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The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

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Adobe Express helps you design professional CVs with minimal effort

Adobe Express: Revolutionising CV creation with free templates

Create impactful visuals for charity campaigns with Adobe Express

Create impactful visuals for charity campaigns with Adobe Express

Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express

Man set for trial over '900 wraps of heroin and knife'

Man set for trial over '900 wraps of heroin and knife'

Man set for trial over '900 wraps of heroin and knife'

Herts Police and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance attended.

Herts Police and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance attended.

Air ambulance called as child hit by car in Borehamwood

PCC, Jonathan Ash-Edwards, with PC Ray Morris

PCC, Jonathan Ash-Edwards, with PC Ray Morris

Police Commissioner joins Borehamwood town centre patrol

Siggy Cragwell was a guest of honour at the event to commemorate Windrush Day at Waterloo station

Siggy Cragwell was a guest of honour at the event to commemorate Windrush Day at Waterloo station

Windrush generation

Thameslink's oldest station assistant commemorates Windrush Day at Waterloo

Detectives in Borehamwood are appealing for witnesses

Detectives in Borehamwood are appealing for witnesses

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Morning knife attack in Borehamwood leaves man in 20s with minor injuries

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

If you’ve ever thought that art only features in movies and galleries, and is reserved only for creative types, think again.

Bring colour and style to your business with Adobe Express

Did you witness this incident?

Did you witness this incident?

Police appeal after cyclist jumps on car bonnet and throws bike at vehicle

Do you recognise this man?

Do you recognise this man?

Can you help? Police hunt for man after woman assaulted in Borehamwood

The move will bring together x1jobs – which operates under 11 regional websites in England and Wales – and the recruitment site jobs24 following Newsquest’s acquisition of Archant in 2022.

The move will bring together x1jobs – which operates under 11 regional websites in England and Wales – and the recruitment site jobs24 following Newsquest’s acquisition of Archant in 2022.

Jobs and careers

Over 100k job opportunities on offer in England and Wales on new jobs24 platform

Do you recognise this man?

Do you recognise this man?

Man wanted in connection with series of town thefts

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Newsquest announces £6 million support for NSPCC in anniversary year

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a chance to write about the topics that matter to them and their community

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a chance to write about the topics that matter to them and their community

Unleash your inner journalist: Enrol in Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme now

See how you can apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme.

See how you can apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme.

Unlocking the power of young voices: Join our school journalism programme

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Making it easy to create beautiful content

Dream bigger: New features and free AI tools empower you to create stunning designs

One of the kittens the couple sold, which is now dead

One of the kittens the couple sold, which is now dead

British Transport Police

Disgraced London police officer sold sick, dying kittens in twisted £280k scam

Who killed Jill Dando? Documentary examines one of Britain's most high-profile cases

Beverley Klein has had to make to tough decision to close the nursery due to recruitment issues

Beverley Klein has had to make to tough decision to close the nursery due to recruitment issues

Children & Young People

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Outstanding nursery to close due to recruitment issues

Update: The girl has since been found

Update: The girl has since been found

Police appeal to find 17-year-old from Borehamwood

A mum was seriously injured after she was attacked by a dog in Kenilworth Park, Borehamwood

A mum was seriously injured after she was attacked by a dog in Kenilworth Park, Borehamwood

Mum ‘seriously injured’ after dog attack in park

The mural/ the block of flats - in Balmoral Drive

The mural/ the block of flats - in Balmoral Drive

School's mural 'a beacon of hope' after flat fire

Car Value Tracker shows your car’s changing valuation

Car Value Tracker shows your car’s changing valuation

Motorway launches Car Value Tracker, so you can keep tabs on your vehicle’s value

Kristan Payne received a British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Elstree and Borehamwood.

Kristan Payne received a British Empire Medal for her services to the community in Elstree and Borehamwood.

Cost of living crisis

BEM winner recalls time foodbank gave woman back 'dignity'

Police found Michael O'Connell dead on New Year's Day.

Police found Michael O'Connell dead on New Year's Day.

