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 […]
Looking for a fun and informative day out for the whole family? Nestled in the shadow of Ivinghoe Beacon, lies a hidden gem of an attraction just waiting to be explored. The old Victorian Pitstone Green Farm which fell out of use as a working farm in the early 1970s, is now being run as […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary has launched its annual campaign to help keep people safe while out and about over the festive season. Traditionally, the Christmas and new year period is celebrated with more people heading out to parties, bars and other events. The force takes this opportunity to run its Operation Advisory education campaign reminding people that […]
Apologies to our crossword fans, who were missing the last few clues in our Twelve Ways of Christmas crossword in the Winter issue of the magazines. Please find the full list of clues below – and happy puzzling! Answers to 12 clues are the gifts in the famous festive song, but with different beginnings (e.g. […]