People across Hertfordshire are being urged to keep taking precautions against the COVID-19 virus, as the number of local cases increases, and at a time when some people have had problems booking a test. Health leaders across the county are reminding people what they must do if they or someone in their household develops symptoms […]
Following health chiefs’ announcement at the weekend that they are pushing ahead with rebuilding Watford General hospital rather than considering a new build option, Sir Mike said: ‘The Trust is continuing to ride roughshod over the views of local people. ‘This is utterly ridiculous. It is clearly common sense that a new hospital on a […]
Local businesses are supporting the building of a new sculptural installation at Stoke Mandeville Hospital – Nightingale’s Rainbow – to pay tribute to the resilience and community spirit shown by the NHS and the people of Buckinghamshire, in responding to the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. The project also aims to raise money for Florence Nightingale […]
Our thanks to Esther Green, the new Assistant Collections Manager (Maternity Cover) at The Dacorum Heritage Trust for this update: Jenni Blackford, our new Collections Manager and I would like to invite you to take part in our Heritage Open Days event, ‘Capturing Nature in Dacorum’s Architecture’. As many of you will already know, the theme […]
The nation’s favourite pizzeria, PizzaExpress has unveiled its redesigned and relocated Berkhamsted High Street restaurant, following an extensive refurbishment. Located a few doors’ down from the original site, which opened in 1996, the renovation took under a month to complete and is the first of PizzaExpress’ new-look restaurants to debut locally. The re-design has been […]
Hemel Hempstead MP, Sir Mike Penning, has welcomed the Government’s landmark new Kickstart scheme and called on local employers to sign up and help young people into work to mark the opening of the initiative. The £2 billion scheme has been designed to ensure young people at risk of long-term unemployment have a future of […]
Waddesdon Manor is set to welcome the public again into its splendid interiors from Wednesday 16 September, with a special, free, Covid-safe ground-floor route. This not only allows visitors to reacquaint themselves with friends from the collections old and new, but also highlights a lesser-known aspect of the life of the house – including its […]
David Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner, is supporting a survey for victims and survivors of domestic abuse across Hertfordshire. He has issued the following message: In Hertfordshire, we want to make sure all victims and survivors of domestic abuse are able to get the right help for them, at the right time. That is why […]
For all fashion lovers who are looking for excellent authentic second-hand designer items to complement their existing wardrobe. There is also a personal consignment service to sell any designer items via the website and social media platforms. Also offering a mobile authentication service. Mother and Daughter Bernie and Rosie Montague decided to capitalise on Rosie’s […]
Coronavirus is still circulating in Hertfordshire, with Dacorum seeing a recent increase in the number of new confirmed cases, particularly linked to young people and settings such as in bars and cafes. If the rise in cases continues, restrictions may need to be introduced to protect residents. This week Dacorum Borough Council officers are contacting […]
Officers are appealing for information and witnesses following an attempted robbery in Northchurch. The incident happened on Wednesday 2 September at approximately 2.45pm in Bell Lane. A woman, who was walking to work, was approached by two men in a white Mercedes, one of whom produced a large knife before demanding that she gave them […]
The staff and volunteers at Hertfordshire Mind Network in Hertfordshire have received a £1,000 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Hemel Hempstead. Hertfordshire Mind Network delivers essential mental health support by providing opportunities for individuals to access support to enable them to recover from or live with mental ill health. Hertfordshire Mind Network encompasses […]