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Have Your Say on the Future of our Recycling Centres

Hertfordshire County Council has launched a survey to gather residents’ views on a range of options to ensure our network of recycling centres and reuse shops can continue to operate efficiently. The council provides 16 recycling centres and five reuse shops across the county. The service is under increasing pressure with rising costs, visitor numbers, […]

I Grew Up 90s Photography Exhibition Discover Bucks Museum

Step Back to the 1990s at Discover Bucks Museum

This autumn, Discover Bucks Museum invites visitors on a vibrant journey back to the decade of Britpop, Cool Britannia, Pokémon, Power Rangers and dial-up internet with its new exhibition, I Grew Up 90s. Running from 25 October 2025 to 22 February 2026, the exhibition brings together more than 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the […]

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NHS and Carers Charity Urge People to Have Flu Vaccination

The NHS and charity Carers in Hertfordshire are urging people with long-term health conditions, and the carers who support them, to get their free flu jab as soon as possible. People aged over 65, those with certain long-term health conditions and people with caring responsibilities can get the vaccine free of charge from their GP […]

Cats Neo and Trinity

Cats in Need of Homes

These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer any of them a forever home? Neo and Trinity Pictured top, super-bonded Neo, black and white male, and Trinity, tabby and white female are an approx 15-month-old pair who are looking to be rehomed together. Trinity is the […]

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice at Home

Rennie Grove Peace Shows Hospice Care is More than you Think

As part of Hospice Care Week 2025 (6-12 October 2025), Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is highlighting how hospice care is about much more than medical care at the end of life. Modern hospice care is about working with each person to understand what matters most to them and supporting them right from the point […]

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Hertfordshire’s Winter Service Launches to Keep Roads Safe

Hertfordshire County Council’s winter has officially begun, ensuring that roads across the county are prepared for the colder months ahead. From now until spring, the council’s gritting crews will be on standby 24/7, treating almost 1,500 miles of priority roads whenever icy conditions are forecast. Salt stocks have been replenished, vehicles fully serviced, and drivers […]

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EcoBerko Update

For those not already aware, EcoBerko is a local group, both a Friends of the Earth Climate Action Group and a Transition Town, focusing on bringing the community together to help you do more than you can as an individual, without waiting on the government. The group’s aim is to see Berkhamsted, Northchurch and the surrounding area become […]

AWT Charities 2025

Panto Charity Partnerships Announced

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre are proud to announce they will be supporting 9 local charities this Christmas during the run of Jack and the Beanstalk from Fri 5 Dec 2025-Sun 4 Jan 2026. The venue received a record-breaking number of applications, over 60 in total, from local charities keen to partner for this year’s pantomime, and the venue’s Charity […]

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Whipsnade Zoo Free for Teachers on World Teachers’ Day

The UK’s largest zoo is offering the nation’s educators a big day out this autumn, to celebrate World Teachers Day, with free entry for all teachers. Whipsnade Zoo, run by the global conservation charity ZSL, is offering free entry for teachers on Sunday 5 October, where they can enjoy a day out exploring the Zoo’s […]

Chiltern Open Air Museum Halloween Spectacular

Halloween Spectacular Returns to Chiltern Open Air Museum

Chiltern Open Air Museum’s much-loved Halloween Spectacular returns for one night only on Friday 31 October, 5-9pm. Visitors can step into a spooky world as the Museum’s historic buildings and grounds transform with eerie decorations, creepy characters, live fire performances, spooky horses, and plenty of family-friendly Halloween fun. COAM has a collection of historic buildings that were the […]

Living Magazines Deer rut

Caution – Deer Crossing

With the number of fallow deer in the UK at some of the highest levels recorded, Hertfordshire County Council is reminding all road users to take extra care this autumn. At this time of year the male fallow deer is unpredictable and can travel several miles a day in search of a mate, crossing roads […]

WAITRESS 2025 09 Announcement

Waitress Coming to Milton Keynes in 2026

Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live are delighted to announce that the smash hit romantic musical comedy Waitress will return to tour the UK and Ireland, including performances at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 22-Sat 26 Sep 2026. Casting is to be announced soon. Waitress is based on the 2007 […]