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Advice issued to motorists as catalytic converter thefts rise

Following a growing number of catalytic converter thefts across the county over recent weeks, Hertfordshire Constabulary is urging drivers to protect their vehicles. There have already been 73 thefts in the county during November, compared with 98 in the whole of October. The areas most targeted by thieves have been Watford, St Albans, Dacorum, Broxbourne […]

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Santa needs your help

Despite lockdown, Santa and his sleigh are still hoping to make an appearance at some point in the run-up to Christmas! If Government restrictions allow, Santa will tour our local streets after 4 December. Santa and his helpers will not, however, be knocking on doors to collect money. Hemel Rotary needs all the help they […]

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Lockers Park School Supports Odd Socks Day

Pupils and staff at Lockers Park School swapped their usual navy-blue uniform socks for two odd ones as they joined in a national initiative organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. Odd Socks Day is part of Anti-Bullying Week, which encourages children and young people to wear odd socks to school to celebrate their differences. With the […]

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Local lockdown jewellery design business gears up for Christmas

Berkhamsted-based Charlotte Latimer is looking forward to a busy Christmas for her new jewellery business Latimer Designs, launched during the first COVID-19 lockdown. Ex-Ashlyns student Charlotte, who has a degree from the Birmingham School of Jewellery in jewellery design and silversmithing, has a passion for creating high-quality, bespoke jewellery – ideal for those looking for […]

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Ashridge Home Care Awarded for Innovation in Care During Pandemic

The first week of November was Care Heroes Awards Week and Ashridge Home Care won a prestigious title to mark its efforts during the past year. The 4-year-old home care company, which arranges either live-in or visiting carers to attend clients across the South East of England, was crowned winner in the Innovation in Care […]

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Why are you out and about in lockdown 2.0?

Hertfordshire’s Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is asking every Hertfordshire resident a big question: ‘Why are you out and about in lockdown 2.0? Is it really essential?’ With just under two weeks until the end of the current restrictions, we are appealing to the whole community to cut out unnecessary outings and to stay at home […]

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Community Radio Christmas Toy Box Appeal

With the loss of Mix96, an Aylesbury based radio station that served our community brilliantly for many years, many organisations wanted to carry on the legacy of the heart-warming community spirit that the station generated through their appeals and events. Tring Radio were approached by organisations and local listeners, asking them to help support community […]

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GoPro brainwave keeps passengers moving and railway workers safe

Passengers were kept safely on the move over a track fault thanks to innovative use of a GoPro camera by Network Rail workers. Smart thinking by rail management engineer Steve Rand and section manager Scott Morrison, after spotting the cracked railway crossing on the West Coast main line south of Milton Keynes, prevented two days […]

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Last Posting Dates for Christmas

Royal Mail UK Service Friday 18 December – 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For Monday 21 December – 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For and Royal Mail Tracked 48 Tuesday 22 December – Royal Mail Tracked 24 Wednesday 23 December – Special Delivery Guaranteed International Standard & International tracking and signature services Friday […]

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New faces at farmers market

Tring Farmers Market is looking forward to Christmas and beyond with new stalls and products and a continued commitment to a great local, sustainable shopping experience. New additions to the market include Chiltern Charcuterie, So Natural (natural body products) Phomo UK (Vietnamese Pho), and Happy Yoga Kitchen (vegan food). Most food is either made, grown […]

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Celebrate Christmas 2020 in Tring

Tring Together, local charity, organiser of major town events and dedicated supporter of local businesses and residents, is determined to bring a Christmas celebration to Tring this December. The annual Christmas Festival, which usually has more than 100 festive stalls and more than 10,000 visitors flowing along the High Street, cannot go ahead but the […]