People

12 famous films set in Hertfordshire

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Samuel Mathewson

Angelina Jolie stars in Tomb Raider (2001) which featured a scene at Hatfield House (Josh Jacks, Flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0)

With gorgeous countryside, grand manor houses and plenty of history under its belt, it’s no surprise Hertfordshire is a prime spot for films and TV

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Marty Wilde still rocking at 80

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Words: Sandra Deeble

Marty Wilde near his Blackheath home in 1959 (photo: Pictorial Press Ltd/Alamy Stock Photo)

With a UK tour this year and next, a best-of album hitting number seven in the charts and a new album due out, Tewin’s Marty Wilde is still rock n rollin’ at 80

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Nature writer Richard Mabey: A neighbour of the wild

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Words: Holly Louise Eells

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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Ad Feature Why you should send your child to an independent prep school

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Abigail Brown

Prep schools make sure children are ready to succeed in their independent senior school entrance exams. Picture: Westbrook Hay Prep School

Many parents struggle to decide between a state or independent school education. To help you make your decision, we’ve got the answers to your frequently asked questions.

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Ad Feature How a Herts-based choreographer’s homemade Challah bread is warming hearts and tummies

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Abigail Brown

Tim Claydon was looking for something to keep him busy during lockdown and rediscovered his passion for baking. Picture: Spread the Loaf

When coronavirus hit and theatres shut, choreographer Tim Claydon needed something to satisfy his creative side and turned to baking. He shares his story and tells us why gifting Challah bread is the perfect way to lift spirits and say ‘thank you’.

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The rise of Letchworth’s beauty influencer CC Clarke

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Julie Lucas

Voted the UK’s top beauty blogger, Letchworth’s CC Clarke has made a career as an influencer. Now she’s heading into fashion and music too.

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Julia Elmore - the abstract nature painter helping others create

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Words: Sandra Smith - Photos: Stefan Stefanou

Painter and supporter of artists, Barnet’s Julia Elmore is a creative force

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Remembering the Hertfordshire heroes in the Battle of Britain

Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Words: Malcolm Triggs, Battle of Britain Memorial Trust

Painting by Airforce Commodore Norman Hood of RAF planes in flight during the Battle of Britain (C) Granger Historical Picture Archive/Alamy Stock Photo

This month, 80 years ago, a desperate air battle to stop Nazi domination began over southern England. Here are the stories of three of the Few; young Herts men who helped stop an invasion

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Charity

Lifegeta: The Hitchin-based support network for those with life-changing conditions and injuries

Friday, January 31, 2020

Sue Ross founded Lifegeta after suffering two strokes at the age of 26. Picture: Sue Ross

Sue Ross set up Lifegeta back in 2009, after suffering two strokes at the age of just 26. Now she’s offering vital support to others going through similar experiences

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HCF charity winter appeal to avoid more deaths

Monday, December 9, 2019

One in 11 homes in Herts is in fuel poverty

More than 2,100 people died in three years in Herts due to poor living conditions in winter. Hertfordshire Community Foundation is asking for help to combat devastating fuel poverty

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