Police warning signs – urging shoppers to be on their guard – will be appearing in Dacorum car parks following a spike in distraction thefts, where elderly shoppers were targeted by thieves in supermarket car parks. There have been a number of incidents recently, including one at Sainsbury’s in Apsley, and a second at Waitrose […]
Westgate Healthcare are proud to announce that Byron House Care Home, in Aylesbury, has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating following its recent unannounced inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), making it the only ‘Outstanding’ care home in the area. It achieved the outstanding rating in three out of the five categories assessed by the […]
More than 6,000 Christmas trees were recycled free of charge at Dacorum Borough Council’s chipping points on Sunday 8 January. On the annual recycling day, which has been running in Dacorum for 27 years, residents were invited to take their real Christmas trees to one of three locations – at Cupid Green Depot in Hemel […]
The spotlight will be on the force’s Safer Neighbourhood Teams from Monday 23 January for the second national Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action. Policing operations have been planned throughout the week, and the teams will be taking to the force’s local social media accounts to highlight the work they do to help keep communities safe. […]
For the first time ever the Ukrainian National Opera® is touring the UK from 9 February to 5 April 2023. Coming all the way from Dnipro, Ukraine, this opera company, featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live orchestra comprising over thirty musicians, will première the timeless Madama Butterfly opera this season. If […]
Ever wondered what your brain looks like in pictures, or how it changes over time? Want to know how your brain makes decisions or find out how our brains have evolved? Discover the answers to all these questions plus much more in 6 lectures from scientists at the University of Oxford. These lectures form part […]
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following criminal damage in Berkhamsted. The incident occurred between 12.30-1am on Saturday 17 December at The Lounge on the High Street. It is reported that a group of men caused damage to a decorative display at the front of the premises, leading to a glass window being smashed. […]
Following the overwhelming response to 2019’s ‘The 1980 Tour’, Midge Ure & Band Electronica are delighted to finally return to the road in 2023 with the ‘Voice & Visions’ tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage In Eden and Quartet albums. At the start of 1981, Ultravox were laying their claim to be one of […]
You could help keep your community safer by joining Hertfordshire Constabulary’s CCTV Watch scheme. ‘We know that CCTV, doorbell cameras and other security devices not only act as a deterrent to burglars and other criminals, but they are also invaluable in helping us to catch criminals in the act and provide indisputable evidence,’ said Detective […]
The full cast of the 30th Anniversary Tour of Stephen Daldry’s seminal production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller An Inspector Calls appearing at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Tue 14-Sat 18 February has been announced. Liam Brennan will play ‘Inspector Goole’, Christine Kavanagh ‘Mrs Birling’, Jeffrey Harmer ‘Mr Birling’, Simon Cotton ‘Gerald Croft’, Evlyne Oyedokun ‘Sheila Birling’, […]
Hertfordshire County Council is encouraging residents to report potholes on the road network, following a big increase in the number of potholes appearing as a result of the recent snow and ice, followed by cold and wet weather. The council is encouraging road users to report potholes online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/highwayfaults so that they can be added […]
Florence Nightingale Hospice are looking for people to take on a challenge and help them be there for more patients this year. Whether you are looking to test your physical limits or set a personal goal, take on an exhilarating experience or journey across the world on a once-in-a-lifetime trip, the charity is there to […]