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You may have seen a black squirrel, you may have seen a black squirrel – but both together?

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:55 GMT

Gambolling in a Hertfordshire back garden is a sight to make anyone sit up and take notice – a grey squirrel may be a regular visitor, a black squirrel is rarer, but the reader who captured this brief snatch of film has never seen both at the same time.

Here’s why we gave our head a glowing report

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:25:49 GMT

Three Year 11 girls who set the ball rolling explained this week why they put forward their head teacher’s name for a prestige award.

Eastwoods craftsmen at work as new photos revealed

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:55 GMT

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

Thanks to my angels, says fall victim Cynthia

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:10:02 GMT

An elderly woman who took a nasty tumble in Hemel Hempstead’s Lawn Lane last week has issued a public vote of thanks to the Good Samaritans who stepped in to help her.

Thieves use rock to smash their way into Berkhamsted home

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:07:14 GMT

Thieves broke into a home with a rock by going through the garage and smashing a pane of glass in the back door.

‘I won’t take my eyes off a drink ever again’

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:23:16 GMT

A girl who ended up severely ill in hospital after she suspected her drink was spiked has told of how much the ordeal is affecting her.

Cycle pair make it to Cape Town after 100-day challenge

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:22:44 GMT

A couple who set off on a gruelling bike journey across Africa in January have completed the challenge almost 100 days later.

I’m 86, I’ve had two new hips, but I can still tackle the Midnight Walk

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:35:18 GMT

Old age and two hip replacements aren’t going to stop retired GP Peter Tomson from doing his bit.

Priest’s hunger protest

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:03:20 GMT

A retired priest joined hundreds of colleagues in a mass lobby of Parliament to push for action on global hunger.

Plant sale raises record sum for Ashridge

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:41:29 GMT

Organisers of the annual Friends of Ashridge plant sale in the shadow of the landmark monument on the National Trust estate are relieved that a mighty hailstorm the night before the big event and rain at the end of the day didn’t put a dampener on their fundraising efforts.

Charity Hopes you can figure out a way to help

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:59:39 GMT

A selection of the opportunities available this week through Volunteer Centre Dacorum.

Merchant Navy veteran turns 100

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:52:01 GMT

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

Gardeners in a rush to nab free compost

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:37 GMT

More than 400 gardeners were quick off the mark to take advantage of a council-run free compost giveaway.

Sign up to community event

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:41 GMT

Good causes and other groups are invited to raise their profile and funds by being part of a community fun day.

Can you give shy Mylo or gentle natured Gizmo a home?

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:59:19 GMT

Three year old Mylo is a Jack Russell dog.

Sitting comfortably? Then let’s get active

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:57:44 GMT

A chair-based exercise programme aims to help improve the lifestyle and health of tenants in supported housing schemes.

Astley Cooper’s head wins top teacher title

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:33:23 GMT

The head teacher brought in to reshape the reputation of a Hemel Hempstead secondary school is now in the running for national honours in recogniton of what he’s achieved.

Educating the workers, even if the rector can’t see the point...

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:27:19 GMT

In Victorian times, a desire for self-improvement led to the establishment of Mechanics’ Institutes throughout the country.

Church members lobby MP ahead of G8 summit

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:09:35 GMT

Church members and supporters of Christian Aid in Kings Langley have lobbied Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning to act on behalf of the world’s poor at the G8 summit to be held in Northern Ireland in June.

Charity shop spruced up

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:32:41 GMT

A charity shop refresh saw customer numbers soar on its re-launch day – and the new look impressed regulars too.