Two Bleed Control kits have been donated for use in Berkhamsted thanks to the generosity of the local Inner Wheel group. One will be at the Civic Centre and the other will be at Waitrose. In both cases they will be located inside the existing Defibrillators boxes. Knife crime continues to be a dreadful cause […]
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Chiltern hills, Church Farm Café is excited to announce its grand opening on 1 October as the ultimate destination for cyclists, runners and walkers looking to refuel and relax amidst the natural beauty of the Chilterns. Church Farm Café, located within a refurbished barn off Station Road at […]
The West Herts Crematorium Joint Committee is pleased to announce that Hemel Hempstead Crematorium has now opened its doors to the public. The crematorium has been developed by the West Herts Crematorium Joint Committee, made up of representatives from Dacorum, Hertsmere, Three Rivers, St Albans and Watford councils. The facility is a sister-site to the […]
A major review of the efficiency and effectiveness of Hertfordshire Constabulary is underway after it was agreed by the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable as part of a continued ambition for excellence. The joint Force Review Team is working to ensure the constabulary remains in a strong position to deliver the best […]
Dacorum Borough Council is excited to support the Hertfordshire-wide #WorthSaving campaign, which is encouraging residents to follow 4 Steps to Save food waste and money by developing better habits: www.wasteaware.org.uk/worthsaving. The campaign aims to reduce the amount of food thrown away unnecessarily, with every household able to save up to £720 a year, according to […]
On Friday 15 September, local parents of the Dacorum group Parents For Future UK held a meeting at Open Door with Liberal Democrat and Green Party parliamentary candidates, Victoria Collins and Paul De Hoest. Conservative MP, Gagan Mohindra was invited but did not respond or attend. The meeting was arranged to discuss stopping new oil and gas […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead has opened the voting for its Community Awards event for 2023, after receiving hundreds of entries for nominations. The Community Awards are designed to recognise local heroes, with twelve categories now open to receive nominations for individuals, companies and organisations showcasing fantastic efforts in supporting the community of […]
Mischief, the multi award-winning company responsible for the global comedy phenomenon, The Play That Goes Wrong, and the BBC One television series, The Goes Wrong Show, has announced full casting for Peter Pan Goes Wrong appearing at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Tue 3-Sun 8 Oct 2024. The touring production reunites returning Mischief cast members with some […]
A letter to the editor from Addie Mitchell, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Breast Cancer Now. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is fast-approaching this October, which means the return of wear it pink – Breast Cancer Now’s biggest and brightest fundraising event on Friday 20 October. Every 10 minutes, someone in the UK hears the words ‘you have […]
Cheerleading is still often seen as a very American activity – perky cheerleaders waving pom-poms and getting the crowd cheering for the players on the field. Competitive Cheer is a fast-paced, high-energy sport in its own right, and not just a sideshow at the Super Bowl. Cheer is one of the fastest growing sports in […]
The rollout of more Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) across Dacorum has begun after more than £400,000 of Government funding was secured earlier this year. Dacorum Borough Council was awarded £415,360 by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), with support of the Energy Saving Trust, for additional charging points to be fitted in our […]
Dacorum Borough Council has been awarded £10.9 million funding from Homes England for two of its affordable housing schemes. The Council successfully bid for funding for Marchmont Fields and Paradise Depot – both in Hemel Hempstead. The Paradise Depot scheme, which is located off St Albans Road, is an exciting plan to redevelop the site and […]