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HMRC scammers continue to target Herts residents

Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning residents to stay vigilant following further reports of scam phone calls and text messages which appeared to be from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Nineteen victims were contacted by the fraudsters claiming to be the HMRC over the last two weeks. The victims were told there were outstanding debts or unpaid taxes […]

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Successful weight loss journeys through Covid

At one2one, their diet consultants pride themselves on giving one2one, personal support to their clients. So when lockdown hit they didn’t know how this was going to affect their clients or the business but  they found ways and put in place measures to carry on supporting their old and new clients in a safe way. […]

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COVID-19 cases across Dacorum

Hertfordshire’s Public Health team have shared the following important message. There are a significant number of positive COVID-19 cases across Dacorum, with a specific rise in Hemel Hempstead. Existing self-isolation and testing measures have not contained this local outbreak amongst a group of young people (17-19 years old) in a small number of pubs and […]

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Mayor of Dacorum Opens New Leisure Hub

A new leisure facility run in partnership with Dacorum Borough Council and local multi–activity organisation, Apex in the Community, is now open. Mayor of Dacorum, Councillor Terry Douris, opened the Active Dacorum Hub, located at Cupid Green Playing Fields in Hemel Hempstead on Friday 21 August. The building, previously known as the Cycle Hub, has […]

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Free self-employment webinars to help those facing redundancy

Not-for-profit social enterprise, Wenta, have launched a series of FREE webinars designed to help anyone facing unemployment and considering becoming self-employed. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty to many, it has also been a time to reflect on work-life balance and what really matters. Business start-up experts, Wenta, have reported a 140% increase in […]

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Local businesses get ready to bounce back

How are our local businesses managing post lockdown? Living speaks to Peter Elsworth, Chairman, Berkhamsted Chamber of Commerce. ‘They are feeling bruised in many cases,’ he says. ‘It’s difficult to gauge what will happen because I’m waiting to see how many reopen on the high street. Zen hairdressing closed. Laura Ashley is going, but that’s […]

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STEP up this STEPtember

DENS are urging everyone to sign up to their new exciting virtual event – challenging participants to complete 10,000 (or more) steps each day throughout the month of September to raise money to help vulnerable local people take the next positive step in their lives. Whether you’re a serious stepper, a roving rambler or just […]

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Roald Dahl Museum Reopening

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is re-opening on Thursday 10 September, after being closed for almost 6 months following the coronavirus lockdown in March – and it will be offering a unique personal visitor experience to ensure every single visitor feels safe and secure. During the summer, the museum has undergone a deep […]

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Letter from the Mayor of Berkhamsted, Autumn 2020

Dear Berkhamsted Residents, The current Covid-19 crisis has disrupted all of our lives, in ways we would never have thought a few months ago. I hope you and your families are all well and managing to stay safe. The impact of this crisis continues to be a concern, and the Town Council continues to have […]

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Letter from the Mayor of Tring, Autumn 2020

Dear Tring, Now that lockdown is easing and life in Tring returns to a new normal, it is important that we remember how fortunate we are. The majority of the people of Tring have stayed well; our sympathies go to the family and friends of those who lost their lives or were very ill in […]

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Local pub group to extend Eat Out to Help Out to September

Although the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme ends on Bank Holiday Monday, 31 August, Oakman Inns, which operates six family-friendly pubs in Hertfordshire (Banyers House, Royston, Beech House, St Albans, Kings Arms, Berkhamsted, Red Lion, Water End and The Akeman and Grand Junction Arms in Tring) has chosen to continue it through the […]