Local News
Easy dashboard upgrade: wireless CarPlay and Android Auto for £119.99
A plug-and-play screen may be the easiest way to modernise an older car, and this Carpuride model includes wireless connectivity, a dashcam and premium features — without any installation hassle
Local messages
£49 refurbished Dell Chromebook is a brilliant budget Christmas gift for students and busy commuters
A budget-friendly laptop that is built to last and ideal for homework, travel and everyday tasks — a practical Christmas present they’ll use all year.
.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=0%2C100%2C0%2C100)
Is the Garmin Venu 4 good enough to lure my wife away from a Fitbit? I try to settle our debate
After years of friendly rivalry and two very different smartwatch loyalties under one roof, I finally put Garmin and Fitbit head-to-head — using the Venu 4 as the challenger. The setup wasn’t smooth, the price stings a bit, but the final verdict wasn’t what I expected
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Parcel2Go is the secret to how mums are getting organised this Christmas
Parcel2Go is for the Mums who treat posting parcels like it’s a Christmas superpower.
Which UK surnames come from Vikings? Check if your family has Norse ancestry with a DNA test this Christmas
Viking ancestry is far more common in Britain than most of us ever realised. A simple DNA kit could reveal your family’s own Norse roots in time for Christmas.
“Everyone else has one” Parents race to find safer first phones as kids demand mobiles younger than ever
The playground pressure is real. Kids want phones in Year five. Parents want peace of mind. Safer first-phone SIMs promise independence without a ticket to the adult internet.
Toyota Land Cruiser review: unstoppable in the worst UK weather
Caught in a storm with the new Toyota Land Cruiser? Perfect timing. On flooded roads, high winds and rural chaos, this iconic 4x4 showed exactly why it has a 70-year reputation for being unstoppable
Treat yourself this Christmas with these beauty gift sets from Boots - too good to share
The best beauty gift sets for Christmas from Boots including No7, Pixie and Soap & Glory.
The River Island high neck mesh midi dress is the ultimate party dress for under £17
The River Island high-neck mesh midi dress is the perfect Christmas party dress.
I rank Christmas 2025 supermarket adverts from best to worst - including Asda, Tesco and M&S Food
Adverts this year feature iconic characters and celebrities 🎄
I tested the big wine subscriptions and one beat the rest by miles
Wine subscriptions are more popular than ever, but the value and quality vary. I tested the biggest names to see which ones are worth your money and which offer the best bottles.
Hemel Hempstead school named as best in the country by trusted parental guide
A school in Hemel Hempstead has been named the best of its kind in the country.
'More like quicksand than a footpath' Council defends new Hemel Hempstead path after safety concerns raised
Dacorum Borough Council has defended its construction of a new path in a popular park in Hemel Hempstead.
Breakdown cover drops to just £15 a year with this amazing deal
A new offer is bundling roadside assistance, home start and national recovery for just £15 a year — a fraction of the typical cost of breakdown cover
How to choose the best teeth whitening products between clinic and at home treatments
A closer look at the wonderful world of teeth whitening and which treatment is best for you.
Nova Maldives: How I finally gave my wife the wedding she deserved, 19 years after our rainy civil ceremony
Nineteen years ago my wife and I tied the knot at a registry office on a typically rainy November day, with no sit down meal or romantic destination booked for the honeymoon.
Nova Resort: The Maldives trip that finally convinced me the hype is real
On paper it’s easy to see why so many people have the Maldives on their destination bucket list, but with so many sunshine destinations only a few hours away from the UK, is the 10-14 hour journey really worth it?
Political Opinion: David Taylor MP welcomes historic action to lift 2,340 children in Hemel Hempstead and the Villages out of poverty
Labour’s historic Child Poverty Strategy to lift 550,000 children out of poverty – delivering the largest reduction in child poverty in one Parliament since records began.
Political Opinion: £19 million announced by Government to deliver better buses across Hemel Hempstead
David Taylor MP has today backed the Labour Government’s plan to deliver faster, cheaper and more reliable buses with £19 million in funding in Hertfordshire.
Smooth for Christmas: This bald head shaver is down to £29.99 and flying in the UK
A 70% price drop has turned this pro-style head shaver into an unbeatable Christmas gift for anyone ready to sharpen up their look and ditch expensive barbers for good.