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Binzhou unveils "15th five-year plan" blueprint
The plan sets out a strategic focus on quality enhancement and sustainable development.
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Victoria Collins MP: Deadline looming for Government’s social media consultation
Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, is urging parents, young people and organisations to share their views as the Government’s consultation on social media use and a potential ban for under-16s closes at midnight tonight. The Government’s consultation on social media use for unde...
A new Colour Run comes to Hemel Hempstead – join the fun for a local cause
Fun, laughter and colour will be order of the day for the local community who are invited to take part in a new colour run, in support of local children with physical disabilities. The Playskill Colour Run takes place on Sunday June 28 at Chambersbury School, Hemel Hempstead from 10am.
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Children flourish as Hemel fostering agency is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
A fostering agency which supports children and families in Hemel Hempstead has been judged as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
ISP Fostering was inspected by Ofsted in February this year, improving on its last rating of ‘Good’ to achieve ‘Outstanding’ in all areas.
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care celebrates volunteers who ‘connect communities’
This Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June 2026), Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is celebrating its volunteers who ‘connect communities’ by donating their time and skills.
Famous faces made of straw as Bovingdon Scarecrow Festival returns
BOVINGDON — Get ready to see some very familiar faces in Bovingdon, though they might look a little more rustic than usual.
Herts care provider welcomes EastEnders star's decision to retrain as care worker
Camille Leavold, CEO of Herts-based care provider Abbots Care, has welcomed the BBC’s decision to shine a national spotlight on the care sector through a new series fronted by Natalie Cassidy, saying the programme reflects the experiences of many people who have chosen to leave established careers...
The 20 year sisterhood: Tring Trio celebrate a milestone of creative friendship at Bucks Art Weeks
A celebrated collective of local artists who have painted side-by-side for over twenty years is opening their shared courtyard studio this June, marking a decade of exhibiting together as a key highlight of the Bucks Art Weeks festival.
Hertfordshire County Council changes roads plan after soaring costs linked to Iran conflict
Hertfordshire County Council has made bulk purchases of some materials needed to maintain roads in order to guard against increases in costs and reduced availability.
This mattress has a £750 saving right now - but the sale ends soon (aff)
Simba’s spring sale includes major discounts on its top Hybrid mattress in a sale that ends soon
Hong Kong’s first astronaut participates in Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission
Dr Lai Ka-ying is the first Hong Kong astronaut to go to space.
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Morrisons product recall: popular snacks recalled over fears product could contain glass
Customers are being advised not to eat the affected Morrisons Savers Cashews and return them for a full refund.
TabTrade Edge matches the industry's lowest average spreads on the majors
The Edge account averaged 0.04 pips on the majors.
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The meal subscription service bringing restaurant-inspired flavours into weeknight dinners (aff)
Weeknight dinners can easily fall into a routine of cooking the same meals over and over. One subscription is trying to make everyday eating feel a little more interesting.
The new £14.99 Boots fragrance range shoppers are snapping up as Father’s Day gifts for dad (aff)
A new Arabian-inspired fragrance range has landed at Boots and with prices starting at just £14.99, it could solve Father’s Day gifting dilemmas without stretching budgets.
Former Hertfordshire police officer accused of 'controlling behaviour' and 'making threats'
A former Hertfordshire police officer accused of “controlling, intimidating, and harassing behaviour”, towards a colleague he was in a relationship with will face a misconduct hearing next week.
Wowcher cuts compact USB air cooler and humidifier to £14 in summer deal (aff)
A compact USB-powered air cooler and humidifier with six fan speeds has dropped to £14 in Wowcher’s latest summer deal.
David Beckham is the most stylish man of the moment, according to research
The most fashionable male celebrities of the moment are David Beckham, Idris Elba – and Harry Styles, according to research.
Amazon shoppers spot jumbo vacuum storage bags for £13.71 (aff)
The jumbo storage bags are designed to compress bulky bedding, coats and towels using a standard vacuum cleaner while helping free up cupboard and wardrobe space.
Occupational therapists are the 'missing link' to help unemployment levels
“Young people do not lack ambition; it’s the system failing them,” the organisation argues.