Caravan fire in middle of main road was deliberate, say firefighters
A caravan fire discovered by drivers in the middle of a main road last night was started deliberately, say firefighters.They sent engines out from Tring and Aylesbury to tackle the blaze in Lower...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to the new cinema releases
Without a standout blockbuster release this week, there’s a rash of second string features making their pitch for punters. First up is a slice of spooky sci fi in which an everyday American suburban...
View ArticleBoxmoor Books couple publish their first work
A couple noted for their passion for local history have produced their first private publication, under their Boxmoor Books imprint, after years of volunteering their writing services to good causes....
View ArticleDisabled couple hit by bedroom tax shake up
A disabled woman says the controversial bedroom tax is failing to make concessions for people in exceptional circumstances. Sandra Hampton is facing a reduction in housing benefit for two extra...
View ArticlePoll winner Ron: Calling election was costly move
A newly-elected borough councillor has criticised the decision to hold the by-election he won ahead of a countywide vote next month, which he claims has left the taxpayer out of pocket. Adeyfield West...
View ArticlePeople power to combat speeders
Police and crime commissioner David Lloyd has launched his first big brainwave – a DIY deal for people fed up with speeding motorists who want to do something about it.The DriveSafe initiative will...
View Article‘Town is a tip, but together we can sort it out’
An environmentalist has called for more to be done to tackle the problem of rubbish in and around Tring.Laima Cox-Lipskis, the English representative of The World Foundation for Natural Science, was...
View ArticleLong police phone number obsolete
The non-emergency number 101 is now the main phone number for the police if your call is not urgent.The longer non-emergency number 0845 33 00 222, which ran alongside 101, was scrapped on Monday...
View ArticleAuthor Martin is an active optimist
A business coach has turned his hand to writing self-help books to encourage others to follow their dreams.Martin Gladdish of Boxmoor has penned The Lazy Optimist, a manual about ‘positive doing’...
View ArticleHappier than Watford, but in the shadow of St Albans
A sense of pride in the community has helped Hemel Hempstead to a top-30 spot in a list of the happiest places to live in Britain.Online estate agent Rightmove carried out a survey of around 40,000...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Seven Psychopaths
Hitmen-on-holiday caper In Bruges had instant cult appeal and remains one of my favourite films, particularly after a visit to the beautiful Belgian city last year.Writer/director Martin McDonagh...
View ArticleCourt date for Hemel Hempstead woman on cocaine charge
A 30-year-old woman will appear in court after being charged with possession of 45.6 grams of cocaine with intent to supply.Kimberley Anne Final, of Westerdale, Highfield, was allegedly caught with the...
View ArticleFirefighters come to aid of woman who couldn’t open door to turn hob off
Firefighters rushed to the aid of a woman who could not get into her kitchen to turn off the hob she had been cooking on.They arrived at Cuffley Court, Woodhall Farm, at about 2.45pm today – and...
View ArticleHave you got what it takes to bare all?
The search is on to find a mature black actor willing to bare all in an October production of The Full Monty.Tring Festival Company is struggling to find the right actor – who needs to have a strong...
View ArticleCharity scammed by fake £50 note crook
A charity has warned others to be vigilant after a crook pocketed £47 from one of its shops by paying with a fake £50 note.He bought a £3 item from a volunteer at the Iain Rennie Hospice Shop in Henry...
View ArticleWe just do it, says Ian on firefighter’s last day
Ian McKenzie will complete his last shift as a Herts firefighter today after 30 years in the job.The 52-year-old previously worked in Garston and Rickmansworth, but is now based in Hemel Hempstead,...
View ArticleCandidates in the hot seat
Everyone is invited to come along to Berkhamsted’s very own Question Time later this month.The candidates for your vote in the May 2 elections to represent the town on Herts County Council will be...
View ArticleBusy summer for Vivo team
Youngsters who are hard at work preparing for an Easter production of The Story Of Noah won’t be the last to create memorable shows with the help of the Vivo D’Arte theatre team.Plans are under way for...
View ArticleDefunct school site is released by county bosses for primary bid
A new school for Highfield is one step closer after county bosses gave the green light to using the closed Jupiter Drive site for the new venture. It means that the group behind the proposal can drive...
View ArticleLaw firm launches mediation service as legal aid is cut
A law firm is helping families to avoid costly court battles by offering a new mediation service for divorcing couples. Two of Pictons family law solicitors – Drenne Dunphy and Siobhan Rooney – have...
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