Recently Derek and Janet Townsend celebrated their 60th (diamond) wedding anniversary with their daughters Katherine and Susan, grandchildren, family and friends. They celebrated this momentous occasion with a meal at Shendish Manor in Apsley and also received an acknowledgement from the Queen (see photo). The couple have lived in Tring for the past 56 years […]
On Tuesday 13 August Bletchley Park, a former top-secret centre for British intelligence, was named as one of the UK’s top travel experiences, in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate United Kingdom Travelist. The World War Two museum and heritage attraction was ranked 145th out of the 500 most memorable, beautiful, surprising and compelling experiences to be had […]
The patience of local firefighters is fast running out as they watch Hertfordshire’s Fire & Rescue Service going into meltdown in the face of continued cuts inflicted by politicians. An emergency Fire Brigades Union (FBU) meeting has been called for later this week, where Herts firefighters will discuss the action they will take in a […]
Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling once it’s been collected? Herts County Council have answered this question and many more you might have about waste collection in Hertfordshire. Where does my recycling go once you collect it from the kerbside? In general, the recycling is taken to a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) […]
Great Taste, the world’s most coveted food and drink awards, has announced its stars of 2019. Out of 12,772 products sent in from over 100 different countries, Beechwood Fine Foods, located in Frogmore Street, Tring was awarded a 1-star Great Taste award for both Poachers Pickle and Dark and Chunky Marmalade, which means judges considered […]
Patrick Burke, an ex-computer programmer from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire was inspired by employment charity Astriid to focus on identifying and developing the new skills he has found within himself since his diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis. Patrick was an international contract computer programmer when he was diagnosed at age 40 in 1995. Eventually Patrick was left with […]
These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer one of them a forever home? Angus This lovely lad is Angus (also pictured top), tabby and white, he is approx. 6years of age. He is a lovely, calm boy and loves to be in people company. He […]
Huber Car Park Systems (HCPS) have progressed well with the installation of reinforcement cages for the construction pile caps, with 60% complete and four of fourteen lightening protection connections made to date. As the project progresses new measures have been put in place, starting with the diversion of the back entrance to Waitrose to enable […]
A local campaign has raised more than £25,000 to fight for a new hospital for West Herts. The group, West Herts 21C Hospital Solution, are opposing plans by healthcare managers to ‘squander millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money on the dilapidated buildings at Watford General’. The local hospitals trust, backed by Herts Valley Clinical Commissioning […]
The Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) is a non-native pest species which is harmful to people and animals and has now reached Dacorum. The hairs from the caterpillars and nests of the species can cause painful skin, eye and throat infections in both people and animals. The moth itself is not harmful. Trees and Woodlands Officers […]
We are delighted to introduce a special London Fashion Week (LFW) inspired fashion show and hosted dinner with Copper House, Berkhamsted and The Dressing Room, St Albans. The celebrated boutique will showcase ideas and themes showcased during London Fashion Week 2019 alongside a stunning 3-course menu designed by Head Chef Matt Wood on 18 September. […]
This October, Breast Cancer Now is encouraging everyone to Wear it Pink and help make life-saving breast cancer research and life-changing support happen. Breast Cancer Now’s Wear it Pink day takes place on Friday 18 October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, the event has had an enormous impact […]