Author Darius Morgan
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‘DELIGHTED’: Amersham’s mobile museum to run for three more years thanks to donation
June 23rd 2024, 0 Comments Published by Darius MorganRotary in Amersham has donated £750 to support a project by Amersham Museum. Museum director Briony Hudson received the cheque at the Rotary club’s meeting on Wednesday, May 1. The money will be.. Read more..
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FATAL FOUR: Targeted road surveillance in Buckinghamshire reveals worrying trends about road safety
An Amersham roads policing unit completed an operation across South Buckinghamshire, revealing stark and worrying trends with regards to the safety of..
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HEALTH HUB: New Amersham skin cancer centre opens as waiting times go down
A new skin cancer centre was launched at Amersham Hospital last month. The purpose-built state-of-the-art surgical facility was opened by trust chair..
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120,000: Town turns purple as thousands of crocuses planted
Have you ever wondered why Amersham is so full of purple crocuses? Starting back in 2010 and taking place every year since, the familiar sight is the..
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MAKING MUSIC: Amersham Band musical director recognised with prestigious award
The acclaimed musical director of Amersham Band has been recognised with a prestigious award for his work in the industry. Last month, it was..
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HYRONS LANE: Volunteers in Amersham transform graffitied bridge into colourful mural
A bridge in Amersham has been rejuvenated thanks to the efforts of a host of volunteers. On April 16, as part of Amersham Town Council’s “ongoing..
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NASTY SURPRISE: Cake stall owner has car stolen days before appearing on TV
An Amersham woman who recently appeared on TV talking up the town as a “lovely area to be in” was left reeling after her car was stolen last..
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FUNDRAISING FANATIC: Good Samaritan from Amersham takes on bike ride in grandmother’s memory
Amersham’s resident fundraising maverick is back at it again with a new and exciting challenge. In recent years, Tom Harrison (pictured left) has..
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TIME TRAVEL: Century-old book returned to school in Tring after travelling to Australia
A book which has mysteriously roamed thousands of miles has been returned to a school in Tring, more than 100 years since it was given out. Tring..
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‘NIGHTMARE’: Tring parents fighting to secure SEND education for children
A mother from Tring has branded Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) a “shambles” as the cost of her prolonged legal battle to secure proper..
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‘SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT’: Decision over plans for new budget supermarket edges nearer
The budget supermarket chain first announced plans to open a store in the town three years ago. The planning application has been hindered by..
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‘WONDERFUL COMMUNITY’: Amersham’s finest celebrated at Citizen of the Year awards
Amersham’s finest residents were celebrated a special council awards ceremony last month. Following on from the Amersham Town Council’s Annual..
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£80,000: Amersham entrepreneur wins investment on popular television programme
An Amersham entrepreneur and founder of Timeostat Ltd secured a £80,000 investment after pitching his business to television’s infamous..
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WHAT A RESULT: Amersham FC lift league trophy after monumental season
Amersham Town FC have officially made history as they lifted the Division One Cherry Red Combined Counties League trophy. For months, winning the..
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ROLL UP! Artists encouraged to submit work for popular annual Amersham art fair
A call has been issued to the town’s artists and makers ahead of the Amersham Art Unlocked (AAU) annual autumn fair. The AAU was first launched in..
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MAKING MEMORIES: Tring resident publishes new book about epic coastline journey
Seventeen years after completing an epic fundraiser, a Tring resident has published his story of walking the British coastline in what he has..
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AXE ATTACK: Three arrests made in connection with violent Amersham robbery
A 15-year-old is one of three people who have been arrested in connection with violent robberies in Amersham and Chesham Bois. At around 5.30pm on..
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SUPER CHARGED: New electric charging points in Tring a resounding success
Electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Tring are the most used in all of Dacorum. Dacorum Borough Council (DBC) recently revealed that the Forge car..
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‘QUITE SOME DAMAGE’: Car smashes into veterinary surgery in Pinner after veering off road
A veterinary surgery in Pinner was wrecked on Saturday, February 10, when a vehicle veered off the road and smashed through the wall. Police state..
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OUTSTANDING WORK: Police officer commended for swift action in saving man’s life in Tring
A local police officer has received the highest form of constabulary recognition for his response to a stabbing in Tring. In February 2023, PC Tom..
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AUSTRIAN ARTIST: Amersham museum reopens with exhibit inspired by prosecuted artist
The fruits of a near two-year project have now been put on display at Amersham Museum for residents to enjoy. The museum reopened its doors on..
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BYE BRAD: Hemel Hempstead Town FC manager departs after losing streak
Hemel Hempstead Town FC announced the departure of manager Brad Quinton after a run of five losses in six games. Quinton joined the club in December..
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‘TOWERING PRESENCE’: Club saddened to learn of the death of long-standing patron
Financier and philanthropist Lord Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild, sadly passed away on February 26. The Rothschild Family, which during the..
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DIRE STREETS: Amersham High Street ‘too far gone’, fear stalwart shop staff
Amersham High Street has never been quieter, according to staff who have worked in the town for more than a decade. One morning last month,..
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BOOK BALANCING: Buckinghamshire councillors agree council tax increase of 4.99 per cent
Buckinghamshire council announced its Medium Term Financial Plan, which sets out its budget for the next three years, last month. Many councils across..
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HORIZON SCANDAL: Post Office workers ‘silenced’ by non-disclosure agreements, says Amersham MP
The MP for Chesham and Amersham shared the words of a local post worker during a debate on the Post Office scandal in the House of Commons last month...
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HELP HUB: Charity to convert Amersham church into community centre
An Amersham church is set to be converted into a community hub after being purchased by a local charity. Chesham-based Restore Hope, which has spent..
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FLOODING HELL: Recycling centre submerged as River Misbourne floods
Incidents of flooding have seriously affected residents of Amersham and the surrounding areas this winter. Parts of Amersham Household Recycling..
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LET’S GET QUIZZICAL: Amersham town mayor launches charity quiz to raise money for foodbank
Amersham residents are being invited to a charity quiz night in aid of Chiltern Foodbank. Teams of up to six to visit Amersham Free Church, Woodside..
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SACKED: Hemel Hempstead Town FC manager departs after losing streak
Hemel Hempstead Town FC has announced the departure of manager Brad Quinton after a run of five losses in six games. Quinton joined the club in..