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Owlet Dream Sock smart baby monitor drops by £100 on Amazon
The wearable Owlet Dream Sock tracks a baby's pulse rate, oxygen levels and sleep patterns, and it's now available with a £100 Amazon discount
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One of the UK’s biggest online florists started beneath an umbrella – now it’s won a major national award
Millions of people have ordered flowers from Bunches over the past three decades, but many may not realise the online florist is still run by the same family who started selling blooms beneath an umbrella in Mansfield. Now the business has been voted the UK’s favourite family business.
Amazon’s bargain Bluetooth speaker deal has IP68 waterproofing and RGB lights
The compact buwy G7 Bluetooth speaker has been reduced in a limited-time Amazon deal, offering IP68 waterproof protection, RGB lighting, Bluetooth 5.4 and up to eight hours of battery life for less than £20.
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Historic Shakespeare festival returns to Tring
Organisers promise “something bold, magical and unmistakably ‘Pendley’”
Hertfordshire County Council launches £1m bus franchising assessment
Hertfordshire County Council has received funding of over £1 million to explore whether local bus services could be franchised.
Groupon’s £9.99 bladeless fan deal has LED display, three speeds and free delivery
The Groupon deal cuts the Ukdreamstore bladeless fan by 67%, offering a compact cooling gadget with adjustable airflow, USB charging and a minimalist design for small spaces
Your chance for a first look inside Tring care home…which has its own cinema, hair salon and pub!
A new care home in Tring is inviting the community to explore its luxury facilities.
NARS Laguna bronzer and lip oil bundle drops to £25 for summer (aff)
Featuring the iconic Laguna Bronzer and a nourishing lip oil in travel-friendly sizes, this NARS duo has been reduced to £25 for a limited time
David Taylor MP secures support from Rail Minister Lord Hendy for Hemel train station redevelopment
David Taylor MP has welcomed continued progress on the redevelopment of Hemel Hempstead station following a meeting with Rail Minister Lord Hendy, who has been very supportive and has personally raised the scheme with Network Rail’s Chief Executive and will contact Platform4’s Chair to help keep...
MPs call for a crack down on car thefts, as only 1.91% of car thieves charged in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire Liberal Democrat MPs Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, and Daisy Cooper, MP for St Albans, have urged the government to get a grip on the issue through a return to proper community policing and by creating a new specialist team based at the National Crime Agency....
Large Ninja FrostVault 47L cool box drops to £129.99 in Amazon limited-time deal
Amazon’s limited-time deal cuts the Slate Grey Ninja FrostVault by 48%, offering a heavy-duty cool box with fridge-temperature dry storage for camping, BBQs and road trips
The make-up mistake I didn't realise I was making every morning - but e.l.f. Cosmetics help me fix it
When you're trying to get out of the door in a hurry, it's easy to skip anything that feels like an extra step. But after learning what primer actually does, I realised I'd been making the same mistake every morning.
Herts carers uncover hidden heatwave hazards putting older people at risk
One of Hertfordshire's leading homecare providers, Abbots Care, is warning that many older people are unknowingly putting themselves at risk during the current heatwave after finding heating still switched on in clients' homes because timers have been left running.
Cats Protection: Rehoming Suki and Kali
Suki (white bib and paws) shown, 12yrs old and Kali (tabby) 10 years old are two super sweet tabbies and the definition of gentle companionship, where sitting with you curled up on the sofa or nestling into your side isn’t just a habit, but a ritual.
Taylor Wimpey North Thames Site Managers named as among the UK’s best
“We are committed to consistently delivering high-quality homes and excellent customer service”
Grace & Stella under-eye masks drop to £14.95 on Amazon
With more than 48,000 ratings and over 6,000 packs bought last month, these bestselling under-eye patches are now available for under £15 on Amazon
Police record increase in stop and searches carried out in Hertfordshire
Police officers in Hertfordshire have increased their use of stop and search – with almost one in five leading to an arrest.
The Jawhara Golden Nectar perfume is the affordable summer fragrance I’ll be adding to my shopping list
This Jawhara fragrance sounds perfect for summer and could easily earn the compliment "You smell incredible."
Political Opinion: David Taylor MP welcomes Labour Government call for evidence to put communities at the heart of National Lottery funding
• Labour Government launches UK-wide Call for Evidence to ensure National Lottery funding reflects the priorities of communities across the UK.
This cheap check could stop used car buyers making a costly mistake
Used car buyers could avoid expensive mistakes by checking a vehicle’s history before viewing, negotiating or handing over a deposit.