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Marlowes Halloween animals 2025

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 […]

Bluey's Big Play - Uk & Ireland Tour (Credit Mark Senior)

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, […]

Dacorum Borough Council new website shown on mobile

New Website Design for Dacorum Borough Council

Dacorum Borough Council is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, offering residents and visitors a fresh, modern look and an improved user experience across all devices. The updated website has been designed with accessibility and convenience in mind, making it easier than ever to find information, access services, and stay connected […]

Nutcracker in Havana by Acosta

Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana to Open in Aylesbury

Casting has officially been announced for the the critically-acclaimed Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana, choreographed and directed by Carlos Acosta CBE. The ballet embarks on its second UK tour from Friday 31 October 2025 opening at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre for three performances. The cast includes Acosta Danza dancers Amisaday Naara, Daniela Urgelles, Adria Diaz, Ofelia Rodriguez, Thalia Cardin, Melisa […]

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, […]