Rachael Janson, a visual effects technician from Berkhamsted, and her dance partner, Maria Hernandez-Humm, have been crowned the winners of the 2026 Rennie Grove Peace Strictly Come Hospice competition, at a star-studded final show attended by TV star, Kellie Bright. At the Grand Final at the Watersmeet Theatre in Rickmansworth on Friday 30 January, Rachael […]
Up to 25,000 hours a year of high visibility police patrols in Hertfordshire are at risk of stopping on 31 March. That’s the warning from Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards following the Government’s announcement that the Hotspot Action Fund will be cancelled. The Hotspot Action Fund was started under the previous Government and […]
Discount supermarket Lidl will open its Tring store on Thursday 12 February. The local community is invited to join the grand opening celebrations at Icknield Way from 7.45am, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Mayor of Tring, Cllr Paul de Koning. On opening day, shoppers can look forward to complimentary food sampling as well as […]
Pips – passion, inspire, perform, succeed. These core values which set the foundation of Pips Dance Academy were spectacularly evident at a recent show at Berkhamsted’s Centenary Theatre, attended by Lyn Drummond. Pips was formed in Chalfont St Peter in 2019 by husband and wife duo, Scott Coldwell and Pippa Fisher-Coldwell to provide all ages […]
These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer any of them a forever home? Nick This handsome, playful, loving lad is Nick who is approx. 1 year of age. He can be a bit nervous to begin with so will need lots of patience and gentle […]
World Wetlands Day, Monday 2 February, encourages an international day of recognition and celebration for wetlands, but on a local level, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are working year-round to create and protect wetland habitats for people and wildlife. Against a backdrop of seismic nature decline, there are milestones of hope. According to Hertfordshire’s State […]
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, the world-renowned vocational school in Hertfordshire, has announced the appointment of new Principal Andrew McGarva. Their appointment marks an exciting new phase for the school as it continues to deliver exceptional academic standards, world-class vocational training, and outstanding pastoral care. Andrew brings impressive leadership experience spanning boarding, day, […]
Looking to get involved with something local? How about volunteering for the legendary Berkhamsted Half Marathon? The Pepper Foundation has been working with Berkhamsted Rotary to support the Berko Half for many years. It takes a lot of volunteers to manage a course run by thousands people every year. The Pepper Foundation is looking for volunteer […]
The campaign to raise £500,000 to complete the acquisition of Castle Fields is continuing throughout 2026 and 2027, with many events taking place, including a duck race. You don’t need to be quackers to take part, or even bring your own duck! Look out for these events on Facebook and on noticeboards throughout the town. […]
A new survey of members at the Chilterns Neuro Centre has highlighted the vital and often life-changing difference the charity makes to people affected by neurological conditions in the local community. Nearly 300 members took part in the Centre’s annual membership survey, representing just under a third of its total membership. An overwhelming 99 percent […]
Naomi MacKay watched Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at Milton Keynes Theatre, which runs until Saturday 7 February. Tina – The Tina Turner Musical delivers a high-octane, emotionally charged celebration of one of music’s most indestructible icons. While the show inevitably follows the familiar jukebox-musical arc, it distinguishes itself through powerhouse performances, inventive staging, and […]
This spring, Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has partnered with the magnificent Waddesdon Manor to create a beautiful new Forever Flowers tribute. In April, the Rose Garden at Waddesdon Manor will be transformed by a stunning temporary display of 1,200 bespoke metal Sunset Roses, each symbolising the life, love and memories of someone special. Members of […]