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Euston station

‘Euston Rush’ On Its Way Out as Early Train Boarding Introduced

Network Rail and its train operating partners have introduced a trial of earlier boarding of Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway train services to improve passengers’ experience at Euston station and significantly reduce instances of the ‘Euston rush’. The announcement comes just weeks after Network Rail and the Department for Transport announced a five-point […]

Cllr Richard Roberts, Leader of Hertfordshire County Council

Leader of Hertfordshire County Council Reacts to Autumn Statement

Cllr Richard Roberts, Leader of Hertfordshire County Council, reacts to the Autumn Statement: ‘While we welcome the proposed general increase in local government funding, the National Insurance increases announced today which we understand will be covered for local government, will still have a significant impact on our care providers and we will need to plan […]

FNHC Santa Dash

Early Bird Tickets Closing for Charity Santa Dashes

Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity once again is bringing festive cheer across Buckinghamshire with their popular Santa Dashes. This year sees the return of dashes in Buckingham and Haddenham as well as the new edition of High Wycombe. Each location offers a fun-filled day for the whole family with special early bird ticket prices available for […]

Police kids Halloween competition 2024

Win a Fantastic Prize for your Family this Halloween

Young people can make this Halloween spooktacular by entering Hertfordshire Constabulary’s online quiz for the chance to win a magical prize for the whole family. Hertfordshire Constabulary has teamed up again this year with Warner Bros to give the lucky winner a family ticket to The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden. Over the Halloween […]

WheelPower London Sports Festival

WheelPower’s London Sports Festival

On Thursday 7 November WheelPower will be heading to Aspire Leisure Centre, Stanmore for the 2024 London Sports Festival. Hosted by WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, The London WheelPower Sports Festival is an inclusive event for anyone with a physical disability to discover sport in a safe, welcoming and friendly environment. WheelPower’s Sports […]

Chiltern Open Air Museum Halloween Spectacular

Chiltern Open Air Museum Halloween Spectacular

Chiltern Open Air Museum’s Halloween Spectacular returns on Friday 1 November 5-9pm. For one night only, the heritage Museum opens its doors for a spooktacular family Halloween event that sees the Museum’s historic buildings decorated for Halloween, there will be a spooky woodland walk, fire performances, bonfire, spooky horse and lots of fun family activities. […]

Young people

Charities Supporting Young People Invited to Apply for £75k Funding

Ansvar Insurance is delighted to launch its search for three outstanding charities to support, offering a generous donation of £75,000 to each over the next three years. They will be looking to support charities that focus on helping children and young people to make positive lifestyle choices. This could include promoting safety, sports and exercise, […]

The Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Preloved Fashion Show St Albans at the Alban Arena. Picture: DANNY LOO

Pre-loved Fashion Show Comes to Tring

A brand-new event for fashion fans is coming to Tring next month when Rennie Grove Peace hosts a preloved fashion show in conjunction with personal stylist, Alex Standley, from Luxe Leopard Lifestyle. The event, on Wednesday 6 November, will take place at Pendley Manor from 7.30pm. A group of 15 models, both men and women, […]

IdeasFest

Ideas Fest 2025 Early Bird Discounted Tickets

Ideas Fest are thrilled to announce they will be back to Dacorum in 2025, returning to the stunning Pendley Manor Hotel. As part of their ongoing partnership with Dacorum Borough Council, they wanted to reach out to tell you about the exclusive Early Bird tickets, only available until 31 October! Why should you attend? This year’s Ideas […]

Paul Sinha

BerkoFest Book Festival

Back for its fifth year, BerkoFest Book Festival is returning on Sunday 3 November, at Berkhamsted Town Hall, with lots of exciting internationally acclaimed names ranging from Sunday Times top-selling fiction and non-fiction writers, musicians, comedians, scientists and sports players, many of whom have won prizes and awards in their areas of expertise. New for […]