The RSPCA will continue to rehome rescue animals on a delivery basis during the ongoing lockdowns in both England and Wales Pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets and other small furry animals will remain available for adoption as RSPCA centres – now closed to the public – switch to a virtual rehoming and delivery process. […]
Tring Brewery are proud to announce that they have joined forces with Chilterns Dog Rescue Society – their charity of choice for 2021. The team at Tring Brewery will collaborate with the local rescue centre, brewing twelve monthly specials named after our fun-loving, furry friends. In return for their beery inspiration, Tring Brewery will raise funds […]
Hospitality boss offers to return Chancellor’s latest £250K grant if his venues are used as vaccination centres to speed up the roll-out The Chief Executive of pub and restaurant group, Oakman Inns, Dermot King, is offering to forego The Chancellor’s latest lockdown grant of up to £250,000 if he allows National Health Trusts to use […]
Our thanks to Berkhamsted Citizens Association for this latest update on Dacorum Borough Council’s new Draft Local Plan covering the period 2020 to 2038. This went to public consultation on 27 November 2020 and the consultation period runs until Sunday 7 February 2021. Once adopted, the Local Plan will replace the Site Allocations Development Plan […]
Scammers have been contacting elderly people claiming they can arrange COVID vaccines for a fee. Three people in Hertfordshire were contacted during December via text messages, which included a link that went through to a webpage that asked them for personal and banking details. All the victims realised it was a scam and did not […]
Sir Mike Penning, Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead, has expressed his disappointment at the High Court ruling on the New Hospital Campaign’s judicial review. Sir Mike said: ‘I am extremely sad and disappointed that the High Court has ruled against the New Hospital Campaign’s contention that the West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust was unlawful […]
A Hertfordshire Constabulary Special Constable has teamed up with Hertfordshire County Council to create a striking graffiti mural in Hemel Hempstead urging youngsters to think twice before carrying a knife. The project is the idea of Special Constable Tony Wilcock and New Year’s Eve marked the completion of the artwork which fills the subway in […]
From individuals doing their bit in their local area to groups and organisations who have come together to support whole communities, the Proud of Bucks Awards were created in order to shine a light on the great work going on across the county in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Managing Director and founder of Ashridge […]
Koha Skin Clinic, a Berkhamsted-based skin and aesthetics clinic, has been announced as New Practice of the Year for the UK in the international My Face, My Body Awards. Fortunata Oleszkiewicz, the clinic’s manager, has also be awarded as UK Practice Manager of the Year. The annual awards praise the efforts of the aesthetic industry […]
Dacorum residents aged 80 and over as well as people living and working in care homes and health and social care workers will receive their first Covid-19 immunisation from this week onwards as a vaccination centre in Maxted Road, Hemel Hempstead opens on Thursday. The NHS is prioritising those the Joint Committee for Vaccination and […]
As a new national lockdown started yesterday, Tuesday 5 January, Hertfordshire Constabulary appealed for everyone to follow the rules. Chief Superintendent Matt Nicholls, of Hertfordshire Constabulary (pictured), said: ‘While this new national lockdown will be hard, I know that people will want to do what they can to protect public health and the health of […]
New National Restrictions Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of new national restrictions, the Leader of Hertfordshire County Council has issued a reassurance that the council will continue to deliver vital services across the county. To view the detailed guidance on the national lockdown visit the government’s website. David Williams, Leader of Hertfordshire County Council, said: […]