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Watford General surgeon wins prestigious award for developing next generation of surgeons
A Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Watford General Hospital has been awarded the ‘Silver Scalpel Award’: one of the most prestigious honours in surgical training in the UK.
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This sleep tech bundle promising better rest is 25% off for World Sleep Day (aff)
A World Sleep Day promotion has cut 25% off an innovative sleep tech bundle featuring red light therapy, blue light blocking glasses and blackout sleep tools designed to help improve your night-time routine.
Presenter Alexander Armstrong reveals his top 'dad mode' moments
Presenter Alexander Armstrong revealed how he once had to talk his son through how to cook mince at university – and enjoys going into ‘dad mode’ at every opportunity.
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Reform politician elected after narrow win resigns from Hertfordshire County Council
A Reform UK member of Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has resigned, less than a year after he was elected with a majority of 28 votes.
Search marketing agency forecasts 'The Great Citation War' as brands fight for AI visibility
AI visibility is changing the search landscape, search marketing agency Maratopia warn.
Buses and Businesses Against Abuse – scheme rolls out nationally
A ground-breaking scheme, aimed at preventing violence against women and girls, has helped set a standard which is now being rolled-out to other parts of the country, as part of the Buses Act 2025, according to a key local figure.
Mindsprint's GuardianEye stands out in cybersecurity at TEISS 2026 Awards
Their Agentic AI-powered cybersecurity solution was named Runner-Up at the TEISS Awards 2026.
Wet & Forget patio cleaner drops to £25.99 in Amazon spring sale (aff)
This popular ‘wet it and forget it’ patio cleaner is down to £25.99 in Amazon’s spring sale – just in time for spring garden cleaning
Inside a £2.5m eco dream home you could own through charity draw (aff)
Sustainable countryside home near Shaftesbury unveiled as the latest grand prize in a charity fundraising draw
I'm finally going to buy a FOREO facial cleansing brush now one has over 60% off in Amazon sale (aff)
I’ve looked longingly at FOREO facial cleansing brushes for years, and now one is on sale in the Amazon Spring Deal Days event I’m finally going to buy one.
Local business supports conservation project at Hertfordshire Zoo with free materials donation
A local premium landscaping materials supplier has played a behind-the-scenes role in helping create new animal habitats and visitor spaces at Hertfordshire Zoo, donating materials free of charge to support the attraction’s ongoing conservation-led development.
Luxury neck cream is now 20% off in M&S beauty sale and it's in the prettiest pot I've ever seen (aff)
The PRAI Throat Decolletage Creme has 20% off in the Marks and Spencer beauty sale - and it looks amazing as well as being a luxury product.
Autoglym snow foam drops to £12.72 in Amazon spring sale car cleaning deal (aff)
After a winter of road salt and grime, this Autoglym snow foam deal makes it cheap to give your car a proper clean
Former Hemel man's mystery stories generate money for Ukraine children
Mystery stories from the books “Uncle Chris’s Collection of Crafty Short Stories” have raised £1500 so far for Ukraine children.
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Designer handbags are my weakness and the Radley Chancery bag truly delivered (aff)
This practical handbag combines elegance and style and transitions effortlessly from the office to evening drinks.
You can now book private health scans from £80 – with results in hours (aff)
From lingering aches to peace of mind, private scans starting from £80 are making it easier to check your health sooner
Amazon cuts price of pretty rose gold BaByliss hairdryer and straightners in their Spring sale (aff)
Calling all pink girlies . . . Amazon has dramatically dropped the price of both BaByliss hairdryer and straightners, both a beautiful rose gold colour, in their Spring sale.
Bedfordshire Police could lead new investigation into death of 'blackmailed' man from Hertfordshire
Bedfordshire Police is reviewing an investigation into a man’s death after a complaint from his partner over how a neighbouring force handled the investigation.
Craig hits the slopes 12 years after Parkinson’s diagnosis thanks to Hemel care home
Passionate skier Craig Coverman thought he would never ski again after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 12 years ago. Thanks to his care home, Craig hit the slopes with some of his fellow residents at the Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead.
Hertfordshire school results above national average but not for children who have free school meals
Latest data shows that exam results at Hertfordshire schools are exceeding national averages overall – but children eligible for free school meals are doing less well.