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Tring Park School Nutcracker Group

Tring Park Students set to shine in Nutcracker production

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts’ talented students will once again take to the stage in this year’s festive family favourite, Nutcracker, presented by English National Ballet. Audiences in 2025 can look forward to seeing Tring Park School dancers take the stage in every performance, with the added magic of student singers lending their […]

Artist’s impression of Hemel Market Square health hub view from the Marlowes

Local health group slams health hub proposal

A local health group has accused NHS bosses and Dacorum Council of reneging on a pledge by Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, that the public would be consulted over the closure of Hemel Hempstead Hospital. In June, the Prime Minister promised Hemel MP David Taylor in the House of Commons that there would be ‘public […]

Wigginton Biodiversity Enhancements Project

Apply for a Green Community Grant and get up to £10,000 funding

Dacorum Borough Council’s Green Community Grant scheme will begin accepting applications on Monday 24 November, which supports local projects that focus on protecting the environment, tackling climate change, and encouraging local community engagement. Voluntary and community groups are welcomed to apply, including school groups and parish and town councils. To be eligible, projects must clearly demonstrate […]

DENS Winter Appeal - Amy and Ted

Help rescue people from fear and isolation this Christmas

With freezing, dangerous nights approaching, Hertfordshire-based charity, DENS, has launched its Winter Appeal to provide vital support for local people experiencing homelessness. DENS shared the story of Amy – who faced cold winter nights alone, frightened and without a safe place to turn. Amy had a steady job and home, but when the cost of […]

Hertfordshire tree planting pledge

Hertfordshire surpasses tree planting pledge

Hertfordshire County Council has exceeded its ambitious 100-day pledge to support the planting of at least 101,000 trees this winter, with plans now in place to deliver more than 113,000 trees across the county. The commitment, set out by the council earlier this year, aimed to accelerate Hertfordshire’s progress towards growing a more sustainable county. […]

Berko Santa's Sleigh

Berkhamsted Santa’s Sleigh and the Elves Posting House

Berkhamsted Rotary Club is helping Santa with his rounds of the streets of Berkhamsted again this year. We hear that his sleigh is having its annual MOT, ready for the teams of volunteers from local charities and PTAs to help Santa on his rounds. Door-to-door collections will be made to raise money for their causes.  […]

Map of Hertfordshire divided into proposed four unitaries

Hertfordshire councils decide on future council arrangements

The four unitary model has been backed by Dacorum Borough Council as its preferred model for the future of local government in Hertfordshire. All ten district councils, and the county council have worked closely together over the past year to review options, considering a range of factors including local democracy and identity, local services, and […]

Berkhamsted Neighbourhood Plan

Berkhamsted Neighbourhood Plan

The Neighbourhood Plan will help shape how Berkhamsted changes and evolves over the next fifteen years. It is a vital document that will guide planning decisions. Whether you are a resident, business owner, or simply care about the future of the town, Berkhamsted Town Council wants to know what you think – your views will […]

Friends the Musical Pamela Raith Photography

A night with old Friends

Naomi MacKay caught up with Ross, Rachel, Joey, Chandler and Monica when she watched FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, which runs at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre until Sat 22 Nov 2025. How to pack 10 seasons of a beloved comedy series – that’s 236 episodes – into one night at the theatre? FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is […]

Jonathan Ash-Edwards

Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner responds to government announcement

Following on from the government’s announcement in parliament last week that Police and Crime Commissioners will be abolished in 2028. Jonathan Ash-Edwards says: ‘As Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, now one year into the role, my priority remains the same; delivering the Police and Crime Plan and making our county safer. The government’s announcement is not unexpected. It […]

Knife Angel

Hertfordshire taking part in national knife crime campaign

Hertfordshire Constabulary is conducting a week of action to combat knife crime between now and Sunday 23 November as part of Sceptre, a national knife crime initiative. Knife-related crime remains low in Hertfordshire, compared to other parts of the country, but the campaign aims to raise awareness that carrying a knife is illegal and will […]