Naomi MacKay found there was plenty to smile about – despite the Hard-Knock Life – when the touring production of Annie arrived at Milton Keynes Theatre. The much-loved musical continues its run until Saturday 26 July. If you want to feel old, just check out when the film Annie came out. Don’t worry, I’ve done […]
A sold out extravaganza of ballet and contemporary dance by the Acosta Dance Foundation heralded the start of The Vyne Theatre’s first music and dance festival in Berkhamsted on 18 July. The programme began with a dazzling display of costumes especially designed by Angela Laing of ‘Ballet Vogue’ for The Vyne Ballet Company. Modelled by […]
Dacorum Borough Council is investing £1.4 million through its Stronger Futures Programme to improve neighbourhoods, strengthen communities and create opportunities for residents across the borough. The investment will support a range of initiatives aimed at creating safer, more inclusive communities, improving local places and helping residents to thrive. Stronger Futures forms part of the Council’s […]
The Government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Hertfordshire, confirming it will create four new unitary councils, subject to parliamentary approval. This means that from 1 April 2028 new authorities will take over responsibility for delivering the services currently provided by the county council and the district and borough councils in […]
Hertfordshire rejects police mega-force plans as PCC calls on new Prime Minister to scrap mergers. Hertfordshire residents have delivered a clear message to the Government that they do not want police force mergers in Hertfordshire. The Police and Crime Commissioner’s public consultation has now closed, with responses showing overwhelming opposition to proposals that could see […]
Berkhamsted’s Victoria C of E Infant and Nursery School has been described by Ofsted inspectors as a place where ‘pupils of all ages feel they belong and can flourish’ after being rated ‘strong’ for achievement, attendance and behaviour and its early years provision. Just 16% of schools have received the same rating for achievement since […]
This year, Herts Interpreting and Translation Service (HITS) is celebrating an incredible milestone: 25 years of breaking down language barriers and supporting the Dacorum community. What started as a small local project back in 2001 has grown into a national leader, recently surpassing one million professional bookings. HITS is managed by local charity Community Action […]
Extra patrols, targeted enforcement and partnership activity will be rolled out across Hertfordshire this summer as part of a renewed effort to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve safety in town centres and public spaces. Councils, community groups, charities and business groups are also being invited to apply for grant funding to improve safety in their […]
Spirit Youth Group’s presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat proved to its enthralled audience what director, Becky Curtis had promised from this Cheddington theatre group – boundless energy, classic comedy, a little pathos and heaps of quirkiness. For the first time since Spirit’s formation 31 years ago this was a completely sung through event, […]
Ready to explore a greener, more sustainable lifestyle but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’re already on your way and looking for local community groups to connect with? The Dacorum Climate Action Network (Dacorum CAN) Annual Event is back and it’s getting a major refresh! This year’s theme is ‘Turn Over a New […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead is gearing up for the summer holidays with a packed programme of free family events, designed to help keep children entertained throughout the six-week break. From meet and greets with beloved characters to hands-on workshops, sing-alongs and monster-themed adventures, there’s something for every family to enjoy at Marlowes […]
Eleven budding entrepreneurs have been awarded up to £1,500 to support their business growth, having successfully pitched their ideas to the Dacorum’s Den panel on 13 June 2026. The judges, led by Cllr Adrian England, Portfolio Holder for Place, awarded a total of £13,000 to grant fund a range of business ideas. Additional to the […]