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Winners announced for the 2026 Charity Film Awards
The ninth iteration of the awards awarded more than £100k in prize money.
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Two-thirds support greater education for subjects like esports
Almost two-thirds of people worldwide support more formal education pathways in esports and gaming.
Final chance to experience popular summer walking event
The clock is ticking to secure your places for the DENS Castle Walk – taking place on Sunday 14th June at Berkhamsted Castle.
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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.
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.
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.
Leicester walking football group takes to the King Power Stadium pitch
Participants from Leicester City in the Community's walking football programme enjoyed a memorable day at King Power Stadium as part of the Club's Play on the Pitch opportunities.
Businesses that respond to reviews are 75 times MORE likely to appear in AI answers, study reveals
Businesses that actively gather and respond to customer reviews are cited in 75.3% of AI answers, compared to only 1% of answers for businesses with no active profile.
AnySearch launches new search platform built for AI Agents
As AI agents rapidly evolve from experimental tools into productivity systems, AnySearch, a next-generation AI search product purpose-built for AI agents and enterprise AI systems, has officially launched, offering AI agents unified access to high-quality information.
Cygnet Health Care launches guide to help young people in Hemel Hempstead manage exam stress
As GCSE and A-Level students across the country prepare for exam season, Cygnet Health Care has launched a new guide offering practical advice and reassurance for young people, parents and carers in Hemel Hempstead on managing exam stress and protecting mental wellbeing.
Hemel Lions help the Gaddesden Row Guide Centre
When two of our Lions visited the Gaddesden Row Guide Centre a few weeks back, they were impressed with the work being carried out to improve the premises. On Sunday the 10th of May, we presented a cheque for £5,000 to assist them in their task and propel them toward their £30,000 target.
Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro review: week-long battery and premium design (aff)
Huawei’s latest smartwatch impresses with its lightweight design, superb battery life and surprisingly premium feel
Celebrating 50 years of business in Watford
Watford-based tile specialist Decor Tiles is proud to celebrate 50 years in business, marking five decades of supplying high-quality tiles, expert advice, and trusted service to customers across the region.