The Chiltern Society and the Chilterns Conservation Board’s project ‘Chalk Streams and wetland meadows: guarding the irreplaceable for people and nature’ has been awarded a grant from the government’s £40 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The grant will fund a suite of schemes developed by the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project (CCSP) focussing on chalk streams […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is reminding drivers that they can get free catalytic converter marking, as part of Operation Feline, to help protect their vehicles. Catalytic converter thefts have continued this year, with thieves targeting the units due to the valuable metals they contain and can be removed fairly quickly. Operation Feline aims to help drivers protect […]
We hope you’re all enjoying the summer and our wonderful Chiltern countryside, despite the vagaries of weather recently. Here’s some latest news on HS2, Luton Airport, the Chilterns AONB and Planning courtesy of Chiltern Countryside Group. HS2 to be Debated in Parliament September 2021 Construction of HS2 continues with much disruption and damage to the […]
On Sunday 18 July, over 400 cyclists pushed themselves to the limit in the scorching summer heat at the long-awaited return of the Hemel Hillbuster. Starting and finishing at a sunny Gadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead, the sportive event welcomed individual riders and clubs from Dacorum and beyond – offering a choice of 60k or 100k […]
Residents are being invited to join Dacorum Borough Council’s Community Review Panel to help shape and advise on the council’s planning projects. The panel plays an independent, advisory role in the borough’s planning work, discussing issues including housing, transport, the borough’s green spaces, and the environment. This will help ensure that new development in the […]
Hundreds of families on the brink of famine in South Sudan will be receiving emergency support thanks to a grant of £35,000 from the Freemasons to Plan International UK. Freemasonry, through the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), is responding with Plan International to support communities at this critical time. […]
With lockdown restrictions being lifted, many people will be taking the opportunity to enjoy a festival, major event or just a big night out this summer. Hertfordshire Constabulary wants everyone to make sure it’s an experience to remember for all the right reasons. With many events now confirmed to be going ahead across the country, […]
Alchemy & I, situated in the heart of Berkhamsted, has been shortlisted for five prestigious hairdressing awards: Customer Service, Salon Design, Salon Manager of the Year, Independent Salon/Business Newcomer of the Year, Manager of the Year and the coveted title of Salon of the Year at HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2021. The awards – […]
If you’ve got what it takes to be a Hertfordshire police officer, then now is the time to get your application in and start your policing career. Hertfordshire Constabulary is currently recruiting police officers, with several training courses starting later this year. They need individuals with passion and drive to join Hertfordshire Constabulary in a unique […]
This summer Hemel Hempstead Business Improvement District welcomes you to come and enjoy a collection of free fun family activities taking place in Hemel Hempstead Town Centre at the Rainbow Stage! They have teamed up with Phoenix Entertainment, Imajica Theatre, Table Football Plus and Magical Story Elves to bring you an exciting programme of activities […]
As the country eases further out of lockdown, police are cautioning motorists not to put their foot down this summer. Speeding is a leading cause of road deaths in the UK. In Hertfordshire, speeding drivers were involved in 52 fatalities and serious injuries in the past year. Eighty percent of motorists stopped for speeding in […]
This week is the first #ASBawarenessweek and Hertfordshire Constabulary is urging people experiencing anti-social behaviour (ASB) not to suffer in silence. Yesterday (Monday 19 July) also saw the lifting of COVID-19-related restrictions in England. This combined with better weather and the school holidays fast approaching may have a knock-on effect on the ASB reported by […]
