A Victorian clock tower in Hoddesdon town centre, Hertfordshire, has been lit up in blue and yellow to represent the county’s solidarity with Ukraine.
Author: Chloe Sladden
Cyberflashing to be criminalized in new online safety bill
The government’s online safety bill would see cyber flashing become a criminal offence in England and Wales. Cyber flashing offences could then lead up to
Girlguiding reveals Covid-19 impact on young girls
The latest Girls’ Attitudes Survey, commissioned annually by Girl Guiding UK, showed worrying developments.
Girlguiding advocates reflect on World Thinking Day 2022
Girlguiding held their annual World Thinking Day on February 22 2022.
The British Hollywood? Planning application for American film studio set to go to Hertfordshire Council
Sunset Studios is currently waiting for planning permission from Hertfordshire Council to build a 91-acre studio.
Kingston Council sees fall in recycling centre visits
There has been a 40 per cent fall in visits to the Kingston recycling centre since a new booking system was introduced.
Bank of England increases interest rates to battle inflation
The Bank of England has increased interest rates to 0.75 per cent as inflation continues to surge.
Animal sentience bill passes second reading in Parliament
An Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill passed its second reading in Parliament last month. The bill would allow animals to be recognised as sentient beings, who experience feelings, pain, and suffering.
REVIEW: Rose Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast is a festive delight
This year’s Rose Theatre Christmas show is a breath of fresh air, with no sign of the overdone pantomime tropes. It is a production that can be enjoyed by all age groups.
Southwest London councils tackle gender-based violence in online awareness event
Kingston Council teamed up with other Southwest London councils in an online event about gender based violence, which was streamed on YouTube on December 9.