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Brits are turning their backs on meal prep as ‘heat, ding, eat’ food booms (aff)
The days of spending Sundays batch-cooking endless tubs of rice and chicken may be fading as healthier ready meals surge in popularity.
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Intex inflatable sofa bed deal is perfect for summer garden parties and camping (aff)
This pull-out inflatable sofa bed is turning heads online thanks to its surprisingly low price, queen-size sleeping space and portable design that works just as well in the garden as it does on camping trips.
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'Nice parking spot, Rita!': I joined the Alton Towers queue that everyone's talking about (aff)
The queue almost becomes part of the experience.
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Charlotte House Preparatory School to join Berkhamsted Schools Group
Charlotte House Preparatory School to Join Berkhamsted Schools Group - Securing a Strong Future Built on Shared Values
There’s snow place like Japan’s stunning Niigata region
As the plane began its approach into Tokyo airport, the snow-capped Mount Fuji came into view and I knew the next week would see a dream 30 years in the making come true, writes Warran Brindle.
Donation helps honour the memory of workhouse inhabitants
A newly unveiled plaque at Watford General Hospital honours the lives of the inhabitants of the Watford Union Workhouse which was located on the hospital site.The plaque was made possible by a donation from patient Mrs J Ellis and today’s ceremony was attended by her son, Simon Ellis along with re...
Lands’ End to John O’Groats – Herts bus drivers take on walking challenge
Drivers, Engineers and members of the Presentation and Support teams at major Stevenage and Hitchin bus operator, Stagecoach East, have embarked on a major health and wellbeing challenge – to walk the equivalent of Lands’ End to John O’Groats.
Final chance to experience popular summer walking event
Kick off your summer plans at this family-friendly day out.
Winners announced for the 2026 Charity Film Awards
The ninth iteration of the awards awarded more than £100k in prize money.
Two-thirds support greater education for subjects like esports
Almost two-thirds of people worldwide support more formal education pathways in esports and gaming.
The best British Eurovision entry of all time is Bucks Fizz's 'Making Your Mind Up'
The best British Eurovision entry of all time has been named as Bucks Fizz's 'Making Your Mind Up'.
Humyn Labs launches report for AI voice benchmarking across Global South languages
Humyn Labs released a report that evaluates 15 commercial models across 22 non-English languages using a seven-metric scoring stack.
From Chairs to a Boeing 737: Acclaimed musical Come From Away comes to Hemel Hempstead
“It’s an incredibly dynamic piece of theatre”
Amazon’s Essentials Week sale is live – these are the deals actually worth buying (aff)
Amazon’s Everyday Essentials Week sale is packed with discounts on groceries and household staples – but we sniffed around the deals page to find the bargains genuinely worth your money.
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This Michelle Keegan midaxi dress is the summer staple set to sell out fast (aff)
Michelle Keegan launches new summer collection for Very.
Markyate duo take on 100 miles in 5 days walking challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK
Two determined residents from Markyate, Hertfordshire, are set to embark on an inspiring 100-mile walking challenge this June, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK - a cause that holds deep personal significance for them both.
Hemel Hempstead plugs into the future with free charging week at new ultra-rapid Fastned hub
"More and more drivers in Hemel Hempstead are making the switch to electric, and they need charging they can rely on”
Keskine is the at-home hair removal gadget women buying this summer (aff)
A simple, at-home beauty device designed to reduce unwanted hair in as little as four weeks.
Former Hertfordshire County Council employee convicted after taking second authority job in secret
A former Hertfordshire County Council employee was convicted for failing to disclose he was also working for another authority.
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Bloomsbury Money appoints new head of compliance
Bloomsbury Money, a Jersey regulated Money Services Business specializing in global payment solutions and treasury management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Clarke as its new Head of Compliance.