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Hertfordshire teacher jailed for sexually abusing schoolboy she tutored

Deborah Franklin was found guilty of eight counts of gross indecency against the child earlier this year

The Independent UK · Oct 1

How to get Slam Dunk 2027 tickets as first wave of artists revealed

Slam Dunk Festival has announced its first wave of artists for 2027, with the star-studded line-up including the likes of Bowling For Soup, Simple Plan and Sleeping With Sires. Slam Dunk North is set to take place on Saturday 29 May at Leeds Temple Newsam, while Slam Dunk South will…

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Met officer stabbed during London dawn raid as 800 police swoop on organised crime gang

More than 800 officers took part in the operation in London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk

Evening Standard · Sep 29

Oasis announce 2027 tour, including return to Knebworth 30 years after historic concerts

After 2025’s wildly lucrative reunion, the Gallagher brothers will tour the UK, Ireland and US, and revisit the Hertfordshire site of their greatest live triumph

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

In 2009, Harry Potter star Rupert Grint bought the £5.4 million Kimpton Grange estate; 17 years later, he won approval for a 15-home eco-village described as carbon neutral

Actor Rupert Grint has received the green light for his ambitious eco-village initiative, turning his Hertfordshire estate into a home for fifteen new families. Designed as a carbon-neutral community, this project highlights Grint's commitment to sustainability. Additionally, he plans to invest in enhancing local services and infrastructure, aligning with the…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

11-Year-Old Beats Rare Cancer, 2,000 Medical Procedures To Make It To Secondary School This Year

Seb Boulter, an 11-year-old from Hertfordshire, starts secondary school after surviving lymphoblastic lymphoma, highlighting the impact of Blood Cancer UK's 'Here for This' campaign.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

In 1902, edible dormice were released at an English estate; by 2018 Britain had an estimated 23,000, and the government now pays £40 per hectare a year to control damage to trees, crops and nesting birds

In 1902, a small population of edible dormice was released at Tring Park, a private estate in Hertfordshire, as part of a Victorian-era fascination with exotic wildlife. More than a century later, that single introduction has grown into a national problem: by 2018, the Mammal Society estimated around 23,000 edible…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Experts name busiest day on roads for upcoming bank holiday weekend – and motorways to avoid

One day in particular is set to be ‘frantic’ for drivers

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Hertfordshire Police Is Asking Retailers To Remove 'Butt Face Chester Cheeks' Toy From Shelves: Here's Why

Hertfordshire Police Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards urges toy retailers to withdraw 'Butt Face Chester Cheeks,' citing concerns over child safety and inappropriate behaviour normalisation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

Mindfulness and medieval wonders: a rail adventure to Royston and King’s Lynn

One writer discovers how ancient architecture and modern communities coexist in thriving – but often overlooked – corners of the UK

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11