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Three Peregrine Falcon Chicks (c) St Albans Cathedral Webcam

Three peregrine falcons hatch at St Albans Cathedral

Three Peregrine Falcon chicks have successfully hatched on St Albans Cathedral, over the weekend. The first sightings were of two fluffy, white chicks, around 2am on Saturday 9 May, another hatched later that same day, and one egg remains on the nest. It is possible that a further chick may appear within the next couple […]

Owen James of The Rozzers

Tribute to signature sound of Sting and The Police

The Rozzers had Centenary Theatre, Berkhamsted jumping with their tribute to Sting and The Police on 9 May, from Walking On The Moon to Every Little Thing She Does is Magic to the ever-popular Roxanne. Lyn Drummond was in attendance. The original Police’s signature sound was a masterful blend of rock, reggae, and punk, each […]

Jonathan Ash-Edwards and Chief Op Hotspot

Visible policing boost passes significant milestone

More than 50,000 hours of targeted hotspot patrols have now been delivered across Hertfordshire as part of ongoing work to crack down on crime, anti-social behaviour and violence in town centres and neighbourhoods. Operation Hotspot, an initiative launched by the Police & Crime Commissioner with funding secured by his office, focuses on town centres and […]

Midnight Walk 2024

Midnight Walk returns with summer solstice celebration

The much-loved Midnight Walk returns on Saturday 20 June at Roman Park, Aylesbury. Organised by Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, this special event brings the community together for an evening of remembrance, celebration, and connection, all while supporting vital hospice care. Solstice Unwind is a new feature and takes place before the Midnight Walk at Roman […]

Living Magazines Hertfordshire Constabulary

Keep your home and garden secure this summer

As the weather improves and many people are spending more time in their gardens or away from home, it can increase opportunities for criminals to target homes. Warmer weather means people tend to spend more time outdoors, using gardening, leisure equipment or going on trips. This can leave homes vulnerable to burglars who are on […]

Wilstone Reservoir Tring

200-year-old embankment strengthening works complete at Wilstone Reservoir

National canal charity Canal & River Trust has completed a £7 million 14-month programme of statutory safety works at Wilstone Reservoir near Tring. The works, which were required under the Reservoir Act, included driving 1,400 steel piles into the reservoir’s 1,350-metre-long embankments to strengthen them. Built in 1802 to supply water to the Grand Union […]

Dacorum Armed Forces Day 2026

Community invited to celebrate Armed Forces Day

Dacorum Borough Council is holding its annual Armed Forces Day celebration on Saturday 27 June, in Gadebridge Park from 12-4pm. This special event is a chance to recognise and show appreciation for the dedication and service of our Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and their families. Go along for an afternoon packed […]

Little explorers can take on new adventures across National Trust places this half term

May half term adventures with the National Trust

Families looking for memorable days out this May half term will find plenty to enjoy at National Trust places throughout Hertfordshire. Across the region, sites are gearing up for a lively week of family-friendly entertainment. Young adventurers can get stuck into hands‑on outdoor experiences, enjoy seasonal trails, try creative activities, and explore the countryside in […]

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Credit: Johan Persson

Priscilla dazzles with a non-stop, feel-good show

Naomi MacKay climbed aboard as Priscilla Queen of the Desert rolled into Aylesbury at the Waterside Theatre, running until Saturday 8 May. Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a vibrant, feel-good spectacle that fully embraces its message of love, acceptance, and unapologetic individuality. Packed with non-stop dazzling visuals, iconic music, and heartfelt storytelling, this show […]

Cow Roast shopping theft

Appeal after shopping theft

Officers in Dacorum have released images of a man they would like to speak to following the theft of some shopping from the doorstep of a house in Cow Roast in Tring. The homeowner was unloading the shopping from his car at around 6pm on Friday 1 May, when the theft occurred. Officers believe the […]

Back to the 80s

Back to the 80’s band ignites nostalgia in Berko

When the soaring pop ballad The Power of Love cut through an eager audience waiting for the start of a concert at Berkhamsted Civic Centre on 2 May, we knew this was going to be a memorable night of 80’s music nostalgia, as the band’s lead singer Lee Reboul promised, Lyn Drummond reports. Formed in Cambridge […]

FOTCH Family Fun Day 2026

Fun day boosts appeal for Tring church walls

The Friends of Tring Church Heritage (FOTCH) last year launched a major appeal to ensure that the Norman walls of the magnificent medieval building at the heart of the town stay strong and tall for generations to come. Already well over £40,000 has been raised and with the work on the turret roof now completed, […]