Berkhamsted & Hemel Hempstead Rotary Clubs are arranging a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) on 7 September 2021 for military veterans residing in Dacorum who, for whatever reason, are unable to arrange such a visit themselves. Veteran? – Anyone of any age who has given service of any length to the country in […]
The Herts Bigger Weekend will now take place from 25 September, with opportunities for visitors to redeem tickets into October. Following initial messaging earlier in the year, it has been decided to move the dates to September to allow as many businesses as possible to get involved in this popular campaign. The Herts Bigger Weekend […]
A tough ban on a wide range of knives, weapons, and specific firearms comes into force today as part of Government action to tackle violent crime and serious violence. Cyclone knives, spiral knives and ‘rapid-fire’ rifles are among those covered by the ban, all of which have been associated with serious violence in communities across […]
The family of a young man who died following a collision on the A41 have paid tribute to him. At around 2.50pm on Friday 9 July, a black Seat Ibiza was involved in a collision with a van on the southbound carriageway, between Tring and Chesham. The driver of the Seat, Jorell Pascal, aged 18, […]
Regional winners announced for Active School Hero as England celebrates primary school staff getting children moving more. ukactive Kids and Nike last week revealed the nine regional winners for the Active School Hero Award, an initiative which recognises primary school staff across England making an outstanding contribution to getting kids moving. Over 900 nominations were […]
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that England will move to Step 4 from 19 July. He said that we cannot return instantly to how life was before COVID-19 and while cases are high and rising, everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious. We’re currently waiting for further announcements on new guidance […]
Parents have the chance to grab a completely free day of childcare over the summer holidays featuring an exciting line-up of activities. Epic Holiday Camps’ Free Mondays started yesterday and will continue until 23 August at multiple locations across the South East. The multiactivity camp is aimed at inspiring a generation of children aged 5-11 […]
Thousands of young people with disabilities and special educational needs will be able to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, thanks to a grant of £25,000 from Hertfordshire Freemasons. The new funding from Hertfordshire Freemasons will add to the £300,000 strategic partnership between the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and the Masonic […]
A talented young man from Tring has landed a leading role in a new campaign by a charity which uses the power of live music to enhance the lives of learning disabled people. The campaign launched by Electric Umbrella last week is called ‘Plug In’ and encourages everyone across the country to join their community. […]
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal road collision on the A41 on Friday. At around 2.50pm, a black Seat Ibiza car was involved in a collision with a van on the southbound carriageway between the Tring and Chesham junctions. Detective Sergeant David Burstow from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing […]
DENS is gearing up for the long-awaited return of its legendary Hemel Hillbuster cycling event later this month. Taking place on Sunday 18 July, the sportive starts and finishes in Hemel’s Gadebridge Park, with a choice of 60k or 100k routes taking cyclists through the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside and over rolling Chiltern Hills. Other course […]
Ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final, it is important that we make the occasion one to remember – for the right reasons! In the previous weeks, increasing Covid-19 case rates across Hertfordshire and the East of England. Latest data indicates that this recent rise has correlated with the start of the UEFA Euros 2020 football tournament […]