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GTA: First look at new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI
Grand Theft Auto VI will be available in 2025 - to the delight of fans of the franchise.


Redbourn on Tour
Pupils from Redbourn Primary School have marked the start of the festive season with a series of carol concerts for local community groups and care homes across the region.


BBC must abandon plan to elbow its way into local journalism - as it plans to hike its licence fee
The BBC must abandon its plan for local websites, an unnecessary move which puts vital - and non state-funded - local journalism at risk


NS&I Premium Bonds December 2023 prize winners: What is it and how to check if you are a winner?
The NS&I Premium Bonds December 2023 draw saw one lucky winner strike gold despite buying the bond over 20 years ago.


Hampstead robbery: Man has £28k Rolex watch stolen off of his wrist as shocking footage shows street attack
Police are appealing for information after a man had a Rolex watch stolen off of his wrist on a London street


Cost of waste ‘shredding’ facility near Hemel Hempstead could go up to £13m councillors told
That’s three times the initial estimates


Herts County Council heading for £13.4m overspend in 23/24
Latest figures suggest it’s less than previously estimated


Local charity urges community to help them support “invisible” homeless people this Christmas
As temperatures begin to plummet across Dacorum, DENS has launched an appeal to help local people facing homelessness this festive season.


Tring Brewery creates ‘beer soaps’ in aid of local wildlife charity
Produced in collaboration with a local soap-maker, all profits from Beer Soaps willbe donated to Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital


Christmas at Warwick Castle review: We saw a light trail, Father Christmas, ice skating and princess show
A trip to Warwick Castle is the perfect way to get into the spirit of Christmas


Revels recall: Mars issues alert saying sweets may contain pieces of rubber
Mars has recalled Revels sweets because they may contain pieces of rubber


Yew tree berries: Schoolboy collapses and tragically dies after eating poisonous berries on a park stroll with his dad
A schoolboy, 14, tragically died after eating poisonous berries from a yew tree during a walk with his dad in Fletcher Moss Park in Manchester


CCTV issued in murder probe launched after man dies two days after Hull house fire
A murder probe has been launched by police after a man died two days after a house fire in Hull


Strictly Come Dancing: Injured EastEnders star Nigel Harman explains why he pulled out of live show
EastEnders actor Nigel Harman has explained why he had to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing at the 11th hour yesterday


Going Green: Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight
This week green campaigner Angela Terry tackles a landfill problem. I saw a sign in the chemist saying landfill disposal of inhalers is harmful to the environment, is that true?


A Merry Chimp-mas from Whipsnade Zoo with festive fun and loads of activities for everyone
Christmas celebrations at the zoo this December


Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table
How did secondary schools fare in the first true assessment of post-pandemic exam results - find out in this year’s Sunday Times Parent Power guide to UK schools.


Hemel Hempstead company fined £8k for continuously poorly maintained waste disposal area
Warnings sent to the company were ignored


Dacorum Borough Councillor steps down to run for Parliament at next General Election
It is seen as a key seat for the Liberal Democrats


Grand Theft Auto: Hit game set to be released on Netflix Games
A trilogy of the iconic games will be released on Netflix on December 14.
