Online fundraiser supports building a special new enclosure at Tropiquaria Zoo for Bode the rescued bobcat. Donations exceed expectations. Appeal Funds New West Somerset Home for Rescued Bobcat Named Bode They started building a permanent home for Bode, a rescued bobcat. His new home is at Tropiquaria Zoo, near Watchet. Workers broke ground on the…
New data reveals drink-driving hotspots in Hertfordshire, highlighting areas with the highest arrest rates and concerning trends. Drink Driving Hotspots in Hertfordshire Revealed By New Data Okay, so check this out. Watford had few drink-driving arrests between December 2023 and last November. Only 31 people got arrested in that area. Dacorum had the most arrests,…
Berkshire scouts completed the Southern 50, a challenging 30km hike across four counties, showing teamwork and determination. Berkshire Scouts Conquer Southern 50 Challenge: Hike 30 Kilometers The Southern 50 marked its 45th year. Scouts hiked routes in four counties. These included Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire. The Southern 50 is a long UK hike that…
A 200-home plan near Leavesden raises concerns about traffic. Residents worry local roads cannot handle the increase. Leavesden: Housing Plan Sparks Traffic Fears Among Residents Taylor Wimpey wants to build houses. They plan to build north of Leavesden. It is also east of Abbots Langley. The council included the site recently. They sent the first…
The Avenues phase of the Riverwell project, featuring over 1,000 homes, has reached a milestone with its tallest block topping out. Avenues Phase Tops Out for Riverwell Scheme With 1000+ Homes Planned The Watford Riverwell project reached a key point. Block 10 topped out on Valentine’s Day. It is the tallest building in Avenues’ first…
A person died after being hit by a train at Stevenage. Expect major Thameslink disruptions, especially London routes. Train Fatality at Stevenage Causes Thameslink Delays in London Hey, something happened at Stevenage station today. It was around 8:50 this morning, February 14. Someone was reported on the train tracks. Sadly, that person died there, police…
Hertfordshire police get a 6 2% funding increase to £173 8 million for 2025/26, enhancing local policing and officer presence Hertfordshire Police Funding Boost for More Officers on the Streets Hertfordshire police are getting more money. Funding went up 6.2% to £173.8 million for the year 2025/26. Matt Turmaine said this helps forces nationwide. The…
Police checked suspected brothels in Hertfordshire after tips about sexual exploitation. One man was arrested; women offered support. Hertfordshire Police Inspect Suspected Brothels, One Arrest Made Hey, listen to this. Police did something between February 3rd and 6th. They visited places thought to be brothels. They got tips that people were being sexually exploited there.…
Hertfordshire Constabulary could receive £18.8m extra, protecting neighbourhood officers and increasing officer numbers. Hertfordshire Policing to See Funding Boost for Front Line Officers Hertfordshire Constabulary might get £18.8m more. The plan focuses on front-line police, and neighbourhood officers will be protected too. The policing budget is now £313m for 2025-26. Council tax for policing is…
Only 5% of reported sexual offenses in Hertfordshire result in charges, raising concerns and calls for justice. Hertfordshire: Sexual Offenses Rarely Lead to Charges, New Data Shows Police in Hertfordshire looked at over 2,600 offenses. Charges or summons happened in only 143 cases. Many cases are still being examined closely, though. The police want to…