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Living Magazines Dacorum Christmas tree recycling day 2024

Recycle Your Real Christmas Trees Responsibly in Dacorum

Dacorum residents are encouraged to bring their real Christmas tree to one of Dacorum Borough Council’s Christmas tree chipping points on Sunday 7 January 2024 so it can be turned into plant bedding: Berkhamsted: Canal Fields car park (over the canal behind Waitrose), HP4 2AL. 8am to 3pm. Hemel Hempstead: Dacorum Borough Council, Cupid Green Depot, […]

New recruits pictured with Chief of Staff Jon Simpson (front row, second in from left), Chief Constable Charlie Hall, Special Superintendent Joanne Reay and Justice of Peace Dr Stephen Pam

Seven New Volunteers Join Hertfordshire’s Special Constabulary

Hertfordshire Constabulary welcomed seven new Special Constables on Wednesday 20 December. The cohort includes a retail manager, a translator, a university student, a construction site manager, an electrician, a head of department for an NHS Trust and a victim care officer. Hertfordshire’s Special Constabulary are volunteer police officers. They come from all walks of life […]

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Police Ask People to Walk Away from Violence on a Night Out

Help your mates to walk away. That’s the message of a national campaign being backed by Hertfordshire Constabulary to prevent deaths and serious injuries caused by a person being assaulted on a night out. A single punch can result in death or serious injury. #WeWalkAway encourages self-control, support from friends and for people to walk […]

Living Magazines Herts Slipper Swap Dec 2023

Hertfordshire Residents Given Record Number of Free Slippers

Hertfordshire County Council held its sixth and final slipper swap event of the year in December, where 93 Hemel Hempstead residents got hold of some fancy new footwear that will help to prevent them tripping, slipping, or falling in their homes. This slipper swap was the last event of the year, and over the last […]

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Thank You for Helping to Shape the Future of Dacorum

A six-week consultation on the borough’s Revised Draft Local Plan has ended, with more than 1,300 people having their say on how Dacorum should look until 2040. All residents, businesses based here and visitors to the borough were encouraged to give their views to help to decide the plan and direction for Dacorum for more […]

Living Magazines Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd and Chief Constable Charlie Hall

Commissioner Consults Public on Proposed Funding Increase

A £13 a year increase in the Council Tax is being proposed by the Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd to ensure Hertfordshire remains one of safest areas in the country. The additional money will help maintain the county’s record number of officers and avoid cuts to frontline police services. Mr Lloyd’s planned increase will […]

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Milestone Reached in Shaping SW Herts’ Future

The South West Herts Joint Strategic Plan (SW Herts JSP) has reached an important milestone, with all the partner authorities endorsing a long-term vision and set of principles to help shape the future of the area. The Joint Strategic Plan, which is being developed by Dacorum Borough Council, St Albans City and District Council, Hertsmere […]

Living Magazines Volunteer Awards - Janet Conradi - Chilterns Neuro Centre

Celebrating the Incredible Volunteers at Chilterns Neuro Centre

Thursday 7 December was a time of celebration at the Chilterns Neuro Centre as the Wendover-based charity celebrated the incredible role that its dedicated team of volunteers play in the running of the Centre. Between the 86 local residents who give up their time freely, they contribute over 10,000 hours to the charity every year, […]

Living Magazines Luke Benson at The Fellowship for British Hairdressing Awards

Berkhamsted Hairdresser to Billie Eilish Named Best UK Session Stylist

The Fellowship for British Hairdressing Awards took place in the first week of December, celebrating innovation and outstanding talent within the hair industry. Celebrity stylist and salon owner Luke Benson added the accolade of Session Hair Stylist of the Year to his growing list of awards, testament to his skill, artistic vision, and unwavering dedication […]

Living Magazines DENS Journeys photo exhibition

DENS Unveils Powerful Photo Exhibition for Birthday

DENS, a charity based in Hertfordshire, has launched a ‘captivating’ online photography exhibition in collaboration with professional TV and advertising photographer, Rob Parfitt. Journeys celebrates DENS’ 20th anniversary as a registered charity by portraying the diverse and positive stories of the charity’s clients, past and present. The exhibition brings together bold and vibrant portrait photography […]

Living Magazines Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue

Fire & Rescue Safety Advice

Information from our Fire & Rescue service – please contact them directly with any questions online or by telephone on 0300 123 4046. The 12 Potential hazards of Christmas Buying a Christmas gift that needs a lithium battery: did you know lithium batteries can catch fire? Road Safety and Drink Driving: It is not possible […]