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Signed Gavin and Stacey Script up for Grabs

A signed Gavin and Stacey script donated to small inclusive arts charity, The Theatre Shed, has raised an incredible £30,000 so far via an online raffle. The Theatre Shed is currently raffling a signed Gavin and Stacey: The Finale script, generously donated by Robert Wilfort, who plays Jason West. The raffle has already raised a […]

The Mum Club St Albans Nov Brunch Sarah Daghestani Photography

The Mum Club Expands to Berkhamsted

A new opportunity for mothers in Berkhamsted to connect and unwind is on the horizon, as The Mum Club prepares to launch events in the area. Known for organising stylish social gatherings across the country, The Mum Club focuses on creating inclusive experiences designed specifically for mums at all stages of motherhood. Having successfully hosted […]

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston in Milton Keynes

After an unforgettable 2024, with over 100,000 tickets sold, a blockbuster UK arena tour, and standing ovations at the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium, the phenomenon that is Queen of the Night – A Tribute To Whitney Houston is gearing up to celebrate its 10th anniversary in jaw-dropping style with a spectacular 2025 tour across […]

Living Magazines Hertfordshire Constabulary

Secure Your Home and Garden for the New Year

Hertfordshire Constabulary is sharing advice with residents to make sure any new valuables they received at Christmas, or purchased in the sales, stay safe and secure. The number of burglaries in Hertfordshire are currently around the same level as this time last year, however the Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere areas all experienced increases in […]

Herts PCC Jonathan Ash-Edwards

PCC Consulting with Residents on Policing Precept

Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards is consulting residents on this year’s contribution from local taxpayers towards policing in the county.  The PCC’s priority is to maintain the local policing model and protect police officer numbers as he prepares to set the council tax policing precept.  Following previous council tax and government investment Hertfordshire […]

Christmas tree recycling day 2025

Recycle your Real Christmas Trees Responsibly

Bring your real Christmas tree to one of Dacorum Borough Council’s Christmas tree chipping points on Sunday 5 January 2025: Berkhamsted: Canal Fields car park (over the canal behind Waitrose), HP4 2AL: 8am to 2pm Hemel Hempstead: Dacorum Borough Council, Cupid Green Depot, HP2 7BA: 8am to 2pm Tring: Tring Garden Centre, HP23 5HF (drop-off […]

Living Magazines Police Appeal

Appeal for Information Following Theft of Cars in Berkhamsted

Police are appealing for information and witnesses after two cars were stolen during a burglary in Berkhamsted. Offenders gained access to a home in Tresco Road at around 2.30am on Monday 23 December and took two sets of car keys, using them to steal two vehicles from outside the property. They were a blue Seat […]

PCC Jonathan Ash-Edwards and Andy Prophet at the confirmation hearing

New Chief Constable of Hertfordshire Confirmed

The new Chief Constable of Hertfordshire has been confirmed as Andy Prophet. Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards has now appointed his preferred candidate to the role and he is due to start this month. Mr Prophet, who is currently Deputy Chief Constable in Essex, will replace Charlie Hall who is retiring. Mr Prophet’s selection […]

Chilterns Neuro Centre Volunteer Awards Shirley

Volunteers are Heart and Soul of Charity

Happy New Year! 🍾 The Chilterns Neuro Centre recently hosted a special celebration to honour the vital contributions of its volunteers. Nearly 100 local residents dedicate their time to supporting the charity, collectively contributing over 10,000 hours annually and saving the organisation more than £110,000 each year. Volunteers, staff and members gathered for the event, […]

Cliveden Long Garden colour. Artist’s impression – Anna Dadswell, Garden design – James Scott/The Garden Company

Long Garden at Cliveden Transformed

The Garden Company is pleased to announce that their MD and Principal Designer, James Scott, has been working with the National Trust on a design project at The Long Garden, Cliveden in Buckinghamshire. Cliveden is a popular visitor attraction, attracting around 0.5m people annually and well-known for its beautiful gardens, grounds and country house. The […]

Robert Breakwell of The Pepper Foundation on C4's The Last Leg

The Pepper Foundation on Channel 4’s The Last Leg

On Friday 13 December (unlucky for some, but not for Pepper!), Robert Breakwell, the Founder and Chair of The Pepper Foundation, was honoured to be the first-ever winner of the ‘Golden Hans Award’ on the Channel 4 comedy talk show The Last Leg.  Comedy legend Adam Hills (well-known for his charity work) presented Robert Breakwell […]

Tree planting in Dacorum - Tulip Tree

Funding Boost Means More New Tree Planting this Winter

Dacorum Borough Council has secured £53,600 in funding to plant 69 trees across the borough this winter. This adds to the 50 trees already planned for planting this season. The funding has been provided by the Forestry Commission’s Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF) to plant the trees, which range from two to three metres tall. […]