Author Bryn Holmes
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EGG HUNT: Families invited to discover exciting Berkhamsted Easter trail this month
March 5th 2024, 0 Comments Published by Bryn HolmesRectory Lane Cemetery in Berkhamsted will host an Easter Discovery Trail for families at the end of this month. Children can follow the trail, which will take place from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, March.. Read more..
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MISSION EMPLOYABLE: Chorleywood café celebrates first anniversary of serving the community
Chorleywood charity Mission EmployAble is celebrating a year of success following the opening of their Café on the Common. The charity, which..
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THE REX: The battle to bring the movies back to Berkhamsted
In the 20 years since The Rex cinema reopened in Berkhamsted, the site has become one of the country’s most highly regarded movie theatres. However,..
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NEW BUILD: ‘Remarkable’ new Sixth Form centre opens at Kings Langley secondary school
Kings Langley Secondary School has unveiled its new Sixth Form building. At a special ceremony on the evening of Tuesday, January 23, staff, the..
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CHARITY QUIZ: Moor Park quiz night to raise vital funds for cancer charities
A charity quiz night is being held in Moor Park to raise funds for cancer charities. The annual quiz night, organised by Three Rivers District Council..
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TAX BREAK: Chorleywood parish council announces no tax increase on their part
Though Chorleywood Parish Council (CPC) has announced that there will be no increase in residents’ council tax on their part, Hertfordshire County..
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PARKING MAD: Kings Langley residents revolt against plans to cut down on free parking
Kings Langley residents have launched a petition against new proposals to reduce the amount of free parking in the village. Under the plans put..
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CATLIPS FARM: Deputy leader says council will oppose Chorleywood green belt development
The deputy leader of Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) has spoken out against developers’ proposals to build 300 homes on green belt land in..
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BREAK-IN: Children accused of smashing lock at Berkhamsted tennis club
A tennis club in the Northchurch area of Berkhamsted suffered a recent break-in. Northchurch Tennis Club member Lee Nightingale posted photos of the..
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WATERY WORRIES: Solutions needed for flooding across Kings Langley and Chipperfield
Parts of Kings Langley and Chipperfield have been badly affected by flooding this winter. One area regularly affected by this issue is the Sunderlands..
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IN THE DARK: Resident shares fears over lack of lighting at Chorleywood station car park
A resident has shared her concern over the lack of lighting in Chorleywood station car park. Lisa Stewart, who is a member of Chorleywood Residents’..
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THE CATALYST: Kings Langley rock band take to the stage for debut performance
After two years of jamming together, a local band made their recent gig debut in Kings Langley. The Catalyst were formed in 2022 and consist of..
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SPORTS UPGRADE: Northwood private boys’ school submits plans for new hockey pitch
A private boys’ school in Northwood has applied for planning permission to install an artificial hockey pitch in their grounds. Merchant Taylors’..
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PET PROTECTION: Owners asked to keep dogs on leads during bird nesting season in Chorleywood
Dog walkers using Chorleywood Common are being encouraged to keep their dogs on leads, specifically from March to the end of July. Chorleywood Parish..
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HISTORY HOUSE: A look back at the owners of Chorleywood House
Chorleywood House Estate has been a jewel in the village’s crown since the early 19th century. Despite the building having been converted into..
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‘HORRENDOUS’: Two men jailed following acid attack in Colindale
A man who acted as a getaway driver following an acid attack in Colindale has been sentenced. Jadiel Williams-Douglas, 35, of Stockingstone Road,..
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FRIDGE FLYTIPPER: Man to pay £3k fine over Kings Langley dumping
A man has been ordered to pay more than £3,000 in fees after fly tipping a load of fridges in Kings Langley. Peter Gumble, of Barley Mow, St Albans,..
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REC REPAIR: Work begins to fix recurrent problems at Northwood Recreation Ground
Repairs are being carried out at Northwood Recreation Ground to prevent recurring issues. The Friends of Northwood Recreation Ground (FNRG) first..
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COPPER CONVICTED: Ex-officer from Apsley found guilty of pepper spray assault in Watford
A former Herts Police officer from Apsley has been found guilty of assaulting a man with a pepper spray described by one force as “like wet fire”...
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HERE 4 YOU: New TV programme directed by Northwood resident aims to support young people’s wellbeing
A Northwood resident and TV director has played a key part in the launch of a new national mental health campaign. Sallyann Keizer is a managing..
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PICTURE IMPERFECT: Council accused of ‘dither and delays’ over installation of CCTV in Chorleywood
A Chorleywood councillor has hit out at Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) over alleged delays in installing CCTV cameras in the village. Councillor..
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WATER WORKS: Northwood junction to shut for nearly six weeks due to roadworks
A junction in Northwood Hills is currently closed for roadworks which are expected to continue well into March. Closures are currently in place on..
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TOP TANDOORI: Kings Langley restaurant gets perfect hygiene rating
Staff at a much-loved Kings Langley Indian restaurant are celebrating after receiving a perfect 5 rating from the Food Standards Agency (FSA)...
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FRUIT FLOCK: Plans revealed for sheep to graze at Chorleywood Community Orchard
Residents may soon see sheep grazing at Chorleywood Community Orchard if a new proposal goes ahead. The orchard, which was created at Chorleywood..
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COMMUNITY AID: Project launched to help elderly victims of burglary in London
Met Police officers have launched a new initiative aiming to provide aftercare for elderly residents in Northwood and beyond who have been victims of..
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PAPER PAST: Apsley paper mill announces exciting series of history talks
Ahead of its grand reopening later this year, Frogmore Paper Mill in Apsley has announced a number of talks on the history of the local area. The..
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FRESH FACE: New manager joins Ruislip football club after success in previous role
David Noble has been announced as the new manager for Wealdstone FC, following the departure of Stuart Maynard at the beginning of this year. Maynard..
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ON TRIAL: Chorleywood man facing court over alleged assault and threats to kill
A Chorleywood man is awaiting trial for a causing actual bodily harm (ABH) and a series of threats to kill. Jeffrey McCalla, 61, of Darvells Yard,..
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INVESTIGATIONS: Arrests made relating to immigration offences in Northwood and Ruislip
Met Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT) across Northwood, Ruislip and the wider Hillingdon borough have been busy conducting patrols in recent..
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HEALTH HUB: Work begins to transform former Northwood hospital into new health centre
A former Northwood hospital is being brought back into regular use thanks to a social media campaign. Northwood and Pinner Cottage Hospital, located..