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Dundale Primary School and Nursery pupils celebrate competition win

Local School Children Name Suites at Tring’s Newest Care Home

Pupils from a local primary school have won a competition to name the suites at a brand-new care home in Tring. Keen for names with cultural or historical significance to the area, the team at Care UK’s Eggleton House reached out to locals for suite names, knowing that those with connections to the town would […]

Founder Natalie Roukin and Jenna Stopforth celebrate being named Silver Winners at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2025 gala evening

Interior Design Studio Named Silver Winner at National Business Awards

Two local women have been honoured on the national stage after their interior design studio, Natalie Roukin Interiors, was named Silver Winner for Customer Service at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2025. Natalie Roukin and Jenna Stopforth were recognised for their people-first approach to design, helping homeowners create beautiful, functional spaces that improve everyday living. Although […]

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County Council Sets Out Priorities in New Corporate Plan

Hertfordshire County Council has agreed a new corporate plan, setting out a bold and ambitious vision to build a sustainable, inclusive and thriving Hertfordshire. The corporate plan, titled On Your Side, sets out the county council’s key priorities between 2025 and 2028, and how the council will deliver them. The plan makes five key commitments: […]

Montgomery Estate Planning Owner and Financial Adviser, Katy Baxter

The Autumn Budget and Your Wealth

Clear, calm guidance at a pivotal financial moment with Montgomery Estate Planning. Preserve. Protect. Pass On. As the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025 approaches, long-standing tax allowances and reliefs may be about to change. For retired families focused on maintaining and transferring wealth, the implications could be far-reaching. Early commentary suggests potential shifts in […]

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Hertfordshire Constabulary is Recruiting Now

Would you, or someone you know, make a great police officer or detective? Hertfordshire police is recruiting right now. If you’ve worked in customer service, retail or hospitality roles, you’ve got great transferable skills. Join and make a difference to your community. Apply now and you could be in training by spring 2026. The recruitment […]

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Have a Spooktacular Halloween and Bonfire Night

The season for fireworks, trick or treats and celebrations is upon us. Whilst this can be an exciting time for many, it can also cause others to feel anxious and worried. Hertfordshire Constabulary hopes everyone has a safe and enjoyable time but encourages those participating in the festivities to please be considerate and respectful of […]

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Why We Will Always Love The Bodyguard

Naomi MacKay watched The Bodyguard at Milton Keynes Theatre, where it runs until Saturday 25 October. More than 30 years after The Bodyguard first hit the big screen, this stage adaptation proves that the story – and Whitney Houston’s iconic soundtrack – are as timeless as ever. Even if you’ve never seen the film, you’ll […]

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Operation Hotspot Update

An increase in high visibility police patrols and crime fighting in town centres has been welcomed by Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards. Operation Hotspot is an initiative Mr Ash-Edwards launched last year to fund additional patrols in town centres and crime hotspots. In its first year, over 26,000 hours of additional patrols were […]

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TV Comedian Helps Church Appeal

A chance meeting between a TV personality and the churchwarden of St Peter’s Church, Berkhamsted, while on holiday has led to an unusual raffle prize as the church begins its renovation appeal. Jim Moir (better known as comedian Vic Reeves) has generously donated a print to the fundraiser. St Peter’s Church has stood on Berkhamsted […]

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Don’t Fall Foul of Burglars this Autumn

As summer turns to autumn the clocks will be going back at the end of October, meaning the afternoons will grow darker and with that, there is a regular increase in burglaries across this period. During the autumn and winter months burglaries do tend to increase as many homes are left unlit during the dark afternoons, which can alert burglars to […]

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Spooky Animal Encounters at The Marlowes

The Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead is set to bring families a spooktacular treat this Halloween with a frightfully fun free event on Tuesday 28 October from 11am-3pm. Brave visitors can get up close and personal with a creepy crew of creatures, from slithery reptiles to creepy crawlies, in an unforgettable hands-on encounter. For […]

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Bluey’s Big Play Lands at Milton Keynes This November

Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are back by popular demand in the Olivier Award-nominated live stage show Bluey’s Big Play. The tour opens on 25 October and will visit 32 venues across the UK and Ireland up until August 2026, including performances at Milton Keynes Theatre from Thu 27-Sat 29 Nov. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, […]