Hertfordshire’s Modern Slavery Partnership will join organisations across the country for UK Anti-Slavery Day today (Monday 18 October) to help raise awareness of modern slavery. Anti-Slavery Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the exploitation of individuals and to encourage the government, local authorities, companies, charities and individuals to do what they can to […]
Back on our screens and soon to be back live on stage, Strictly Come Dancing’s Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are finally able to bring their Latin spectacular Firedance to a stage near you in 2022, in association with Raymond Gubbay & Kilimanjaro Live. Two Latin dancers from rival Houses meet at The Festival of […]
The number of farmers with succession plans in place is climbing steadily amid huge financial changes to the industry, according to new research by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual. Nearly half of farmers (48.6%) now have a plan on how they’re going to hand the farm on to the next generation, findings from an extensive survey […]
MCR Pathways is a school-based mentoring programme supporting care-experienced young people and those facing disadvantage to realise their full potential through education. Its vision is that every young person in England gets the same education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as every other young person. The programme is now launching in Hertfordshire and is […]
Dacorum Borough Council have once again achieved gold standard in the annual RSPCA PawPrints awards. Both the Environmental Community Protection Animal Welfare service and the Housing teams were recognised for good practice, exceeding basic and statutory service requirements with the aim of achieving higher animal welfare standards. Since 2008, the RSPCA’s PawPrints Awards has been […]
This year, Saturday 16 October is Restart a Heart Day. Despite everything the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown at us, knowing how to safely help somebody who is suffering from cardiac arrest is still as important as ever. Although the guidance has slightly changed, the main principle still stays the same; early CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and […]
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a boat was deliberately set on fire on the Grand Union Canal in Hemel Hempstead. The green and pink canal boat was moored near Old Fishery Lane at the time of the attack, which occurred shortly before 3pm on Thursday 14 October. Investigator Lisa Brown, from the […]
A Hertfordshire mental health charity has received a donation of £1,000 from the team at Amazon in Hemel Hempstead. Herts Mind Network delivers essential mental health support by providing opportunities for people to access support that will enable them to recover from or live with mental ill health. The charity encompasses a diverse range of […]
In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, five of Dacorum’s parks join a total of 2127 celebrating success today. Dacorum Borough Council has retained Green Flag Awards at: Bunkers Park, Hemel Hempstead Canal Fields, Berkhamsted Chipperfield Common Tring Memorial Garden Water Gardens, Hemel Hempstead The award […]
As public attention has focused on violence against women and girls in recent weeks, Hertfordshire Constabulary and partner agencies have been redoubling efforts to tackle these issues. While instances of stranger attacks remain relatively rare in the county, there is determination to ensure that everyone feels safe in our streets and public places. The constabulary, […]
New road safety camera vans are being deployed in Hemel Hempstead and Dacroum in response to community concerns over speeding. Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd has funded four of the vehicles which are available for the public to request to visit roads where they are worried about speeding. On Thursday 7 October Mr Lloyd and […]
Dacorum Borough Council have announced the new parking, access and movement arrangements for the Water Gardens area, Hemel Hempstead starting on Saturday 16 October 2021. The new arrangements will enable a better flow for car park users and pedestrian access to Hemel Hempstead town centre. It also includes new landscaping along the Leighton Buzzard Road. […]