Local News
Beat ‘Blue Monday’ with this pop of pink jumper from M&S
Fashion isn’t just about wearing clothes it can help boost and lift your mood too.
Local messages
This sneaky postage hack gives you £25 of free delivery credit — and it costs nothing to try
A little-known Parcel2Go feature is handing out £25 of free postage credit — and you don’t even have to sign up
Rockets too hot to handle for struggling Storm
Hemel Storm’s struggles continued with a 105-77 defeat against Reading Rockets at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre on Saturday evening.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: an EV that makes 400 miles feel realistic
Tesla claims its new Model 3 can top 400 miles on a charge – but living with one tells a more interesting story
The top 10 things homeowners put off fixing around the house
The top 10 things homeowners put off fixing around the house include noisy or vibrating washing machines, overflowing gutters and dripping taps.
Why I’m turning to ginger shots to help improve my health this year
I’m focusing on health this year and ginger keeps showing up as the best option.
I'm changing my wardrobe this year and this M&S jumper is at the top of my shopping list
A classic super-soft jumper from M&S is proving a versatile and affordable way to refresh your wardrobe for 2026
Customers share amazing before and after results of skincare brand that took the world by storm
47 Skin is the skincare brand taking over social media with customers sharing their amazing before and after results.
I’ve been living with a smart EV charger - and it’s transformed how (and when) I charge at home
With most EV charging now done at home, one smart charger is quietly changing how drivers save money on energy - we’ve tested it
47 Skin makes The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing companies list for the second year running
This under-the-radar skincare brand needs to be on your radar after making it onto the The Sunday Times 100 list two years running.
This New Look jumper is giving Claudia Winkleman Traitors vibes
The cable knit jumper that looks like it belongs in Claudia Winkleman’s wardrobe.
Hertfordshire councils respond to minister’s call for views on postponing May elections
The majority of councils in Hertfordshire say they do not want this year’s planned local elections to be postponed, despite ongoing work that could see them replaced by unitary authorities by 2028.
Why the US lottery is almost impossible to win – and why UK players actually have better odds
The US Powerball looks tempting when jackpots soar into the billions, but new data shows American players face the worst odds in the world – and the UK lottery suddenly doesn’t look so brutal.
Nursery with sites in Leighton Buzzard and Hemel Hempstead aiming to raise £3,000 for Cure Parkinson’s charity
A nursery with sites in Leighton Buzzard and Hemel Hempstead is aiming to raise £3,000 for the Cure Parkinson’s charity, with fundraising including staff climbing to the highest point in the Peak District in April.
£1.2bn budget proposals formally backed by Hertfordshire council cabinet
Hertfordshire’s £1.2bn budget proposals include raising council tax by 4.99% and making £55m of savings.
E-bike hire scheme set for three-year trial in Hemel Hempstead
An e-bike hire scheme looks set to be introduced in Hemel Hempstead on a three-year trial.
Man from Hemel Hempstead extradited to Belgium for involvement in people smuggling ring
A man from Hemel Hempstead has been extradited to Belgium for his involvement in a people smuggling ring, which led to thousands of migrants being transported from France into the UK on small boats.
You have a choice: Choosing the right celebrant for your wedding or funeral
When people plan a wedding, they carefully choose the person who will stand with them, tell their story, and lead one of the most important moments of their lives. They meet with their chosen celebrant, talk things through, and make sure they are all a perfect fit. But when it comes to a funeral, ma...
Hertfordshire County Council earmarks £10 million for local Government reorganisation
Finance chiefs have earmarked £10 million for work on local government reorganisation (LGR) as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s 2026-2027 budget proposals.
You can ditch the cable and get wireless Apple CarPlay for just £19.99
A small Amazon gadget is letting drivers upgrade to wireless Apple CarPlay for £20, without changing their car’s screen