Dear Berkhamsted Residents, A lot has changed since my Spring letter. Who would have thought a microscopic virus would bring the country into lockdown? I am told the air quality in the town centre is much improved; something to be welcomed at least. At the time of writing, the impact on our local community, economy […]
Hertfordshire County Council recently made some changes in a number of town centres across the county to allow for greater social distancing for pedestrians. The Directors of Public Health and Environment & Infrastructure have written a letter to residents explaining why they have made these changes and the plans going forward. You can view the letter […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is supporting a national campaign which aims to educate the public on how to spot the signs of child abuse and report them. The campaign is part of the National Police Chiefs’ Council and The Children’s Society’s prevention programme which is highlighting the importance of looking out for children’s welfare during the coronavirus […]
Four men have been jailed for committing a series of burglary offences across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Specialist Investigation Team launched an investigation after a number of burglaries were committed between April and July 2019. In most cases the offenders forced entry into homes during the night to steal car keys and other […]
Families across Berkhamsted, Tring and further afield are helping to raise much needed funds for three local charities, by attending free online baby and toddler signing sessions with Little Signers Club, South Herts. Members of Little Signers Club South Herts, which is running live online classes as part of its #stayhome #staysafe programme, are taking […]
Overhead electric power lines are being overhauled on the approach to London Euston station to reduce delays for passengers during hot weather. Over the next four weeks, overnight work to renew and replace the 25,000v cables which power trains will take place in Camden. During extremely hot weather, overhead wires can sag. The wires can […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary carried out a serious violent crime survey during April, receiving more than 8,000 responses. The survey was carried out as part of the county’s Serious Violence Strategy, which was developed in response to increases in violent crime in Hertfordshire and across the country. The survey was carried out to find out which channels […]
Anna Foster’s expertly taught online signing classes at Little Signers Club South Herts are suitable for little ones from 3 months to 3 years. Discover the huge benefits of using British Sign Language signs with your baby or toddler, learn a new skill and have fun together whilst doing so. Live online classes are supported […]
Your local police are asking for YOUR help to tackle crime in and around Berkhamsted. Whether you think tackling robberies, vandalism, or something else is a priority in the town, a new website means you can now let your local Safer Neighbourhood Team know what’s most important to you. ‘Make sure you type the word […]
The government is now advising the public to wear a face covering in some circumstances, such as enclosed spaces where social distancing may not always possible. Face coverings do not protect you from contracting coronavirus. However, if you are infected but haven’t yet developed symptoms, they should help to provide some protection for people you […]
Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) officers in Dacorum are geared up to support the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s fortnight of action against speeding which began today. This operation comes as motorists make a gradual return to the county’s roads following the Government’s relaxation of travel restrictions, so officers will be reminding drivers to slow down and […]
Please find below Paper Artist UK’s current press release, detailing the two free downloads they have created to say thank you to our key workers. Key workers across the country are working hard to keep us safe and our essential services running. Local Tring business Paper Artist UK have created two free posters to say thank you and […]