Matt Adcock’s film review: GI Joe - Retaliation
“Let’s move! The world ain’t saving itself!” saving itself!”Q. How do you go about making a sequel to a big budget but entirely shallow action movie based on a range of plastic figures?A. Break out a...
View ArticleMarc my words: ‘I’m giving up chance of salary for one year’
Pledge-to-charity website director Marc Simpson believes so much in his idea that he’s suspended its fees – and his salary – for a year to help it take off. Creative father-of-two Marc, 49, of...
View ArticleGraffiti vandals warned
Police are on the lookout for graffiti vandals after they targeted several trees in Gravel Hill Spring in the space of a week.A number of trees in the ancient woodland adjoining the Gravel Hill...
View ArticleFilmmaker Mike has top names on board, but needs extras
A wannabe filmmaker has secured enough funding to begin production on his first silver screen project, but is now on the hunt for extras.Mike Graham from Berkhamsted is appealing for people in Dacorum...
View Article‘Badgers will not defeat us’
Gardeners at Ashridge House say they are doing their best to protect their lawns from attack by badgers.The Gazette reported last week that badgers have torn up huge chunks of turf around the Grade...
View ArticleTrain tragedy inquest opens
An inquest into the death of man at Hemel Hempstead railway station has been opened and adjourned.Gunnlaugur Gunnlaugsson, 43, was struck by a train on March 16 at around 10pm.British Transport Police...
View ArticleRefuge is handed over to housing association
A charity that runs a refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence has handed over its service to a housing association. On Monday Dacorum Women’s Aid gave the management of Sanctuary House...
View ArticleMuseum man Tim: ‘Many people still unaware we exist’
The chairman of a history society has complained that many people are still unaware of its museum – even though it was opened almost three years ago.Tring’s former livestock market was converted into...
View Article‘Keep your dogs under control’ appeal from Trust
A warning has been issued to dog owners after a deer was seen being chased by three dogs on Box Moor Trust land. General manager Ian Richardson says dog walkers should ensure their pets are kept under...
View ArticleEnforcement action will go ahead
The operator of a recycling centre where a fire raged for three months will lose its operating licences. Wood Recycling Services Ltd in Appspond Lane, Potters Crouch – on the border of Hemel Hempstead...
View ArticleSuspected Hemel Hempstead drug dealer arrested by police
A man wanted for dealing drugs in Hemel Hempstead has now been arrested by police.Police had previously appealed for the public’s help to find Jordan Levein, of Cranes Way, Borehamwood.But he has now...
View ArticleSuch a flood of talent
A flood of young talent is hard at work over the Easter break putting together a production based on the Biblical story of Noah. Jo Penniston of production company Vivo D’Arte said: “With all original...
View ArticleTwo taxi drivers are stripped of licences
A taxi driver has been banned from working for 14 days after a car crash, while two others have been stripped of their licences to operate in the borough. In the first case a complaint was made to...
View ArticleReaching out to spead the word
We all die. There I’ve said it, although you’d be surprised by the number of people who just don’t think it will happen to them.As a society we don’t want to think about our death or those of our loved...
View ArticleNightlife ‘strip’ plan for town centre revellers
Plans are being drawn up for a new town centre drinking venue in a bid to create a nightlife strip under club owner Darren Miles. The man behind the Function Rooms and Ollys Bar, now has his sights set...
View ArticleFrankie & Benny’s is part of revival recipe
Regeneration plans for Hemel Hempstead’s dilapidated Leisure World look set to finally get under way with popular restaurant chain Frankie and Benny’s poised to move in.The American Italian 1950s style...
View ArticleLondon Midland staying on track
Train operator London Midland has had its franchise extended by the government until June 2017. Bosses at London Midland, which runs trains through Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and Tring, says it means...
View ArticleChoir’s world premiere date
Top composer John Cameron has had his work sung by stars as diverse as Cilla Black, Donovan, Hot Chocolate, Jose Carreras and Cozy Powell.And now the Beacon Community Choir is about to join that...
View ArticleWho was behind this bogus burglar alert?
A message of reassurance has been issued by police after posters warning of a dangerous man and house break-ins were posted in Boxmoor.The signs – claiming to be official police posters – appeared over...
View ArticleGritters are on alert as cold snap continues
Gritters are on standby as more snow could be on the cards this week according to highways chiefs. Head of highways at Herts County Council Vince Gilbert said: “Low temperatures, ice and perhaps even...
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