It has been an incredible 10 years since the formation of The Hospice of St Francis Corporate Partner Network. On 24 May 2012, the Hospice held its inaugural meeting with six founder members and since then it has grown to become a thriving network reaching over 200 members just before the pandemic struck in March […]
Open Door Community Space and Café is delighted to have been designated an official ‘warm space’ within Hertfordshire, which further extends and confirms their ambition to be a safe, welcoming, vibrant place for the people of Berkhamsted. Due to increases in the cost of living, we are all facing unprecedented pressures, and heating our homes […]
A Berkhamsted charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people and a local LGBT+ youth project have received a £1,000 donation from the Amazon team in Hemel Hempstead. The Swan Youth Project provides a safe and supportive environment for young people in the community. The charity encourages individuals to improve their mental and […]
Only absolutely necessary rail travel is advised during strike action on 13, 14, 16 and 17 December Trains will be on a significantly reduced timetable, will start later from 7.30am and finish by 6.30pm During those times four trains trains per hour will depart London Euston station With no departing trains after 5pm people should plan alternative […]
Winter is always a busy time for the NHS, so to ensure you can get help from the right health service as quickly as possible, local NHS services would like you to know the key things to remember. The NHS website is the best place to start for general health advice: www.nhs.uk. It features up-to-date […]
A nine-year-old schoolgirl from Berkhamsted has started a campaign to change the language used around autism, and has written to the Prime Minister and started a petition in a bid to make a difference. Clementine Jenkins, a pupil at Greenway Primary School, has recently been diagnosed with autism – usually called autism spectrum disorder or […]
A trip to the panto is an annual Christmas tradition for many families, and the lovely thing about traditions is that they are comfortable and familiar, which is why it’s wonderful to see Aylesbury’s dream team – Andy Collins and La Voix – together on stage again this year. Andy (best known to locals for […]
A number of Met Office National Severe Weather Warnings have been issued as an arctic maritime airmass brings cold weather to the UK with a risk of ice, wintry showers and snow. This winter around 530 gritter vehicles will operate on our network of motorways and A-roads, working from 128 depots. Leading-edge technology, in-depth forecasting, […]
With temperatures set to plummet, local charity DENS have launched an appeal asking for financial support this winter to help save lives. The charity, who support local people facing homelessness and food poverty, has seen a 54% increase in the number of people needing emergency food parcels. With the rise in the cost of living, […]
West Coast main line passengers are being warned of major delays after 25,000-volt overhead cables which power trains came down outside London Euston station. Network Rail engineers are racing to fix the damage to the essential web of wires which got caught on a passing train at 8.50am this morning (Wednesday 7 December). Teams have […]
Around 80 people attended a public presentation on West Herts 21 Century Hospital Solution in Berkhamsted Town Hall this autumn. Gordon Yearwood is the founder of the non-profit organisation, West Herts 21 Century Hospital Solution, which was formed to achieve a purpose-built, 21st-century, centrally-located hospital, for all the people of West Hertfordshire. You may have read […]
If you fancy trying a new sport, head down to Berkhamsted Leisure Centre and try one of the free Saturday and Thursday pickleball sessions run by West Herts Wizards. Join in the fun and find out what staying out of the ‘kitchen’ means in this enjoyable sport for all ages and all abilities. Pickleball is […]