Hertfordshire launches probation officer recruitment drive
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Hertfordshire launches probation officer recruitment drive
• A new recruitment campaign aims to boost the number of probation officers in Hertfordshire.
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 | St Albans & Harpenden Review - News · Local news · yesterday High Court prohibits use of unauthorised encampment in Flamstead• A High Court ruling has prohibited residential occupation and development on a traveller site in Flamstead. |
 | Herts Advertiser · Local news · yesterday Blue plaque to honour artist who 'captured essence and history' of St Albans• The tribute, organised by Blue Plaques St Albans, will be revealed at the former home of watercolourist, etcher and draftsman Holmes Edwin Cornelius Winter. |
 | Watford Observer - News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Four trailers crammed with asbestos waste ditched on major Hertfordshire roads• Hertfordshire County Council is dealing with four trailers abandoned on roads containing dangerous asbestos. |
 | Hemel Today · Local news · yesterday Hertfordshire council warns of 'dangerous' suspected asbestos waste dumped across county• Hertfordshire County Council is alerting residents to incidents of dumped waste reported across its area. |
 | St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Care home celebrates Volunteering Day with event for U3A members• Residents and staff at The Orchard care home held a special event to recognise and thank the St Albans U3A (University of the Third Age) for the incredible contribution they make to the community as part of this year’s national Volunteering Day. |
 | Herts Advertiser - Sport · Local news · yesterday Bowling team qualifies for semi-final• Harpenden Bowling Club's men's team has qualified for the South Area County League semi-final. |
 | St Albans Times · Local news · yesterday Harpenden photographers’ success in Lauderdale House competition• Two members of Harpenden Photographic Society have achieved success in Lauderdale House’s 37th Photography Competition, with their winning entries now on display at the renowned Tudor house in Waterlow Park, North London. |
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