Everyone has had to adapt during this coronavirus crisis that the country, and the world, is facing. Carers across the UK face a difficult job but Buckinghamshire-based Ashridge Home Care are going above and beyond to make sure that carers and their clients are well looked after. The team has embraced technology to continue its […]
A man has been sentenced to a total of 19 years and one month in prison after he kidnapped and raped a woman in Hemel Hempstead. Zachery Owens, aged 26, of Wilkinson Way, Hemel Hempstead, appeared at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday 19 May for sentencing, after previously pleading guilty to the following six charges, […]
Eighteen new police officers – including an ex-veterinary nurse, an ex-estate agent and two former Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) – have recently been welcomed into Hertfordshire Constabulary. The new recruits’ graduation ceremony took place at Police Headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on Friday 1 May. The special occasion was different from planned, with no […]
Officers investigating a serious collision in Hemel Hempstead are appealing for witnesses and information. It happened just after 12.05pm on Saturday 16 May on Hemel Hempstead Road, near to the junction with Wood End Farm. A grey Ford Kuga was in collision with a pedestrian, a man in his 20s. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries […]
We asked artisan florist, Alyson Suddick of Olive & Rose based in Mentmore, if she’d like to provide us with some words in celebration of what would have been the start of Chelsea Flower Show today. She went one better and recorded this delightful video showing everyone how to make a flower crown! Here’s the […]
Berkhamsted Cycling Club (BCC) have donated £1,000 to Thames Valley Air Ambulance from the proceeds of their annual Berkhamsted Spring Classic Reliability Ride. The ride, which took place on Sunday 8 March, before lockdown, involved more than 100 riders completing circuits of either 60 or 100km in length. Money from the entry fee was donated […]
Police in Hertfordshire are supporting Mental Health Awareness Week at a time when more people may be suffering increased anxiety and stress. Every day police officers come into contact with people in mental health crisis. The force works with partners in the health and emergency services in Hertfordshire to make sure those people receive the […]
21 nest boxes for endangered swifts are to be installed on social housing as a result of a partnership between Dacorum Borough Council and Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. The nest boxes are being installed by construction company Osborne as part of the council’s social housing renovation plan. Dacorum Borough Council are working with the […]
Sunday 17 May marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) and on Thursday, Hertfordshire Constabulary flew its rainbow flag at Headquarters in Welwyn Garden City. Supporting the LGBT+ community, including both the public and police colleagues, is key to the Constabulary and IDAHOBIT is an important event in the Force’s calendar. IDAHOBIT was […]
With the announcement that the Government’s furlough scheme has been extended to October, you might be wondering how you can keep your synapses sharp whilst you’re at home. As part of their Key Worker Nation Report, money.co.uk have put together the best online training courses to help you upskill during lockdown, and they’re all completely free. From […]
Health and care organisations from across Hertfordshire and West Essex have been granted new national ‘Integrated Care System’ status. This is in recognition of the considerable partnership work to improve the health and wellbeing of the population. Integrated Care System status is an important step for the Hertfordshire and West Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership, […]
Here are the ways in which people with suspected COVID-19 symptoms who meet the national criteria can access drive-through tests in Hertfordshire this weekend. Pop-up sites in Hertford (Saturday), Watford (Sunday) and Stevenage (Monday) have been commissioned by local NHS organisations and are supported by the military. Testing at each site will open at 10am […]