This International Friendship Day, Mental Health Awareness Charity Hector’s House speaks about the importance of our social connections and how it affects our well-being. Humans are social beings. Having strong connections in our social lives is actually one of our basic needs. However, we understand it is becoming more and more tricky to make these […]
With life returning to our high streets and lockdown restrictions easing, Hertfordshire residents are being encouraged to do all they can to prevent COVID-19 from resurging in our county. New powers for local councils mean that it is now possible for them to close individual premises, public outdoor spaces and prevent events from taking place […]
Hundreds of knives have been surrendered in Hertfordshire during the latest Operation Sceptre week of action against knife crime, which concluded on Sunday 19 July. A knife amnesty began on Monday 13 July and was part of the week of action to reduce the number of illegal knives in circulation. Due to an increase in […]
Our thanks to Tring Corinthians FC for this update. We have recently appointed a new management team as you may have seen on our website. Jamie Roberts and Andy Hockley join us as Joint Managers with a wealth of experience in the Spartan Leagues and excellent coaching skills. Joining them is Richard Kyson as Director […]
Three men have been charged with importing and supplying class A drugs, following an investigation by the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU). The men were arrested after officers conducted warrants at addresses in Hertfordshire and London earlier this month. Those charged were: Shakeel Raja, 40, of Long Chaulden, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Denis Xhelili, 35, […]
As many residents will now be thinking about taking a summer holiday, Hertfordshire Constabulary is reminding people to make sure their homes are secure when they are away. In the excitement of taking off for a few weeks or days, it can be easy to forget about less exciting things like home security. If you […]
A new national campaign is under way to encourage millions of adults to kick start their health and reduce their risk of serious illness, including COVID-19. The campaign – unveiled as part of the Government’s new Obesity Strategy – encourages adults to introduce changes that will help them work towards a healthier weight, with a […]
Take part in the Alternative Mix 96 Tour de Vale 2020 this September and raise vital funds for Buckinghamshire based charity WheelPower. By providing opportunities for disabled children and adults to engage in physical activity, WheelPower transforms lives through sport and by taking on this challenge, so can you! Unfortunately organisers were unable to hold […]
A never-before-displayed wartime radio, secret index cards and a map plotting the course of a German U-boat are just some of the items on display in a new exhibition at Bletchley Park, in Milton Keynes. The epicentre of World War Two codebreaking and the British wartime signals intelligence hub, now an independent museum and heritage […]
Sir Mike Penning MP has called for the Government to take advantage of Brexit and make changes to import-export laws in the interests of animal welfare. Ban on live animal exports The Hemel Hempstead MP has tabled a motion in Parliament calling on the Government to take advantage of Brexit and ban the export of […]
Highways England is to increase the basic speed at which motorists can drive through roadworks. After extensive and innovative research and trials, the company has confirmed that where it is safe for road users and roadworkers, and where shown on road signs, vehicles can be driven at up to 60mph. That is 10mph faster than […]
Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes has welcomed hundreds of visitors since reopening on Saturday 4 July. The epicentre of World War Two codebreaking and the British wartime intelligence hub, now an independent museum and heritage site, has new safety measures in place, and all visitors must now pre-book a timed entry slot online. Iain Standen, […]