Hertfordshire’s Special Constabulary recently teamed up with the county’s fire and rescue service for a training event to help them deal with road traffic collisions. Taking place at Royston fire station, the event was organised by Special Sergeant Robert Sprigens and attended by nearly 30 Specials. Special Constables are voluntary police officers who give up […]
The Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People ‘Young People’s Survey 2021’ is now available for young people to share their views. The survey is an opportunity for young people aged 11-17, and up to the age of 25 for those with special educational needs (SEN), to have their voices heard. It follows on from […]
Recent changes in planning rules mean that a range of commercial premises including shops and other services could be converted to houses or flats without the need for planning permission. Dacorum Borough Council is concerned about the impact this could have on the main shopping area in Hemel Hempstead town centre, as it could lead […]
Dacorum Borough Council launched a new ‘tap to donate’ scheme in Hemel Hempstead town centre, in partnership with Hemel Hempstead Business Improvement District (BID). The new scheme enables shoppers to support local homelessness charities by making a donation at one of the new contactless payment points. The two new donation points, located opposite Poundland and […]
38 life-size elephant sculptures which have featured in a spectacular, free, outdoor public art exhibit in Luton this summer, The Big Trunk Trail, have been sold for a staggering £231,500. Bidders battled it out for the colourful creatures at a gala event on 11 November at The Conservatory at the Walled Garden on the Luton […]
Climate change has been at the forefront of both news coverage and people’s minds recently, particularly following the COP26 summit, but customers of six pubs in Hertfordshire have been helping to offset daily CO2 emissions and may not even realise they have done so! The six pubs are part of The Oakman Group which has […]
DENS is thrilled their charity’s celebrity ambassador, Joe Dempsie, will be participating in their Sponsored Sleepout at The Hemel Hempstead School on Friday 26 November. Joe, best known for roles as Gendry in ‘Game of Thrones’ and Chris in the E4 comedy-drama, ‘Skins’, is set to star in an American thriller on Netflix called ‘Pieces […]
Community groups need to ‘think global and act local’ to be awarded a pot of up to £3,000. As part of Dacorum Borough Council’s climate and ecological emergency work, and to encourage meaningful action within the borough, more ‘Green Community Grants’ are being made available. The grant scheme is specifically designed to support projects in […]
Our Winter issues contain an update on the Luton Airport situation but, in the meantime, we have received a further letter from Luton Borough Council with regards to accommodating 19 million passengers per annum and day and night noise concerns under the above reference. These matters will be considered at a Development Management Committee Meeting […]
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity is offering a virtual Tree of Light commemoration service, Books of Honour, and an online dedication page to support those who have faced the loss of a loved one this year. From 5pm on Saturday 18 December until the New Year, the virtual Tree of Light commemoration service will be available to […]
Fuller’s Pubs across Hertfordshire have partnered with Brian Turner CBE to showcase their amazing Sunday Roasts. Giving Fuller’s Sunday Roasts his stamp of approval, Turner has been working with Fuller’s Executive Chefs finding out what brings the Fuller’s Sunday Roast to life. Fuller’s chefs only work with the best seasonal ingredients from local suppliers, cooking […]
Once again Tring Together plan to light up the Memorial Garden on Christmas Festival evening, 27 November 2021. To help with this they would love you to enter their Christmas Tree competition. Whether you are a school, business, club or just a household – it’s open to all. Decorate your tree and deliver it on […]