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Hero hearing dog Scooby alerts Welwyn mum to daughter locked in bathroom

“He’s given me my confidence back in every aspect of my life”

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Iris court care home brings the local community together

“Staff at Iris Court are dedicated to making sure that the home is a hub of the local community, and this event, along with all their hard work, has definitely paid off. It was a resounding success”

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This is the SPF beauty essential that I'm packing in my make-up bag for my holiday (aff)

I’ve found my new favourite beauty product that’s a must for holidays as it provides skincare and SPF in one.

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Controversial changes to Hemel Hempstead School's allocation policy approved despite hundreds of objections

Changes to the allocation policy at a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead have been approved despite a majority of consultants opposing the scheme.

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Hope for one of the world’s rarest antelopes as bongo calf is born at Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Safari Park is celebrating the birth of a healthy male Eastern Mountain bongo calf, offering a rare and hopeful moment for one of the world’s most endangered antelope species.

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Dyson Hushjet Mini Cool Fan: Is it available to buy in the UK yet? Cost, where to buy from, alternatives (aff)

Dyson has announced its first ever handheld fan is available for sale in the UK - so where can you buy in the UK? And how much does it cost?

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Staff from Hemel Hempstead nursery raise more than £10,000 through charity climb

Staff from a nursery in Hemel Hempstead have raised more than £10,000 for Cure Parkinson’s after completing a climb to the top of Kinder Scout.

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The cleaning gadget Stacey Solomon uses 'every day' is on sale again on Amazon for a limited time (aff)

Stacey Solomon has made a name for herself as a cleaning influencer so when she says she uses a gadget daily you know it’s worth paying attention to.

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Former Hemel Hempstead Gazette reporter completes London Marathon to support mum's sight loss

A former Hemel Hempstead Gazette reporter completed this year’s London Marathon supporting a sight loss charity.

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Vision Express launch new collection with Emma Willis

Vision Express have partnered with broadcaster Emma Willis for a new eyewear collection.

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​Top five finish pleases Allinson

​Hemel Hempstead Town went into the National League South play-off eliminator this week in good spirits after securing a fifth place finish last weekend.

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Office gadgets designed to improve posture and wellbeing - prices from £30 (aff)

A range of office-friendly gadgets designed to make long desk days more comfortable and less damaging

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GAC International holds first global launch event

GAC unveiled an upgraded global strategy system at the event.

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The Lodge care home

The Lodge Care Home marked St George's Day with a joyful celebration full of music, tradition, and community spirit. Residents enjoyed a lively singalong led by Nick, bringing smiles and plenty of participation from everyone involved. The day also featured a selection of delicious traditional snacks...

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Kings Langley School continues to lead on character education

Kings Langley Secondary School were awarded the Character Kitemark+ for the third time in succession – the first secondary school to achieve this. Ther kitemark plus status requires schools to demonstrate an explicit, planned and reflective approach to character education of its students, staff, p...

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The Marlowes Shopping Centre launches ‘Where Pre Loved Gets Re Loved’ charity drive campaign

The Marlowes Shopping Centre is proud to announce the launch of its latest community-focused initiative, ‘Where Pre-Loved Gets Re-Loved’ to support Alzheimer’s Society and Animal Support Angels. Starting May 12th, the centre will transform a vacant retail unit into a vibrant donation hub, invi...

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Work underway on new village homes

National housebuilder Miller Homes has commenced its work on a 19.6-acre parcel of land off London Road in Woolmer Green. 

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7.5 years to be heard: Why I’m running the London 10K for Endometriosis Awareness

I was dismissed. I was told it was “just a phase.”
I was prescribed strong painkillers like tramadol and even morphine, instead of being given answers.

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Chorleywood Beaumont managing directors compete in charity cook off

“We are all so proud of Michelle for taking part in this challenge, we know she will give it her absolute best shot”

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Hemel Hempstead teacher with rare dementia gene completes London Marathon in memory of dad

A teacher from Hemel Hempstead completed this year’s London Marathon raising awareness around a rare dementia disease which has devastated her family.