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Expert reveals how you should actually taste wine - and you've probably been doing it wrong

A spoiled wine can ruin your meal 🍷

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I tried Dua Lipa’s Pickle and Jalapeño Diet Coke - and I was underwhelmed

The bizarre cocktail has got everyone talking 🥒

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Man struck with object during Hemel Hempstead assault police believe might have been filmed

A man was struck by an object and injured in an alleged incident of assault reported in Hemel Hempstead.

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SAD: what is seasonal affective disorder, symptoms to look out for this winter and how to get help

Here’s what you need to know 🚨

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What's the deal with the 'I'll Buy It If It's Less Than...' trend? Latest TikTok spending craze explained

Experts say the trend is a fun money challenge... but could also be a spending trap 🛍️

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Which books are in the A Level English literature reading list this year - full guide

A Level English students face a hefty reading list this year 📚

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Nottingham Forest FC lands another sponsorship deal

Nottingham Forest FC has announced another lucrative sponsorship deal as its revenues reach record levels.

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Liam Payne’s first X Factor audition before One Direction resurfaces after he died in fall from hotel balcony

Liam Payne’s first X Factor audition aged 14 before One Direction resurfaces - as footage shows fans paying tribute to the singer outside the hotel where he died.

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Halloween decorations: 9 best ways to avoid outdoor Halloween decoration fines and safely decorate your house

As the festive season approaches, ensure your holiday decorations are safe 🎃

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Expert tips for Hemel pet owners to keep their pets calm during fireworks

Bella & Duke shares expert advice for keeping our pets calm during Bonfire Night.

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Can houseplants reduce energy bills? The eco-friendly impact on heating, humidity and air quality costs

Plants’ effect on your energy bills may be minimal, but they have other benefits 🌿

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Fewer than one in 10 millennials have hit their financial goals

Fewer than one in 10 millennials have hit their financial goals – with 'lifestyle inflation' partly to blame.

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Hemel Hemsptead hospital trust says there has been an increase in attacks on staff by patients

There has been increase in physical attacks on hospital staff by patients, a board meeting of West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust heard.

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Dangbei N2 projector review: We test the latest portable projector to hit the market

Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield has been testing a portable projector that has built-in streaming services, including Netflix

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Brother of murdered teen Jon-Jo Highton relives machete horror in knife crime documentary

Cutting Deep: The Knife Crime Crisis talks to one of the most hard-hitting anti-knife crime school teachers in the country, and looks at the issues facing young people and weapons.

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Rescue dog who is 'not cute and fluffy' seeks forever-home after four years in kennels

Meet Bear - a shelter dog in Lancashire who ‘loves walks’ and is desperately seeking his forever home, after spending four years in kennels.

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Hertfordshire County Council facing £20million overspend

The scale of the financial challenges facing the county council have been highlighted – after estimates forecast an overspend in excess of £20m by the end of 2024/25.

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Documentary Weekend Special this Saturday and Sunday on Freeview channel 262 and Freely channel 565

Shots! TV is broadcasting a weekend of exclusive documentaries created by our local journalists across the UK. The schedule features inspirational stories, infamous scandals, shocking true crime, historic events and much more.

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One Direction star Liam Payne dies in fall from hotel in Buenos Aires, aged 31

One Direction star Liam Payne has died at the age of 31, after falling from a hotel balcony.

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Will Netflix prices rise in 2024? Analysts deliver verdict - and it’s bad news for fans

How disappointing 😰