Author Jake Levison
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INCREDIBLE WORK: Kings Langley resident awarded MBE for impressive mental health work
January 21st 2022, 0 Comments Published by Jake LevisonA Kings Langley resident has been awarded an MBE by the Queen for services to mental health, and to equality, diversity and inclusion. Paul Rees, 52, chief executive of the Royal College of.. Read more..
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CLAIMING INNOCENCE: Teen from Kings Langley pleads not guilty to university hall stabbing
A teenager from Kings Langley has denied stabbing a man at a university hall in Coventry. Rohan Ahluwalia-Pandor, 18, from Kings Langley, and Anam..
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FANTASTIC FORTIS: New fitness concept supported by football legend Alan Shearer to launch at Watford Leisure Centre Woodside (VIDEO)
Footballing legend Alan Shearer was at the launch of Watford Leisure Centre Woodside’s new state-of-the-art fitness concept, FORTIS, powered by..
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VITAL: Bushey Museum to install defibrillator in memory of beloved buildings manager
Bushey Museum & Art Gallery has decided to install a defibrillator to honour the memory of their former buildings manager and a well-loved member..
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IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT: School in Bushey hires welfare officer to help care for pupils
St Margaret’s School in Bushey has appointed a new welfare officer to provide tailored, professional support to pupils who are struggling with..
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INCREDIBLE WORK: Polio survivor from Bushey awarded MBE in 2022 New Year Honours list
A polio survivor from Bushey has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2022 New Year Honours list, for services to..
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SUPER SPIRE: Bushey hospital’s multi-million-pound refurbishment complete
Spire Healthcare has completed a £3.7million refurbishment at its Bushey Hospital, one of its largest in the country. The modernisation works are..
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BACKING UP: Cricket club’s 80 years of scoresheets with more than 4,000 fixtures now online
Northwood Cricket Club (NCC) have scanned all the scoresheets from their rich history for people interested in the club to find online. NCC said..
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Pinner and Stanmore residents invited to help influence design of new developments
Harrow Council is consulting on a new draft Design Code, which will provide design guidance for future small site development in the borough. The..
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AMAZING MILLIE: Funds raised for inspiring Bushey teen after cancer diagnosis
A Bushey schoolgirl who was tragically diagnosed with cancer in the lead-up to Christmas has been supported by the community in her efforts to fight..
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‘GREAT NEWS’: Watford General Hospital redevelopment plans ‘back on track’ after delay concerns
National health chiefs who faced backlash after delaying plans to redevelop Watford General Hospital have now assured the West Herts Hospital Trust..
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NEARLY 200 HOMES: MP welcomes comments on significant Stanmore development proposal
Bob Blackman, MP for Harrow East, is inviting Stanmore residents to make their voices heard regarding a new development proposal for Stanmore Gardens...
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MAGICAL MBE: Stanmore resident is oldest person on New Year’s Honours List
A 102-year-old Stanmore resident, who is a magician by trade, was thrilled to be awarded an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List. Henry..
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SENSATIONAL: Stanmore Choral Society cruise through long-awaited performance
Stanmore Choral Society (SCS) are inviting new members to join their ranks after performing for the first time in two years. SCS, which has been an..
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HISTORIC HOPES: Stanmore museum fundraising to restore Cold War bunker
The Bentley Priory Museum in Stanmore is kicking off the New Year with a new challenge: to raise enough money to commission the creation and..
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SKETCHERS SPONSORSHIP: Watford Ladies FC strike new kit deal
Watford Ladies Football Club (WLFC) kick-started 2022 by agreeing a new sponsorship deal with a top-quality business. Skechers, best known for..
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TRANSFORMATION: Major works on rejuvenated Watford road now complete
Clarendon Road’s transformation into a safer, more attractive and greener street has now been completed by Watford Borough Council (WBC). WBC worked..
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INSPIRING: Watford resident wins MBE for making impact through free workouts
A personal trainer and fitness coach from Watford has received an MBE for working hard to help others during the pandemic. Lavina Mehta MBE, 43, who..
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THE BLUEBELL WOOD: Watford Museum snaps up painting by famous artist Beatrice Parsons
Watford Museum has purchased a watercolour painting of Oxhey Park by famous local artist Beatrice Parsons. The painting, known as The Bluebell Wood..
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GREAT WORK: Funds from Kings Langley Carnival going towards worthy causes
Kings Langley Parish Council (KLPC) has revealed where funds raised by the village carnival in September have gone. The 2021 Kings Langley Carnival..
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WORD ON RANGERS: Bushey football club focus on year ahead
The weather has unfortunately put paid to quite a few fixtures for Bushey Rangers teams at all levels during December, and with the pending Christmas..
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THRIVING IN BUSINESS: Life-long Kings Langley resident pens ground-breaking book for LGBTQ+ community
A life-long Kings Langley resident has become a best-selling author with their unique book, which aims to help members of the LGBTQ+ community thrive..
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FUNDING FOR FUTURES: Watford Women’s Centre needs help with refurbishment project
Watford Women’s Centre (WWC) is looking for fundraisers and donors for an ambitious refurbishment project which will help them to continue to..
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ADD YOUR SIGNATURE: Bushey resident creates petition to feed schoolkids in need
A Bushey resident has started a petition to ensure that no child is refused food at school, no matter the status of their lunch account balance...
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SUPER SURPRISE: Perfume Shop staff give Watford and Rickmansworth key workers gifts
The Perfume Shop’s pop-up perfume van hit the road once again to surprise key workers in Watford and Rickmansworth to thank them for their..
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BRILLIANT BROADCAST: Volunteer-run radio show in Amersham making a difference this Christmas
Radio Christmas, a festive radio station broadcasting right from the heart of Amersham, has made the month of December special for residents. The..
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REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT: Trust responds to ‘disappointing’ inspection of Watford hospital’s maternity ward
The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) latest assessment of Watford General Hospital’s maternity services found that the ward ‘requires..
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FREE EVENT: Red Cross Bushey putting on musical show next month
A Bushey charity is putting on a free musical event to remember next month. The Red Cross Bushey is hosting an evening called music & Merigues on..
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FANTASTIC: Kings Langley Cricket Club raise thousands for nets just days after creating Crowdfunder
Kings Langley Cricket Club (KLCC) raised more than £2,500 within days of creating a crowdfunding page to refurbish their nets. KLCC need to refurbish..
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IMPRESSIVE CAREER: Kings Langley care home housekeeper celebrates 25th working anniversary
Residents and staff at Friars Mead care home in Kings Langley, managed by the Abbeyfield Hertfordshire Residential Care Society, have celebrated a..