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, […]
Organisations across Hertfordshire are appealing to the public to play their part in preventing outbreaks of Covid-19 in the county. As part of a countywide ‘Stay Safe Hertfordshire: Play Your Part’ campaign, residents are being reminded that the most important things you can do to help reduce the spread of coronavirus are to: Keep washing […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning residents to stay vigilant following reports of scam phone calls and text messages which appeared to be from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Seventeen elderly and vulnerable victims were contacted by the fraudsters claiming to be the HMRC over the last few weeks. The victims were told there were outstanding debts […]
Following an almost five-month long closure, the longest period since the second world war, the Natural History Museum is delighted to be able to offer a warm welcome to visitors, throwing open the doors from Wednesday 5 August. The Museum’s South Kensington site will initially re-open on Wednesdays to Sundays only and from 11am to […]
For many of us, nature has provided solace and respite from Coronavirus worries during the lockdown. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has reported an increase in visitor numbers to their nature reserves. Sadly, there has also been a dramatic influx of anti-social behaviour, from littering and barbecues to vandalism and illegal camping. At Tring Reservoirs, […]
A serving Hertfordshire police officer has been sentenced to 15 months after pleading guilty to misconduct in public office. The charge relates to an inappropriate relationship PC Nicholas Musto had with a vulnerable victim of crime he came in contact with via his operational police work. The matter was investigated by the Independent Office for […]
Although libraries across Hertfordshire may still be closed, children can still take part in the Summer Reading Challenge this year. The Reading Agency and Libraries are encouraging children to join the Silly Squad, an adventurous team of animals, to celebrate books that make us happy and laugh, featuring bespoke artwork from award-winning children’s author and […]