Ten tonnes of peat-free compost was shared between more than 250 households as Dacorum Borough Council marked International Compost Awareness Week. The Council invited residents to collect free bags of compost from Cupid Green Depot on Saturday 18 May and on the day more than 500 bags were given away to keen gardeners. The compost, […]
Earlier this year the government announced that it was extending the Household Support Fund (HSF) for a further six months until the end of September. Since the launch of the grant in October 2021, the Council has been using this funding to support residents to deal with the rising cost of living. On Monday (13 […]
Did you know that electricals are the fastest growing UK waste stream? This is an opportunity for you and friends or family to hand in your old mobile phones, laptops (with chargers) or tablets (with USBs) at one of the three Berkhamsted Great Big Green Week events below. They will be sent to www.i-go.life or […]
The National Trust is inviting members of the public to the second of its public engagement events at Ashridge Estate, to share an update on its plans to protect the future of the estate for the long-term. The 2,000 hectare (5,000) estate sits within the Chilterns National Landscape (formerly Chilterns AONB) and is mostly covered […]
Between now and July, Natalie Turner is raising money for Oceans of Hope UK, a charity who organise sailing events for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Natalie was diagnosed with MS in 2020, after experiencing sudden and challenging symptoms. As part of her fundraising efforts, Natalie is reaching out to our community for support. […]
Police are releasing images of jewellery that was stolen during a burglary in Long Marston in a bid to trace them. The items were taken during a break-in that occurred between Friday 3 May at around 12.15pm and Monday 6 May at around 2.15pm on Station Road. The offenders have gained entry to the home […]
On Sunday 9 June the Bucks Radio Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride will be returning to Aylesbury and the beautiful surrounding countryside. Organised by WheelPower since 2004, the event has become a highlight on the local calendar, as riders of all ages and abilities come together to turn pedal power in to vital funds […]
Over £24m is being invested over the late May bank holiday weekend to improve journeys on the West Coast main line between London Euston and Scotland and over £6m between London Euston and Stafford. Network Rail engineers will complete important railway upgrades between Saturday 25 and Monday 27 May which will help to enable smoother […]
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault in Berkhamsted. The incident occurred around 1am on Monday 6 May, on the High Street. It is reported that there was an altercation between a group of males, before three teenage girls were assaulted. One of the teenagers, aged 19, hit her head and sustained […]
The proposed redevelopment of Kings Road church has caused concern for neighbours, who say that the scale of the proposed building is out of proportion to the surrounding residential buildings in a designated conservation area, and mean that an historical building will be demolished. The group, Neighbours Of The Proposed Kings Road Church Redevelopment, add […]
More than just a theatre, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre’s Creative Learning programme offers events with a difference over the coming months, with sessions to appeal to all ages. Perfect for pre-schoolers, Storytime at AWT is a monthly get together, where parents, carers and childminders can enjoy an interactive storytelling session complete with songs, crafts and games. […]
British Flowers Week, held between 3-9 June in collaboration with Flowers From the Farm celebrates the splendour, beauty and diversity of locally grown seasonal flowers. Flowers From The Farm is an award-winning, membership association championing artisan growers of seasonal, scented and sustainable British cut flowers. You too can experience the beautiful varieties and delicate fragrances […]