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DENS Make A Will Month

Make or update your will and help a local charity

Local homelessness charity DENS has confirmed the return of its popular Make A Will Month initiative this March. Berkhamsted solicitor firms Harrowell & Atkins, and Machins, are generously volunteering their time for free to write or update a will in return for a donation to DENS. The charity provides a range of integrated services to help […]

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Little legs take big steps for nature with hedgehog walk

Beloved Timmy Time characters are joining forces with hundreds of little legs across Hertfordshire and Middlesex this spring to help nature recover, as The Wildlife Trust’s popular Hedgehog Walk returns. The family-friendly event, which takes place from 30 March to 30 April, encourages nurseries, schools and families to get outdoors, get active and raise vital […]

Strictly Come Hospice 2026. Picture: DANNY LOO

Hospice dance competition winners crowned

Rachael Janson, a visual effects technician from Berkhamsted, and her dance partner, Maria Hernandez-Humm, have been crowned the winners of the 2026 Rennie Grove Peace Strictly Come Hospice competition, at a star-studded final show attended by TV star, Kellie Bright. At the Grand Final at the Watersmeet Theatre in Rickmansworth on Friday 30 January, Rachael […]

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High visibility police patrols at risk warns PCC

Up to 25,000 hours a year of high visibility police patrols in Hertfordshire are at risk of stopping on 31 March. That’s the warning from Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards following the Government’s announcement that the Hotspot Action Fund will be cancelled. The Hotspot Action Fund was started under the previous Government and […]

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Date set for Tring Lidl opening

Discount supermarket Lidl will open its Tring store on Thursday 12 February. The local community is invited to join the grand opening celebrations at Icknield Way from 7.45am, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Mayor of Tring, Cllr Paul de Koning. On opening day, shoppers can look forward to complimentary food sampling as well as […]

Pips Dance Academy show at Berkhamsted Centenary Theatre

Dancers sweep audience through fantasy worlds

Pips – passion, inspire, perform, succeed. These core values which set the foundation of Pips Dance Academy were spectacularly evident at a recent show at Berkhamsted’s Centenary Theatre, attended by Lyn Drummond. Pips was formed in Chalfont St Peter in 2019 by husband and wife duo, Scott Coldwell and Pippa Fisher-Coldwell to provide all ages […]

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? Nick This handsome, playful, loving lad is Nick who is approx. 1 year of age. He can be a bit nervous to begin with so will need lots of patience and gentle […]

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World Wetlands Day 2026

World Wetlands Day, Monday 2 February, encourages an international day of recognition and celebration for wetlands, but on a local level, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are working year-round to create and protect wetland habitats for people and wildlife. Against a backdrop of seismic nature decline, there are milestones of hope. According to Hertfordshire’s State […]

Andrew McGarva, Tring Park School

Tring Park School announces new principal

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, the world-renowned vocational school in Hertfordshire, has announced the appointment of new Principal Andrew McGarva. Their appointment marks an exciting new phase for the school as it continues to deliver exceptional academic standards, world-class vocational training, and outstanding pastoral care. Andrew brings impressive leadership experience spanning boarding, day, […]

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Volunteers needed for Berkhamsted half marathon

Looking to get involved with something local? How about volunteering for the legendary Berkhamsted Half Marathon? The Pepper Foundation has been working with Berkhamsted Rotary to support the Berko Half for many years. It takes a lot of volunteers to manage a course run by thousands people every year. The Pepper Foundation is looking for volunteer […]

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Saving Castle Fields

The campaign to raise £500,000 to complete the acquisition of Castle Fields is continuing throughout 2026 and 2027, with many events taking place, including a duck race. You don’t need to be quackers to take part, or even bring your own duck! Look out for these events on Facebook and on noticeboards throughout the town. […]

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Survey highlights impact of Chilterns Neuro Centre

A new survey of members at the Chilterns Neuro Centre has highlighted the vital and often life-changing difference the charity makes to people affected by neurological conditions in the local community. Nearly 300 members took part in the Centre’s annual membership survey, representing just under a third of its total membership. An overwhelming 99 percent […]