National Highways has unveiled this winning design as part of an exciting competition to create the ‘gantry of the future’ for its motorways and major A-roads. Millions of drivers see gantries every day as a routine part of their journeys – and probably don’t give them much thought. However, they are vital to providing safe […]
Gordon Yearwood, who is spearheading the case for the ‘West Herts 21 Century Hospital Solution’, is calling for the public’s help in raising awareness and support. He said: ‘We have managed to inform a number of key stakeholders of the case for a completely new 21st century, more accessible, centrally located hospital for the people […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre, located in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, expressed its thanks to its shoppers on Wednesday 8 March with a random acts of kindness day. Throughout the day, the events team dubbed ‘The Marlowes Angels’ surprised unsuspecting passers-by with various generous displays of appreciation, including bouquets of flowers, breakfasts and lunches in […]
Tring Council is looking for volunteers to help with the project to build a new hall to replace the Nora Grace Hall. Last November a six-week public consultation was carried out on the hall’s future. The hall is now 50 years old, and showing its age. The Council’s next step will be to submit a […]
Police are appealing for witnesses, information and dash cam footage following a burglary and an attempted burglary in the Berkhamsted area. Between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Wednesday 8 March, a property in Castle Hill was broken into and a search was carried out. Enquiries are continuing to identify stolen items (crime reference 41/19561/23). Moments after, […]
Following a recent inspection, Ofsted has judged Hertfordshire County Council’s Children’s Services to be Outstanding in overall effectiveness, placing it among the best in the UK. In a report published today, Ofsted found that children and young people in Hertfordshire benefit from consistently high-quality, excellent care and support. Inspectors described Hertfordshire’s social workers and practitioners […]
The Chiltern Society is all about its amazing volunteers. They’re a dedicated, friendly bunch who help to ensure the Chilterns remains a beautiful place for all to enjoy. The Society currently has more than 20 volunteers vacancies, from a Heritage & Arts Group Coordinator to hands-on practical work at its nature reserves. Volunteers play a […]
The bid to save the Valiant Trooper pub in Aldbury hit national headlines recently. While work on the historic pub continues to create a pub, cafe, farm shop and dwellings, local residents, the Chiltern Society and real ale campaign group CAMRA are opposing the plan, amid fears that the village pub will eventually be lost […]
Supermarket giant Lidl has amended its recent plans for a new store at Icknield Way, and called on residents to have their say on the new submission before it is sent in to Dacorum Borough Council. Following feedback on its initial plans, the discount food store withdrew its original planning application, and following community consultation […]
National Highways has issued a severe weather alert for snow in parts of England for later today – asking people to reconsider journeys on parts of its road network. The weather warning means driving conditions will be extremely difficult, especially for larger vehicles and those not equipped with four wheel drive between 3pm and midnight […]
Hertfordshire has been officially recognised as one of the safest places to live in England and Wales. Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire David Lloyd welcomed the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) which show the county has the fifth lowest overall crime rate. Measured across 43 police force areas, Hertfordshire registered […]
Tring Chamber Music (TCM) has been giving concerts in the Tring area since 2003 and has now numbered more than 100 performances. Created and run by violinist Paul Barritt and cellist Josephine Horder of Tring Station, the concerts have earned TCM an enviable reputation for attracting loyal audiences from the communities of Tring and Berkhamsted […]