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Less than 1 in 3 pupils in one UK country plan to take a language GCSE - 5 ways it can help you in the future
The benefits of studying a new language in secondary school can extend far beyond the classroom 🌎
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Travel in style with direct train to London in just two hours
If you fancy a trip to the capital then Hull Trains have got the perfect way to travel.
Amber health warning for Hertfordshire as temperatures set to soar
An amber health warning has been issued across the East of England as temperatures continue to rise.
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Over half of adults in the East of England can’t tell heat stroke from heat exhaustion, St John Ambulance warns
St John Ambulance today launches its summer first aid awareness campaign after new research reveals that more than half of adults surveyed in the East of England (56%)* (55% nationally) do not know the difference between life-threatening heat stroke, which requires a 999 call, and heat exhaustion, w...
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Interest rates UK: Bank of England move today could make a mortgage more costly - what it means for your money
The rate decision offers little relief as bills stay high and pressure on households grows 💸
Hemel Hempstead residents asked to survey spectacular stag beetles this summer
Residents in Hertfordshire and beyond are being asked to keep an eye out for spectacular stag beetles this summer and record any sightings online, as part of a wildlife charity’s national Great Stag Hunt survey.
Wine: I tried to re-create the Gavin & Stacey beer map instead ranking wine
I will attempt to try wine from all over the world 🍷
Cheapest places to rent: The UK cities where rent is rising fastest, and one where it is falling
The cost of renting is continuing to rise across most of the UK, but the rate of inflation has slowed to its lowest level since July 2001.
More than a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas
More than a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas – despite it being six months away.
Rabies death Morocco: Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday, symptoms and is there a vaccine?
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear 🏥
Does this ‘cooling blanket’ on Amazon really work? Here’s what UK shoppers are saying
With the UK heatwave in full swing, a cold-to-the-touch blanket is catching attention. But does it actually work? I looked at real UK reviews to find out.
Queen beats Rihanna and Oasis to nation’s top song for drive to work
Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen is the nation’s favourite song to blast on the car radio, followed by U2’s Beautiful Day and the iconic Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac, according to a new poll.
Families rate Watford home care staff among the Top 20 home care providers in the East of England
Bridgewater Home Care (Watford) has won an award for being one of the Top 20 home care providers in the East of England.
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UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued for England - what the alerts mean and how to stay cool
Watch the latest Met Office video forecast, as amber heat health alerts have been issued for England.
Inspirational army veteran to be welcomed at Armed Forces Day Celebration
Inspirational Army veteran Gemma Kemble-Stephenson, will be joining staff and members of the Armed Forces Network at Tesco head office in Hemel Hempstead on Wednesday 25 June, as part of Armed Forces Week celebrations.
Forget flimsy fans – this Meaco air conditioner turned my cottage into a cool retreat during the June heatwave
I tested the MeacoCool MC Series Pro 7000 BTU during June’s muggy weather – and it transformed my overheated stone cottage into a perfectly chilled retreat.
Barman wins £43k Ford Focus and £10,000 cash in surprise BOTB draw
A Cardiff restaurant worker was in the middle of a training session when BOTB turned up to surprise him with a £43,000 Ford Focus ST Edition and £10,000 cash – and now he’s planning to use the prize to get on the property ladder.
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RTS meter switch off: change to electric meter switch off plans that could affect bills - what is an RTS meter
Thousands have been facing higher bills and cold homes 🔁
Connecting communities and making a difference for 10 years, one small act of kindness at a time
This year, Watford-based charity Small Acts of Kindness is celebrating 10 years of connecting communities with kindness. Since its foundation, over 105,000 people have experienced a small act of kindness, feeling cared for, less lonely and warmer in their homes.
Waitrose: UK supermarket opening first full store in 7 years at historic Bristol site creating 150 jobs - news
The new store promises fresh jobs, big investment, and local buzz 🚀