Hemel Hempstead Gazette

4 days ago | hemeltoday.co.uk | Mark Travers

Cala Homes has unveiled its first Showhome of Support initiative at its growing development, Sambrooke Park in Potters Bar. The initiative sees Cala Homes Chiltern partner with local retailers across Hertfordshire and beyond to help dress its newly launched showhome, giving artisans and local retailers a unique platform to showcase their products to prospective buyers.

4 days ago | hemeltoday.co.uk | Julie Crouch

A Hertfordshire lawyer who helps people when they have been seriously injured due to negligence has taken on a top role with national campaign organisation. Nikki Ealey has been appointed as the junior lawyer representative for not-for-profit organisation APIL (the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers). APIL has members across the UK and campaigns to improve and protect the rights of people who suffer injuries, which can sometimes be life-changing, that are caused by the negligence of others.

1 week ago | hemeltoday.co.uk | Olga Norford

Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a teenager from Hemel Hempstead. Bailey, aged 15, was last seen near Lincoln Drive in South Oxhey, at around 9.50am on Monday, June 9. He is described as around 5ft 10in tall, and was last seen wearing a black North Face jacket, grey joggers and white trainers. Bailey also has links to Watford. Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

1 week ago | hemeltoday.co.uk | Rebecca Chaplin

Our guest speaker at the Lockers Park Careers Fair, Nathaniel Peat (MIod, MSc, BEng (hons), FdSc) came to deliver a motivational speech to Year 8; as they approach a period of transition into the next stage of their education. ‘Your dreams are too valuable to be left unfulfilled. Challenges will arise, but real success is built on resilience, determination, and an unshakable belief in yourself.’Nathaniel reflected on his own setbacks when he left Prep education and entered his senior school.

1 week ago | hemeltoday.co.uk | Damien Lucas

Emergency services have been at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on the M1 southbound at Hemel Hempstead. National Highways East say there is over four miles of congestion and delays of around 25 minutes on normal journey times as a result of the incident. Lanes one and two had been closed on the M1 southbound between J8 for Hemel and J6A (M25) due to a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services and Traffic Officers were at the scene.