Author Jake Levison
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CLASSES FOR UKRAINE: Stanmore resident holding wellbeing sessions to raise funds for refugees
April 7th 2022, 0 Comments Published by Jake LevisonA Stanmore mentor and author is hosting a Zoom Wellbeing Meditation Group to raise money for Refugee Support Europe. The group sessions run by Sarupa Shah (pictured) will start on Wednesday, April 20.. Read more..
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TEXA-GO: Revamped Kings Langley petrol station open for business (VIDEO)
A Texaco in Kings Langley has officially reopened for business, following eight months of construction. The station in Primrose Hill, which closed for..
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RESPECT: Memorial event held for beloved late Stanmore resident
More than 100 people attended a recent memorial service at Aldenham School for Stanmore resident Fazal Virani, who died in an accident in February...
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SMASHING IT: Stanmore Table Tennis Club going from strength to strength
The Stanmore Table Tennis Club, based at the Stanmore Community Centre, was set up as a not-for-profit club to develop young talent in table tennis..
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TREE-MENDOUS: Watford family centre becomes part of jubilee celebrations with tree planting
The Westfield & Littlebury Family Centre became a part of The Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting initiative on Friday, March 18. People..
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WEAR A HAT DAY: Watford dad inspires heart-warming fundraiser
A father-of-two from Watford who was diagnosed with a brain tumour after suffering a seizure has inspired a charity fundraiser one year on. Dean..
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PRYZM PLANS: Watford Nightclub and supermarket could be turned into new homes
A popular Watford nightclub and supermarket could be redeveloped into 146 new homes. Dwyer Asset Management, limited investment manager for owner of..
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2,000 EDITIONS: My Local News celebrates milestone with night to remember (VIDEO)
My Local News’ long-term clients, notable local figures and staff both past and present all came together at The Artichoke pub in Croxley on Friday,..
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PASSION PROJECT: Watford Museum gives Brownie a day to remember for history assignment
A local Brownie has impressed the staff at Watford Museum with her interest in local history. Lauren Green, nine, is a member of 9th & 17th..
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FREE FOOTWEAR: Shoe retailer donates hundreds of shoes to children in Watford area
A leading British shoe retailer has donated more than 400 pairs of children’s shoes to Home-Start Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere. Russell &..
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CLAPPING FOR KEVIN: Wembley erupts to show love for late Watford FC fan
Fans at Wembley Stadium applauded for one minute tonight (Saturday, March 26) in memory of Watford FC fan, Kevin Norman, who died in tragic..
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GREEN LIGHT: Controversial flats to be built in Kings Langley after council overruled
Developers are now able to go ahead with plans to build 65 flats on the former site of West Herts College’s Kings Langley campus, after a planning..
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ADMIRABLE: Beloved staff member at Kings Langley care home celebrates 20 years of service
Residents and staff at Friars Mead care home in Kings Langley, managed by the Abbeyfield Hertfordshire Residential Care Society, have celebrated a..
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GOING GREEN: Kings Langley Carnival to have recycling bins this summer
A village company is set to help the Kings Langley Carnival go green this year for the first time. The Kings Langley Carnival, which will take place..
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WATCH: Watford MP praises My Local News in House of Commons for reaching 2,000 editions
Dean Russell, MP for Watford, stood up in the House of Commons this morning (Thursday, March 24) and congratulated My Local News for reaching their..
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IMMENSE EFFORT: Resident raises money for charity with gruelling challenge in Bushey
To celebrate turning 40, a local resident ran up and down an exhausting route in Bushey 20 times to raise money for The Salvation Army. Katie..
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FOOTY FUNDRAISER: Charity thanks Kings Langley Football Club after heart-warming event
A charity has thanked Kings Langley Football Club (KLFC) for raising several hundred pounds during one of their matches. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust..
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END OF ERA: Iconic market near Kings Langley reveals closing date amid plans for filming
Kings Langley residents’ favourite local market has revealed when its final day of trading will be at its current site. Bovingdon Market, which is..
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COMMUNITY MOURNS: Club pays homage to true Stanmore legend after his sudden passing
Stanmore Jafferys and the wider community are mourning the loss of a “wise and dedicated” club leader, who died suddenly last month. Fazal..
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GROUND-BREAKING: Stanmore hospital becomes one of first in UK to offer unique treatment
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Stanmore has become one of the first centres in the UK to offer a game-changing new type of care...
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GROUND-BREAKING: UK first for new rabbinic role at Mosaic Jewish Community in Stanmore
The Mosaic Jewish Community in Stanmore has introduced the first ever development Rabbi in the UK. Rabbi Anna Wolfson has joined the Mosaic Jewish..
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HEART-WARMING: Stanmore seven-year-old completes ambitious challenge to rescue rabbits
A seven-year-old girl from Stanmore has raised more than £1,500 for an animal welfare charity with an exhausting challenge. Elizabeth Ventre walked..
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COMMUNITY ASSET: Outdoor coffee shop in Stanmore bringing community together
A not-for-profit mobile coffee shop in Stanmore says its main aim is to bring the community together in any way it can. Refuge Coffee, which was set..
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LONG-AWAITED: Watford Philharmonic Society set for live performance return
Watford Philharmonic Society (WPS) will present Handel’s Messiah at the Bushey Arena on March 26, two years after the original performance had to be..
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CLOSURE CONFIRMED: Takeaway in St Albans shut off after drugs bust (VIDEO)
A St Albans takeaway and associated garage where drugs were found are now off limits after police achieved full Closure Orders for both premises...
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HUGE WIN: Sister football clubs in Watford battle it out in county cup semi-final
Watford Ladies U14 Hornets reached the final of the Hertfordshire County Cup after beating their sister team, the Warriors. In what would have been..
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FULLERIANS FUNDRAISING: Watford rugby club players taking on challenge for hospital ward
A group of hard workers from Fullerians Rugby Club in Watford will be completing a 355km bike ride to the Stade De France in Paris later this month,..
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CREATIVE COMPANY: Berkhamsted designer and artist sets up NFT business (VIDEO)
A forward-thinking Berkhamsted resident has set up a business where he designs and creates NFTs (non-fungible tokens) for clients. Charlie Yearley, a..
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INCREDIBLE EFFORT: Kings Langley FC supporters’ trek for charity raises impressive sum
Fourteen dedicated Kings Langley Football Club supporters raised £1,500 for charity by walking 15 miles to watch the team in action at Harrow Borough..
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HUGE CHEQUE: Rickmansworth golf club captain raises £9k for vital Watford charity centre
Watford Social Centre for the Blind has been presented with a cheque for more than £9,000 by Hilary Allwright (pictured left), ladies captain at Moor..