Andy Tidey, from Aston Clinton, is running 7 marathons in 7 days for the charity Headway, the brain injury association. He has raised nearly £3000 to date. On Saturday 17 April he began his first marathon, running around the villages of Weston Turville, Wilstone, Marworth and Tring, completing it in 3 hours 45 minutes. His […]
Those aspiring to join Hertfordshire’s Special Constabulary can find out everything they need to know about the role in an upcoming virtual information evening. The virtual event will take place on Wednesday 28 April at 7pm and is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a Special Constable. A Special Constable is a part-time, […]
Network Rail is today launching an art competition that will celebrate rail travel and the destinations people have missed travelling to during lockdown over the last year. The competition titled ‘Wish I Was There’ invites art students from across Britain to create and submit pieces of artwork that conjures up images of the places that […]
These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer one of them a forever home? Chester This beautiful lad is Chester, he is four years of age. He is a cross British Blue and as you can see such a handsome chap. He is now looking for […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is urging drivers to make sure they keep their vehicles secure this spring following increases in motor vehicle crime. Crime in general has fallen since the first lockdown began, however there has been an increase in certain types of vehicle crime. Thefts from motor vehicles increased 20 per cent in March (up 59 […]
A new Aesthetic Skin Care Clinic based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, promises to go beyond ‘skin deep’ therapies to help clients feel like the best version of themselves. Dr Sophie Taylor, founder of Dr Sophie Taylor Aesthetic Skin Clinic, believes our recent COVID lockdowns have done damage to our collective mental health, with many people obsessing […]
With the weather warming up and lockdown restrictions easing, police are encouraging the public to check their bicycles and motorbikes are roadworthy before taking them out. The appeal from Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police forces comes ahead of a national ‘2 Wheels’ campaign, which runs between 12 and 18 April. Throughout the two-week campaign, officers […]
Dacorum Borough Council Councillors and Officers were deeply saddened by the news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Their thoughts are with Her Majesty and members of the Royal Family at this time. As a mark of respect, the Council is flying flags at half-mast. Many residents will […]
Dacorum Borough Council are pleased to announce the opening of the newly resurfaced tennis and netball courts at Cupid Green Playing Fields, Grovehill. The courts, which are due to receive their final acrylic colouring this spring, provide another opportunity for Dacorum residents to improve their physical fitness using the wide range of facilities on offer […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) is once again calling on dog owners to ensure their pets are kept under control at all times while out walking. The number of sheep worrying incidents reported across the county have increased in recent weeks. It is crucial that you keep your dog on a short lead […]
It is estimated that the average child will wear 4,000 disposable nappies from birth until they are potty trained. With around 4,846 children wearing nappies in Dacorum at any one time, this means a huge amount of waste is being sent to landfill and energy from waste facilities. To reduce waste, Dacorum is supporting Hertfordshire’s […]
From Monday 12 April 2021, restrictions will be eased. From this date: Gyms can reopen – the gyms at Berkhamsted, Hemel and Tring Leisure Centres will open Outdoor attractions, libraries and community centres can open Non-essential retail, hairdressers, barbers and other personal services can open Pubs, cafes and restaurants can open to serve customers outside […]