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How to avoid getting spooked this Halloween and Bonfire Night

With pumpkin season in full swing and fireworks set to light up the skies, many people across Hertfordshire will be preparing for Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations over the next couple of weeks. While it’s a time of excitement for many families and communities, police are urging people to enjoy the festivities responsibly and be […]

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St Thomas More invites former pupils back to make history

Do you remember your first day at St Thomas More? Your favourite teacher, school friends or the classroom where it all began? St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Berkhamsted is celebrating 90 years at the heart of the community (1936-2026) and is inviting generations of former pupils, parents, teachers, governors and friends back for […]

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Halloween Spectacular at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Families can step into a world of spooky surprises at Chiltern Open Air Museum’s Halloween Spectacular on Friday 30 October between 5pm and 9pm. As darkness falls, the museum’s historic buildings will be transformed with eerie lighting, spooky decorations and costumed characters creating a magical Halloween experience. There will be fire performances, a juggling act, […]

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Make sure your home is secure this autumn

Autumn is here and the clocks have gone back, meaning the afternoons will now be darker, creating opportunities for criminals. In previous years residential burglaries have increased during the autumn, as many homes are left unlit, which can alert burglars to properties that are empty. To help keep your home secure Hertfordshire Constabulary is sharing […]

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It’s OK to comfort your dog

As Bonfire Night approaches, Tring-based Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice, is reassuring dog owners that it’s fine to comfort their pets when they seek contact. ‘If your dog comes to you when fireworks start, you don’t need to ignore them for fear of making things worse. People often worry they’ll reinforce fearful responses, but fear […]

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Dog Man: The Musical heads to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre next year

After delighting families across the UK in 2026, Roast Productions has announced further UK tour dates in 2027 for the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical, including making its Aylesbury Waterside Theatre debut from Friday 19-Sunday 21 March 2027. This hilarious and heartfelt new musical, for everyone over 5, is based on the worldwide […]

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New mobile CCTV camera to tackle fly-tipping hotspots

Dacorum Borough Council is introducing a new mobile CCTV camera to help deter fly-tipping at hotspot locations across the borough, as part of its ongoing commitment to tackling the issue. Funded through the Stronger Futures Programme, the wireless CCTV trailer can be moved between hotspot locations, helping the Council monitor problem areas, gather evidence and […]

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Have you heard about The Art Shed?

The Art Shed is a not-for-profit community creative studio in the heart of Berkhamsted. It opened its doors in June 2026 with a simple belief: that creativity belongs to everyone, not just those with experience, confidence or money to spare. Founded by two passionate local artists, The Art Shed grew out of a shared frustration […]

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Awards for Berkhamsted in Bloom

Berkhamsted has achieved major success at the annual Anglia in Bloom 2026 awards, securing Hertfordshire County Champion (Best Town in Hertfordshire). The town’s enthusiastic gardeners proved a massive hit at the regional ceremony, where Berkhamsted in Bloom also attained a Silver Gilt Award in the highly competitive Large Town category. The fantastic Rectory Lane Cemetery was […]

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Wartime comes to Waddesdon Manor

For five weeks this autumn (21 October-29 November), Waddesdon Manor will be transformed back to the wartime years with two extraordinary, immersive displays, plus a special appearance by a legendary theatrical creation. The grounds will be host to a dramatic large-scale installation commemorating those who gave their lives for freedom during the D-Day landings (6 […]

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Local business shortlisted for four UK Small Business Awards

Bhambina Party & Crafts has been shortlisted for 4 award categories at The UK Small Business Awards, a national celebration of UK small business success: Best Small Business, Best Creative Arts Business, Best Home Based Business and owner, Nic Bhamra for Female Entrepreneur of the Year. This recognition celebrates the business’s commitment to delivering high-quality […]

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Bringing natural and ethical fibres home to Hertfordshire

What started with a handful of blankets on a market stall has grown into a much-loved Hertfordshire business with one very simple belief at its heart – let’s buy less, buy natural and buy well. For textile designers and founders Vilija and Rimsky, the story began at Spitalfields Market, where they sold their first blankets […]