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Work on new housing blueprint for Dacorum to begin – before the current plan has been agreed
Work on a new housing blueprint for Dacorum is set to begin – before the area’s current plan has been formally agreed.
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David Taylor MP welcomes New Youth Hub for Dacorum
Today's announcement is part of Labour's commitment that every young person should be able to access support with their future career within one hour of where they live, backed by £2.5 billion of investment in young people's futures.
Political Opinion: David Taylor MP pushes to drive up local school attendance as new analysis shows birthday bunk-offs fuelling avoidable absence
• New analysis shows children are up to 55% more likely to miss school on their birthday
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Mark Goucher and Iwan Lewis, Bob Benton, Clive Hayley and Gavin Kalin present The Barn Theatre Production of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister coming to Milton Keynes
A new comedy written and directed by Jonathan Lynn Co-directed by Michael Gyngell. Starring Clive Francis and Simon Rouse performing at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 30 Jun - Sat 4 Jul.
Road transport causes £100m health costs every year in Hertfordshire, report uncovers
Road transport in Hertfordshire caused over £100 million in health costs in a single year, according to the county council’s air quality strategy.
EuroMillions jackpot tonight: how £9 gets you 500 entries into the £22m draw (aff)
The EuroMillions jackpot is £22 million tonight. Learn how a £9 deal can secure you 500 entries, increasing your chances of winning in a syndicate.
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Summer-ready pyjamas and beautiful lingerie from Boux Avenue - now on sale (aff)
Lightweight pyjamas for warm nights you'll love wearing this summer.
Upp.ai named in Barclays Eagle Labs AI 100 'Ones to Watch' list
The London-based AI platform recognised among the 100 UK scaleups defining the future of British artificial intelligence.
This 15p competition is giving one winner a Lamborghini, a luxury watch, and £10,000 (aff)
One lucky winner could drive away in a V12 Lamborghini, strap on a coveted luxury watch and pocket £10,000, or take a £300,000 cash alternative instead
Hertfordshire Constabulary launches domestic abuse campaign as England start World Cup journey
Hertfordshire Constabulary has launched a county-wide domestic abuse campaign which will be active throughout the World Cup.
Herts care provider marks Loneliness Awareness Week by highlighting the importance of companionship and connection
Around one in five Hertfordshire residents aged between 76 and 85 regularly experience loneliness, according to the latest Age Friendly Hertfordshire report, prompting one of the county's leading home-care providers to call for greater awareness of the issue during Loneliness Awareness Week (9-15 Ju...
Frozen market sees homeowners extend rather than move
With buyer demand at its weakest in years, a growing number of UK homeowners are choosing to stay put and extend rather than move.
Trial reports preliminary findings on cognitive function in early dementia patients
The preliminary results are to be presented at Integrative Personalised Medicine 2026.
AI that caught 20,000 cancers is now certified for use on smartphones
The world's first regulated medical device technology approved to autonomously assess skin cancer from a smartphone will be unveiled at HLTH Europe.
Political Opinion: Lib Dem MP presses Government to support young carers
During Carers Week 2026 last week, Victoria Collins MP has called on the Government to provide greater support for young carers and ensure unpaid carers are not disadvantaged in work or education.
David Taylor MP celebrates as Labour to bring mental health support to Hemel Hempstead’s schools
• Record number of children in England now have access to mental health support teams – with almost 80% of secondary schools covered
The home storage hack that could free up cupboard space for just over £1 a bag (aff)
From spare duvets to winter coats, these jumbo vacuum storage bags could help households make the most of limited cupboard space while they're available at a discounted price
Support, not medication alone, is the key to lasting weight loss success, says Slimming World consultant
“Lasting weight loss success comes from support, not medication alone,” says Apsley Slimming World Consultant.
Adepteq launches free SharePoint Workshop worth £1,500 to help businesses unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365
Organisations in Hertfordshire can secure their free workshop before 31st July and gain expert guidance on improving collaboration, document management, intranets, and SharePoint adoption.
We Do Mobility has opened a new showroom in Hemel Hempstead to Support Independent Living
Independent mobility retailer We Do Mobility has opened its new showroom at The Marlowes shopping centre, bringing a wide range of mobility and independent living products and services to residents across Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas.