Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs could not only ruin Christmas but destroy lives forever, Hertfordshire Constabulary warns as part of its drink and drug driving campaign. Between now and the New Year, officers will be out in force across Hertfordshire targeting those under the influence of alcohol behind the wheel, and […]
Detectives are re-appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault in Berkhamsted last week. At around 6.10pm on Tuesday 7 December a man on Curtis Way was approached by two other males who had exited a white Peugeot 3008 SUV and were described as being dressed all in black with their faces covered. Following […]
Work has completed to relocate shops from ramps leading to platforms 8-11 allowing more space for rail travellers to move from the concourse to trains. The addition of shops to the ramp in the 1980s and increasing passenger numbers since had led to bottlenecks and crowds forming when trains were announced. Gareth Parry, station manager […]
The increasing threat from the Coronavirus Omicron variant is a call to arms for people in Berkhamsted and Tring as volunteers are needed to support the increased roll-out of booster jabs. If you want to be part of a history-making moment, to be able to say that you were one of the people who helped […]
Since the beginning of November, Dacorum Borough Council has upped its commitment to making Dacorum a cleaner and safer place to live, work and visit by partnering with District Enforcement, a company that specialises in environmental enforcement. 433 people have been issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) after they were caught either deliberately dropping […]
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday evening (13 December) that the booster vaccination programme is extending this week to all eligible adults aged over 18, NHS staff in Hertfordshire and west Essex have been working around the clock to increase the vaccination opportunities in our area. This week, thousands more bookable vaccination slots are […]
In the wake of the success of her EP release Broken, which received copious amounts of radio play, led to sold-out gigs across London and was even featured in an independent YouTube comedy sketch, the ridiculously soulful and talented singer/songwriter Tiffani Vinyard returns with a brand new, feel-good original Christmas single called This Christmas Time. […]
Hertfordshire residents are being reminded that there are many ways of accessing police services, including face-to-face meetings at 21 police stations across the county. Online or phone contact is the most popular with members of the public, but they can also report crimes, raise concerns and meet with local police officers by making an appointment […]
Residents across Dacorum are being encouraged to check if they are eligible to receive help under a new scheme being launched to help local householders be warmer in their homes, lower their carbon emissions, and save money on their fuel bills this winter. Under the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery scheme, delivered by Warmworks […]
The NHS in Hertfordshire and west Essex is saying a heartfelt ‘thank you’ as it celebrates the first anniversary of the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out in the area. Dr Rachel Joyce, a senior doctor and director of clinical services said: ‘It has been a year like no other, in which the NHS has delivered more than […]
Hertfordshire’s most sustainable restaurant group, the multi-award-winning Lussmanns Sustainable Kitchen has opened a restaurant in the pretty canal-side historic market town of Berkhamsted – its fifth restaurant in Hertfordshire. The grade II-listed property in the centre of town is open in time for the festive period and is taking bookings for its soft launch week […]
Following the Government announcement yesterday (8 December) that we are moving to Plan B – the government’s strategy for dealing with COVID-19 this winter – the following measures are being put in place: From Friday 10 December, you will be legally required to wear a face covering to most public indoor venues, including theatres and […]
