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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chiltern Safaris has announced the launch of the Blue Line Wine Tours, with the first tour set to take place on 9 May 2026. These tours will offer specially curated access to boutique vineyards located within the beautiful countryside of the northern Chilterns. The tours present the opportunity for a unique day out for wine […]
A specialist team of Hertfordshire detectives, dedicated to protecting children from online predators, secured 136 years of prison sentences in 2025, in what has been described as an ‘outstanding and relentless’ effort to keep young people safe. Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Child Online Safeguarding Team (COST) – named the force’s Team of the Year in November 2025 […]
A bright orange baby has been born at Whipsnade Zoo – an endangered François’ langur – offering renewed hope for the long-term survival of the species. In contrast to the adults’ monochromatic coats, infant François’ langurs are born with shocking orange hair, an evolutionary quirk thought to allow parents to easily spot their youngsters […]