During August, Open Door is inviting the community in to experience the wealth of Creative Talent amongst its artists, tutors, volunteers, hirers and pupils. Open Door is awash with talent, with regular exhibitions and a range of creative classes and workshops taking place each month for the local community to benefit from. To showcase this […]
Police are appealing for witnesses, information and dash cam footage following the death of a cyclist in Hemel Hempstead. The incident occurred at around 1.30pm on Sunday 16 July, on Pouchen End Lane. A cyclist, a man in his 60s, was riding a black and blue mountain e-bike, and for reasons yet to be established […]
We have been informed of the following update on The Denton Development by HG Construction in Berkhamsted. Phase 1 works are currently underway and progressing in line with programme – the targeted completion date of this phase is 21 July. Although we entirely appreciate the works are extremely inconvenient and disrupt your daily journey, the works […]
Around 1,000 year six primary school pupils were given a fascinating insight into the origins of the foods on their dinner plate at the Hertfordshire Schools Food and Farming Day, held on Tuesday 4 July. The event, run by Hertfordshire Agriculture Society in conjunction with Hertfordshire County Council and Hertfordshire Primary Heads Forum, provided an […]
The Leighton Buzzard Railway is delighted to announce the visit of Marshall from PAW Patrol to the fare end of its line at Stonehenge Works on Sunday 23 July. They’ll be running non-stop trains – not stopping at level crossings as usual – which will be double the normal length at seven coaches. This is […]
The Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls partnership have launched a new county-wide Community Outreach Service, dedicated to supporting people subjected to domestic abuse in Hertfordshire. The new service will strengthen the existing network of support for domestic abuse victims, after a recent countywide research project found gaps in the availability and […]
Corks were popped and hand-stretched pizzas devoured at an event hosted by Bellway for its residents at Westbrook Moorings, located in the Hertfordshire village of Bourne End. Bellway put on a ‘meet the neighbours’ evening to give new residents a chance to get to know each other in a casual and memorable setting, including a […]
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts has announced the retirement of its long-standing and accomplished Principal Stefan Anderson, following a distinguished 21-year career at the school and over 40 years in education. After a rigorous selection process to find a worthy successor, the school is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Larter-Evans, effective […]
Children as young as 8 years old are exhibiting with 2 local artists in Open Door’s gallery space in Berkhamsted until 19 July. ‘Generations’ is an exhibition that celebrates the role art can play in our lives, whatever our age. It features the work of Berkhamsted artist Katie Jones and her mum, Carol Moss, who […]
The Department for Education has selected Hertfordshire County Council to lead the East of England Regional Partnership for its £70 million change programme to improve outcomes and experiences of children and young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) or in Alternative Provision (AP). The East of England RP is one of nine regional […]
Hedgerow survey season is here, and wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is looking for volunteers in all corners of the UK to take part in its Great British Hedgerow Survey. Between now until October volunteers are encouraged to health-check their local hedgerows by filling in PTES’ simple survey form. Key features of […]
Wear it Pink is one of the UK’s biggest and brightest fundraising events. Every year thousands of people support Breast Cancer Now by dressing in their finest pink clothes or wackiest costumes to fundraise and help the charity fund world-class research and life-changing support. 2023 marks the 22nd year of Wear it Pink, which has […]