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Hertfordshire NHS board warns of viruses peaking as flu cases 'surge'
NHS services in Hertfordshire are coming under intense pressure, the regional care board has warned.
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Out of time for Christmas presents? This gift lasts all year (aff)
If you’re running out of Christmas gift ideas, wine subscriptions offer a rare mix of convenience and thoughtfulness, with deliveries that keep arriving well into the new year.
Boots £10 Tuesday: The best Christmas beauty gift set deals to shop today including Ted Baker
Hurry! Today is your last chance to save with Boots' £10 Tuesday beauty deals.
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Forks at the ready and bosh - Big John is hosting a lavish feast to remember
The Instagram foodie is putting new flavours to the test this Christmas
Two men charged in connection with 'dozens' of 'high value' car thefts worth £500k in Hertfordshire
Two men have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle thefts reported in Hertfordshire where over £500k worth of vehicles have been stolen.
Channel 4’s The Dog House seeks loving homes in Hemel Hempstead as rescue centres feel the strain
Rehoming charities across Hertfordshire are facing an unprecedented surge in demand, and now the makers of Channel 4’s BAFTA-nominated The Dog House are keen to hear from people from across the region who may be thinking about adopting a rescue dog and would be open to sharing their reasons why.
The iGulu F1 home-brewing machine makes craft beer at home easier than ever
The iGulu F1 promises pub-quality pints at home with almost no effort required — but getting hold of one is the hardest part
I’ve found the perfect last minute Christmas gift that is really affordable
Take the stress out of shopping this year with this affordable bouquet from Bunches.
When you don’t know what to buy the man in your life, you can’t go wrong with Cremo
Cremo is the perfect choice for the man in your life when you're unsure what to get him.
Police ‘improving’ processes to clamp down on Hertfordshire paedophile rings
Hertfordshire Constabulary is “improving” its processes to clamp down on organised paedophile rings, which its boss admitted were “not perfect” in the past.
One-person start-up to 40-strong team and £3m turnover - Whitestar celebrates 25 years
Whitestar Solutions is celebrating 25 years in business – having grown from a one-person start-up to a thriving team of 40 and a £3 million turnover.
Find the cheapest postage deals with this clever parcel comparison site
Sending parcels is getting pricey, but this easy comparison tool helps you instantly uncover the lowest delivery rates from top couriers
The best Christmas spa deals in England with up to 56% off
Christmas is close and the spa offers are getting sharper. These five deals mix big savings with proper relaxation, making them ideal for gifting or grabbing before the rush hits.
'Fake toys, real harms': Authorities warn Dacorum parents of dangerous counterfeit Labubu dolls and goods this Christmas
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) are working together to warn parents about the dangers of counterfeit goods – including popular Labubu dolls – on the market around Christmas.
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.
This family-run florist can send Christmas plants for £22.50
Struggling to find a thoughtful Christmas gift? Bunches’ low-cost plants, flowers and festive bundles make last-minute shopping surprisingly easy.
Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Hemel Hempstead man
Police officers are growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for the welfare of a missing man from Hemel Hempstead.
Smilie Teeth Whitening: smile confidently for every occasion this season
Smile confidently this winter with Smilie teeth whitening kit.
Why more people are turning to expert financial advice as Britain’s money map shifts
As Britain undergoes a huge shift in who holds wealth, from generations to gender, more people are realising they need expert financial guidance to make confident decisions about mortgages, pensions and long term plans.
Parents outsmarted by their children when it comes to animal knowledge
Children know more about the animal kingdom than their parents, according to research.