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Cats in need of homes

These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer any of them a forever home? Tabitha Friendly Tabitha is 4 years old and is looking for her forever home as the only pet as she does love having you to herself. She absolutely adores being stroked and […]

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Sustainable Streets Together programme launches in Dacorum

Residents across Dacorum are being invited to take part in a free community programme called Sustainable Streets Together, a community-led programme that helps neighbours come together street by street to cut household bills, reduce waste and feel more connected to their neighbours. Delivered locally by Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE) in partnership with Dacorum Borough […]

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Save Castle Fields

Dr James Moir, a Trustee of the Berkhamsted Castle Trust which is leading the fundraising campaign to secure the future of Castle Fields, spoke to the Berkhamsted Citizens Association on 19 February in the Town Hall Berkhamsted. Berkhamsted Castle Trust secured a loan of £500,000 from a local benefactor to purchase the land, and now […]

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Snap and walk with CPRE Herts

2026 marks 100 years of CPRE, the countryside charity, and its work to protect the English countryside.  To celebrate this important milestone, CPRE Hertfordshire is promoting its self-guided walks through a Walk 100 Miles challenge. The challenge aims to raise funds to continue CPRE’s work protecting Hertfordshire’s countryside for generations to come. There are three […]

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Read Easy helps change lives

Reading can be a pleasure – enjoying our magazines, for instance – but for adults who struggle with forms, labels and all kinds of print, life can be difficult.   The volunteers at Read Easy Chilterns help adults across the region with free and confidential support in safe places such as libraries or cafés, and online. […]

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Burlesque the Musical on sale now

Burlesque the Musical, based on the iconic Golden Globe Best Picture nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, written and directed by Steven Antin, will make its Aylesbury Waterside Theatre debut later this year from Tue 17-Sat 21 Nov 2026. Written by Steven Antin, Burlesque the Musical is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely […]

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Steps musical coming to Milton Keynes this spring

Here & Now, presented by UK pop sensation Steps, is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre for a week of performances, from Tue 31 Mar-Sat 4 Apr. The show stars Lara Denning (& Juliet, UK Tour; Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, West End) as Caz, Sally Ann Matthews (Coronation Street, ITV) as Patricia, Jacqui Dubois (Ghost The […]

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Dacorum sets Council Tax for 2026/27

A ‘fair and prudent’ budget has been agreed by Dacorum Borough Council. At a meeting of Full Council on 18 February, councillors voted to protect essential services and support new investment across the borough. In doing so, they agreed to a 2.99% increase in the Council’s portion of the council tax bill. This equates to […]

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Sister Act confirms young talent’s quest for bold and high quality shows

Exceptional performances at Tring Youth Theatre Project’s musical comedy, Sister Act confirmed its reputation of nurturing young talent to bold and high quality shows, writes Lyn Drummond. The cast’s outstanding team, aged from 15-21 years, drew ovations from an audience swept along with the music, dancing, and sheer enthusiasm at the opening night on 18 […]

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Herts Together unites communities in year of celebration

Hertfordshire has officially launched Herts Together – a new countywide initiative celebrating the compassion, unity and community spirit that make the county stronger. The programme will run throughout 2026, featuring events, stories and activities that highlight how much can be achieved when people join together in a shared purpose. The launch event took place on […]

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Boy band joins Berko Raiders – for one night only!

Berkhamsted Raiders’ over 18 football team had some special visitors join in training last week. Members of new boy band December 10, the latest proteges of pop mogul and Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, got in some footie training before their introductory gigs this week. Band member Cruz has played for Berkhamsted Raiders for […]

Wendover Arts Festival 2025

Wendover Arts Festival 2026

Art lovers will want to experience the Wendover Arts Festival taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 23 May to Monday 25 May. The festival will be showcasing a diverse range of artistic talent, featuring works from over 80 artists across multiple styles and forms, including paintings, textiles, sculptures, pottery, ceramics, jewellery, glassware […]