A Christmas gift of gigantic proportions was received at Whipsnade Zoo, as the conservation zoo welcomed a second endangered giraffe calf – just four weeks after the birth of its half-sister, Leoni. The long-legged gift – a precious baby boy – is an important addition to the international conservation breeding programme for their species. He […]
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is kicking off the new year by unveiling its 2026 fundraising challenge calendar – a packed programme of walks, runs, cycles, golf days and adrenalin-fuelled adventures designed to give supporters new challenges while raising vital funds for local hospice services within Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. From scenic countryside routes to big-city […]
These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer any of them a forever home? Poppy and Norman Paddy and Rupert Paddy and Rupert (pictured top) are siblings and as you can see gorgeous male black kittens, approx. 4 months old. Paddy is a very sociable, confident […]
Four men have been arrested in connection with a burglary offence in Berkhamsted. The arrest occurred on Thursday 18 December, after a vehicle the men were travelling in was stopped due to a suspected link to a burglary in Berkhamsted the day before. The vehicle was identified in Hertfordshire and the Mobile Support Team were […]
Local people are being encouraged to share their views and experiences of using community pharmacies to help shape future services across Hertfordshire. Whether you use pharmacies to pick up prescriptions, seek help or advice with a minor health issue, get a flu jab or use walk-in services, you can make your voice count by taking […]
The sequins are ready, the music is set and the spotlight is waiting as the final of Strictly Come Hospice 2026 comes to the Watersmeet Theatre in Rickmansworth on Friday 30 January 2026. Tickets are on sale now for the grand final event that will see 22 locals showcase the dance skills they have learned […]
Lyn Drummond watched The Country Superstars at Berkhamsted’s Centenary Theatre, part of Berkhamsted School in King’s Road, for one night only on Friday 19 December. Y’all. Just been to a fabulous night of double takes. Is that Dolly Parton singing Islands in the Stream with Kenny Rogers? And John Denver urging a packed audience to […]
This Christmas Day, Nonna’s Supper Club, the much-loved Italian delicatessen and café run by grandmother and granddaughter Romana and Georgina, is turning its space into a warm, welcoming community gathering for anyone in Tring who may be spending Christmas alone or away from their family. From 10am-1pm, the deli based in Tring, Hertfordshire, will open specially […]
Community Action Dacorum, a charity dedicated to improving lives across the borough of Dacorum, has announced the appointment of Peter Ashman as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Peter succeeds Colin Gage, who steps down after many years of distinguished service as Chair but will continue to contribute as a Trustee. Peter brings […]
British Garden Centres has once again shown its commitment to Greenfingers by presenting the charity with a cheque for an incredible £52,000, raised through the charity’s 25th anniversary year, packed with fundraising activities across its 73 garden centres nationwide. Surpassing 2024’s £30,000 total, a big highlight of the year was Garden Re‑Leaf Day, which raised […]
The festive season is a busy time for everyone, including criminals, so police are offering residents advice on how to keep homes and valuables secure. This year has seen an increase in burglaries during the first week of December, compared to the same period last year, but something as simple as installing a doorbell camera […]
The scene was set – Santa’s Grotto and the Reindeer were in place at the Memorial Garden and the lights were all set to come on at dusk. The lovely Christmas stalls were in situ on the High Street and in Victoria Hall. The main stage had arrived 9am and was all ready to go […]