163% increase in hours of sewage dumped by Thames Water last year. New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Thames Water discharged sewage into waterways for a staggering 196,414 hours last year, a 163% increase on 2022. Harpenden & Berkhamsted Liberal Democrats are calling for tougher action against sewage dumping in local […]
On Sunday 9 June the Bucks Radio Tour de Vale will be returning to Aylesbury. Organised by WheelPower since 2004, Buckinghamshire’s biggest charity bike has become a highlight on the local cycling calendar, as riders come together to turn pedal power in to vital funds for the Stoke Mandeville based charity. There are three fantastic […]
An ambitious project to improve people’s care and make NHS and social care services more efficient has reached the final stage of a prestigious national award scheme. The HSJ (Health Service Journal) Digital Awards recognise digital innovations that transform care delivery, enhance efficiency, and improve outcomes for patients. Following a thorough judging process, the ‘Hertfordshire […]
The Chilterns Neuro Centre is delighted to have formed partnerships with the Gym at Halton, Tring Sports Centre and Prestwood Gym and Fitness Centre to provide additional out-of-hours support to people affected by MS, Parkinson’s and strokes. We all know exercise is important for everyone, but for people with MS, Parkinson’s and stroke survivors, it […]
Hertfordshire County Council has brought forward a further £3million this year to help deal with urgent issues on our roads, pavements and cycleways caused by recent bad weather, including one of the wettest Februarys on record. This additional money, reprioritised from the 2025/26 budget, will support existing plans to maintain and improve our 5,000km of […]
The Guardians of St Francis is a giving circle that help fund the Adult Bereavement and Children’s Services at the Hospice of St Francis. It costs over £100,000 a year to run these vital services and last year helped 638 adults and children, on our doorstep, deal with their grief – every 22 minutes a […]
Dacorum Borough Council has received confirmation that an appeal for planning permission in Tring has been dismissed by the Secretary of State. The developer, Redrow and Harrow Estates, had submitted an application to build 1,400 homes and associated infrastructure on land East of Marshcroft Farm in Tring in April 2022. Dacorum Borough Council refused the […]
If laughter is the best medicine, theatregoers can expect a clean bill of health as Aylesbury Waterside Theatre ramps up its comedy offering to a whole new level. Their regular Comedy Clubs already sell out weeks in advance with their line-up of fresh up-and-coming talent from the stand-up circuit, and now they’re hosting their first […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre, located in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, has announced they will be hosting a ‘Magical Marlowes’ event in the Easter holidays. Free for families to attend, on Wednesday 3 April from 11am-4pm a sprinkling of pixie dust will transform the shopping centre into a magical wonderland, with some classic characters and […]
West Coast Main Line passengers are urged to travel either side of the Easter bank holiday weekend with London Euston closed to all main line services during major track upgrades. £13.4 million is being invested across Network Rail’s North West & Central region including £7m to upgrade over a kilometre of track between Camden, Colwich […]
Naomi MacKay watched Calendar Girls at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre – which runs until Saturday 23 March. Most of us are familiar with the true story behind Calendar Girls, but if you’ve never seen the film, which was released more than 20 years ago, or the stage show, it tells the inspiring story of Knapely Women’s […]
Hertfordshire is now the number one destination in the UK for film and TV – and with the 96th Academy Awards taking place last Sunday it is clear to see why major movie moguls are choosing the county as the place to make movie magic. With its stunning countryside, sprawling mansions and a plethora of […]