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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Full casting has been announced for the brand-new stage adaptation of the iconic Victoria Wood sitcom dinnerladies. Commissioned by the Victoria Wood Estate, in association with Phil McIntyre Live and Sustainable Entertainment, adapted by Beth and Emma Kilcoyne and directed by double Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley, the production will premiere at Manchester Opera House in […]
Fraudsters have been calling Hertfordshire residents claiming to be police fraud officers. One resident was called by a well-spoken woman, who asked for the person by name and identified herself as a detective from Essex Police’s Cyber Crime Unit. She claimed that they were contacting people whose personal details had been stolen in a cyber-attack. […]
The ban on using steam locomotives because of the dry summer has been lifted at Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge Railway. This means that all remaining operating days this year will feature steam power again. This is particularly good news for the organisers of the Autumn Steam Gala which had been moved from September and will […]
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre will be supporting 6 local charities this festive season during the run of Sleeping Beauty from Fri 4 Dec 2026-Sun 3 Jan 2027. The venue’s Charity Committee were inspired by the incredible work being done locally and carefully considered all of the worthy applicants before choosing their charity partner for this Christmas. […]
Chiltern Open Air Museum’s Diwali Celebration returns on Saturday 17 October, 11am to 4pm. The event, celebrating the Festival of Lights will be full of music, Bollywood dance, arts and crafts, storytelling, lantern making and family activities. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of people around the world from […]
This Hate Crime Awareness Week, 10-17 October, Hertfordshire Constabulary has joined forces with an award-winning local charity to tour the county raising awareness of hate crime. Working with a variety of partners, officers will be joining Electric Umbrella, whose mission is to create a truly inclusive society, visiting schools, colleges, town centres and places of […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary has taken part in a national operation to target the theft and sale of stolen mobile phones. Police forces across the country carried out activities during September 2026 to target those involved in the theft of mobile phones. In Hertfordshire, officers visited more than 60 retailers who buy second hand phones to educate […]
Proceeds from the sale of seized and unclaimed property that cannot be returned to its owner is being turned into grants for local groups under a new scheme launched by Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Community groups and charities can apply for up to £2,500 from the new Community Cashback Fund, which will take money recovered […]