Outcomes for victims of low-level crime and anti-social behaviour are set to improve by allowing them to have a greater say in offender sanctions. Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd is carrying out a public consultation to find out what out-of-court sanctions residents want to see included within an updated Community Remedy document for Hertfordshire. […]
Northchurch Social Centre has been at the heart of the local community for over 50 years, providing a place for people to meet, learn, play, dance, grow, socialise and flourish! On Saturday 14 October, the Centre is inviting all local people to its Community Open Day, between 10am-3pm. There will be a whole range of […]
Residents are being asked how they contact the police in non-emergency situations and what changes they would like to see and why. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, David Lloyd wants to hear from the public on how they rate contact with the Constabulary in terms of visibility and accessibility. Results from the survey […]
Two Bleed Control kits have been donated for use in Berkhamsted thanks to the generosity of the local Inner Wheel group. One will be at the Civic Centre and the other will be at Waitrose. In both cases they will be located inside the existing Defibrillators boxes. Knife crime continues to be a dreadful cause […]
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Chiltern hills, Church Farm Café is excited to announce its grand opening on 1 October as the ultimate destination for cyclists, runners and walkers looking to refuel and relax amidst the natural beauty of the Chilterns. Church Farm Café, located within a refurbished barn off Station Road at […]
The West Herts Crematorium Joint Committee is pleased to announce that Hemel Hempstead Crematorium has now opened its doors to the public. The crematorium has been developed by the West Herts Crematorium Joint Committee, made up of representatives from Dacorum, Hertsmere, Three Rivers, St Albans and Watford councils. The facility is a sister-site to the […]
A major review of the efficiency and effectiveness of Hertfordshire Constabulary is underway after it was agreed by the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable as part of a continued ambition for excellence. The joint Force Review Team is working to ensure the constabulary remains in a strong position to deliver the best […]
Dacorum Borough Council is excited to support the Hertfordshire-wide #WorthSaving campaign, which is encouraging residents to follow 4 Steps to Save food waste and money by developing better habits: www.wasteaware.org.uk/worthsaving. The campaign aims to reduce the amount of food thrown away unnecessarily, with every household able to save up to £720 a year, according to […]
On Friday 15 September, local parents of the Dacorum group Parents For Future UK held a meeting at Open Door with Liberal Democrat and Green Party parliamentary candidates, Victoria Collins and Paul De Hoest. Conservative MP, Gagan Mohindra was invited but did not respond or attend. The meeting was arranged to discuss stopping new oil and gas […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead has opened the voting for its Community Awards event for 2023, after receiving hundreds of entries for nominations. The Community Awards are designed to recognise local heroes, with twelve categories now open to receive nominations for individuals, companies and organisations showcasing fantastic efforts in supporting the community of […]
Mischief, the multi award-winning company responsible for the global comedy phenomenon, The Play That Goes Wrong, and the BBC One television series, The Goes Wrong Show, has announced full casting for Peter Pan Goes Wrong appearing at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Tue 3-Sun 8 Oct 2024. The touring production reunites returning Mischief cast members with some […]
A letter to the editor from Addie Mitchell, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Breast Cancer Now. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is fast-approaching this October, which means the return of wear it pink – Breast Cancer Now’s biggest and brightest fundraising event on Friday 20 October. Every 10 minutes, someone in the UK hears the words ‘you have […]