Local areas are to trial new digital initiatives to make the planning process more accessible. Innovative digital tools to help local people have their say in the planning process will be trialled in 13 areas across England, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced on 22 October 2021. Over £1 million of Government […]
Oliver Kudish, aged 8, has been accepted as the youngest newest recruit of The Royal British Legion team of volunteers in Berkhamsted. This means that, with adult supervision, he will be selling poppies and other items during the Poppy Appeal fortnight. Oliver will be doing this door to door in Berkhamsted, but will also be […]
The Enchanted Woodland Walk, a spectacular light trail experience in the magnificent gardens at Ashridge House, in the heart of Hertfordshire. Taking place from 26 November 2021 – 9 January 2022, this magical experience has been designed to bring some Christmas magic and joy to the festive season with beautiful light installations and fantastic food and […]
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire David Lloyd is encouraging the public to share their views on policing and what they consider to be priorities over the coming years to help shape his new Police and Crime Plan. It sets out his blueprint for delivering the future of policing in Hertfordshire, and outlines his […]
Young people can make this Halloween one to remember by entering an online quiz where they can win a magical prize for the whole family. Hertfordshire Constabulary has teamed up again this year with Warner Bros to give youngsters the chance to win a fantastic family ticket to The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden. […]
Police have released images of several items which are suspected to have been stolen, in a bid to reunite them with their rightful owners. The items were recovered from a property in Hemel Hempstead, as part of an ongoing investigation into a burglary which occurred in Watford, back in August. Investigator Kirsty Treanor, from the […]
On Thursday 25 November 2021 the annual Seasonal Shopping Evening will be returning to Stoke Mandeville Stadium, in support of the national wheelchair sport charity WheelPower. After last year’s event was held virtually the charity is really looking forward to welcoming back a variety of brilliant stall holders, and hosting a festive event that is […]
Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School in Tring has received the prestigious Modeshift STARS ‘Primary School of the Year’ award for its outstanding school travel plan. The school has been recognised for its excellence in supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable and active travel. Since 2015 Janet Reeve, teacher at Bishop Wood […]
Autumn is here and the clocks will be going back at the end of the month, meaning darker afternoons and increasing opportunities for criminals. Burglaries are currently down around 30 per cent, compared to the same period last year, however during the autumn and winter months burglaries do tend to increase. Homes that are left […]
Dacorum Borough Council launched the Monsters on a Mission scheme, a fun way to promote food recycling in the borough. The council provided food caddies to all primary schools in the borough, along with teacher guides, resources and monster feature stickers so the class could decorate their caddy and create their own Teacher’s Pet monster. […]
Read all about it! Back for its second year, BerkoFest Book Festival is coming to Berkhamsted on the Sunday 7 November 2021; don’t miss out! The Book Festival will be held at two sites: Berkhamsted Town Hall and St Peter’s Church. Robin Ince and Nigel Barden will host the Town Hall events. Sunday Times top […]
Parents can now book COVID-19 vaccinations at local vaccination centres for their 12-15 year-old children. The national online and 119 telephone booking service will provide an additional vaccination option for parents, alongside the school-based programme which has already vaccinated nearly half a million young people nationally. Parents and guardians can now attend vaccination sites with […]