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£2.5k for one ticket?! FA Cup Final hospitality on sale – but would you pay for this VIP experience?
As four clubs fight for a place in the final, VIP packages at Wembley are already selling fast – but would you pay £2.5k to watch in luxury?

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Police confirm arrests of six individuals linked to keyless car thefts in Herts
Six individuals have been arrested in connection with a keyless car thefts bust authorised by police in Hertfordshire.


Local elections Hertfordshire: The 5 main parties tell you why they should get your vote on May 1
Next week's local elections will see the Tories, Labour, Lib Dems, Reform and Greens jostling for control of Herts County Council.

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Kitting out for DofE? Here’s what your teen really needs – and where to find it
Kitting out a teen for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award? Craghoppers is the DofE’s official partner and their range combines quality, comfort and value – here are the best bits.


Hertfordshire local elections 2025: Ed Davey is latest high profile politician to visit county
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey visited Hertfordshire today as next week’s county council election draws ever closer.


Hemel leisure facility forced to close by Tesco, chief executive claims
The chief executive of a leisure facility in Hemel Hempstead has been forced to close its doors by the landlord of its site, supermarket giant Tesco.


Amazing quadruple discount drops the price of this 4K projector to £57.39
A price reduction, a discount code, and TWO coupons can be used together turn this Amazon deal into a remarkable bargain - here’s our guide of the steps you need to take to secure it


Hemel Hempstead dad among top fundraisers at London Marathon raising £43.5k in memory of his son
Jim King from Hemel Hempstead, has raised over £43.5k for Ewing's Sarcoma bone cancer research, in memory of his 15-year-old son Ethan, who tragically died from this disease.


Local community centre saves comedy night
When Cloud 9 leisure park’s doors closed just weeks before He He Hemel Comedy Club’s much anticipated stand-up night was due to be held there, it looked like the show wouldn’t go on. But thanks to the generous spirit of the Adeyfield Community Centre, laughter will still be ringing out on Satu...


Billesley Manor Hotel: a countryside escape steeped in true Shakespearean history
This idyllic retreat set in natural beauty at the birthplace of The Bard is perfect for a romantic getaway


Doctors recognised for local community impact with national awards
Two doctors at the same NHS trust have both been recognised nationally for their exceptional contributions to the local community.

Hemel Hempstead MP takes on 'Supermarket Sweep' style dash to support local food bank
Hemel Hempstead MP David Taylor swapped Parliament for the aisles of a local convenience store this week, racing through TJ’s Late Shop in a ‘Supermarket Sweep’-style trolley dash to help support homelessness charity DENS.

Cats Protection: Rehoming Cookie
This little lady is Cookie who is now looking for her forever home.


Hitchin Musician Danny Addison releases new single ‘Pheromone’ ahead of debut album
Hitchin-born musician Danny Addison has released his latest single Pheromone, marking the first track from his upcoming debut album Porcelain, due for release in summer 2025 via independent label Zenith Cafe.


Lock in your spring energy deal now with this free tool before summer price hikes
Don’t wait for warmer weather to push up tariffs — this free tool helps you switch providers and lock in a better deal in minutes.


Emotional nurse says winning a supercar for 19p will change her life
An emotional Maria Angelica Signey struggled to hold back tears as she was shown around the supercar she won for 19p


GCSEs 2025: The three subjects pupils will still get pandemic-era exam help in this year
A special exam measure from the pandemic was recently extended for another three years 📝

Seven in 10 cat owners think their pet genuinely loves them
Seven in 10 cat owners think their pet genuinely loves them - but others reckon they're nothing more than a food dispenser.

Art and wellbeing initiative led by local artist
Kings Langley School is pioneering an innovative new approach to staff wellbeing through a weekly art initiative led by professional artist and Principal Assistant Headteacher, James Tubb. Every Thursday afternoon from 3.30 to 5.30pm, members of staff gather for relaxed, engaging sessions in oil pai...

Intrepid bus drivers set to climb Mount Snowdon for local air ambulance charity
Three intrepid Drivers, from a Stevenage and Hitchin bus operator, are set to take on the challenge of climbing one of the UK’s highest mountains, in aid of a major local medical charity.