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Here's a round-up of some of our most-read stories from the past week.
Video: Elstree and Borehamwood Christmas lights an 'embarrassment'
The Borehamwood community welcomed Dame Barbara Windsor to switch on their Christmas lights but described the event as an "embarrassment".
Anti-Semitic vandals deface flowerbed depicting Israeli flag in Blattner Close, Elstree
A family grew concerned after a flower display depicting Israeli flag was vandalised.
Reported crime has increased across Hertsmere
Police statistics show the levels of crime has increased across Hertsmere.
Young authors across Elstree and Borehamwood urged to take part in national competition
Young people are being urged to get involved in a writing competition.
Hertsmere MP Oliver Dowden walks blind down Shenley Road, Borehamwood
Mr Dowden took part in an event highlighting the difficulties the visually impaired community have walking down the main road in Borehamwood.
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