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Family safety campaign as robbers convicted of cabbie killing

The family of a driver lured to his death by robbers has called for “change in the gig economy” as his killers were brought to justice. Gabriel Bringye, 37, who worked for vehicle hire firm Bolt, was fatally stabbed after he responded to a fake fare ...

15 Mar 2022 at 16:25

City

1,200 jobs at risk as Amazon proposes closure of three warehouses

Amazon has revealed plans to shut three UK warehouses and seven delivery stations in a move which will affect more than 1,200 jobs. The company has launched consultations over the closure of warehouses in Hemel Hempstead, Doncaster and Gourock in ...

10 Jan 2023 at 17:59

Hail “the size of chickpeas” hits London and the south east amid thunderstorms

Thunderstorms have swept across London and the South East, with the wet and windy weather due to continue into the evening. Londoners were left running for cover as the city experienced loud thunder and heavy rain. Met Office meteorologist Alex ...

24 May 2022 at 20:57

Health

Woman told she would die aged 20 as weight fell to five stone undergoes life-saving surgery after bowel disease diagnosis

A woman who dropped to just five stone and was told she would die “within a few months” at 20 years old following a bowel disease diagnosis is now urging people not to ignore symptoms such as blood in their stool and frequent trips to the ...

03 Nov 2023 at 07:00

Crafters take over postboxes with poignant Remembrance Day tributes

Crafters have commemorated Remembrance Day by adorning postboxes with poignant knitted and crocheted tributes which include planes, soldiers and poppies. People from Yarn Bomb Hemel Hempstead – which has more than 900 members, 30 of whom ...

11 Nov 2023 at 08:00

Met police officer sacked after being found guilty of stalking women

A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked after being convicted of stalking, voyeurism and controlling or coercive behaviour against women. Jake Cummings, 25, from Hemel Hempstead, was found guilty of three counts of controlling or ...

17 Oct 2024 at 13:49

Driver who ran red light is jailed for causing death of 14-year-old boy scout

A driver who accelerated through a red light and fatally struck a boy scout as he was crossing the road has been jailed for five years and six months. Evie Wiles, 25, was distracted by her phone when her Seat Leon car hit 14-year-old ...

04 Apr 2025 at 14:13

Manslaughter charges brought after woman killed by bricks that fell from crane

A developer and four men are facing manslaughter charges over the death of a woman who was killed when a pallet containing more than two tonnes of bricks fell from a crane. Higgins Homes Plc is accused of corporate manslaughter and ...

12 May 2025 at 11:31

Man who raised £100k for charity since cancer diagnosis to take on 588-mile walk

A man who has raised £100,000 for charity since his terminal cancer diagnosis is set to take on a 588-mile walking challenge. Paul Dennington’s “March Through Life” will see him stroll 588 miles over 36 days from North Shields to ...

03 Aug 2025 at 08:35

Tories drop General Election candidate hours before nominations close

The Conservatives dropped one of their parliamentary candidates hours before nominations closed on Friday after receiving a complaint about his conduct. Jaymey McIvor had been due to fight the Hemel Hempstead seat for the Tories ...

08 Jun 2024 at 23:29

Tories fail to field candidate in Rotherham amid last-minute withdrawals

The Conservatives are going into the General Election without a candidate in one English constituency as stories emerged of last-minute withdrawals as nominations closed. When the candidates were announced in the South ...

08 Jun 2024 at 23:30

Soccer

Former winners Wigan survive FA Cup scare against Hemel Hempstead

National League South side Hemel Hempstead pushed League One Wigan all the way to a penalty shoot-out before bowing out of the FA Cup at the first-round stage following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Joe White cancelled ...

01 Nov 2025 at 18:11

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