Help your mates to walk away. That’s the message of a national campaign being backed by Hertfordshire Constabulary to prevent deaths and serious injuries caused by a person being assaulted on a night out. A single punch can result in death or serious injury. #WeWalkAway encourages self-control, support from friends and for people to walk […]
Hertfordshire County Council held its sixth and final slipper swap event of the year in December, where 93 Hemel Hempstead residents got hold of some fancy new footwear that will help to prevent them tripping, slipping, or falling in their homes. This slipper swap was the last event of the year, and over the last […]
A six-week consultation on the borough’s Revised Draft Local Plan has ended, with more than 1,300 people having their say on how Dacorum should look until 2040. All residents, businesses based here and visitors to the borough were encouraged to give their views to help to decide the plan and direction for Dacorum for more […]
A £13 a year increase in the Council Tax is being proposed by the Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd to ensure Hertfordshire remains one of safest areas in the country. The additional money will help maintain the county’s record number of officers and avoid cuts to frontline police services. Mr Lloyd’s planned increase will […]
The South West Herts Joint Strategic Plan (SW Herts JSP) has reached an important milestone, with all the partner authorities endorsing a long-term vision and set of principles to help shape the future of the area. The Joint Strategic Plan, which is being developed by Dacorum Borough Council, St Albans City and District Council, Hertsmere […]
Thursday 7 December was a time of celebration at the Chilterns Neuro Centre as the Wendover-based charity celebrated the incredible role that its dedicated team of volunteers play in the running of the Centre. Between the 86 local residents who give up their time freely, they contribute over 10,000 hours to the charity every year, […]
The Fellowship for British Hairdressing Awards took place in the first week of December, celebrating innovation and outstanding talent within the hair industry. Celebrity stylist and salon owner Luke Benson added the accolade of Session Hair Stylist of the Year to his growing list of awards, testament to his skill, artistic vision, and unwavering dedication […]
DENS, a charity based in Hertfordshire, has launched a ‘captivating’ online photography exhibition in collaboration with professional TV and advertising photographer, Rob Parfitt. Journeys celebrates DENS’ 20th anniversary as a registered charity by portraying the diverse and positive stories of the charity’s clients, past and present. The exhibition brings together bold and vibrant portrait photography […]
Information from our Fire & Rescue service – please contact them directly with any questions online or by telephone on 0300 123 4046. The 12 Potential hazards of Christmas Buying a Christmas gift that needs a lithium battery: did you know lithium batteries can catch fire? Road Safety and Drink Driving: It is not possible […]
Financial Adviser, Ed Evans, has been awarded the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning Prize for the 2022 academic year by The Insurance Institute of London, also known as the London Institute of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and the Personal Finance Society (PFS). Ed was awarded this prize for obtaining the highest average mark in […]
What do you do with your Christmas tree after the festivities have finished? For those who choose a synthetic tree, it will be back in the box until next year. But for many others who have bought a farm-grown tree, it’s a tricky decision – a choice of leaving the tree outside or squeezing it […]
Pendley Day Nursery has been rated GOOD by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023. The inspection found: ‘Children form close bonds with staff and feel safe and secure at nursery. Babies show that they feel safe as they climb onto a staff member’s lap for a cuddle.’ Older children ‘arrive happily to find interesting […]