More than 1,000 domestic abuse victims have been proactively contacted across Hertfordshire by the new multi-agency team, with over half accessing further help and support. The Beacon Safeguarding Hub was launched in May as a pilot scheme and it is based at the Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Unit (DAISU) at Hatfield Police Station. It was […]
Living Magazine visits the Koha Skin Clinic in Berkhamsted for a consultation with an expert on skin enhancement and rejuvenation… When I visited the Koha Skin Clinic, I had been hoping to try out the Hydrafacial, which I had heard so much about. The treatment ‘removes dead skin cells and extracts impurities while simultaneously bathing […]
Lucas Furniture is delighted to announce their new furniture store is now open. Prominently located on the entrance to Aylesbury on the A41 Bicester Road adjacent to the Aylesbury Vale train station, and at over 75,000 square feet it is one of the largest independent quality furniture stores in the South East of England. The […]
A former student of Tring Park School for the Performing Arts put pen to paper during lockdown to write a song that was inspired by the number of rainbow tributes to the NHS that he saw on his daily bike rides with his mum Liz. Joshua Shea, who played the young Newt in Fantastic Beasts […]
This year’s Run Your Town Dacorum Virtual Event is now live! Following on from the first Your Town 5K Hemel run last year, unfortunately due to Covid this year’s event will be a one-off special: a Virtual Run Your Town. The ‘Your Town’ initiative led by Dacorum Borough Council in partnership with Your Town aims […]
The Chilterns Conservation Board is thrilled to launch a packed programme of nature-based events, walks and activities all designed to inspire families, young people and adults of all ages to discover and enjoy the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Chilterns ‘season of celebration’ will provide people with the opportunity to connect with nature, […]
Local not-for-profit organisation The Hospice Lottery Partnership raised £33,000 from its Summer Superdraw which was launched to raise much needed funds for local hospices who have all experienced an unexpected loss of income in the last few months due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). The hospices that will receive funds raised from the Summer […]
In celebration of Herts Year of Culture (HYOC2020), Dacorum Borough Council and BEEE Creative are inviting you to be a part of Hertfordshire’s history! They’re looking for people in Dacorum of all ages to talk to them and share their memories and stories of play. They’re working with the University of Hertfordshire’s Oral History Team […]
Hertfordshire’s top doctors team up to provide COVID-19 advice Hertfordshire’s lead GPs – Dr Prag Moodley (pictured) and Dr Nicolas Small – have teamed up to provide answers for some common dilemmas facing people concerned about COVID-19. Subjects tackled include advice on how to tell the difference between the symptoms of a cold and COVID-19, what to […]
Berkhamsted man with multiple sclerosis completed his challenge to walk for one hour to raise money for his local therapy centre – The Chilterns MS Centre. During lockdown, a member of the Chilterns MS Centre, decided to set himself a very tough challenge to help keep him active and also raise money to help others […]
Highways England is calling on drivers to join them in doing their bit to reduce litter levels on the nation’s motorways as part of the Great British September Clean (11-27 September). Litter presents a serious safety risk and besides it being unsightly, it’s also a risk to wildlife and the environment. Around 200,000 bags of litter are collected from the […]
Ahead of the national launch of the NHS COVID-19 app across England and Wales on Thursday 24 September, the Government is urging businesses like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas to ensure they have NHS QR code posters visible on entry so customers who have downloaded the app can use their smartphones to easily check in. […]