Another 16 new police officers are joining Hertfordshire Constabulary’s frontline teams following their graduation. On Thursday 5 March, Chief Constable Andy Prophet congratulated the latest cohort of officers to join Team Herts. He told them that they can look forward to a career where no two days are the same and where they will make […]
The Living magazines team watched Legally Blonde: The Musical at Milton Keynes Theatre, which runs until Saturday 14 March. Legally Blonde: The Musical is a vibrant, feel-good production that captures the heart, humour, and high-energy spirit that fans of the show love. At the centre of the performance is Amber Davies, whose portrayal of Elle […]
A young gymnast from Berkhamsted has achieved his dream of working alongside the GB men’s team. Arthur Wand, 11, has been selected for the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics GB Development Squad for 2026. Arthur, who is a pupil at Thomas Coram Church of England School, has been training since the age of five. He started at […]
The Great Big Green Week (GBGW) is a UK-wide celebration of community action tackling climate change and protecting nature. Last year, 1.2 million people took part, and this year’s GBGW, running from 6-14 June, promises to be bigger and better than ever. There’s plenty going on in Berkhamsted and the surrounding area. Previous GBGWs have […]
Hop on down to Whipsnade Zoo this Easter for an enormous Easter egg hunt with a twist – families will be tasked with cracking a secret code to be rewarded with a tasty treat! From Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April, children and their grown-ups can join the search for six gigantic eggs hidden […]
Two Ukrainian families have established a thriving church community in Berkhamsted, offering displaced Ukrainians a place to worship, connect and rebuild their lives together. Founded by Yurii and Inna Mamus, Oleh Rohachuk and Vita Rohachuk, the Ukrainian church meets weekly and brings together more than 30 people from Berkhamsted and neighbouring villages. Hosted in partnership […]
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are urging people to support moths this year as they celebrate the 2,500 species found in the UK with the publication of a new Wild About Gardens Magical Moths guide. Moths are vital pollinators and an important indicator of environmental health, yet their numbers […]
The Tring Spring FEASTival will be returning to Tring Market Place from 13-15 March 2026. Hosted by Zoom Events, the FEASTival launched in 2025 with locals packing out the Market Square to enjoy a delicious mix of street food and live music across the weekend. Now returning for 2026 — and taking place over Mother’s […]
A tale of extraordinary women in wartime is one of the Hertfordshire Libraries’ Centenary events taking place at Tring Library in March. Louise Jordan as she uncovers the lives of inspiring secret agents of World War II. These extraordinary women showed courage, daring, ingenuity and sacrifice in a bid to defeat Nazi terror. were they […]
Naomi MacKay watched The Beekeeper of Aleppo, which runs until Saturday 7 March at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. The Beekeeper of Aleppo – adapted from Christy Lefteri’s bestselling novel by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler – returns to the stage in a 2026 touring production that builds on its acclaimed 2023 world premiere at Nottingham Playhouse. […]
Chiltern Open Air Museum (COAM), in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, will re-open its gates for the 2026 season on Saturday 7 March, marking the start of a very special year as the Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1976, the Museum has spent five decades rescuing, preserving and re-erecting historic buildings, creating a unique […]
Many local residents took part in the 6 Shops for Christmas challenge, which encouraged shoppers to buy from the town’s retailers with a chance to win prizes. And the town’s retailers are keen to ensure that, much like puppies, shopping locally isn’t just for Christmas. Carolyn Sanders, owner of Almars in the High Street, saw […]