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Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar has 24 very grown-up surprises inside
Lovehoney has knocked £368.75 off the combined value of its 24-day couples calendar - and free delivery is included too.
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February half-term holidays from £129 at a UK seaside park
We found a two-night family break in the February school holidays from £129. There’s a beach nearby and an indoor pool for when the weather does its worst. The real surprise is how little extra it could cost to stay longer.
Forget chocolate, this Topps Match Attax advent calendar is the Christmas countdown football fans will love
With 24 doors, 96 cards and exclusive festive designs, this football calendar is a gift idea for collectors of all ages.
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Hemel Hempstead woman who put her pain down to a sports injury wins national award for helping others with sarcoma
A Hemel Hempstead woman who was diagnosed with a rare bone tumour after months of leg pain that she had put down to training has won a national award for her voluntary work.
Travel eSIMs: The phone setting to check before a winter holiday
The airport arrivals hall is a lousy place to find out what your network charges for data. Here’s what you can sort before you fly, including one option that gives you backup data even after your trip ends
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Dentist warns of rising “smile repair” cases as patients return from overseas cosmetic treatment
A Shoreditch dentist explains the questions to ask before any tooth is filed down.
U2 to play extra UK concerts amid controversy over price of Greatest Show on Earth Tour tickets
The rock legends have added extra dates to their tour and tickets but some fans are upset
The Chesterfield Mayfair: A luxury London escape with Christmas sparkle and a wonderfully warm welcome
With perfect cocktails, exceptional dining and wonderfully warm staff, The Chesterfield Mayfair has all the ingredients for a luxurious London Christmas shopping break. But it's the thoughtful personal touches that really set this exemplary hotel apart.
Herts festive fun run returns
"We wouldn't have coped without the support of the Rennie Grove Peace nurses”
Kevin the Carrot ranks among top 20 best mascots of all time, study finds
The Andrex Puppy, the Dulux Dog and the PG Tips Monkey have been crowned the nation’s favourite mascots of all time.
Police offer reassurance after Hemel school closed following reports of man with weapons
Police have offered reassurance after a Hemel Hempstead primary school closed following reports of a man being seen with weapons.
Realistic trauma training helps West Herts Teaching Hospitals teams prepare for the toughest emergencies
"This is a procedure that most clinicians will rarely encounter during their careers, but when it is needed, there is no time to learn on the job”
Shein Black Friday deals: my seven fashion picks, including winter knits, leopard print jeans and a £13 bag
These are the affordable winter wardrobe updates from Shein that I’m adding to my shopping basket.
Inter Faith Week 2026 launches with nationwide call to celebrate unity in diversity
Faith groups, charities and government leaders have launched Inter Faith Week 2026 with a programme of events across Britain designed to bring communities together.
Cats Protection: Rehoming Chestnut and Hazel
These two little ladies, siblings, are approximately 15 weeks old. Chestnut (torti and white) and Hazel (torti) are now looking for their forever home, together.
Could a Cricut machine make you money? Here's everything you can create and sell online as a side hustle
Cricut machines can make everything from custom clothing to personalised gifts.
‘Wonderful bucket-list trip’ to see Santa Claus and Northern Lights in Lapland with last-minute deal
‘A fairytale place, I thought it would be for kids but it’s so vibrant and spectacular that I was really impressed’
‘Best price I could find’ on tickets to Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios in Orlando
Getting an early deal on tickets to Florida’s top attractions can save families hundreds of pounds on a dream holiday
"Keech gave us a gift I can never repay": Gary shares the story of his wife Ellie in Keech Hospice Christmas Appeal
Keech Hospice is sharing the story of Gary and his wife Ellie this Christmas, highlighting the care Ellie received from the hospice and the support given to Gary and their family.
Pantomime returns to Milton Keynes Theatre with Sleeping Beauty
Pantomime returns to Milton Keynes Theatre for the 2026/27 season with the magical fairytale Sleeping Beauty, the panto that promises to make dreams come true. Tickets are on sale now for this spellbinding production, running from Sat 5 Dec 2026 to Sun 10 Jan 2027.