The government has recently announced that they intend to expand the offer of free childcare for working parents to children aged from 9 months to 3 years old. The rollout of the offer will be phased over the next couple of years as follows: April 2024 – 15 hours free childcare will be available to […]
The Climate Emergency UK rankings, released today, reflect what councils have achieved in tackling climate change. These have awarded Dacorum Borough Council 33%, ranking the Council at 44th place amongst 164 English District councils and 5th place in Hertfordshire. To put this scoring in context, the average score for district councils was 29%, with a […]
Drivers are being advised to make sure their cars and vans are secure following an increase in thefts of vehicles in the county. Thefts of vehicles have increased by more than eight per cent this year compared to the same period last year*. The biggest increases occurred in the Dacorum, Three Rivers and East Herts […]
Hertfordshire County Councillors unanimously agreed a cross-party motion at a meeting of Full Council yesterday (Tuesday 17 October) setting out the County Council’s position on the situation in Israel and Gaza. The motion was moved by Cllr Richard Roberts, Leader of Hertfordshire County Council, and seconded by Liberal Democrat Group Leader Cllr Steve Jarvis, Labour […]
Young people can make this Halloween one to remember by entering Hertfordshire Constabulary’s online quiz for the chance to win a magical prize for their whole family. Hertfordshire Constabulary has teamed up again this year with Warner Bros to give the lucky winner a family ticket to The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden. Over […]
Research from The Kennel Club leads experts to urge the public to be ‘puppywise’, as unscrupulous breeders use social media to dupe owners in the region. New research, released by one of the biggest dog welfare organisations, has revealed the disturbing influence of social media on puppy buying in the region and the consequences for […]
Hertfordshire County Council held its first slipper swap event of the year on Thursday 12 October, and 64 Bishop’s Stortford residents got hold of some fancy new footwear that will help to prevent them tripping, slipping, or falling in their homes. Last year the council held eight events and gave out 395 pairs of slippers […]
Tring Radio, based in Tring, Hertfordshire and providing entertainment and local content across Herts, Bucks & Beds, has been recognised as Community Heroes by Local Radio Day for their unwavering dedication to promoting inclusivity, fostering community engagement, and nurturing the future of broadcasting. Tring Radio has been a beacon of inspiration for local radio enthusiasts, […]
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre has entered its teenage years by announcing its latest appointment: Grant Brisland as Theatre Director. The leadership position has been filled following previous Theatre Director, Sophie Denney, moving to Ambassador Theatre Group’s sister venue, Theatre Royal Brighton. Grant’s career spans more than 20 years working in arts venues, mainly across the UK […]
Mighty Netball have been running for almost 6 years now, starting as a small netball class for toddlers and young children in Berkhamsted, growing into a large organisation for primary-aged children in 14 venues across the south of England. Mighty Netball educates hundreds of children every weekend. It was started by 2 mums, co-founders Corinne […]
The first of a new batch of Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) for Dacorum are up and running in Tring – with many more to follow across the borough. New ‘Rapid’ EVCPs are now operational in the Forge Car Park, Tring, with installation work also scheduled to be completed soon in High Street Car Park […]
A Motor Rail & Tramcar Company No. 461 works plate dating from 1917 and a War Department 2182 identification plate which were originally fitted to 40hp Armoured Simplex LR2182 have been reunited with the locomotive after some 60 years. The locomotive, a unique example of its type with its armoured bodywork and original engine is […]