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Size of public health team in Herts reduced - saving more than £1m in salary costs
Staffing in Hertfordshire County Council’s public health team has been reduced by more than 20%, cutting annual budget costs by more than £1m.
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Which 'soft skills' do parents think are most important - and how to tell if your child has them
An education expert says knowledge may open doors, but ‘soft skills’ carry your child through 💪
Investigators use mobile phone data to crack down on Hertfordshire's fraudsters and rogue traders
Mobile phone data is being used by Hertfordshire investigators to crack down on fraudsters and rogue traders, county councillors have heard.
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SpaMedica launches nationwide free transport for cataract patients – removing travel barriers and supporting NHS access and equity goals
SpaMedica, which has a local hospital in Watford, is now the only healthcare provider to provide all cataract patients with free transport for vital eye care regardless of location, thanks to new zero mileage restriction.
The foods you should feed your children - according to NHS guidance
Here is a list of healthy foods to feed children 🥬
Older is bolder! Boomers outpace Gen Z with adventurous eating habits
Forget stale stereotypes of the bland British palate. A new survey has revealed it’s the older generations, not the young, leading the charge for adventurous eating, and they're ready for the next foodie favourite – seaweed.
Should you be worried about the new Covid strain Stratus? Signs and symptoms as cases on the rise in the UK
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean Covid is taking a holiday 🤧
Easyjet launches ‘airplane mode’ to help families reconnect this summer
An airline has launched a new initiative to help families reconnect this summer after a new survey shows over two thirds (68%) of parents say finding quality time together as a family is becoming harder due to time spent on personal devices, social media and busy schedules.
10 of the best-rated rooftop bars you should visit - according to DesignMyNight
These are the best places to sip on a drink in the sun ☀️
‘Up to 80 percent of children leave school without a diagnosis’ - dyslexia assessment service now available in Hertfordshire
Psychological therapy and neurodevelopmental assessment provider, HealthCare In Mind, has launched its new dyslexia assessment service in Hertfordshire to provide access to official diagnoses for those who believe they are dyslexic. The private assessments are available for all children up to the ag...
These are the best Le Creuset kitchenware deals in the Amazon Prime Day event
Don’t miss out on these amazing deals on kitchenware brand Le Creuset.
A decade of day trips: 10 years of connection and joy
On 8 May 2015, Community Action Dacorum launched its groundbreaking Day Trippers club. The inaugural trip saw 13 people enjoy a delightful outing to see the Bluebells at Dockey Woods, Ashridge, followed by lunch and a visit to Hillier’s garden centre, where everyone had a great time. This succes...
This £9.99 desktop fan can blast you with 2,400rpm of cooling power
Weighing no more than a smartphone, this quiet and compact fan could be the best tenner you’ll spend all summer – but the Prime Day deal ends soon.
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Leading UK car finance broker celebrates decade-long success
A leading name in UK car finance brokering is excited to announce their 10-year anniversary today (9).
Top travel expert on packing like a pro: How to avoid the new hidden costs that can come with luggage
A former British Airways stewardess has shared her advice on how to avoid costly penalties on luggage as the Summer holiday season gets underway.
Taylor Wimpey to launch brand-new show homes at its development in Bovingdon
Taylor Wimpey North Thames is inviting interested homebuyers to an exclusive launch event weekend as it opens two brand-new show homes at its Bovingdon Grange development in Bovingdon.
This Women’s Boho Maxi Wrap Dress is the only dress you will need for summer - now on sale
The must-have dress for summer is now on sale in the Amazon Prime Day event.
Amazon Prime Day Deal: Levi's women's ‘the perfect tee’ – now just £11.40
Levi's Women's ‘The Perfect Tee’ now has 44% off in the Amazon Prime Day event.
The hottest Amazon Prime Day deals we’ve found so far — and more are landing every hour
We’ve been tracking the lightning deals since launch and picked out the smartest bargains you can grab right now — from big-brand gadgets to home essentials.
Over 40% of residents in East of England considering ditching cars as petrol prices set to surge
With a sharp rise in petrol prices expected over the coming weeks, new research reveals that more than 40% of Brits living in the East of England are considering giving up their cars due to soaring motoring costs.