Local MP Sir Mike Penning attended the World Dog Alliance’s (WDA) launch of its campaign to ban the consumption of dog meat in the UK at the Houses of Parliament last week. Currently, the sale of dog meat and the slaughter of dogs in abattoirs is illegal in th UK, but there is no law […]
In August 2018 Dacorum Borough Council started its £1.8m investment project into the refurbishment of Tring Leisure Centre. The plans include the refurbishment of the reception area, staff rooms, two main changing rooms, disabled changing room, viewing gallery and first aid room. The refurbishment includes significant mechanical and engineering works and replacement of major plant […]
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 19 October but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. M1 junction 6 Bricket Wood to junction 5 Watford, Hertfordshire: surfacing Work to improve journeys by surfacing the carriageway will continue […]
With bonfire night and Halloween fast approaching, the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is urging people to build bonfires on the day they are to be lit to save hedgehogs and other wildlife from appalling suffering. This will not only save wildlife from burning to death but will also stop the bonfire from getting soaked […]
Tring Park School’s smart new £5.9 million boarding house and teaching facility has reached an important milestone that was celebrated with a traditional ‘topping out’ ceremony – held when the full height of a new building is reached, and the framework is completed. Construction firm Stepnell was joined by the school’s staff and head boy […]
Bovingdon Parish Council has applied to Dacorum Borough Council to write a neighbourhood plan for the parish, outlining where future development could take place. Dacorum Borough Council is inviting residents to have their say on the plan. Preparing a neighbourhood development plan means Bovingdon residents will have the opportunity to shape and define how their […]
Did you know that Dacorum Borough Council offers subsidised training to local employers looking to upskill their staff? This term’s schedule is now underway with a diverse range of topics including Leadership and Management, Word, Excel, Marketing, Social Media and Finance. All courses are held at Maylands Business Centre and are run by professional trainers. […]
On Saturday 29th September, Aitchisons Estate Agents hosted an afternoon of tea, cake and live music at Leverstock Green Cricket Club. The event, which was the third of its kind put on by Aitchisons and the cricket club, raised over £600 for local homeless charity DENS through ticket sales and a highly popular raffle. Food […]
A number of enlightening and interesting presentations took place at the Epson (UK) headquarters in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead at the first meeting of the Hemel Hempstead Business Ambassadors following the summer break on 27 September. Sarah Barrett, Business and Community Engagement Manager, for HMP The Mount outlined efforts to rehabilitate prisoners prior to the end […]
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 12 October but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. M40 junctions 1 to 15: routine maintenance Routine maintenance works include of slip roads and through junctions with two lanes. Works […]
Pet theft is on the rise, with more than 60 dogs stolen in the UK every week! For those of you who read our article: ‘Keep Your Pets Safe’ in our Autumn issue, we thought you might be interested in this additional information recently received at the Living Magazines office about SAMPA – the Stolen […]
You may remember that we mentioned Hertfordshire Constabulary were taking part in a national knife amnesty between September 18 and 24, which resulted in a good haul of unwanted knives and other potential weapons. The amnesty was part of a national campaign, Operation Sceptre, being run by police forces across the country to reduce the […]