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Have your say on proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new world class facility at Watford General Hospital

Members of the public, patients, staff and stakeholders can share their views on proposals to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new, purpose-built facility next to Watford General Hospital, managed by University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).

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Wheelchair users sought to create national council that will shape the future of wheelchair provision in the UK

Wheelchair users in the East of England are being invited to join The Wheelchair Collective – the first national council of wheelchair users.

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'I'm an unusual foster parent' says Hemel Hempstead mum who gave up corporate career

A foster parent has shared her story of swapping a corporate career to assisting vulnerable children in Hemel Hempstead.

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Missing Berkhamsted teenager found after three weeks

A missing teenager from Berkhamsted has been located after a missing persons’ appeal.

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This award-winning £50 Talisker whisky has been slashed to £26 in a surprise Amazon deal (aff)

Whisky fans might want to move fast, because Talisker Skye has quietly dropped to £26 on Amazon – a massive saving on a bottle that’s usually closer to £50

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Hemel Hempstead teachers to receive specialist SEND training as David Taylor MP backs Labour’s £200 million landmark programme

More children and young people in Hemel Hempstead to receive the right support early on, as Labour delivers more training on SEND and inclusion than ever before.

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Why I’m buying this L’Oréal Paris beauty advent calendar early this year (aff)

I’m not usually this organised but this year I’m buying my beauty advent calendar now

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Letter to Editor: Finding time to give back

Many people want to give back to their communities, but sometimes finding the time to volunteer can be a real challenge.

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Your bank is paying peanuts – this one pays 3.83% and nobody mentions it

If your bank is still paying you around 1% interest, you’re almost certainly losing money – and one fast-growing bank is proving it

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Customers share before and after photos after trying a skincare brand taking over the beauty industry

Meet Skin Porter - a brand taking the beauty industry by storm.

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Teenage motorcyclist dies after three vehicle crash in Hemel Hempstead

A teenage motorcyclist has died from his injuries after a three vehicle crash in Hemel Hempstead.

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This £69 cordless vacuum is being compared to a Dyson by Amazon shoppers

A heavily discounted cordless vacuum on Amazon is attracting attention for its Dyson-like looks and surprisingly strong review

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Cats Protection: Rehoming Spyro, Fawn and Ember

Lovely six-month-old siblings, Spyro - black boy, Fawn - tabby and white girl and Ember - black and white girl, are now looking for their forever home; ideally together but appreciate this is not always possible.

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Cold hands this winter? These £9.99 rechargeable handwarmers are flying on Amazon

A pair of clever rechargeable handwarmers with long battery life is down to just £9.99 on Amazon – and winter hasn’t finished with us yet

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Police hunt balaclava-clad men after attempted break-in at Pitstone property

Police officers are searching for three men who allegedly attempted to break into a home in Pitstone.

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The top 10 things homeowners put off fixing around the house

The top 10 things homeowners put off fixing around the house include noisy or vibrating washing machines, overflowing gutters and dripping taps.

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Beat ‘Blue Monday’ with this pop of pink jumper from M&S

Fashion isn’t just about wearing clothes it can help boost and lift your mood too.

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This sneaky postage hack gives you £25 of free delivery credit — and it costs nothing to try

A little-known Parcel2Go feature is handing out £25 of free postage credit — and you don’t even have to sign up

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Rockets too hot to handle for struggling Storm

Hemel Storm’s struggles continued with a 105-77 defeat against Reading Rockets at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre on Saturday evening.

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: an EV that makes 400 miles feel realistic

Tesla claims its new Model 3 can top 400 miles on a charge – but living with one tells a more interesting story