Keeley is doggedly determined in her career choice
Keeley Wicking didn’t let any obstacles put her off her dream of being a dog groomer.Now, after a series of knock backs, persistence and the help of family and friends, Keeley, 24, has finally got to...
View ArticleJan aims to be a new buddy for budding businesses
Serial entrepreneur Jan Ibbott thrives on creating new businesses and helping others do the same.Her latest venture, business development consultancy Business Buddy, is less than one year old but is...
View ArticleCustomers are king whether firm is online or on high street
A 30 year-old company is proving the internet and the high street can complement each other.Temptation Gifts was founded in 1983 in Berkhamsted by Sheena and Mike Adams, when shops ruled the roost and...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: This Is The End, Hummingbird, Despicable Me 2
We should all know by now that extreme caution is advised any time the promoters of a new film bill it as ‘extremely raunchy’ – that’s usually movie shorthand for crude waste of money that’s well worth...
View ArticleIt’s your town centre, so please use it if you want it to improve
I am often asked if councillors care about Hemel Hempstead’s town centre – and if so, what are we doing to support it? The answer, of course, is yes we do, and to show our commitment we have made...
View ArticleAbbots Langley war centenary project can bring village communities together
A village project to mark next year’s centenary of the outbreak of the First World War has now traced more than 400 people who lived in the area during the conflict. The Abbots Langley Local History...
View ArticleBerkhamsted Girls’ anniversary competition is a window to the school’s past
Around ten town stores celebrated the 125th anniversary of the founding of Berkhamsted Girls’ School by entering a shop window display competition.The Cancer Research UK charity shop on High Street was...
View ArticleMusicians signed up for 12-hour fundraising gigathon
Six musicians will put their vocal cords to the test during a singing marathon.Duo bands Caution Horses and DodoBones and solo acts Jonny Fox and Tom Craven are being sponsored to play music during a...
View ArticleFun and games in the sun at Hobletts Manor School summer bonanza
There was plenty of fun in the sun at the Hobletts Manor School summer fair.The summer bonanza was a joint venture between the junior and infants schools and the final amount raised is still being...
View ArticleWhat does fine appeal win mean for other Sportspace users?
A legitimate Sportspace user has been successful in her appeal against a fine of up to £150 but it is unclear whether this will pave the way for other gym goers. The woman, who does not wish to be...
View Article‘My 90-year-old mum deserved a better end’
A daughter has accused hospital doctors of condemning her 90-year-old mother to a lonely death on a noisy ward after a ‘do not resuscitate’ form was signed without the family’s knowledge. Grieving...
View ArticleBilly’s Wish anti knife crime education scheme takes flight in Dacorum
Police chiefs, teachers, TV stars and even a reformed gang member were on hand to help launch the Billy’s Wish Anti Knife Crime Education Programme in Hemel Hempstead.Held at Lockers Park School, the...
View ArticleHemel’s Top of the World pub ban on EDL meeting is welcomed by opponents
A Hemel Hempstead pub has banned the controversial English Defence League from holding a meeting there.The EDL was planning to meet at the Top of the World, in Warners End Road, last night.EDL leader...
View ArticleJoanna’s puppy love is taking her from Hemel Hempstead to Asia
An animal-lover from Hemel Hempstead says she must stand against the treatment of thousands of dogs bound for Thailand’s meat trade. Dog-mad Joanna Wills of Lawn Lane is using annual holiday leave from...
View ArticleIt’s still unclear how half of £1 million security bill for Bilderberg...
A top level secret conference that saw roads shut off, a no fly zone implemented and the police out in force is expected to cost in the region on £1 million. Herts Police was called into action when...
View ArticleThere’ll be hard knocks in store at Hemel Hempstead Sportspace roller derby
The fast paced contact sport of roller derby will be coming to Hemel Hempstead this weekend. Among the Hell’s Belles Roller Girls team in the Summer Shovin’ bout will be Dani Holtby, from Hemel...
View ArticleIt’s the final countdown to Hospice of St Francis Midnight Walk but it’s not...
There is just days to go until the streets of Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted will be brought to life by an army of fundraising night walkers. Revellers will be pounding the pavement for the Hospice of...
View ArticleRugby club holds wake for former player who lived in Berkhamsted and ran a...
Aylesbury Rugby Club has paid tribute to a former player and key man in its redevelopment.Tring businessman Stephen Hockley Grace, 45, who lived off Shootersway, Berkhamsted, died two days before his...
View ArticleThe future starts here - Tring starts to plan for next 20 years
Town leaders are drawing up a plan on how to improve life in Tring during the course of the next 20 years.Tring Town Council has been consulting with the area’s clubs and societies on what should go...
View ArticleFormer Tring Park pupil’s relief as brutal attacker is sent down
A dancer whose neck was broken in a violent attack two years ago says he is ‘relieved’ that the culprit has now been jailed.Jack Widdowson, a former student of Tring Park School for the Performing Arts...
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