Author Amy Pollard
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RAISE THE ROOF: Fundraiser launched to fix Garston community café’s leaky roof
March 20th 2024, 0 Comments Published by Amy PollardThe Random Café in Garston has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help them replace the roof on their food waste shop and workshops. The community organisation runs a café serving quality food.. Read more..
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‘Tragic’: Former staff member speaks out after care home closure in Gerrards Cross
Residents and staff have shared their grief after a beloved care home in Gerrards Cross closed its doors for good. Chiltern House was a residential..
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BREAKING: Man charged after reported kidnapping attempt in Hemel Hempstead
Following an extensive investigation by detectives, a man has been charged in connection with an incident that occurred in Hemel Hempstead last month...
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BREAKING NEWS: Man charged after two killed in M25 collision
A man was charged yesterday (Tuesday, February 20) in connection with a fatal collision that happened on the M25. Barancan Nurcin, 22, of High Road in..
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SHENLEY FETE: Event to be held in honour of popular late chairman
Shenley Village Fete 2024 will be held in honour of former chairman and beloved Shenley resident Justin Posner, who passed away after a collision with..
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LITTLE GREEN LANE: Infamous junction in Croxley once again damaged by lorries
Residents were surprised to find that damage at Little Green Lane in Croxley was reportedly caused by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC). On January..
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CULTURE VULTURE: Arts society unveils exciting programme of talks in Berkhamsted for 2024
An arts society which meets in Berkhamsted each month has an exciting programme of talks lined up for 2024. The Arts Society Tring Park (TASTR) holds..
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PROUDLY PEACEFUL: St Albans Cathedral welcomes new peace sculpture instillation
St Albans Cathedral is delighted to welcome its latest installation, of 10,000 paper doves suspended from the Cathedral tower. The Peace Doves..
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FUSSPOT: Berkhamsted Dad takes unique approach to picky eaters
A Berkhamsted dad has launched a new app to help parents combat fussy eating in children. During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, father-of-two Findlay..
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LIGHT WORK: Boy, backed by Chalfont St Peter charity, is first of the year to win national award
A 12-year-old boy, whose campaign against online trolls was backed by Chalfont St Peter charity The Epilepsy Society, has been named as the first..
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TRAIN TROUBLE: Concerns as Berkhamsted ticket office closes for a month due to staff shortage
Concerns have been raised about safety at Berkhamsted station as the ticket office is set to close until the end of January. The station, which is..
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REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT: Bushey school looking to ‘reflect and grow’ after Ofsted inspection
Bushey school has been told it ‘Requires Improvement’ following an Ofsted inspection. The report on Longwood School was released on November 30..
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‘OVERCROWDED’: Residents voice concerns over plans for 59 new homes in Bovingdon
More than 100 residents have voiced their concerns over plans for 59 new homes at Grange Farm in Green Lane, Bovingdon. Developers have submitted..
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FICTIONAL FINDS: Books hidden across the town for children to find in Berkhamsted
The local community recently came together to support a children’s book hunt in Berkhamsted. Gergana Gerasimova is an Independent Usborne Partner..
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COMMUNITY CELEBRATES: Residents delighted as plans for up to 800 new homes in Chorleywood scrapped
Chorleywood residents and councillors are celebrating after an appeal to build up to 800 homes on Green Street was withdrawn. After planning..
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IN REMEMBRANCE: Chorleywood community come together to create spectacular display
Christchurch in Chorleywood have commemorated Remembrance with a spectacular display created by the community. The display includes a soldier entirely..
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WINTER IS COMING: Brand new Electric Vehicle Gritter set to make its debut this evening
A brand new Electric Vehicle Gritter is set make its debut this evening in Hertfordshire as the first gritting run of the season is expected at around..
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‘HEARTBROKEN’: Residents mourn closure of Gilbey’s in Old Amersham
Amersham locals have taken to social media to share their devastation over the closure of Gilbey’s Restaurant in Old Amersham on Sunday, November 5...
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HOT SHOT! East 17 singer joins Hemel street karaoke to win a hotdog
Justin Dealey, BBC Three Counties Radio presenter, had the surprise of his life when a famous singer joined in the ‘sing for a banger’ hotdog..
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ARRESTED: Watford man charged in connection with vehicle interference
A man has been charged in connection with a series of vehicle interference offences in Watford town centre. Miqdad Hassanali, 30, of Kensington Avenue..
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INSPIRING: Garston Ladies FC hope Women’s World Cup will encourage more young players
Garston Ladies FC are hoping that the Women’s World Cup will inspire more young footballers to join local teams. The club has pledged to empower..
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GO LIONESSES: Ruislip Rangers FC host event for start of England’s World Cup campaign
Kings College Playing Fields hosted Ruislip Rangers FC, for football fans to watch the England lionesses kick off their 2023 World Cup campaign, on..
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POLICE APPEAL: Motorbike and car stolen from property during burglary in Watford
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary in Watford. The incident occurred at around 4.15am on Monday, May 15, when it..
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PICTURE PERFECT: Acclaimed artists hosts private showing at Kings Langley gallery
A gallery in Kings Langley recently hosted an exhibition featuring a collection of work by acclaimed artist Tony Hinchliffe. On Friday, June 16,..
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CHARITY MATCH: Football players take on celebrity team in Hemel Hempstead
A football match featuring celebrity players took place in Hemel Hempstead last month to raise funds for a mental health charity. A number of..
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CCTV APPEAL: Police seeking information after theft in Tring
Police are releasing an image of a man they would like to identify following a theft in Tring. The incident occurred between 6.20pm and 6.40pm on..
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NEW COHORT: Fifteen new degree apprenticeship officers welcomed to Herts police
Fifteen apprentice police officers were formally welcomed to Hertfordshire Constabulary by Deputy Chief Constable Bill Jephson at their passing out..
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SWAN SUPPORT: Charity rescues nine cygnets washed over canal weir in Nash Mills
A family of cygnets were saved after they were washed over a weir while swimming with their parents in Nash Mills last month. The nine baby swans had..
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CLOSED OFF: Sink hole causes road closure in Hemel Hempstead
A back road linking Hemel Hempstead to Berkhamsted has been closed because of a large sink hole. Repairs are being carried out on Hempstead Road in..
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POLICING PRIORITIES: Officers aim to tackle anti-social behaviour in Bushey with new priorities
Hertsmere’s Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have set their policing priorities for the next three months, hoping to tackle anti-social behaviour in..