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 […]
On a blustery and cold November day volunteers from the Wendover Canal Trust (formerly the Wendover Arm Trust) commenced re-watering of a further quarter mile section of the canal between the two footbridges. This is another milestone for the Trust whose volunteers have worked tirelessly, sometimes in appalling weather, to complete this new section which […]
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious assault in Berkhamsted on Tuesday 7 December. At around 6.10pm on Curtis Way, a man was approached by two other men who had got out of a white car and were dressed all in black with their faces covered. Following an altercation, the man’s hands […]
It’s National Consumer Week and this year’s theme is about misleading environmental and energy efficiency claims. Citizens Advice are encouraging people to ‘be wise to being green’. It’s important that we take steps to be more environmentally friendly, like making our homes more energy efficient and installing technologies like solar panels. It can save money […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning residents to be wary of a scam involving fake banking apps. Scammers have targeted individuals who were selling valuable phones, cameras and other items via online selling platforms. The vendors were contacted about their items and when the scammer arrived, paid for items using a convincing banking app. The app mimicked […]
On Thursday 25 November local charity WheelPower hosted their annual Seasonal Shopping Evening at the Birthplace of the Paralympic Movement, Stoke Mandeville Stadium. The annual shopping event has been supported by the Buckinghamshire community over many years and in 2021, WheelPower was delighted to welcome back local people to their Stoke Mandeville home to begin […]
Rectory Lane Cemetery in Berkhamsted has been celebrating a pretty amazing time of late. In October they succeeded in gaining the Green Flag Community Award – the international quality mark for public parks and green spaces managed by volunteers. In November they were delighted to be declared Joint Winner of the Green Flag Team of […]
An experienced leader has been appointed to run the new NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board. The appointment of Dr Jane Halpin has been announced. A qualified Public Health doctor, with over 25 years’ experience in the NHS in the area, Dr Halpin has worked as a Medical Director, Primary Care Trust Chief […]
On Friday 26 November, 100 people braved the freezing temperatures spending the night on cardboard in the grounds of The Hemel Hempstead School for the long-awaited return of DENS’ Sponsored Sleepout. Friends, families, colleagues and community groups from across Dacorum gathered at the event, swapping their cosy bed for a sleeping bag in support of […]
Tring Brewery are thrilled to showcase their brand-new Death or Glory Chompers – artisanal charcuterie snacks cured with their award-winning Death or Glory Ale. The Chompers have been crafted by Chiltern Charcuterie, independent Hertfordshire artisans who cure meats to be sold in the home-counties, London and beyond. Chiltern Charcuterie have blended garlic, ginger and spices […]
The Government announced new restrictions this week after the discovery of a new variant of COVD-19, named Omicron. You should follow the new rules with immediate effect: You must wear a face covering in shops (including hairdressers and food takeaways) and on public transport, unless exempt All contacts of suspected Omicron cases must self-isolate for […]
Police investigating an incident in Bovingdon are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The incident occurred at Bovingdon Market, at around midday on Saturday 20 November. It was reported that an altercation occurred between a group of males and females, who are believed to be known to each other. Investigator Deborah Newsham, from the Dacorum […]
