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Off-duty volunteer police officer in Hemel Hempstead stops drink driver

An off-duty volunteer police officer helped stop a drink driver from causing a collision in Hemel Hempstead.

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£1.2bn budget proposals completed by Hertfordshire officials for new financial year

Liberal Democrat councillors have finalised a package of budget proposals that will be considered by a meeting of the county council on Tuesday.

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Hertfordshire officials warn of AI and deep fakes ahead of Valentine's Day

As the countdown to Valentine’s Day continues, romantics among us may be hoping to find they have a secret admirer . . .

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Toolbox reported as stolen from Hemel Hempstead van after roadside incident

Tools were allegedly stolen from a workman’s van in Hemel Hempstead after the items had fallen onto the road.

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We built the ultimate £15 Morrisons Valentine’s dine in menus – here are the best combos to try (aff)

From steakhouse date nights to indulgent comfort food, these are the Morrisons £15 dine in picks we’d genuinely order ourselves

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Liverpool is this year’s #1 Valentine’s destination – not for the reason you’d expect

This Valentine’s Day, romance doesn’t have to be defined by a candlelit dinner or stunning city views.

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Chorleywood Beaumont residents celebrate National Pizza Day

What could be better on a cold February day? Staff and residents at Barchester’s Chorleywood Beaumont care home in Rickmansworth had a fantastic time celebrating National Pizza Day on February 9, a brilliant excuse to sample lots of delicious, warming pizza!

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David Taylor MP hands local SEND report to Education Secretary

David Taylor MP, Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead, has personally handed his comprehensive constituency SEND report – representing the voices of more than 100 local families, parents, carers and teachers – to the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson MP.

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Ryan Giggs' solo goal against Arsenal in 1999 is the greatest in FA Cup history

Ryan Giggs' dazzling solo goal against Arsenal in 1999 has been voted the greatest moment in FA Cup history.

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Could your business be missing out on £10k? Bank reveals simple switch (aff)

Thousands of UK firms are leaving large sums in low-interest accounts. One challenger bank says switching could turn spare balances into serious returns over the next year.

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Review: Netgear Nighthawk M7, a serious mobile hotspot built for serious users (aff)

A powerful portable router promises stronger signals, flexible data plans and fewer compromises than relying on a smartphone hotspot

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Full list of four-night July family holidays for less than £150 (aff)

Families planning ahead for summer can secure low-cost UK getaways as Parkdean releases limited-time discounts across eight popular coastal parks

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Spotted: this retro Pure CD and DAB system is 4.4⭐ on Amazon (aff)

I was looking for a straightforward music system as a gift and this retro-style Pure unit stood out. With a 4.4-star rating from hundreds of buyers, it’s shaping up as a strong contender.

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Amazon’s top-selling non-Ninja air fryer is £29.99 – is it any good? (aff)

Ninja dominates Amazon’s air fryer charts, but this Chefman model is the best-selling option that isn’t a Ninja. It’s down to £29.99, so we dug into UK buyer reviews to see if it’s worth it.

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Amazon cuts bone conduction sports headphones to £39.99 with 75% off limited-time deal (aff)

A limited-time Amazon offer drops open-ear sports headphones below £40, offering swimmers and runners a cheaper way to try bone conduction tech

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Amazon's best-selling 4k dashcam drops to £54.99 with dual front and rear recording (aff)

A limited-time Amazon deal has pushed a dual-channel 4K dashcam into budget territory, packing premium safety features at a lower price point

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Dylan Thomas and the delights of a Pembrokeshire coastal cottage

True peace and seclusion are hard to find in busy Britain - but how about a cosy Welsh cottage with just some wandering wildlife for company? James Ruddy reports.

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Complyance raises $20m in funding to modernise GRC with agentic AI

The funding will accelerate GTM expansion and the deployment of 30+ additional Complyance AI agents to automate manual risk and compliance workflows for Enterprise companies.

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Hertfordshire Constabulary announces 136 years of convictions for 'online predators'

Hertfordshire Constabulary revealed that its teams have secured 136 years worth of convictions in 12 months as part of a ‘child predator’ crackdown.

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Mobility in Motion partners with leading car manufacturers on Adapt & Drive scheme

Mobility in Motion has confirmed it will be partnering with three car manufacturers for the scheme.