A ‘fair and prudent’ budget has been agreed by Dacorum Borough Council. At a meeting of Full Council on 18 February, councillors voted to protect essential services and support new investment across the borough. In doing so, they agreed to a 2.99% increase in the Council’s portion of the council tax bill. This equates to […]
Exceptional performances at Tring Youth Theatre Project’s musical comedy, Sister Act confirmed its reputation of nurturing young talent to bold and high quality shows, writes Lyn Drummond. The cast’s outstanding team, aged from 15-21 years, drew ovations from an audience swept along with the music, dancing, and sheer enthusiasm at the opening night on 18 […]
Hertfordshire has officially launched Herts Together – a new countywide initiative celebrating the compassion, unity and community spirit that make the county stronger. The programme will run throughout 2026, featuring events, stories and activities that highlight how much can be achieved when people join together in a shared purpose. The launch event took place on […]
Berkhamsted Raiders’ over 18 football team had some special visitors join in training last week. Members of new boy band December 10, the latest proteges of pop mogul and Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, got in some footie training before their introductory gigs this week. Band member Cruz has played for Berkhamsted Raiders for […]
Art lovers will want to experience the Wendover Arts Festival taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 23 May to Monday 25 May. The festival will be showcasing a diverse range of artistic talent, featuring works from over 80 artists across multiple styles and forms, including paintings, textiles, sculptures, pottery, ceramics, jewellery, glassware […]
Chiltern Safaris has announced the launch of the Blue Line Wine Tours, with the first tour set to take place on 9 May 2026. These tours will offer specially curated access to boutique vineyards located within the beautiful countryside of the northern Chilterns. The tours present the opportunity for a unique day out for wine […]
A specialist team of Hertfordshire detectives, dedicated to protecting children from online predators, secured 136 years of prison sentences in 2025, in what has been described as an ‘outstanding and relentless’ effort to keep young people safe. Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Child Online Safeguarding Team (COST) – named the force’s Team of the Year in November 2025 […]
A bright orange baby has been born at Whipsnade Zoo – an endangered François’ langur – offering renewed hope for the long-term survival of the species. In contrast to the adults’ monochromatic coats, infant François’ langurs are born with shocking orange hair, an evolutionary quirk thought to allow parents to easily spot their youngsters […]
The Share Foundation has announced that Stepping Forward: Performing Arts for Life, the popular online performing arts and life skills series for young people in care, will soon be opening to all young people, schools, education settings and youth provisions across the UK. Arts enrichment is widely known to provide lifelong benefits such as building […]
Four men have been charged and remanded as part of an investigation into burglaries. Officers located a vehicle of interest in the Thames Valley area on the night of Tuesday 3 February. The four occupants of the vehicle were arrested and suspected stolen property was seized. All have been charged with conspiracy to burgle in […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary welcomed 28 new police officers to Team Herts during a graduation ceremony held at police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on Thursday 5 February. The new officers bring with them a wide range of professional experience, including a former law lecturer, a mental health support worker, a restaurant manager and retail workers. Family, […]
Live facial recognition, response times, online safety and victim’s rights will be under scrutiny at a police accountability meeting on Thursday 12 February. Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards holds monthly Accountability & Performance Meetings (APMs) to hold Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Chief Constable to account on behalf of the public. Mr Ash-Edwards webcasts APMs for […]