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Why Estée Lauder Double Wear is still the foundation everyone recommends (aff)

From weddings to workdays and summer events, this iconic foundation has become a makeup bag staple for anyone wanting reliable all-day coverage

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Very's elegant brown midaxi dress is made for summer weddings

Elegant, versatile and easy to style, this beautiful Very Collection dress is one you'll reach for all season long

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7 charged with murder two years on from Kings Langley killing

Seven people have been charged with murder in connection with the killing of a 30-year-old in Dacorum.

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Dacorum Borough Council announces £1.4m budget for CCTV, community facilities, and other regeneration schemes

Dacorum Borough Council confirmed it has allocated £1.4 million to fund improvements to community facilities.

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Xryma Plc approved to trade on Euronext Paris Stock Exchange

Xyrma has gained regulatory approval from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission to trade on Euronext Paris Stock Exchange.

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TikTok beauty favourite e.l.f Cosmetics launches driving lesson giveaway that can save learner drivers £300

e.l.f. Cosmetics has partnered with RED Driver Training to give away thousands of driving lesson vouchers, which could save learners hundreds of pounds.

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Football cards up for grabs as £20,000 case go to auction

Collectible enthusiasts can bid for individual cards for only £1.

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Plans submitted for £120m 245,000 sq ft logistics centre in Hertfordshire

Plans for a new logistics centre in Hertfordshire have been sent to the planning authority.

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CBeebies star Jeremy Fisher set for spectacular summer at Willows

A new arrival will be making a splash at Willows when the farm’s Summer Spectacular event kicks off on Saturday 18 July. 

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Hemel mums bring imagination to life with brand new Wonder Village

"Children learn so much through imaginative play”

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How to get wedding-ready teeth with the SmilePro Advanced Whitening Kit everyone's talking about

The SmilePro Advanced Teeth Whitening Kit gives brighter teeth in just a few weeks.

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Logistics, tech and a major regeneration drive keep Hemel Hempstead's job market buoyant

Maylands, the largest business park in Hertfordshire, still sets the rhythm of the working week in Hemel Hempstead, but an ambitious plan to add thousands of new jobs is beginning to reshape the town. What does the latest data reveal about finding work here in 2026?

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Hemel Hempstead ranked in top 10 for places worst affected by temperatures considered unsafe for youth sport

Hemel Hempstead has been ranked among the top 10 for places worst affected by temperatures which are considered unsafe for youth sport.

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Care home head housekeeper completes 2,600-Mile Vespa journey from Aylesbury to Rome

After two weeks, six countries and 2,600 miles on his beloved Vespa, Head Housekeeper Rui Baptista has returned to Fremantle Court care home in Stoke Mandeville, with memories of a lifetime and plenty of stories to share with residents and colleagues.

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Saddle up! Ware care home invites community to country-themed summer fete

“We're excited to welcome the community for what promises to be a rootin'-tootin' event”

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Police end appeal for wanted Hemel Hempstead man

Police officers have ended their search for a wanted man with links to Hemel Hempstead.

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Gritters attend 'melting' roads in Hertfordshire during extreme weather

We may be more used to seeing gritters in the winter months, but in recent weeks, county council officials have been using them to make Hertfordshire’s roads safer in hot weather too.

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Having a ball: Ware care home residents team up with local college students for matchday magic

Football fever has officially kicked off at a care home in Ware as residents welcomed local college students for a morning of sporting fun.

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The £8 Sainsbury's deal helping parents survive the six-week summer holidays

Keeping children fed during the six-week summer break can quickly become expensive, but Sainsbury's latest three for £8 picky bits offer could help parents stock up on easy meals and snacks without stretching the budget.

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Four shops illegally sold vapes to youngsters in Hertfordshire during official tests

Hertfordshire County Council used investigatory powers to catch several fraudsters last year as well as a number of shops selling vapes to youngsters, a meeting heard.