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Death on the Nile at Milton Keynes Theatre

Be Transported to Egypt with a Classic Christie Mystery

Naomi MacKay watched Death on the Nile at Milton Keynes Theatre, where it runs until Saturday 18 October. Some might say there is no value in watching a play where you know what happens – but theatre lovers happily rewatch Shakespeare plays – and Agatha Christie fans will think the same about this show. Luckily, […]

Dacorum Borough Council logo and map

Business Boost for Dacorum

Small businesses in the borough of Dacorum are set to benefit from a support boost, as they continue to battle the economic headwinds of 2025. Dacorum Borough Council is financially subsidising memberships to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), using their allocation of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The scheme offers small business owners […]

Dirty Dancing 2026 Tour

Dirty Dancing at Milton Keynes Theatre

Producer Karl Sydow is delighted to announce that Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will be touring the UK and Ireland from summer 2026, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from Thu 27-Sat 29 August 2026. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, the stage production inspired by the hit film […]

Panel discussion at Ideas Fest 2025

Ideas Fest Makes Successful Return to Dacorum

For the second consecutive year, Dacorum Borough Council joined forces with Ideas Forums to host the Ideas Fest business festival, held at Pendley Manor Hotel in Tring on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 September 2025. Labelled the ‘Glastonbury for Business’, Ideas Fest is a two-day business festival for founders, investors, operators, and creatives who want […]

New firefighter recruits 2025

Newest Firefighter Recruits Start Their Training

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have recently welcomed their latest firefighter recruits as they embark on a 16-week training programme which if successful, will see them graduate at a pass out parade in December. A total of 17 trainees have joined the Service, made up of 12 men and 5 women. There’s a broad age […]

Stage Stars launches on CBBC and iPlayer

BBC Stage Stars Shines Spotlight on Young Talent at Tring Park School

A brand-new all-singing, all-dancing, and drama-filled entertainment documentary series, telling the stories of the homegrown stars of tomorrow premieres on CBBC and BBC iPlayer from Monday 13 October. Produced by Drummer Television for the BBC, Stage Stars (15×24) offers viewers exclusive access to the delicate balance between boarding school life and a career in the […]

Police kids Halloween competition 2024

Win a Spectacular Prize for your Family this Halloween

Calling all young Witches, Wizards and Muggles! Young people can make this Halloween a fang-tastic one by entering an online quiz for the chance to win a magical prize for the whole family. Hertfordshire Constabulary has teamed up with Warner Bros to give one lucky winner a family ticket to The Making of Harry Potter […]

Recycling centre sign

Have Your Say on the Future of our Recycling Centres

Hertfordshire County Council has launched a survey to gather residents’ views on a range of options to ensure our network of recycling centres and reuse shops can continue to operate efficiently. The council provides 16 recycling centres and five reuse shops across the county. The service is under increasing pressure with rising costs, visitor numbers, […]

I Grew Up 90s Photography Exhibition Discover Bucks Museum

Step Back to the 1990s at Discover Bucks Museum

This autumn, Discover Bucks Museum invites visitors on a vibrant journey back to the decade of Britpop, Cool Britannia, Pokémon, Power Rangers and dial-up internet with its new exhibition, I Grew Up 90s. Running from 25 October 2025 to 22 February 2026, the exhibition brings together more than 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the […]

Living Magazines COVID-19 Booster Vaccines

NHS and Carers Charity Urge People to Have Flu Vaccination

The NHS and charity Carers in Hertfordshire are urging people with long-term health conditions, and the carers who support them, to get their free flu jab as soon as possible. People aged over 65, those with certain long-term health conditions and people with caring responsibilities can get the vaccine free of charge from their GP […]

Cats Neo and Trinity

Cats in Need of Homes

These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer any of them a forever home? Neo and Trinity Pictured top, super-bonded Neo, black and white male, and Trinity, tabby and white female are an approx 15-month-old pair who are looking to be rehomed together. Trinity is the […]

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice at Home

Rennie Grove Peace Shows Hospice Care is More than you Think

As part of Hospice Care Week 2025 (6-12 October 2025), Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is highlighting how hospice care is about much more than medical care at the end of life. Modern hospice care is about working with each person to understand what matters most to them and supporting them right from the point […]