John met relatives for first time a century on
AN 88-year-old travelled to New Zealand to be introduced to the 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren of his aunt who died in 1933.John Skelton, of Chapel Street, Highfield, lost touch with that...
View Article‘Trucks wrecking country lane’
NEIGHBOURS say that trucks belonging to a firm hired to repair roads have “wrecked” the country lane they live in.They say the Kiely Brothers, taken on by Herts Highways, who park their lorries in...
View ArticleClub open day 60 years on
Bowls: A village bowls club is celebrating its 60th year since it was founded and wants to invite new players to an open day this Sunday.Bovingdon Bowls Club shares its diamond jubilee year with the...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Holland in bloom
Belinda Szonert discovers how a spectacular late summer cruise sale offers an escape from clogged up UK airports.The sweet scent of a myriad of spring bulbs fills the air, with an aroma that takes your...
View Article999 call after boxing match
police: A 999 call alerted police to an altercation outside Berkhamsted Sports Centre following a boxing competition.But when officers arrived at the scene in Douglas Gardens just before 10pm on...
View ArticleNew club gives Chris the drive to succeed
A NEW driver has changed the fortunes of an Ivinghoe Golf Club member – helping him to rack up a remarkable run of three consecutive competition victories since the end of April.Chris James, who plays...
View ArticlePub-goers get on their bikes for charity cycle ride from Frithsden
DRINKERS raised thousands for charity by cycling 45 miles between five pubs.They began at The Alford Arms in Frithsden, then went to the four other Chilterns watering holes that make up the Salisbury...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Dictator
‘Aladeen, my friends – welcome to the nation state of Wadiya, I am your benevolent dictator Admiral General Aladeen, and it is I who keep everything Aladeen in this great place.’ The Dictator breaks...
View ArticleSome vital lessons for every parent...
THERE may be those who huff and puff about parenting classes being the thin end of the nanny state, but if you ask me the drive to educate tomorrow’s mums and dads about what they’re letting themselves...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs: The Artist, Shame, Chronicle
THINGS have changed since the last time a silent movie won an Oscar.First World War saga Wings picked up the Academy Award for best picture in 1929 when the ceremony lasted only 15 minutes as the...
View ArticleWoman with learning difficulties ‘assaulted’
A YOUNG woman with learning difficulties was sexually assaulted in a park by a man she knew, a jury heard on Monday.The 20-year-old was persuaded by Ali Akkouche to go to the Memorial Gardens in Tring,...
View ArticleHarriers make their mark at county meet
ALTHOUGH small in number, Hertfordshire’s Berkhamsted and Tring-based Chiltern Harriers made a big impact at the Hertfordshire Track and Field Championships in Watford. Competing in the 1500m for the...
View ArticleGrowing water cooler firm makes Hemel home
A WATER cooler firm plans to create new jobs after swapping its Aldbury base for larger premises in Hemel Hempstead. Angel Springs moved from its site on the Toms Hill Estate to a state-of-the-art...
View ArticleSt Thomas More School take the title
THE St Thomas More School Year 6 netball team have been crowned Dacorum Primary and Middle School Netball Tournament champions after maintaining a 100 per cent record throughout the duration of the...
View ArticlePlay your part in the Olympic torch relay
VOLUNTEER Centre Dacorum is asking for support from the community to help make the Olympic torch replay event in Hemel Hempstead a day to remember.More than 100 marshals are needed to help out on the...
View ArticleReshuffle sees Terry promoted
A cabinet reshuffle has seen Councillor Terry Douris step in head of planning and regeneration at Dacorum Borough Council to replace Stephen Holmes.The shake-up – announced at the annual meeting of the...
View ArticleSunday morning pedal power
EIGHT cyclists were up early on Sunday and ready to embrace pedal power in aid of a good cause. Together the team is expected to raise £1,500 for Home-Start Dacorum, which helps families that are...
View ArticleJob scheme on track for May
A BRAND new work experience plan, putting Kings Langley on the map, is on track to get under way later this month.The unnamed scheme designed to give jobseekers work experience in a range of village...
View ArticleNorthchurch air quality box that has never been switched on branded ‘horrid...
AN air quality monitoring device installed in a pollution hotspot has been branded a “ridiculous waste of space” by one of its neighbours.Richard Plant, 66, of Northchurch High Street, has been...
View ArticleBerkhamsted’s litter-picking scouts take part in fundraising week
SCOUTS, cubs and beavers have been out and about doing good deeds to help others.It began with the 1st Berkhamsted Scout Group and others filling seven bags with litter from around town last...
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