This May Bank Holiday weekend, step back in time and witness the fierce battles of Roman gladiators at Chiltern Open Air Museum on 25 and 26 May. In an action-packed event, hear warriors clash in combat for glory, survival, and the thrill of the crowd. From criminals and prisoners of war to disgraced soldiers and […]
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of criminal damage in Berkhamsted. Between 8pm and midnight on Friday 9 May, an altercation between a group of people took place on the High Street. During this, someone was reportedly pushed, causing damage to the window of Knights Lettings. PC Jason Appleby, from the Dacorum […]
An endangered northern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) is being hand-reared by zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. The precious two-week old chick, whom keepers have affectionately nicknamed ‘noisy’ due to its constant chirping whenever they are near, is receiving round the clock care, including being hand fed three times a day and being kept warm […]
Police are appealing for witnesses, information and dash cam footage following a collision in Tring. The incident occurred in the High Street at around 5.20pm on Friday 16 May. A cyclist and a Volvo EX30 were involved. The cyclist, a man aged in his 60s, sustained serious injuries but is currently in a stable condition […]
The Hospice of St Francis has launched an appeal calling on the community to help keep the eight beds on their Inpatient Unit open. The Hospice is located in Berkhamsted and supports over 2,000 patients and their families across West Hertfordshire and South Buckinghamshire every year. Director of Care, Fay Richardson, explained why the Hospice […]
Following the incredible success of its reimagined launch in 2024, Kites Connect Festival is set to return to the National Trust’s Dunstable Downs this summer for another celebration of community, creativity, and the wonder of kite flying. Last year’s event welcomed over 20,000 visitors, who gathered to watch the sky come alive with colour and […]
A spectacular two-day festival of performance, art, music, food and drink set against the magnificent backdrop of Waddesdon Manor revives an old tradition. Inspired by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild’s (1839-1898) annual summer garden party – known as The Baron’s Treat – this 2025 counterpart promises a feast of pop-up theatre and musical performances, culinary delights, […]
Dacorum Borough Council is excited to announce the launch of the Dacorum Creative Showcase, a celebration of local arts, culture and heritage taking place from 24 May to 29 June 2025. The programme will feature a wide range of creative and heritage activities delivered by organisations across the borough – all open to the community. […]
Taylor Wimpey is proud to announce a new three-year sponsorship deal with Berkhamsted Cricket Club, a historic and thriving part of the local sporting community. As the club celebrates its 150th anniversary, Taylor Wimpey has generously donated £1,500 to commemorate this milestone. The three-year deal also includes an annual investment of £3,000 from Taylor Wimpey, […]
A woman says she is ‘grateful to be alive’ after an assault in Berkhamsted left her fighting sepsis and a flesh-eating infection in hospital. She has chosen to share her story following the sentencing of her attacker. At around 1am on Monday 6 May last year, the victim was out with a group of friends […]
More than 1,100 volunteers took part in the 2025 Great British Spring Clean in Dacorum, helping to clear more than 500 bags of litter throughout March and April, supported by Dacorum Borough Council. Running for 10 years, the Great British Spring Clean is the nation’s biggest mass-action campaign, encouraging people to ‘love where they live’ […]
Local suicide prevention and mental health support charity Hector’s House has established two successful men’s peer-to-peer support groups. These popular groups aim to reduce isolation in men through the power of Community – the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week starting 12 May 2025. Recent data from Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire shows that men […]
