A unique one-off charity event is coming to Tring on Saturday 2 August. The Premium Pop-Up is a ticketed, exclusive shopping experience with a difference. From 2pm to 6pm, Emmaus Tring’s charity shop at 81 High Street will be transformed into a curated fashion destination, featuring handpicked premium preloved pieces, vintage gems, festival-inspired styles, and […]
Hertfordshire County Council has announced that the Speed Management Strategy will be reviewed and a raft of measures will be introduced to help make residents feel safer on the roads – a key promise made by the new administration in their 100 day plan. As a priority action the council will accelerate the implementation of […]
The doctors’ union the British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors across the country will be taking industrial action for five days, after national pay negotiations failed to reach agreement. Local NHS leaders are appealing for the public’s support as they prepare for this strike action, which may cause significant disruption to local services. […]
This July, gardeners, families and individuals are being urged to create wild patches as part of a new campaign to make more spaces with natural insect food and nesting materials for native hedgehogs. The new ‘Go WILD for Hedgehogs’ campaign from Hedgehog Street – run by wildlife charities People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and The […]
Dacorum Borough Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for six of their parks and green spaces. The Green Flag Award is an international quality mark, signifying exceptional standards of cleanliness, safety, and community engagement. This includes Gadebridge Park, which has proudly secured the award for its second consecutive year. In addition, Bunkers […]
The public are being encouraged to get involved with an exciting project to tackle knife crime in Hertfordshire. The Knife Angel, a national monument which raises awareness of the negative effects of knife crime and violence, is coming to Welwyn Garden City in October. Police and partners want to give the public a chance to […]
The University of Hertfordshire is celebrating a major win after taking home Gold in the Best Event Experience category at the 2025 Heist Awards, thanks to the outstanding success of its Festival of Ideas. Announced at an awards ceremony in Leeds on Thursday 10 July, the University of Hertfordshire triumphed over nine other shortlisted institutions to claim the […]
Fraudsters posing as police officers have been contacting residents in Hertfordshire in recent weeks. During June, 26 people were targeted by fraudsters posing as police officers and claiming they were investigating suspicious activity on the victim’s bank account. Fortunately, none of them lost money, however, one elderly victim in Tring was called by a fraudster […]
Hertfordshire County Council is asking residents for their views on a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for the county. This strategy is the culmination of over 18 months of work by the Hertfordshire Nature Recovery Partnership, with support from environmental and ecological experts, land managers, district and borough councils and other organisations and communities. […]
The 26th Graham Greene International Festival will take place in Berkhamsted from 25-28 September. Britain’s leading novelist of the twentieth century, Graham Greene is also the town’s most famous resident. His books, plays and films continue to have a grip on readers and audiences, and the festival, a cheerful, friendly event, attracts visitors from around […]
Personal trainer, Dan Bourne, pictured, who owns and operates a gym in Hertfordshire, is undertaking one of the UK’s most gruelling endurance challenges. This August, he will run from John O’Groats to Land’s End (JOGLE) – a distance of almost 900 miles – in just 30 days. Dan is completing the challenge in memory of […]
Celebrate the 30th year milestone, Riverdance 30: The New Generation at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre for a limited run only from Mon 10-Wed 12 Nov 2025. Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreography […]