‘Vulnerable are at risk of abuse, too,’ say Herts police during awareness week
Police are marking Domestic Violence Awareness Week with a focus on the more vulnerable people in society. The Herts force aims to raise awareness of abuse against the disabled or those with learning...
View ArticleRespects paid to threee former council stalwarts by current Dacorum...
Dacorum Borough Council members stood in silence to mark the deaths of three former councillors at a full meeting on Wednesday.Respects were paid to Phyllis Courtnage and Peter Benton, who had both...
View ArticleTell us what you want for the future of libraries
Just five members of the public turned out to talk about the future of library services in the borough – but does that mean people don’t care about libraries any more? Apparently not. A public...
View ArticleClare’s Law will inform those who are at risk
Clare’s Law is just another ‘tool in the kitbag’ in the fight against domestic violence according to the top cop in charge of battling the crime in Herts. The scheme is to be rolled out nationally and...
View ArticleTring Market Auctions raises £15,500 for Pepper Foundation with Saturday sale
A bumper £15,500 was raised for the Pepper Foundation during a weekend auction.Dacorum Mayor Penny Hearn hosted the fundraiser at auctioneer husband Stephen’s business - Tring Market Auctions on...
View ArticleMusic seized from a nuisance neighbour in Hemel Hempstead
A music-mad council tenant whose tumultuous tunes drove neighbours up the wall has had stereo equipment seized after failing to heed a formal warning.Environmental health officers from Dacorum Borough...
View ArticlePop down to meet London fashion designers in Berkhamsted boutique
Fashionistas will have the chance to rub shoulders with some of the top names in the business next week.Lucy Glasser – owner of pre-loved clothing and accessories boutique Luminous & Vogue on Lower...
View ArticlePolice offer advice as catalytic converter crooks strike in Hemel Hempstead
Catalytic converter thieves continue to strike across Herts, with two cars targeted in Hemel Hempstead on Saturday.The crimes have prompted police to issue safety guidelines about preventing your...
View ArticleScouts are prepared to say hello to Hemel Hempstead’s new Aldi store
When Hemel Hempstead’s new Aldi supermarket opened, five scouts were on the guest list.The invitation followed on from the retail group’s involvement in a town-wide scouting operation to pack stacks of...
View ArticleWe’re well on target with post, says Royal Mail
With post levels about to hit a Christmas peak, Royal Mail bosses are patting themselves on the back about hitting delivery targets.They say that addresses in the HP postcode area served by the giant...
View ArticleHerts digs deep to help victims of typhoon disaster
Red Cross fundraisers have praised generous Hertfordshire people for digging deep to support their work relieving suffering in the wake of the Phillipines typhoon disaster.Collections held across 15...
View ArticleTake your pick of charity cards at last of three festive sales in Berkhamsted
Dacorum charities want to thank all who have supported their Christmas card sales this year – and to remind everyone that there’s still a chance to help out. Among the 12 charities who sell cards at...
View ArticleHemel Hempstead’s Haven beats its fundraising target
Holiday firm Haven raised almost £2,000 for Children in Need by taking donation calls from 7pm to 2am at its Hemel Hempstead head office on the charity’s appeal night - Friday, November 15. The company...
View ArticleChristmas gifts and music all in aid of children’s nursing charity
Following the success of last weekend’s Christmas lights switch-on events, Hemel Hempstead’s Riverside Shopping Centre will host more festive fun this Saturday.A Christmas gift fair will be held from...
View ArticleCoroner’s ‘pill popping’ warning to GPs after tragic death of Hemel Hempstead...
The chief coroner for Herts will warn GP surgeries of the dangers of over-prescribing anti-depressants after the death of a man who had recently discovered his girlfriend was pregnant.Luke Boyer had...
View ArticleBarclays staff in Hemel Hempstead banking on your support for Pepper push
Barclays Bank staff in Hemel Hempstead town centre hope that customers will bear with them as they raise cash for a good cause tomorrow.The Friday fundraising session at the finance giant’s Bank Court...
View ArticleGentlemen of the road and rail thanked for rescuing weekend break after Hemel...
Gallant gentlemen who came to the rescue when a woman heading off for a Eurostar break on the continent from Hemel Hempstead left her handbag on the railway station platform have been publicly...
View ArticleRedbourn gypsy site blaze engulfs five caravans
Firefighters from across the county battled for more than three hours to put out flames engulfing five caravans in Redbourn last night.Crews from Redbourn, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and Harpenden...
View ArticleScouts get stuck in to help create new Ashridge orchard
Scouts from five Groups across Hemel Hempstead teamed up at Ashridge on Saturday to help the National Tree Council plant a new orchard, on the first day of National Tree Week.Led by 1st Warners End...
View ArticleRSPCA ranks Dacorum among the top dogs with silver and gold awards
Animal welfare charity the RSPCA has recognised two Dacorum Borough Council departments for ensuring high animal welfare standards in the services they provide.The council’s dog warden team was awarded...
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