Dacorum Borough Council held a ‘ground-breaking’ event to mark the preparation of work starting on a housing development in Apsley, demonstrating another exciting milestone in the council’s commitment to deliver new affordable homes for Dacorum. Magenta Court, in Stationers Place, next to the old Apsley Paper Mill building will provide 29 one and two bed […]
DogFest, the UK’s biggest and best day out for dogs, their families and animal lovers of all ages is back! Now entering its sixth year, DogFest will take place in the grounds of three stunning stately homes: Knebworth House in Hertfordshire (11-12 May), Tatton Park in Cheshire (15-16 June) and Ashton Court Estate in Bristol […]
Two novelists (and good friends) from Tring have been shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s 2019 Romantic Novel Awards. Julie Caplin (right) is up for The Goldsboro Books Contemporary Romantic Novel, and her friend Donna Ashcroft is up for The Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel. Bestselling historical novelist Alison Weir will present the Awards for 2019 […]
Coming up in March at The Court Theatre in Tring are three amazing events! First up on Thursday 28th March are folk duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman! They have twice won the coveted Best Duo title at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (2016 and 2013). Over two decades of performance they mix traditional […]
Looking for things to keep the kids entertained during February half-term? Then why not check out your local library. There are plenty of fun-filled events taking place over the holiday (18-22 February), from storytelling to creating art, and there is sure to be an activity that your child will enjoy. Hemel Hempstead Library is holding […]
Do you have plenty of free time? Do you want to give back to your community but are not sure how to do it? Then read on ….! Many people find they have time on their hands when they retire or their children leave home. As we get older, it can sometimes be hard to […]
Kylna Court, Dacorum Borough Council’s brand new block of 79 homes for social rent in Wood Lane End, Maylands, Hemel Hempstead, has welcomed its first new tenants. The Council already owns around 10,000 tenanted properties as well as 1,800 leasehold flats, but recognises the high demand for more new homes for local people and is […]
Four men have been arrested in connection with thefts from vehicles across the county. They were arrested on Friday 1 February on suspicion of theft from motor vehicles and conspiracy to steal. The arrests relate to a number of thefts from vehicles where items including tools were taken in Tring, Marsworth, Berkhamsted, Kings Langley, Flamstead, […]
The Ashridge Group Charity Foundation has been designed to support local charities and community groups in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire. The Foundation provides voluntary assistance, free of charge knowledge sharing, and accredited training courses in subjects such as First Aid, Manual Handling, and Safeguarding; as well as awarding financial assistance to various charitable and community […]
Spoil your kids this half-term at The White Brasserie Company pubs, where kids eat for free from 16th February until 24th February, with the purchase of two or more courses from the á la carte menu. Young guests can join Henri le Worm and his friends on a gastronomic journey with their own specially created […]
There are plenty of February half term activities in store for families at Bucks County Museum! Pirates, Puppets and Victorians This half term Rattlebox Theatre Company are back, and will be performing the Pasty Pirate Puppet Show, an epic tale of pirates, monsters of the deep, sea battles, whales, a mermaid and…nuns! Rattlebox Theatre create brilliant […]
Hemel Hempstead MP Sir Mike Penning witnessed the work carried out by local charity Druglink when he visited their Oxygen Recovery detox and rehab unit recently. Sir Mike was there to discuss what could be done to help minimise the chance of addiction and what other treatment services might be of help. He heard from […]