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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Paddington Bear could make a welcome return to Dacorum, courtesy of Studiocanal, who are running a special competition. Following the recent release of Paddington in Peru, a nationwide trail of Paddington statues has been installed across the country. The search is now on to find a home for the final statue. Paddington is no stranger […]
Berkhamsted’s own Yoko Yaghmaie is making waves in the world of Tai Chi. This exceptional teacher, who holds classes at Berkhamsted Town Hall, has an impressive collection of accolades and a story that inspires. In August, Yoko represented Team GB at the prestigious World Taijiquan Championships in Singapore, earning a 7th-place ranking on the global […]
A trio of rare Northern African lion cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo, marking a huge conservation success for the vulnerable sub-species. Born to three-year-old lioness Winta, and three-year-old dad Malik, the litter of three arrived on 25 November 2024. Footage captured by the conservation Zoo’s ‘cub cam’ CCTV shows attentive mum Winta being […]
Dacorum Borough Council is inviting residents to share their thoughts and views on their 2025-2026 budget. With rising costs, reduced government funding, and increasing demand for services, residents’ feedback will provide valuable insight into local priorities and help guide the Council’s approach to managing resources. Challenges and Choices Reduced Funding: Government grants have decreased significantly, […]
Statistics released by The Kennel Club shows that dogs being treated for eating toxic chocolate soars in December and January, compared to the rest of the year. The sweet treat can be deadly for dogs and, as such, the organisation is urging pet owners to be vigilant this festive period, not only during Christmas, but […]
The uber-style on-demand bus service HertsLynx, just celebrated its first year operating in Dacorum. HertsLynx offers a flexible way to travel; unlike traditional bus services, it doesn’t follow a timetable or have any set routes, instead passengers can choose from a wide variety of pick up and drop off locations within designated operating zones. Passengers […]
What do you do with your Christmas tree after the festivities have finished? For those who have bought a farm-grown tree, do you leave the tree outside for a couple of months or squeeze it into a green wheelie bin, which Dacorum Council will only collect at the end of February? There is another way, […]