Cheerleading is still often seen as a very American activity – perky cheerleaders waving pom-poms and getting the crowd cheering for the players on the field. Competitive Cheer is a fast-paced, high-energy sport in its own right, and not just a sideshow at the Super Bowl. Cheer is one of the fastest growing sports in […]
The rollout of more Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) across Dacorum has begun after more than £400,000 of Government funding was secured earlier this year. Dacorum Borough Council was awarded £415,360 by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), with support of the Energy Saving Trust, for additional charging points to be fitted in our […]
Dacorum Borough Council has been awarded £10.9 million funding from Homes England for two of its affordable housing schemes. The Council successfully bid for funding for Marchmont Fields and Paradise Depot – both in Hemel Hempstead. The Paradise Depot scheme, which is located off St Albans Road, is an exciting plan to redevelop the site and […]
On Tuesday 12 September, the Council’s cabinet met to review parking tariffs and charges. It was agreed to hold a public consultation, to ensure that residents and other stakeholders can help shape the proposals, and have their say. Parking fees across the Borough were last increased in 2019. Over this period, inflation has increased by […]
Vaccinations to protect the most vulnerable against flu and COVID-19 started this week across Hertfordshire and eligible people are being urged to get the jabs as soon as they are offered. The winter vaccination programme, which was originally due to start next month, has been brought forward following the identification of a new variant of […]
NHS staff across Hertfordshire are appealing for the public’s support as junior doctors and consultants take joint industrial action. Consultant doctors will be taking 48 hours of continuous industrial action from 7am on Tuesday 19 September until 7am on Thursday 21 September. Junior doctors will be taking 72 hours of continuous industrial action from 7am […]
Residents are invited to discuss issues around aircraft noise and airspace at Luton Airport during an event in Ivinghoe. The discussion, hosted by London Luton Airport’s Flight Operations team, will take place at Ivinghoe Old School Community Hub, on Thursday 21 September, 4pm to 7pm. Residents from surrounding areas and their representatives are welcome to […]
The 12th Chilterns Walking Festival will take place 14-29 October. It will feature a programme of over 50 walks and events throughout the Chilterns. A chance to enjoy the autumn splendour, the golden beech trees and hedgerows bursting with colour. Here is a flavour of what’s on offer: Coffee, cake & chat…..many of the walks […]
Hertfordshire County Council, working with district & borough councils and other key stakeholders in both the private and public sectors, has published its strategy for supporting and enabling Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure within the county. The strategy sets out a plan to provide more chargepoints so residents and businesses will be able to recharge […]
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is delighted to announce the launch of a new Compassionate Café, run in partnership with Wigginton Community Shop & Café, The Sports Ground, Chesham Road, Wigginton, HP23 6HH. 1st Wednesday 1.30-3pm. Launching 4 October 2023. The café will run on the 1st Wednesday of the month and provides a space […]
Back for its fourth year, BerkoFest Book Festival is returning to Berkhamsted Town Hall on Sunday 5 November. With exciting internationally acclaimed names ranging from Sunday Times top-selling fiction and non-fiction writers to musicians and comedians to theatre and film directors, many of whom have won literary prizes and awards in their areas of expertise, […]
Brian Conley is set to hit the road with a brand-new tour from 24 September. The multi award-winning star of the west end and countless hit TV series will be delighting audiences with an evening of comedy, music and entertainment. In a career spanning five decades, Brian has appeared in award winning West End musicals […]