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UK firms embrace AI boom, but bosses lack training to deliver it, report finds
Research uncovered whether organisations are prepared for a shift under AI.
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Summer holidays mean pets are home alone more often – why dog owners are buying this smart camera (aff)
Summer holidays, festivals, weddings and weekends away can mean pets are left home alone more often than at any other time of year. As dog walkers, pet sitters and helpful neighbours step in, many owners are turning to smart pet cameras for extra peace of mind.
Three quarters of parents are still emotionally attached to their childhood toys
Three quarters of parents still feel emotionally attached to their own childhood toys, according to research.
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Logitech Mobi Fold review: I tested the new folding mouse before launch (aff)
I hate using laptop trackpads, so Logitech's new folding mouse immediately caught my attention. After living with the Mobi Fold before launch, I'm convinced it's one of the cleverest peripherals the company has made in years
Shoppers can save almost £80 on this ergonomic office chair designed for all-day comfort (aff)
If your current desk chair leaves you counting down the minutes until home time, this discounted ergonomic alternative could make the working day much more comfortable
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ASOS has slashed this wedding guest-ready maxi dress by 65% (aff)
An elegant olive green maxi dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline and sheer mesh hem has been heavily discounted at ASOS just in time for wedding and race season.
Father’s Day gift idea: Helicopter flight with bubbly from £49 at 58 UK locations (aff)
Looking for a Father’s Day gift with a difference? This helicopter flight experience includes bubbly and is available at 58 locations across the UK from just £49.
Gardeners are snapping up this £69 gazebo with bug-proof mesh walls (aff)
From family barbecues to festival weekends, this screened gazebo promises shade, shelter and protection from unwanted insects at a fraction of its original price.
This £28 waterproof gazebo deal could save your summer plans (aff)
From summer BBQs to rainy garden gatherings, this Neo gazebo promises practical shelter for less thanks to Wowcher's latest deal
Win a £500,000 Lamborghini Temerario for just 5p in new competition (aff)
One of the first Lamborghini Temerarios to appear in the online competitions space is up for grabs alongside £5,000 cash
Hotpoint shoppers could claim up to £300 back – but there's not long left (aff)
Anyone planning a kitchen refresh or replacing an ageing appliance may want to act quickly, as Hotpoint's latest cashback event could put hundreds of pounds back into their bank account
Councillor warns of 'significant risks' linked to £50m Hertfordshire County Hall sale
A Conservative councillor has suggested Hertfordshire County Council could face “significant risks”, following the potential sale of the authority’s former HQ.
Look out Philly - the British are coming, but in peace this time
‘This was a fascinating visit during which I learned a lot’
Hertfordshire County Council rolls out new training programme
A councillor said he would “hate for people to think” new record-keeping training for staff was “an arse-covering exercise”, during a discussion in council chambers.
Talking newspaper stalwarts bow out
“Thank you all for the amazing support you have given the charity over so many years, and for steering us through some challenging times”
Laptops, petrol strimmers, and children's toys among suspected stolen items recovered in Hemel Hempstead
A number of stolen items have been seized by police officers after suspected burglaries in the Hemel Hempstead area.
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Amazon cuts bestselling Olay Regenerist Night Cream to £10 (aff)
Olay's popular overnight moisturiser featuring niacinamide and peptides has received a sizeable Amazon discount, bringing the skincare staple down to just £10.
Councillor questions prevalence of vape shops in Hertfordshire amid 'illegal' activity suspicions
Demand for legal vapes is “high” according to Hertfordshire’s Trading Standards boss, after a councillor pressed him about the large number of vape shops in the county.
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Amazon cuts £83 off premium ghd Chronos hair straightener (aff)
ghd's flagship Chronos styler has received a sizeable Amazon discount, cutting more than £80 from the premium hair straightener's usual price.
Victoria Collins MP column: Government Broadband U-Turn cuts 28,000 Homes and Businesses from Fibre Upgrades
Victoria Collins MP has expressed shock and anger after confirmation that thousands of homes and businesses across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire will no longer receive broadband upgrades promised under the Government’s flagship Project Gigabit programme.