock” bill caused by backdated business rates.