As many residents are likely to be taking a summer holiday in the coming weeks, Hertfordshire Constabulary is reminding people to make sure their homes are secure when they are away. Holiday planning is hectic and most people give little thought to home security before they travel. If you are planning to leave your home […]
Results from the 2021 Census were released on Tuesday 28 June by the Office for National Statistics and the data shows Hertfordshire has seen a considerable increase in population growth. The figures highlighted in the report show the resident population of Hertfordshire has increased by 82,800 (7.4 %) since 2011. They also show that no […]
Drivers are being advised to follow crime prevention advice to make their cars and vans more secure as thieves continue to target keyless entry vehicles, as well as any valuables left inside and catalytic converters. Thefts of vehicles have increased by more than 18 per cent this year, compared to same period last year. Thefts […]
Visitors to the Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury will soon be given the opportunity to see the incredibly rare Roman stone heads uncovered during HS2’s archaeological excavation of St Mary’s Church in Stoke Mandeville. Two of the heads, from the three busts found, will go on display on Saturday 16 July and will remain on […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary issued a warning to residents recently following several thefts after bank cards had been retained by ATMs. Fourteen offences were originally identified during June, with reports that bank cards were retained by ATMs and cash had later been withdrawn from accounts after the loss of the card. Detective Sergeant Mark Fava, from Hertfordshire […]
New figures reveal RSPCA sees spike in cruelty during summer months with 159 reports in Hertfordshire. (Graphic image below) New figures show the RSPCA sees a spike in cruelty during the summer months and with pet ownership on the rise coupled with financial pressures the charity is braced for a summer of suffering in Hertfordshire. […]
ActionCOACH West Herts is working in partnership with the exciting Dacorum’s Den initiative. Dacorum’s Den is the local version of the popular TV programme Dragon’s Den and is sponsored by local businesses. Shortlisted applicants are invited to put their business ideas before a panel of judges led by Mike Penning MP who will hear their […]
On Friday 8 July, the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will be visiting Hemel Hempstead as it continues on its journey to the host city of Birmingham, for the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on 28 July 2022. The Queen’s Baton Relay will start at the Rainbow Stage in the town centre at around […]
To celebrate Plastic Free July, Tring Brewery are giving away free beer with each purchase of a reusable container from their brewery shop throughout the month. Plastic Free July is a global ecological movement that aims to eliminate plastic pollution, offering innovative solutions to millions of people from international manufacturers to cottage industry artisans. As […]
We are now calling out for content for our Autumn Magazines which will cover the period from September to November 2022. In addition to covering local news, shops, events and history, we’ll have features on gardening, interiors, fashion and new school places aimed at parents. Remember we are the only magazine delivering to every household in the […]
Oltco, the UK’s leading sustainable resin bound driveway company, has just launched in High Wycombe and Aylesbury and is run by experienced businessman, Adrian Eyre. Oltco will be delivering premium resin bound driveway solutions, including Oltco’s innovative Recycle Bound and Recycle Base products, across High Wycombe, Aylesbury and the surrounding towns and villages. Recycle Bound […]
The Chiltern Society is currently seeking volunteers for the following positions: Rights of Way Group Areas Secretary – North Herts Vacancy for an Area Secretary in North Herts, North Chilterns. This includes the parishes of: Hexton, Hitchin, Ickleford, Ippollitts, King’s Walden, Langley, Lilley, Offley, Pirton, Preston, St Paul’s Walden. For more info and to apply: […]