Congratulations to Berkhamsted Raiders, who have been named Hertfordshire FA Grassroots Club of the Year for 2022. On 30 December, Herts FA confirmed the winners of the England Football Grassroots Awards for 2022. In the words of the FA, ‘these awards recognise and celebrate the people that put their heart and soul into the grassroots […]
Police have released an image of a man they would like to identify after the theft of a parcel in Tring. The incident occurred at around 5.40pm on Friday 16 December in Morefields. PC Smith, who is investigating, said: ‘We are releasing this CCTV image as we believe the man was in the area at […]
Flu and COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly across Hertfordshire, with both viruses set to continue to surge across the UK throughout January, according to the latest information from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). New data shows that nationally, there were an average of 3,764 patients a day in hospital with flu in the last […]
Dacorum residents are encouraged to bring their real Christmas tree to one of Dacorum Borough Council’s Christmas tree chipping points on Sunday 8 January 2023 so it can be turned into plant bedding: Berkhamsted: Canal Fields car park (over the canal behind Waitrose), HP4 2AL. 8am to 3pm. Hemel Hempstead: Dacorum Borough Council, Cupid Green […]
There was a big fall in food waste amongst more than 100 residents who took part in the seventh annual Dacorum Love Food, Hate Waste challenge in November. The average reduction in food waste within the participating households over the month-long challenge was around 40 per cent and, in a year in which the need […]
If your list of New Year’s Resolutions is made up of wanting to try new things, meet new people, raise money for charity or make a difference in the community, volunteering with Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity could be the perfect opportunity for you. ‘Volunteering is the ultimate way to do something truly meaningful and start […]
Rail passengers are being warned of severely disrupted train services in the first week of 2023 as two rail unions take strike action over five days between them. Two 48-hour walkouts by Network Rail staff in the RMT union on Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4, and Friday 6 & Saturday 7 January, will see just […]
A local wildlife conservation charity is championing the value of nature for health and wellbeing as many people start to think about a fitter and healthier 2023. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are encouraging people to connect with the natural world through a range of New Year events and activities, and to experience wildlife close […]
It’s back for its 15th year! What do you do with your Christmas tree after the festivities have finished? If you have a real tree, local Scout Groups in Berkhamsted and Northchurch are again offering a collection service on Sunday 8 January 2023 for all Berkhamsted and Northchurch residents who want to recycle their real […]
73% of electric blankets tested by Hertfordshire County Council Trading Standards fail safety checks. With many households considering alternative heating methods this winter, residents are being encouraged to have their electrical goods tested for free at events organised by Hertfordshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service, in partnership with Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Hertfordshire […]
Most modern UK households now have many items that contain Lithium-Ion batteries such as mobile phones, e-bikes/scooters, vacuum cleaners and even children’s toys and any of these items can be a potential risk if not treated correctly. Research has identified a lack of knowledge in the public surrounding these issues so Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue […]
Drivers are being advised to make sure their cars and vans are secure following an increase in thefts from vehicles in the county. Thefts have increased by around four percent per cent this year, compared to the same period last year, but Welwyn Hatfield (+39.9%) and Dacorum (+23.8%) have suffered a higher number of offences. […]