Second Hemel school torched within a day
A FIRE was deliberately started in a school yesterday (Thursday), the day after a special needs school was also set alight.
View Article‘Don’t use quarry for cooling weekend dip’
A POLICE officer has warned of the dangers of swimming in a quarry lake after 200 cars were reported at the Pitstone site as revellers took the plunge to cool off.
View ArticleJobs: Office distractions are hitting productivity
MONDAY mornings, between 10am and noon, are the time when workers are at their most productive, says a new report.
View ArticleRaise cash for children with night at the dogs
A NIGHT at the dogs will be held to raise money for orphaned, poor and exploited children across the world.
View ArticlePony sanctuary marks one year with open day
A PONY sanctuary will celebrate its first year of helping unwanted animals by opening its doors to the public.
View ArticleWork pals tackle half marathon in aid of poorly colleague
FOUR colleagues are getting set to run a half marathon in aid of a woman who suffers from an untreatable liver condition.
View ArticleTwo Waters School celebrates 100 years
YOUNGSTERS buried a time capsule to mark the centenary year of Two Waters School on the Manor Estate in Apsley.
View Article‘Mr Marathon’ Matt opens hospice gym
A GYM paid for by an £11,000 donation from a businessman will help some hospice patients get back on their feet.
View ArticlePenguin sex files uncovered in Tring made public after 100 years
A GRAPHIC report about the sex lives of penguins that was too explicit to make public 100 years ago, was discovered at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in Tring.
View ArticleTring Priest celebrates half a century of service
MEETING Diana, Princess of Wales and Archbishop Desmond Tutu are among the highlights fondly recalled by a priest who is celebrating 50 years since he was first ordained.
View ArticleBerkhamsted author’s book is in top three
An author’s 13th book was in the top three out of scores of books nominated for this year’s The People’s Book Prize.
View ArticleRetired journalist hanged himself
A RETIRED journalist who lived alone hanged himself after plunging into a ‘financial mess’, an inquest heard.
View Article‘Our little boy nearly died...’
A MUM tormented by guilt after a freak accident almost claimed her young son’s life has spoken out in support of a campaign to highlight the dangers of dangling blind cords which can be killers.
View ArticleFun and games at Potten End fayre
Face painting, a bouncy castle, barbecue and bottle tombola will be among the highlights at a village summer fete.
View ArticleIs unmanned station ‘thin end of the wedge’?
FEARS have been raised about staffing at Hemel Hempstead railway station after it was left unmanned over two days.
View ArticleSteam rally in Marsworth cancelled
THE wet weather has forced the organisers of this Sunday’s Marsworth Steam and Classic Vehicle Rally to cancel the event.
View ArticleJoint effort to help keep summer fun but safe
A WIDE-ranging campaign designed to tackle a number of issues over the summer, from illegal camp sites and arson to general road and water safety, has been launched.
View ArticleMPs’ cricket clash cancelled
A CRICKET match between two MPs has been called off due to this week’s rain leaving a pitch waterlogged.
View ArticlePut your feet up at The Hospice of St Francis
THE Hospice of St Francis is inviting carers and their companions to a garden tea party next Thursday.
View ArticleVolunteers behind Apsley Lock Fun Day get charity on-board
A FUN day that has gone from strength to strength since being launched in 2008 has got a charity on-board for this year’s fundraiser.
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