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I'm celebrating National Picky Bits Day with all these treats from Sainsbury's
National Picky Bits Day is on June 27 this year and Sainsbury’s has a huge selection of dips, breads, olives, falafels and more to choose from.
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Wowcher cuts 49% off pizza oven that cooks in as little as 10 minutes
The compact countertop oven is said to preheat in five minutes and comes with a traditional stone baking plate and two stainless steel pizza paddles
David Taylor MP Welcomes Progress on Safer Crossings Campaign in Gadebridge Road
David Taylor, Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead, has welcomed progress in efforts to improve road safety on Gadebridge Road, following a community campaign led by pupils at Gade Valley Primary School.
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How to get 500 EuroMillions lines for £9 ahead of £52m jackpot
The 74% off syndicate deal provides a share in 500 EuroMillions lines, although any prizes won will be divided between as many as 50 members
Boots premium hair edit beauty box review: Salon-quality haircare favourites worth over £223 for just £50
The Boots Premium hair edit beauty box features 15 hair products in one luxury beauty box.
Local composer's work to be transformed into Ballet Short Film with Royal Ballet Dancer Bomin Kim
On 28 May 2026, local composer Matthew Wren, who was born and raised in Tring and attended John F Kennedy School in Hemel Hempstead, had one of his compositions performed at the Royal Opera House as part of the Royal Ballet’s Spring Draft Works 2026 programme. Pathei Mathos ("Learning Through Suff...
Mrs Hinch's favourite Garnier Vitamin C sorbet cream has been reduced to its lowest price for Amazon Prime Day
Mrs Hinch’s go-to Garnier Sorbet Cream is one of Amazon’s bestselling beauty products and it’s now being sold at the lowest price we have seen - for just over £4.
Hertfordshire Government reorganisation date remains despite Keir Starmer's resignation
Hertfordshire councils expect to find out whether they will be replaced by two, three or four unitary authorities within weeks, despite the resignation of the Prime Minister.
Europe and China must pivot from tech rivalry to "constructive engagement" in AI era
Leaders at the CEIBS Forums warn that the EU and China must move beyond zero-sum competition.
Highly experienced safeguarding professional joins Partou
Partou, one of the UK’s leading day nursery providers which operates Bourne Explorers Day Nursery and Pre-school in Hemel Hempstead, has appointed Ryan Greenhalgh as Head of Safeguarding.
Community urged to support summer care for hospice patients
“Our communities and families need the hospice . . . so please support them today”
Want that ‘back from holiday’ glow all year round? These new affordable e.l.f. sticks make it easy
That fresh, sun-kissed ‘back from holiday’ glow is one of the most wanted beauty looks every summer — and e.l.f. Cosmetics’ latest Soft Glam launches are designed to make it easier to recreate at home.
The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed
The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed - including jumping the breakfast buffet queue, washing undergarments in kettles and stealing from rooms.
Amazon cuts £75 off cordless Shark cleaner for pet and wine stains
The lightweight handheld cleaner is designed for quickly tackling localised spills, odours and pet accidents on carpets, upholstery, stairs and car interiors
Avinox wins Eurobike 2026 Award with its smart heart rate control system
The system is set to be a ‘genuine game changer’.
The hidden perfume gem at Boots shoppers are only just discovering – and it costs £14.99
This new fragrance collection at Boots could quickly become one of beauty’s best-kept secrets.
Golfers invited to tee off for charity at Little Hay Golf Complex
Little Hay Golf Complex is inviting golfers and local businesses across Hemel Hempstead and the wider Dacorum area to take part in its upcoming Charity Golf Day on Friday 10th July, raising funds for the charity Absolutely Together and its Smiles Programme.
Amazon cuts a huge £1,729 off the Astell&Kern desktop hi-fi system in a Prime Day deal
The specialist desktop system supports demanding headphones, high-resolution music, wired hi-fi equipment and wireless streaming from one compact battery-powered unit
Amazon cuts £80 off Ninja's Double Stack XL air fryer that cooks on four levels - lowest price for months
The narrower Ninja appliance stacks two independent drawers vertically, freeing up worktop width while retaining a family-sized 9.5-litre capacity
Save 39% on this Philips automatic coffee machine that makes barista-style brews at the push of a button
From espressos to lattes, this Philips machine is built for people who want better coffee without spending time learning barista skills.