Hertfordshire Constabulary welcomed 28 new police officers to Team Herts during a graduation ceremony held at police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on Thursday 5 February. The new officers bring with them a wide range of professional experience, including a former law lecturer, a mental health support worker, a restaurant manager and retail workers. Family, […]
Live facial recognition, response times, online safety and victim’s rights will be under scrutiny at a police accountability meeting on Thursday 12 February. Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards holds monthly Accountability & Performance Meetings (APMs) to hold Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Chief Constable to account on behalf of the public. Mr Ash-Edwards webcasts APMs for […]
Local homelessness charity DENS has confirmed the return of its popular Make A Will Month initiative this March. Berkhamsted solicitor firms Harrowell & Atkins, and Machins, are generously volunteering their time for free to write or update a will in return for a donation to DENS. The charity provides a range of integrated services to help […]
Beloved Timmy Time characters are joining forces with hundreds of little legs across Hertfordshire and Middlesex this spring to help nature recover, as The Wildlife Trust’s popular Hedgehog Walk returns. The family-friendly event, which takes place from 30 March to 30 April, encourages nurseries, schools and families to get outdoors, get active and raise vital […]
Rachael Janson, a visual effects technician from Berkhamsted, and her dance partner, Maria Hernandez-Humm, have been crowned the winners of the 2026 Rennie Grove Peace Strictly Come Hospice competition, at a star-studded final show attended by TV star, Kellie Bright. At the Grand Final at the Watersmeet Theatre in Rickmansworth on Friday 30 January, Rachael […]
Up to 25,000 hours a year of high visibility police patrols in Hertfordshire are at risk of stopping on 31 March. That’s the warning from Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards following the Government’s announcement that the Hotspot Action Fund will be cancelled. The Hotspot Action Fund was started under the previous Government and […]
Discount supermarket Lidl will open its Tring store on Thursday 12 February. The local community is invited to join the grand opening celebrations at Icknield Way from 7.45am, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Mayor of Tring, Cllr Paul de Koning. On opening day, shoppers can look forward to complimentary food sampling as well as […]
Pips – passion, inspire, perform, succeed. These core values which set the foundation of Pips Dance Academy were spectacularly evident at a recent show at Berkhamsted’s Centenary Theatre, attended by Lyn Drummond. Pips was formed in Chalfont St Peter in 2019 by husband and wife duo, Scott Coldwell and Pippa Fisher-Coldwell to provide all ages […]
These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer any of them a forever home? Nick This handsome, playful, loving lad is Nick who is approx. 1 year of age. He can be a bit nervous to begin with so will need lots of patience and gentle […]
World Wetlands Day, Monday 2 February, encourages an international day of recognition and celebration for wetlands, but on a local level, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are working year-round to create and protect wetland habitats for people and wildlife. Against a backdrop of seismic nature decline, there are milestones of hope. According to Hertfordshire’s State […]
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, the world-renowned vocational school in Hertfordshire, has announced the appointment of new Principal Andrew McGarva. Their appointment marks an exciting new phase for the school as it continues to deliver exceptional academic standards, world-class vocational training, and outstanding pastoral care. Andrew brings impressive leadership experience spanning boarding, day, […]
Looking to get involved with something local? How about volunteering for the legendary Berkhamsted Half Marathon? The Pepper Foundation has been working with Berkhamsted Rotary to support the Berko Half for many years. It takes a lot of volunteers to manage a course run by thousands people every year. The Pepper Foundation is looking for volunteer […]