A solar-powered scarecrow that mimics the calls of a hawk is being used to ward off birds causing delays to passengers travelling between Manchester and London Euston. Large numbers of birds have been damaging the electric arms of Avanti West Coast’s Pendolino trains and overhead line equipment giving them power at Alstom depot in Longsight, […]
Dacorum Borough Council is beginning work to restore the white Grade II listed cast iron bridge in Gadebridge Park. The work on the historic bridge is due to begin on Monday 7 September and finish in January. While the work takes place there will be a temporary bridge over the River Gade. A small section […]
Officers are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who is wanted. Bradley Reynolds, age 25, of Hemel Hempstead, is wanted in connection with assault (ABH) and controlling and coercive behaviour. Anyone who has seen Reynolds, or anyone with information about his whereabouts, should call the non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference 41/68150/20. […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning residents to stay vigilant following further reports of scam phone calls and text messages which appeared to be from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Nineteen victims were contacted by the fraudsters claiming to be the HMRC over the last two weeks. The victims were told there were outstanding debts or unpaid taxes […]
At one2one, their diet consultants pride themselves on giving one2one, personal support to their clients. So when lockdown hit they didn’t know how this was going to affect their clients or the business but they found ways and put in place measures to carry on supporting their old and new clients in a safe way. […]
Hertfordshire’s Public Health team have shared the following important message. There are a significant number of positive COVID-19 cases across Dacorum, with a specific rise in Hemel Hempstead. Existing self-isolation and testing measures have not contained this local outbreak amongst a group of young people (17-19 years old) in a small number of pubs and […]
A new leisure facility run in partnership with Dacorum Borough Council and local multi–activity organisation, Apex in the Community, is now open. Mayor of Dacorum, Councillor Terry Douris, opened the Active Dacorum Hub, located at Cupid Green Playing Fields in Hemel Hempstead on Friday 21 August. The building, previously known as the Cycle Hub, has […]
Not-for-profit social enterprise, Wenta, have launched a series of FREE webinars designed to help anyone facing unemployment and considering becoming self-employed. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty to many, it has also been a time to reflect on work-life balance and what really matters. Business start-up experts, Wenta, have reported a 140% increase in […]
How are our local businesses managing post lockdown? Living speaks to Peter Elsworth, Chairman, Berkhamsted Chamber of Commerce. ‘They are feeling bruised in many cases,’ he says. ‘It’s difficult to gauge what will happen because I’m waiting to see how many reopen on the high street. Zen hairdressing closed. Laura Ashley is going, but that’s […]
Stonegate Pub Company is continuing the Eat Out to Help Out scheme across two Hertfordshire pubs September. Customers visiting the Green Man in Hemel Hempstead and The Waterside Inn, Ware, will all receive 50% off their bill from Monday to Wednesday. This offer will be available on food, soft drinks, tea and coffee, with no […]
DENS are urging everyone to sign up to their new exciting virtual event – challenging participants to complete 10,000 (or more) steps each day throughout the month of September to raise money to help vulnerable local people take the next positive step in their lives. Whether you’re a serious stepper, a roving rambler or just […]
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is re-opening on Thursday 10 September, after being closed for almost 6 months following the coronavirus lockdown in March – and it will be offering a unique personal visitor experience to ensure every single visitor feels safe and secure. During the summer, the museum has undergone a deep […]