A new suite of virtual reality and simulation facilities at the University of Hertfordshire is helping to prepare healthcare students for their first contact with the NHS and real patients. The University, which is training some 6000 nurses, physiotherapists, paramedics and other healthcare professionals, officially opened six purpose-designed rooms on its College Lane campus. Two […]
Plans to increase funding for policing in the county put forward by Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards have been unanimously approved. The PCC proposed an extra £18.8m in increased funding for Hertfordshire Constabulary with a focus on protecting front-line policing and neighbourhood officers. Presenting his budget to Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Panel, Mr […]
Dacorum Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a fly-tipper for illegally dumping waste on a rural road. On Wednesday 29 January 2025 at St Albans Magistrates Court, Zac Thackeray, of Hemel Hempstead, admitted to illegally dumping controlled waste on Nettleden Road, Berkhamsted, on or before 11 June 2023. As a result, he was ordered to pay […]
Dacorum Borough Council’s fourth Dacorum Climate Action Network (Dacorum CAN) event, themed ‘Nature on the Brink’ is being held on Monday 10 March 2025 at The Forum, Hemel Hempstead. Anyone who lives or works in Dacorum is welcome to register for a free ticket to the event, which will focus on four key subjects: Biodiversity […]
Discover Bucks Museum is just on your doorstep and only a short walk from Market Square in the historic part of Aylesbury around St Mary’s Church. It’s home to the famous Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, a space bursting with interactive displays and engaging activities inspired by Roald Dahl’s wonderful stories that encourage learning through play. […]
A popular group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage is back for 2025. Solar Together Hertfordshire helps homeowners feel confident that they are paying the right price for a high-quality installation. Residents in Dacorum and throughout Hertfordshire can now register free of charge for the scheme, with no obligation to proceed with an installation. […]
Budding vets and conservationists can put their animal care skills to the test this February half term at Whipsnade Zoo – with Vets in Action, an exciting and immersive role-playing experience for children. Curious youngsters can step into the role of a zoo vet, donning lab coats to join the action at the specially designed […]
Local charity, DENS, invites you to take part in a huge range of exciting fundraising events and challenges to help people in the community facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. Whether you’re seeking adventure or a personal challenge, there’s something for everyone to make an impact over the coming year (and beyond)! Highlights include places […]
Murder on The Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best. Gripping, tense and masterfully cryptic, this brand-new production is a deliciously thrilling ride and an ingenious murder mystery, guaranteed to keep you guessing until the end of the line. Leading this production […]
Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards has proposed his first budget which is focused on protecting policing and neighbourhoods in the county. A planned average £14 a year precept increase has been backed by the majority in a public consultation. It will ensure a new record high number of police officers is achieved with […]
Following the successful development of a suite of Specialist Resource Provisions across the county, providing additional support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to access a mainstream curriculum, two new facilities are proposed to open in primary schools in Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead from September 2025. Hertfordshire County Councillors were presented with […]
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has partnered with the magnificent Waddesdon Manor to launch a very special Forever Flowers event to celebrate and remember loved ones this spring. A stunning, temporary display of 1,200 bespoke metal pink peonies will be installed in the Rose Garden at Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury in April. Each flower will represent […]
