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The Isolated Cellist

The Isolated Cellist is a collection of new music for solo and looped cello gathered, arranged and curated by cellist Clare O’Connell. Determined to do something worthwhile with the sudden expanse of time during the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdown in the summer of 2020, ’cellist Clare O’Connell gave a series of concerts on her […]

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‘Jumbo’ Freight Train First for West Coast Main Line

The heaviest freight train ever to run on the West Coast main line has made its debut journey from the Peak District to London with essential construction materials. On Wednesday 17 March, the so-called ‘jumbo service’  hauled 3,600 tonnes of aggregate 203 miles from Tarmac’s Tunstead quarry in Derbyshire to Wembley Yard in London. It […]

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Travel with Confidence and Stay Safe in Hertfordshire Taxis

People can feel more confident taking a taxi or minicab in Hertfordshire thanks to a new countywide ‘Travel with Confidence’ scheme. Drivers and operators across Dacorum are being offered free online training to keep themselves and their passengers safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Those drivers who successfully complete the course and become accredited can display […]

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Warning to Motorists after Stolen Car Recovered in Hemel Hempstead

Officers in Dacorum are urging motorists to exercise caution when buying cars through  private sales after they had to seize a stolen vehicle this week. The black Range Rover was recovered in Hemel Hempstead after the buyer purchased it just a few days prior, but what he didn’t realise was it had previously been reported […]

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Activities to Reduce Isolation and Enhance Wellbeing

Just a reminder about the free online activities that Active Dacorum is currently running to reduce isolation and keep people active (for Dacorum residents): Chatty Café Every Monday at 1pm for anyone aged 18+ 30 minutes of easy chat for anyone aged 18 and over in Dacorum. People can join for as little or as […]

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Herts High Sheriff Awards

Ten representatives from Sunnyside Rural Trust joined an online celebration for the spectacular work that has taken place by voluntary groups and individuals in Hertfordshire, in quite exceptional circumstances. The 26th High Sheriff Awards, hosted by Henry Holland-Hibbert the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire wanted to recognise groups that have shown particular excellence in supporting their […]

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Domestic Abuse Victim Speaks Out After Husband is Jailed

A Hitchin woman who was subjected to ongoing physical, emotional and psychological abuse for years from her husband has bravely spoken out to help other victims of abuse seek help. Following a nine-day trial, Alan Tippett, aged 52, of Milestone Road in Hitchin, was jailed for four years and three months after being convicted of […]

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Ashridge House Alice in Wonderland Themed Easter Trail

Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into the beautiful private gardens at Ashridge House, in the heart of Hertfordshire for an Alice in Wonderland themed Easter Trail. You will be given clues to locate Alice, her friends and objects from the Alice in Wonderland story within the magical gardens and woodlands at Ashridge House. […]

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Keep Dogs on Leads Around Livestock

With the lambing season underway, conservation groups, farmers and The Kennel Club are reminding dog owners to keep dogs under control at all times, and to always keep them on a lead around livestock. And as birds begin to nest and rear young, walkers and countryside users can help protect ground nesting birds and other […]

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Officers support National Child Exploitation Awareness Day

Police officers and staff across Hertfordshire are lending a helping hand to the National Child Exploitation Awareness Day this week by writing pledges on their palms to raise awareness. National Child Exploitation Awareness Day, on Thursday 18 March, is highlighted by the National Working Group’s (NWG’s) Helping Hands campaign which aims to spread the word on […]

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Money Mule Scammers Using Fake Job Adverts

Scammers are targeting people looking for work or to earn easy money during the pandemic, by posting fake adverts on jobs websites and social media. According to figures released by CIFAS, the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, there were over 17,000 suspected money mule cases involving 21-30 year olds in 2020, up five per cent […]