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Missing man found dead on New Year's Day

The NHS target for category two calls is 18 minutes

The NHS target for category two calls is 18 minutes

Heart attack victims on average wait 43 minutes for an ambulance

A counter terrorism unit has warned the public

A counter terrorism unit has warned the public

Counter terrorism warning as public asked to be police's 'eyes and ears'

Heather Parry, David Bagon

Heather Parry, David Bagon

Drivers consider debt and quitting jobs as ULEZ expands

There is planning permission for a rail freight terminal to be built on the former Radlett airfield near Park Street

There is planning permission for a rail freight terminal to be built on the former Radlett airfield near Park Street

Rail freight terminal moves closer after sale 'agreed'

A CGI of the Lidl store in Elstree Way which has now been built and is almost ready to open

A CGI of the Lidl store in Elstree Way which has now been built and is almost ready to open

Lidl confirms opening date for its second store in Borehamwood

A man has pleaded guilty to burglary

A man has pleaded guilty to burglary

Man admits breaking into home while residents were asleep

How areas of Hertsmere could have been expanded (in dark blue) in the local plan that has been 'shelved'. Image: Hertsmere Borough Council

How areas of Hertsmere could have been expanded (in dark blue) in the local plan that has been 'shelved'. Image: Hertsmere Borough Council

Council's local plan likely to miss Government deadline

A day of social action for Mitzvah Day in Maxwell Park

A day of social action for Mitzvah Day in Maxwell Park

Community groups show their love for the environment on Mitzvah Day

Leader of the Labour group at Hertfordshire County Council Judi Billing has died aged 71

Leader of the Labour group at Hertfordshire County Council Judi Billing has died aged 71

Long-serving councillor and Labour leader dies aged 71

Rail freight campaigners at a protest when it was going through planning stage

Rail freight campaigners at a protest when it was going through planning stage

Developer for controversial rail freight depot makes offer to buy land

Herts Police seized multiple vehicles as part of its crackdown.

Herts Police seized multiple vehicles as part of its crackdown.

Forty-four arrests and 26 vehicles seized in police crackdown

Hertsmere councillor Michelle Vince has warned people are at risk living in mouldy flats after a coroner ruled the death of Awaab Ishak, pictured, was caused by exposure to mould

Hertsmere councillor Michelle Vince has warned people are at risk living in mouldy flats after a coroner ruled the death of Awaab Ishak, pictured, was caused by exposure to mould

Upset as bid to highlight mouldy homes following boy's death denied

Aldenham Reservoir

Aldenham Reservoir

Public consultation to outline 'progress' of plans to improve reservoir

Paramedics were called to Borehamwood town centre

Paramedics were called to Borehamwood town centre

Man in his 30s dies in Borehamwood after report of 'cardiac arrest'

The mayor of Hertsmere Cllr John Graham helps launch a Warm Spaces venue in Borehamwood

The mayor of Hertsmere Cllr John Graham helps launch a Warm Spaces venue in Borehamwood

Venues open their doors to provide 'warm spaces' to help with cost of living

This proposal for five warehouses on the A41 in Bushey has been approved

This proposal for five warehouses on the A41 in Bushey has been approved

Extra warehouses allowed despite 'regret' of building in green belt

Sadie Salt died in hospital in November 2020

Sadie Salt died in hospital in November 2020

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Family of toddler who died after choking hope inquest will provide answers

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency

Flood alert issued after night of heavy rain

A VoloCity parked next to a test facility in Paris. Could we see similar aircraft at Elstree Aerodrome in the coming years?

A VoloCity parked next to a test facility in Paris. Could we see similar aircraft at Elstree Aerodrome in the coming years?

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Aerodrome could be used as a base for 'flying taxis'

The scene in Brook Road in Borehamwood

The scene in Brook Road in Borehamwood

Ten fire engines called out after 'smoke' spotted coming from flats

Warning notice at mental health unit removed - but improvements still required

Warning notice at mental health unit removed - but improvements still required

Warning at mental health unit removed - but improvements still needed

The man was stopped in Borehamwood.

The man was stopped in Borehamwood.

Man admits drugs offences after being caught with cocaine

A ceremony was held at Hertsmere Civic Centre on Armistice Day

A ceremony was held at Hertsmere Civic Centre on Armistice Day

Armistice Day service held in Borehamwood

Blitz Communications was based at this building in Centennial Park, Elstree, before going into voluntary liquidation in September 2020

Blitz Communications was based at this building in Centennial Park, Elstree, before going into voluntary liquidation in September 2020

Employees at events firm that went bust to get two month pay-out

The incident happened at the One Stop in the Manor Way shopping parade

The incident happened at the One Stop in the Manor Way shopping parade

Girl sexually assaulted inside shop before being followed home