The Easter bank holiday weekend is normally a great opportunity to have a spring clean either at home or in the garden, but this year Dacorum Borough Council is urging residents not to create excess waste. Waste Services resources are already heavily stretched due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, which has led to severe staff […]
Find out what Black Goo have been doing during this lockdown period and the impact of Coronavirus on the restaurant and hospitality sector… Like the rest of the country, the coffee business came to a grinding halt on 23 March when the lockdown came into effect for the hospitality and entertainment sector. Many cafes’ and […]
Despite cultural organisations around the world closing their doors as a precaution to reduce the spread of coronavirus, access to bite-sized pieces of history, art and culture is arguably now more important than ever, offering much-needed respite during these anxious and uncertain times. From archive recipes and Waddesdon junk modelling to home schooling resources, there […]
With the Easter bank holiday weekend approaching, police are reminding people to adhere to the social distancing measures which are still very much in place. These policies have been introduced by the Government to help support the NHS, stop the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and ultimately save lives. Officers will be carrying out additional patrols […]
Passengers were today reminded to continue to only use public transport for essential journeys over Easter. Between 10-13 April Network Rail is carrying essential upgrades to improve journeys on the West Coast main line for passengers and freight. This includes a major junction being replaced at Euxton near Chorley, track renewal work in Wolverhampton and preparation work for the removal of a […]
Although we use them every day, plastics are very unnatural. Their dense material is so different from most substances that have evolved on Earth. Think about it, when you pull a piece of paper apart it will tear quite quickly. If you then put that paper in a bin with waste-food it will slowly disintegrate […]
Do you have an elderly family member, perhaps one who is suffering with dementia – you might be more worried than normal about how this current threat of coronavirus will affect them? Trudi Scrivener runs a home carer company, Ashridge Home Care, and is supporting her team of live-in and visiting carers to ensure their […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary would like to extend its thanks and appreciation to all of the Special Constables who have volunteered to help at this challenging time, and to their employers who have temporarily released them from their day jobs to assist on the front line. A Special Constable is a part-time, voluntary police officer with all […]
The Easter holidays are here already, and while the current situation means we can’t get out and about to enjoy the outdoors during Easter, there are plenty of activities for children and families to take part in together at home. Staying in shape Being stuck indoors is bound to have an impact on our waistlines, […]
It’s World Health Day today and this year’s theme is celebrating the work of nurses and midwives in keeping the world healthy. Nurses and other health workers are at the forefront of COVID-19 response and we can support them by staying at home, following the #clapforcarers campaign and keeping well, for example. Being proactive with your […]
Two weeks into the new reality of living with the measures introduced to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus, Dacorum Borough Council has provided the following update on the help and support that is available businesses in this difficult time: We are acutely aware of the difficulties many businesses are experiencing as a result […]
Herts Year of Culture 2020 (HYOC2020) is responding to the Coronavirus crisis by reminding Hertfordshire residents that whilst many events, schools and working in the office might be cancelled, creativity certainly isn’t. Local artists and groups are finding ways to continue to deliver their creative content online or via activity packs which can be delivered […]