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Celebrity Interviews

Nature writer Richard Mabey: A neighbour of the wild

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Words: Holly Louise Eells
Richard Mabey (photo: Elizabeth Orcutt)

One of Britain's most influential nature writers, Richard Mabey discusses his latest book reflecting on five decades of writing and his enduring love for his home county of Hertfordshire

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Hertfordshire's royal baby name boom

Monday, May 20, 2019
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry receive flowers after leaving Canada House in London (photo: Mr Pics / Alamy Stock Photo)

With the arrival of Harry and Meghan's baby boy, Archie, it's clear that royal names are among the most popular in the county for newborn boys

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Donovan helps unveil plaque in childhood home of Hatfield

Monday, May 20, 2019
Donovan playing at 230 Bishops Rise in the 1960s (photo: Courtesy of Hatfield Town Council)

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Hatfield at the childhood home of singer Donovan

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Kacey Ainsworth: from EastEnders to Grantchester

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Words: Debbie McMorran
Kacey Ainsworth (photo: Paul Clarke)

Kacey Ainsworth has, through sheer hard work and talent, avoided the typecasting trap of a major TV soap character. The Ware actress is now enjoying some of the most challenging and celebrated roles of her career

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April 2019

Stanley Kubrick in Hertfordshire: the Childwickbury years

Monday, April 1, 2019
Stanley Kubrick, age 21, 1949 (LOOK Magazine Collection, Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division)

Close to Elstree and Pinewood studios and with the space and privacy to let his imagination run free, Stanley Kubrick's Herts home-cum-workplace played a key role in his later films. Richard Luck explores the links and myths on the 20th anniversary of the director's death

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April 2019

Local People

The University of Hertfordshire launches free legal advice service

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University of Hertfordshire has opened a law clinic

The service not only helps those who can't afford legal fees, but gives real world experience to law students

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10 key historic events that happened in Hertfordshire

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Words: Stephen Roberts
Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni, led a fierce and bloody uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman empire (photo: Lebrecht Music & Arts/Alamy Stock Photo)

At key times Hertfordshire has been at the fulcrum of national events. Here are 10 that made the historic headlines

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Bishop's Stortford man named Mister World

Friday, October 18, 2019
Jack Heslewood lifting the Mister World title in Manila, Philippines (photo: Miss World Organisation)

A rocket scientist from Bishop's Stortford has become the first British man to win the Mr World title

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Record Them: The Herts company making audio documentaries of people's lives

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Words & pictures: Julie Lucas
Sylvia (left) with a friend petting a carthouse at the former blacksmiths in Church Lane, Stevenage in the 1940s

In our increasingly fast-paced world, we rarely have time to sit with loved ones and hear about times gone by. Enter a St Albans company aiming to make sure those memories are not lost

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Nostalgic old videos of Hertfordshire

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Samuel Mathewson
These old photos of Hertfordshire will leave you feeling nostalgic (photo: deserontoarchives, Flickr)

Travel back in time to the good old days of Hertfordshire's past with these nostalgic archive videos

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Charity

Charity: Up on Downs

Monday, December 17, 2018
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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