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School applications deadline The deadline is fast approaching for applications for children due to start at primary, junior or middle school in September 2026. The easiest way to apply for a school place is to …
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Re-appeal after man dies following collision in Gaddesden Row
Police are refreshing an appeal for witnesses, information and dash cam footage after a man died following a serious road traffic collision near Hemel Hempstead on Friday 5 December. The incident occurred in Gaddesden Row, …
Safe Online Christmas
A lot of preparation for our festive season and the holiday itself involves going online – whether it’s for buying gifts or decorations, ordering festive food, exchanging online greetings or chatting with friends or family. …
Highways Information: M1 between junctions 9 and 11a – essential maintenance repairs
Please see below from National Highways: Important roadworks information M1 between junctions 9 and 11a – essential maintenance repairs I am writing to tell you that we plan to carry out monthly essential maintenance repairs on the M1 between junctions 9 and 11a in both directions. Work includes technology repairs, drainage, sweeping grass …
Warning after fake bank notes reported in Hertfordshire
Police are warning local businesses and residents following several reports of fake bank notes being used across the county. Four offences have been reported over the last two weeks, in Bishop’s Stortford, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead …
Anti-social behaviour in your area
We are aware of issues regarding off-road motorbikes riding over local fields in and around Flamstead and the surrounding areas, and equally aware of the damage to crops, in addition to the impact on wildlife …
Councillor vacancy on Markyate Parish Council
A vacancy has arisen on the above Parish Council due to the discontinuance on the council on 1st December 2025 of Parish Councillor Keith Johnson. Parish Councillor Vacancy Notice – K Johnson
Christmas with HertsLynx
HertsLynx operating hours will be different over the Christmas and New Year period. Please see the HertsLynx service operation times over the Christmas period: Christmas with HertsLynx – Intalink
Rural Crime Team – November/December 2025
A short round-up of some of our recent work in the Rural Operational Support Team (ROST): Attended multiple Hare Coursing incidents around North and East Herts with several vehicles and dogs seized. Joined forces with …
New fraud reporting website
From Dacorum Police: A new national service called Report Fraud went live on Thursday (4th December 2025). Report Fraud replaces Action Fraud, which has existed since 2009. The service has been designed and delivered by …