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Treat yourself to the Face the Future Festive Sparkle Edit - the best luxury beauty box
I opened the Festive Sparkle Edit to see if it lives up to the hype. Packed with luxury beauty favourites and real winter skin benefits, this is the seasonal treat that genuinely impressed me.
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eBay Shopping guide: Find unwanted Christmas gifts and grab yourself a bargain
How to turn other people’s unwanted Christmas gifts into an amazing deal.
The Christmas surnames quiz: what your family name could reveal about your past (aff)
From bakers and brewers to movie-inspired bonus points, this festive quiz explores what your surname might hint about your family history this Christmas.
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How I make the most of the Boots Boxing Day Sale every year and never leave empty handed
Why I never miss the Boots Boxing Day Sale and shop all the Christmas gift sets for myself.
Man dies after collision outside Hemel Hempstead apartment block
A man has died following a collision reported near to a block of flats in Hemel Hempstead.
Suspected Berkhamsted burglars arrested following motorway chase
Men suspected of committing a burglary in Berkhamsted have been arrested following a police chase on a motorway.
Do premium tyres really make a difference? I tested Michelin CrossClimate 2s
After years on cheap tyres, fitting Michelin CrossClimate 2s to my SUV revealed just how much grip, control and confidence matter
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This baby travel bundle could end one of parenting’s biggest headaches
A new baby travel system bundle claims to solve one of early parenting’s most stressful problems — and it’s already dividing opinion online
Tonnes of used coffee pods recycled in Hertfordshire under 'innovative' scheme
Hertfordshire residents with a liking for barista-style coffee are drinking tonnes of it at home – and turning to the county council to help them recycle.
Herts Council leader warns funding changes will leave authority £40m worse off
Hertfordshire County Council estimates the latest funding announcements from central government could leave the authority £40m a year worse off by the end of the three-year settlement period.
Hertfordshire councils respond to Government over potential postponement of elections
Six councils across Hertfordshire are being asked for their views on the postponement of elections next year, as plans for local government reorganisation in the county progress.
We've found seven-night Mediterranean holidays for less than £150 in this crazy sale
With Britain stuck under grey skies, Loveholidays has launched a major sale offering winter sun breaks from little more than £100
Political opinion: David Taylor MP welcomes launch of biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation
• Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals • It will end cruel practices like puppy farming and snaring of wild animals • Improving animal welfare standards will support healthier, more productive livestock with better outcomes for far...
I drove the Vauxhall Corsa “Yes” — and it might be the best version yet
The Vauxhall Corsa Yes revives the idea of a special edition, adding generous kit to a familiar supermini package
Why everyone is suddenly buying VPNs this Christmas and New Year
VPN ads are everywhere this festive season, but do you actually need one and why are they being pushed so hard right now
Tapo C615F kit review: is this solar-powered security camera worth the money?
This all-in-one Tapo security camera combines solar power, AI tracking and a floodlight, offering serious value without subscriptions
New Essex & Herts Air Ambulance charity shop coming to Hemel Hempstead
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is delighted to announce the opening of its newest charity shop in Hemel Hempstead this February.
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The cheap alternative to Center Parcs that costs less than £400 for a family
I took the family for a week away at Eurocamp - if you’re looking for an affordable family-friendly holiday, here’s why you should too.
Allinson hails ‘point gained’ for Hemel against Maidenhead
Lee Allinson felt it was a valuable point gained on Saturday as Hemel Hempstead drew 0-0 at home to Maidenhead United.
Hemel Storm fall short in festive thriller against Thunder
It was an agonising end to 2025 for Hemel Storm, as they surrendered a 15-point lead to fall to a one-point 89-88 defeat in Worthing.