The call of the Swift is a sign summer has arrived – but numbers have dropped by 50 percent in the last 20 years, something the Tring Wildlife group is determined to change. ‘Swifts nest in roofs,’ explains Nick Brown from the Swift Local Network. ‘When buildings are renovated their access holes are blocked and […]
The Prince’s Countryside Fund and New Holland Agriculture have launched their new ‘Up to Speed’ scheme, offering three lucky recipients the use of a free New Holland machine for a year. The Fund and New Holland are working together to help ensure that forward thinking farmers can get their business ‘Up to Speed’. The scheme […]
Hemel Hempstead MP Sir Mike Penning joined other local MPs to meet with West Midlands Trains to express constituents’ anger at the dismal failure of London Northwestern service recently. Local commuters, who pay a high price for their season ticket, have had to endure a high number of cancellations, late trains and overcrowding. Some of […]
This February half term pop along to Bucks County Museum and enjoy some great toy crafts inspired by their brilliant Toy Exhibition. Each day from Monday 17 February to Saturday 22 February 2020 there will be a fun family friendly activity for all to enjoy. Have a go at creating your own brick car, digger […]
Trim your shrubs, hedges and trees in time for spring, but remember the early bird gets the nest! Nesting season is just starting, so grab the last chance to get trimming, but be mindful of disturbing active bird nests, Hertfordshire County Council advises. The main breeding season for nesting birds is between February and the […]
With waterlogged ground and swollen rivers, further floods are likely Passengers advised to allow more time for journeys this weekend “Check before you travel” is the rail industry’s key advice Network Rail’s North West and Central region today gave this advice to train passengers planning journeys this weekend: ‘Check before you travel.’ Following Storm Ciara […]
Chris Bakalis (aged 18) from Hertfordshire is Youth Mayor of the Borough of Broxbourne and last night launched the report, titled ‘Our Generation’s Epidemic: Knife Crime’ alongside other members of the Committee at a special House of Commons reception in anticipation of a government response. Knife crime was investigated following a 2018 UK-wide ballot of […]
Officers investigating an indecent exposure in Berkhamsted have released photos of a man they would like to identify and speak to as part of their enquiries. It happened in Charles Street at 10.15am on Monday 27 January, where a man was seen to be touching himself inappropriately. PC Sarah Scanlon, who is investigating, said: ‘We […]
Hertfordshire now has the most diverse police force in its history. Not only are many new officers reflecting our communities, they’re bringing so much more to the job, says Inspector Debbie Jacyna, from Workforce Development. ‘The great thing about many of our positive action candidates is that as well as often speaking another language, which […]
It’s official, Mix96 is the number one radio station in our area. The station’s latest audience figures are out and 50,500 of you are tuning in each week. That is 5,000 more than the last quarter, beating nearest rivals Radio 2 and Radio 4. Mix96 has been the biggest commercial radio station in our area […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning drivers and businesses to be vigilant as thieves continue to target catalytic converters. There has been a rise in these kinds of thefts across the country, and in Hertfordshire we have seen significant increases during the last two weeks of January, particularly in Hertsmere (15), Watford (14) and Broxbourne (11). Catalytic […]
Awards season isn’t only for film and television! It’s that time of year when our local businesses also get their chance to dazzle. Dacorum Business Heroes Nominations are now open for Dacorum Business Heroes 2020! Do you know of or work for a business in the borough that has gone ‘above and beyond’ to make […]