The Government has released more information on the grants available to businesses within the tourism and hospitality sectors: Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant This fund is available to leisure businesses that provide opportunities, experiences and facilities, in particular for culture, recreation, entertainment, celebratory events and days and nights out. The full list of applicable businesses […]
Ashtons are proud to be launching their 2022 For Life’s Great Causes charity campaign. For life’s great causes As you may know, every year, Ashtons are actively involved in numerous events and support several local charities. This year is no different! Ashtons are now actively fundraising to reach their target of £10,000 which they will […]
A stolen van was recovered just 20 minutes after it was reported to police and a man was subsequently arrested, all thanks to cross-border teamwork. The Ford Transit tipper truck was taken from a car park on Rosebery Way in Tring at approximately 6.40pm on Wednesday 29 December, closely followed by a Vauxhall Vectra. A […]
Dacorum Borough Council is the first council in the UK to partner with Energy Saving Trust to provide an energy efficiency app to help their residents make energy savings and reduce carbon emissions at home. About the app The Hertfordshire Energy Advice Tool (HEAT) is an easy-to-use app that takes users on a virtual tour […]
The local NHS is urging everyone who hasn’t had their booster – or hasn’t started their COVID vaccinations yet – to make getting the jab their New Year’s resolution. Get yourself the best belated Christmas gift: protection from getting sick with COVID. Make an appointment via the NHS national booking service online at nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or […]
The Three Rivers Safer Neighbourhood Team is urging the rural community to be vigilant after the attempted theft of farming equipment in Maple Cross. Overnight between Wednesday 29 December and Thursday 30 December, approximately £1,000 worth of damage was caused to a tractor. It is believed that offenders were attempting to remove the vehicle’s satellite […]
In November, over 170 residents from 87 households participated in the sixth annual Dacorum Love Food, Hate Waste challenge. The challenge coincided with the COP26 climate conference so was a perfect opportunity for residents to get motivated and play their part in tackling climate change by learning how to reduce their household food waste. UK […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary have recently welcomed 15 new Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) but they’re still looking for more! The latest recruits, including a former lettings agent, a retail manager and a healthcare assistant, were formally designated into their roles at a special ceremony at police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on Friday 26 November. Hertfordshire […]
Get closer to your local wildlife this January by joining in with the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch 2022. Over one million people took part last year, so you’ll be in great company for the biggest birdwatching event of the year! How do you do it? It’s so easy to do! Simply watch the birds in […]
Officers are appealing for information, witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal collision in Tring. The incident happened on the A4251 at around 10.30pm on Friday 24 December. One vehicle was involved – a white 1979 Volkswagen Polo, which collided with the central island and a lamppost. The front seat passenger – a woman […]
On Wednesday 15 December 2021 Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries held a fundraising day for the Pepper Foundation. It’s important to give back to our local community, especially at Christmas. Back in 2020, Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries decided to permanently work in collaboration with The Pepper Foundation in Tring to support, fundraise and donate to the […]
Following almost two years of Covid induced postponements, Jennifer Irons’ riotous one-woman show Yukon Ho!, detailing her upbringing, life and ultimate escape from Canada’s frozen north is finally set to tour the UK. It comes to Hemel Hempstead’s Old Town Hall on 25 February. Yukon Territory, Northern Canada is where North America’s coldest temperature ever […]