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I’ve been living with a smart EV charger - and it’s transformed how (and when) I charge at home
With most EV charging now done at home, one smart charger is quietly changing how drivers save money on energy - we’ve tested it
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47 Skin makes The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing companies list for the second year running
This under-the-radar skincare brand needs to be on your radar after making it onto the The Sunday Times 100 list two years running.
This New Look jumper is giving Claudia Winkleman Traitors vibes
The cable knit jumper that looks like it belongs in Claudia Winkleman’s wardrobe.
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Hertfordshire councils respond to minister’s call for views on postponing May elections
The majority of councils in Hertfordshire say they do not want this year’s planned local elections to be postponed, despite ongoing work that could see them replaced by unitary authorities by 2028.
Why the US lottery is almost impossible to win – and why UK players actually have better odds
The US Powerball looks tempting when jackpots soar into the billions, but new data shows American players face the worst odds in the world – and the UK lottery suddenly doesn’t look so brutal.
Nursery with sites in Leighton Buzzard and Hemel Hempstead aiming to raise £3,000 for Cure Parkinson’s charity
A nursery with sites in Leighton Buzzard and Hemel Hempstead is aiming to raise £3,000 for the Cure Parkinson’s charity, with fundraising including staff climbing to the highest point in the Peak District in April.
£1.2bn budget proposals formally backed by Hertfordshire council cabinet
Hertfordshire’s £1.2bn budget proposals include raising council tax by 4.99% and making £55m of savings.
E-bike hire scheme set for three-year trial in Hemel Hempstead
An e-bike hire scheme looks set to be introduced in Hemel Hempstead on a three-year trial.
Man from Hemel Hempstead extradited to Belgium for involvement in people smuggling ring
A man from Hemel Hempstead has been extradited to Belgium for his involvement in a people smuggling ring, which led to thousands of migrants being transported from France into the UK on small boats.
You have a choice: Choosing the right celebrant for your wedding or funeral
When people plan a wedding, they carefully choose the person who will stand with them, tell their story, and lead one of the most important moments of their lives. They meet with their chosen celebrant, talk things through, and make sure they are all a perfect fit. But when it comes to a funeral, ma...
Hertfordshire County Council earmarks £10 million for local Government reorganisation
Finance chiefs have earmarked £10 million for work on local government reorganisation (LGR) as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s 2026-2027 budget proposals.
You can ditch the cable and get wireless Apple CarPlay for just £19.99
A small Amazon gadget is letting drivers upgrade to wireless Apple CarPlay for £20, without changing their car’s screen
Hertfordshire Labour MPs call for improvement after Hertfordshire County Council receives ‘amber’ rating on roads
Labour MPs across Hertfordshire have today called for immediate action after Hertfordshire was given an ‘amber’ rating for its pothole performance in the first ever release of such data.
This £59 Xiaomi phone has flagship-level specs — and it’s selling fast
A limited-time Amazon deal has dropped the price of a surprisingly powerful Xiaomi smartphone to just £59
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Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime
Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime, according to a study.
Athlete Lily Smith performed a balance beam routine 52 stories above street level
Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level.
Gang of four men with ski masks pushed victim off bike and stole his phone in Hemel
Police are hunting four men whose faces were covered by ‘ski-type’ mask’ after victim was pushed off his bike and had his phone stolen in Hemel Hempstead.
Hertfordshire registrars set to make wedding and civil partnership couples pay in advance to avoid cancellation losses
Couples in Hertfordshire may soon have to make a financial commitment before saying ‘I do’, as part of budget proposals being considered by the county council.
Residents on oil heating in Hertfordshire urged to have their say as 3,000 households respond to government heating plans
The 4,000 oil heated homes in Hertfordshire are being urged not to miss their chance to speak out after thousands of households across England responded to a government consultation on the future of home heating in just a few weeks.
This UK bill-bundling service offers up to £150 just for switching - and it could slash monthly costs
A little-known UK service is rewarding households with up to £150 for bundling everyday bills under one account