Lifestyle

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

Turkish food at its best has won the team an award. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Turkish restaurant in Hemel scoops national customer satisfaction award

Xmas trees being collected by scouts in Berkhamsted

Scouts lead the way on Xmas tree recycling

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

Laurel’s On The Roof has a great atmosphere (photo: Niall Clutton)

Travel: Embracing the best of London’s gritty East End

Homes and Gardens

Get the lowdown on how rentals can make money at special events in South Kensington – book your tickets now. Picture supplied.

Ad Feature From struggling student to millionaire – but what happened in between?
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Cllr Simy Dhyani and tenant Linda James cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Wilstone development. Image submitted .

New council homes in Tring welcomed in ribbon-cutting ceremony

A number of applications have been submitted in the past week

Full list of planning applications submitted in Dacorum this week

Grant & Stone Hemel Hempstead is urging property owners to winterproof their homes

Don’t be left out in the cold!

Cycling on the canal towpath, a healthier way to travel

Hemel Garden Communities launch Healthy Lifestyles survey for residents

Pets

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

Guinea pigs can become pregnant again within hours of giving birth, and the RSPCA says breeding can quickly spiral out of control

Amber Allott

Cocker spaniels have been named the most expensive pet to own in 2023

How much it costs to be a pet parent in 2023

The Bellflower in Preston, Lancashire, won the accolade of the official best pub for dogs in the UK

Stick library and A La Barke Menu: Inside the UK’s best pub for dogs

Last chance to nominate causes for Breakspear Park’s final £1,000 donation

Gemma Lewis

Nominate causes for £1,000 funding to help amid cost of living crisis

Still time to nominate causes across Herts for £1,000 funding to help amid cost of living crisis

Top 20 abandoned breeds: List of dogs most dumped as 50,000 ditched in last three years

Top 20 list of abandoned dog breeds as 50,000 dumped in three years

13 items dog owners should always take on summer walks to keep pets safe - including tick tweezers & blankets

13 items dog owners should take on summer walks to avoid emergencies

Snuggles accepts Community Fund cheque on behalf of Pets in Need Herts

Pet support charity announced as second winner of community project

Cars & Motoring

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, signed a decision notice in July, giving the Day Travelcards scheme six months unless alternative funding is secured. Credit: Gustavo Garello/Getty Images.

Herts councillors call on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to keep Day Travelcards

EV charging stock image. Photo: John Devlin/NW

Council draws up strategy for roll-out of EV charging points amid growing demand

Retro & Heritage

A member of the Armed Forces salutes after laying a Poppy Wreath. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Calls for 'lighter approach' over road closure costs impacting Remembrance Day

Organisers are now having to employ approved traffic management companies ‘to ensure the safety of t...

Countdown to Hemel Hempstead Christmas light switch on begins

The festive event will take place later this month...

The Valiant Trooper in Aldbury, Hertfordshire. Image: Google Earth

Council officers reject plans to turn part of historic pub into a farm shop

The alehouse is linked to an important part of 18th century history

Herald article found hidden in portrait sparks appeal to find family of war hero

James Lowson

Vinyl makes a welcome comeback at Berkhamsted antique centre Home & Colonial

A vinyl record shop in Oxhey has been such a success that the couple who own it - Julian Smith and H...

The Bourne End Rail Crash; A Forgotten Tragedy

78 years ago, less than six months after VE Day, more lives were claimed by a now-forgotten tragedy....

Staycation

Bike & Boot: Explore the countryside with stay in Peak District hotel
'Everyone's welcome, including your dogs' - that's the message from one of the Derbyshire Peak District's newest hotels, where four-legged guests are a cute and common sight.

The AmaViola

The big differences between river and ocean cruising

Hotel Indigo Exeter

Boutique hotel bliss in the charming cathedral city of Exeter

Stunning views of the capital skyline.

If you want a theatre show break this autumn, this London hotel is perfect

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These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

More Lifestyle

The pub reopens today (Monday). Image: Hugh Ardoin

New look Wetherspoon relaunches today following extensive makeover

Local parents ready for the toy swap

Local parents’ group hosts pre-Christmas toy swap

The figures were revealed at a recent cabinet meeting.

Complaints about children's services in Hertfordshire almost triple

Santa is preparing to visit communities in Dacorum.

Hemel Rotary’s Santa Sleigh routes and dates around Dacorum for 2023

The team has shared some of its successes.

Hertfordshire anti-fraud team shares details of investigations

Max playing to the crowds in Euston Station.

Video shows moment boy, 10, stops commuters in tracks as he plays public piano

Experience wine-tasting at the estate

Discovering the story of English sparkling wine

Samuel at his first DENS Sleepout in 2021

It’s a sleepout hat-trick for former homeless resident helping those on the stre...

Turmeric could help your dog live longer - Animal News Agency

Could this spicy boost help Hemel and Tring dogs live longer?

The event includes a cosy walk-through experience.

Christmas is coming to Hemel Hempstead with the return of a free Santa's grotto

Monsieur is looking for a forever home.

Cats Protection Dacorum continues the search for lap cat's forever home

Cllr Dhyani at Highfield Community Garden. Image: Warren Cooper Photography

Project launches to create planet-themed garden in Dacorum

Spread a Smile Fairy & Magician launch charity toy collection

Access Self Storage Hemel Hempstead launches 10th anniversary charity Christmas ...

FSA rating display stickers are compulsory for venues in Northern Ireland and Wales but not in England. Image: Victoria Jones PA

New food hygiene ratings handed to eight Dacorum establishments

Eve.

Cats Protection Dacorum is looking for a new family for inseparable kitten duo

‘Owls’ road house’ by 17-year-old Grand Title winner Carmel Bechler.

Highlights of prolific nature photography exhibition to be showcased in Tring

Reith Fields tennis courts

Council announces £116k public tennis court renovations upgrading two parks

Nook, the new eatery in Markyate. Pictures: Dylan May

New café opens promising 'community feel' for customers