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Celebrity Interviews

Max Whitlock visits former Hemel Hempstead school

Monday, June 4, 2018
Max Whitlock joins a PE lesson at his old school, Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead (photo: Pierre Melion)

Olympic and Commonwealth champion gymnast Max Whitlock paid a visit to his former school in Hemel Hempstead

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June 2018

Rod Argent of The Zombies: from St Albans choirboy to rock star

Friday, May 25, 2018 Julie Lucas
A young Rod Archant

The music of Hertfordshire’s Rod Argent has touched millions. Now back on tour with his band The Zombies, he tells us about the early gigs, the Brit Invasion and keeping it real

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June 2018

Martin Freeman: from Hertfordshire to Hollywood

Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Words: Ian Faulconbridge
Martin Freeman (Victoria Will/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock)

He’s starred in everything from cult shows Sherlock and Fargo to Hollywood blockbusters, as well as Black Panther, the new superhero movie everyone is talking about. But for mellow Herts resident Martin Freeman, he doesn’t take fame too seriously

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Kim Wilde on her career and life in Hertfordshire

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Words: Amy Noton
Kim with brother Ricky on stage at Rewind Festival in Scotland last year (photo: Duncan Bryceland)

Over two decades since her last album, Codicote’s Kim Wilde is back and hasn’t lost any of her lust for life

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April 2018

Interview: Broadchurch actress Charlotte Beaumont

Monday, March 12, 2018
Charlotte as Kenzie Calhoun in Waterloo Road

Herts’ Charlotte Beaumont talks about the female writers, actors, agents, dramatists, and her mum, who have helped propel her to Broadchurch and beyond

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March 2018

Local People

Charity: Up on Downs

Mon, 11:46
Up on Downs gives support to those with the syndrome and their whole family

Helping the families of Hertfordshire children of all ages with Down’s syndrome with support, community, information and fun

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December 2018

The Hertfordshire Life Christmas quiz

Mon, 11:35
Take our Christmas Quiz to get you in the festive spirit!

We’ve lined up 25 festive questions for the December countdown to Christmas. So, who’s the brightest fairy light on the tree?

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Interview: The Secret Society of Hertford Crafters

Mon, 10:38
A yarn-bombed post box in Hertford (photo: Sharon Kaplan)

We spoke to Jo Baily, founder member of the secret group who create unexpected crafty installments

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December 2018

The Snowman is coming to Watford Colosseum

Monday, December 10, 2018
Raymond Briggs story and illustrations for The Snowman have charmed generations (photo: Snowman Enterprises Ltd)

Rosemary Taylor, principal clarinet in the Orpheus Sinfonia, gives an insight into performing the music to a Christmas classic on its 40th anniversary

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December 2018

Mary Casserley’s Art Deco-inspired paintings

Monday, December 10, 2018 Words: Sandra Smith
The Courthouse by Mary Casserley

Berkhamsted’s Mary Casserley is inspired by history, trains and the posters of the Art Deco period. Her paintings celebrate them all

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December 2018

Charity

Charity: Up on Downs

Mon, 11:46
Up on Downs gives support to those with the syndrome and their whole family

Helping the families of Hertfordshire children of all ages with Down’s syndrome with support, community, information and fun

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December 2018

Charity spotlight: For Baby’s Sake

Monday, July 16, 2018 Words: North Herts CVS
For Baby's Sake helps break the cycle of domestic abuse

An innovative scheme set up by the Stefanou Foundation to support new parents affected by domestic abuse

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July 2018

Charity: Hertfordshire Independent Living Service

Tuesday, June 19, 2018
HILS provides home-delivered meals and much more to its clients (photo: HILS)

Delivering meals, support and social opportunities to older people across the county

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June 2018

Charity of the month: British Heart Foundation

Monday, May 21, 2018 Words: North Herts CVS
Herts resident Kieran Sandwell, 46, was born with a major heart defect and had a heart transplant at the age of 38. He began walking the entire coastline of Britain last February to raise awareness and funds for the British Heart Foundation (photo: BHF)

The life-saving charity is calling on Herts people to set up local action groups to be the community face of the BHF

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May 2018

Charity spotlight: Herts Disability Sports Foundation

Monday, April 16, 2018 Words: North Herts CVS
Wheelchair basketball, just one of the many sports on offer

A young organisation creating opportunities for all to benefit from and enjoy sport in the county

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April 2018
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