After months of campaigning to protect local businesses in Harpenden & Berkhamsted from the damaging impacts of the government’s Autumn Budget, Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted, last week (on 23 January) furthered these calls by securing a Parliamentary debate on the impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on high street businesses. In this […]
Fourteen stations operated by London Northwestern Railway will receive upgraded Pay As You Go (PAYG) contactless technology from Sunday 2 February. The technology comes as part of a £20 million government investment to modernise the network, offering simpler and more flexible payment options across the South East at 47 more stations for the first time. […]
Keech Hospice has revealed its new branding to acknowledge the role of the hospice. Keech provides free, specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people of all ages; supporting adults in Bedfordshire and children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. The brand refresh comprises: A refreshingly modern logo Bright, bold new colours Refreshed […]
Naomi MacKay watched Evan Hansen at Milton Keynes Theatre – running until Saturday 1 Feb. Meet Evan Hansen – an anxious high school kid who just wants to fit in. Nothing works for him though – until tragedy strikes, Evan gets caught up in a massive lie, and his life changes for the better – […]
The Rocky Horror Show defies space and time as it continues to captivate audiences around the world, featuring all the outrageous characters and infectious energy that has made the show a global phenomenon for over five decades. An exceptional cast, led by Adam Strong (We Will Rock You / Disney’s Aladdin), making his Rocky debut […]
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded the prestigious ‘Chartered Financial Planner’ title to Ed Evans of Stringer Mann Chartered Financial Planners, one of Berkhamsted’s leading providers of financial advice. Chartered status is an exclusive title only awarded to individuals that meet rigorous criteria relating to professionalism and capability. All Chartered Financial Planners commit to the […]
Breakspear Park, Hemel Hempstead’s leading business campus, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Community Sustainability Fund for 2025. This exciting initiative underscores Breakspear Park’s commitment to environmental responsibility and its ambition to foster a greener future for Hertfordshire. Every quarter, the fund will give £1,000 to local individuals, charities, and organisations. This money […]
The Chilterns Neuro Centre, a Wendover-based charity supporting people affected by MS, Parkinson’s and strokes, has unveiled the findings of its latest membership survey, highlighting its life-changing impact. According to the survey, 99% of members would recommend the Centre to someone with a neurological condition or their carer. This strong endorsement reflects the trust and […]
Watford General Hospital rebuild ‘won’t start until 2032’. Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced on 20 January that building the 40 new hospitals promised by the previous Conservative government will take at least a decade longer than planned. Labour politicians promised they would deliver this vital investment during the General Election, a promise which is now […]
If your New Year’s resolutions include finding a way to give back in your local community, Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care has just the thing for you. The hospice care charity is urgently seeking new volunteers for its Supporting Hands and Compassionate Neighbours services. Supporting Hands volunteers offer companionship and practical support to people living […]
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity’s much-loved Walk of Light event will take place at Waddesdon Manor on Friday 13 June from 6.30pm. The Walk of Light brings the community together in support of local hospice care. Participants celebrate the lives of loved ones while walking in the stunning grounds of Waddesdon Manor. Walkers can choose between […]
The record turnout on Christmas Eve for the annual ‘Carol Singing in the Forge Car Park’ enabled Tring Lions Club to make a donation of £1500 to the Herts Young Homeless charity, which proved to be a timely policy when the severe cold weather arrived in early January. The crowd, estimated to be about 2000 […]