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

Nine out of 10 business owners would set out on their own again despite the difficulties of running their own firms.

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

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.

An elderly dog went missing after a fire tore through a flat on Miswell Lane in the early hours of this morning.

The man responsible for Herts children’s services has praised the county’s social work sector for its low vacancy rates and hard work.

Apprentice contestant Natalie Panayi managed to avoid being on the receiving end of Lord Sugar’s trademark ‘You’re Fired’ finger pointing last night, despite being the project manager on the losing team.

Bovingdon Parish Council has elected its first new chairman for six years.

A man who had been charged with five burglaries in Harpenden has admitted to committing another 40 across the county - including crimes in Berkhamsted and Tring.

Two people who were setting up for Dacorum’s mayor making ceremony had to rescued by firefighters when they got stuck in a lift.

Popular Dacorum mayor Bert Chapman stepped down from the first citizen post last night after a year in office.

A fire crew from St Albans were called to deal with a large, out of control bonfire in Hemel Hempstead.

An accidental fire at a first-floor flat in Tring is thought to have been started by a cigarette.

Frogmore Paper Mill has been nominated for a prestigious award celebrating the museums which most enthrall children.

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

Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.

An energetic schoolboy pedalled from Hemel Hempstead to Watford’s Cassiobury Park – and back – along the canal and raised £100 for the Hospice of St Francis.

Revellers are being urged to protect themselves from becoming victims of spiked drinks after an alleged drugging incident left a girl seriously ill in hospital.

Helpers are needed to lend a hand with a spring tidy up at a garden dedicated to babies who died at birth or during pregnancy.

Workers at Wilkinsons Hemel Hempstead donned capes and masks to raise more than £100 for Keech Hospice Care.