The prospect of Hertfordshire adding another world-class film, TV and digital production facility to its portfolio moved a step closer recently when Broxbourne Borough Council’s Planning and Regulatory Committee granted outline planning permission for Sunset Waltham Cross Studios. The proposed development, which will be located on a 91-acre site close to junction 25 of the […]
Canal Fields Play Area in Berkhamsted opened on Thursday 4 August following a complete refurbishment to improve the play experience for young children. The transformation has removed tired old metal play equipment with modern wooden play structures including a castle, train and climbing frames. It includes a brand new sand pit and inclusive play equipment. […]
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with the RNLI to make a waterfront venue a part of their Waterside Responder Scheme. The Paper Mill in Apsley was the first location in Hertfordshire to take part in the lifesaving initiative to give staff members guidance on using throwlines, a piece of kit used by […]
Following the February sell-out run of Jungle Rumble, Perform Productions returns to the West End presenting the premiere run of Magical Merlin. The spellbinding family musical will play The Fortune Theatre this October half-term from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 October 2022. Magical Merlin features a mix of magic, songs and dancing, as well as […]
Graham Greene is one of the most famous former residents of Berkhamsted, and to recognise and commemorate that, an annual festival was created, and this year is the 23rd event where all things Graham Greene are celebrated, over four days with the usual stimulating mixture of accessible talks, readings, and screenings. The eminent speakers from […]
In a bid to encourage people to sign up and run the Herts 10K race this October, Verdi’s Italian restaurant in Clarence Park St Albans has teamed up with race organisers to rename their popular Rum and Raisin ice cream to RUN AND RAISESOME! The Herts 10K is a legendary race and the flagship fundraising […]
Join Dacorum Borough Council and Age UK Dacorum on a roar-some Jurassic adventure. Dacorum Borough Council has partnered with Age UK Dacorum to bring a free family dinosaur trail to Berkhamsted. The interactive trail, which can be found on the LoyalFree app, launches on Monday 1 August and will run over the summer until Wednesday […]
Members of the public in Hertfordshire who have witnessed – but are not directly involved in – a traumatic event will be given a mental health signpost support card by police officers. Intervention Inspector Adam Clark came up with the idea after he recognised a gap in the support and guidance available for bystanders to […]
Dacorum Borough Council awarded business grants to budding entrepreneurs after they pitched their ideas to a team of Dacorum’s Den judges on Friday 15 July. The panel of four judges, led by the Rt Hon Sir Mike Penning MP, divided a £10,000 grant fund to a range of business ideas that included dog grooming, solar panel […]
Police are issuing advice to anyone selling items online following a number of reported incidents. Several crimes have been reported where victims are advertising items for sale on Facebook marketplace or Gumtree, such as mobile phones, laptops and computers. The scammers contact the victim, arrange to buy the item however, when they arrive, they show […]
Local people are being encouraged to lace up their walking boots and put their best foot forward as Rennie Grove Hospice Care’s much-loved annual walking event, the Chilterns 3 Peaks Challenge, makes a welcome return this September. Taking place on Sunday 11 September, the dog-friendly challenge offers walkers a choice of routes through the stunning […]
Dacorum Borough Council keeps the Green Flag flying for its parks and open spaces. Dacorum Borough Council has retained the Green Flag Award for five of its green spaces. The parks, which have once again been accredited with the international quality mark for parks and green spaces are: Bunkers Park, Hemel Hempstead Canal Fields, Berkhamsted […]