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Coronavirus update from Royal Mail

The postal service is a key part of the UK’s infrastructure, and of course we rely on it to deliver our magazines to you each quarter. The delivery of parcels and letters is an important way of keeping the country together and helping many people who may not have the option to leave their homes, […]

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Advice given to motorbike and moped owners after thefts

Police are issuing crime prevention advice to motorbike and moped owners following a spate of thefts across the county. Over the last two weeks there have been 19 reports of motorbikes and mopeds being stolen across East Herts, Dacorum, Welwyn Hatfield and Three Rivers. Officers are carrying out extensive work to trace the offender(s), including […]

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Socialising your puppy to people during COVID-19

Thanks to Hanne Grice, our local dog behavioural expert, for this insightful and useful information: When we bring a puppy into our home, we want our dog to settle in quickly, be comfortable in their new environment and grow up to be a well-rounded, confident dog. Typically puppies enter their new homes from about eight […]

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COVID-19: Public update

Our thanks to Hertfordshire Constabulary for this news update. Like every other service, business or organisation the Constabulary is continuing to respond to issues caused by COVID-19. Nationally and locally, the police service has tried and tested plans in place to respond to a situation like this. Our message is clear: we are here for […]

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Tring in Transition Solar PV Club

As you might know, not-for-profit local sustainability group, Tring in Transition ran a ‘Solar PV Club’ a few years ago, to encourage Tring residents to install solar PV at a discount by clubbing together. 18 homeowners took this opportunity, and have been producing their own green electricity ever since. They want to repeat this project […]

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Coronavirus: update on support for tourism businesses

The outbreak of Covid-19 presents the tourism industry with an unprecedented challenge. Following the restrictions announced by the Government early last week, the Government announced that closure of all theatres, cinemas, gyms, leisure centres, pubs, bars and restaurants from last Friday. Visit Herts will be hosting their first virtual networking event on Monday 30th March at […]

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Parents urged to keep children safe from railway trespass

Network Rail has pleaded with parents and carers to hammer home this message to their children: ‘Never trespass on the railway.’ The no-nonsense safety warning came as Britain entered its first week with all schools shut due to coronavirus. School ‘holidays’ always see a spike in railway trespass – resulting on occasions in horrendous consequences […]

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Distraction burglaries by Covid-19

Please be aware of the following Coronavirus related incidents. Police have received reports about people visiting homes posing as police officers and health officials in an effort to scam the occupants or gain entry with a view to burgling the home. Tactics used include the criminals offering fake Coronavirus testing and fake services to assist […]

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Bletchley Park awarded VisitEngland Gold Accolade

Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes, the former top-secret home of Britain’s World War two Codebreakers and now a museum and heritage attraction, was one of just 17 visitor attractions across the whole of England to be awarded the coveted ‘Gold’ accolade by VisitEngland this month. Bletchley Park received an overall rating of 92%, which included […]

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Visit Herts Call Out for Content

In light of recent events, Visit Herts have taken the decision to amend their content calendar. Could your business provide what they’re looking for? Here’s their update. Additionally, Visit Herts will be hosting their first virtual networking event on Monday 30th March at 2pm via Webinar Jam – click on the link to register. Our focus […]

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New logo for Coffee Tails Chilterns

Following the competition we ran last year, Coffee Tails Chilterns – your local guide to dog-friendly cafés – has an eye-catching new logo. Winner of the competition, 13-year-old Chloe Timms, captured the essence of Coffee Tails with her sketch of a pug in a mug. Aylesbury-based graphic design company, SyncBox, then worked their magic to […]

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Can you open your garden for Rennie Grove?

Rennie Grove Hospice Care is inviting residents across Bucks and Herts who take pride in their garden to consider opening it up and helping the charity to raise funds for local patients with a life-limiting illness. Claire Redrup, Community and Events Fundraising Manager said: ‘It doesn’t matter if your garden is large or small, wild […]