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Are staycations here to stay? Tell us what you think in our tourism survey

People enjoying the beach

Peter Raven

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2021 was the year of the staycation for many holidaymakers following the second lockdown and ongoing travel restrictions. People chose to avoid the uncertainty of travelling overseas and flocked to holiday hotspots across the UK instead. And...
Young couple viewing a house with female real estate agent

Property Secrets | Promotion

Opinion: Helping loved ones with housing costs

Charles Bliss

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Mark Shearing worked as an estate agent in Hertfordshire for over 40 years.

Remembering one of Hertfordshire's best-known estate agents

Property team

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MP for Hertsmere Oliver Dowden and MP for Welwyn Hatfield Grant Shapps

Opinion

How accessible are our MPs?

Matt Adams

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A busy market day in St Albans in 1972.

Visit Hertfordshire

'What do you love about your local high street?'

Alan Davies

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The Sneaky Sisters Sideshow Spectacular is coming to Hatfield House this Halloween.

Halloween

Experience 'weird and wonderful' Halloween nights out at Hatfield House

Alan Davies

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A senior man assembling furniture at home, a new home concept.

Promotion

Opinion: Equity release could help fund home improvements

Peter Sharkey

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The Halifax branch in Potters Bar is set to close next month.

Banks and Post Offices: Dealing with closures and reduced hours 

Abygail Tustin

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A September 1931 photograph showing members of United Reformed Church’s Young Person's Association.

Days Out Guide

Day of events to celebrate Welwyn Garden City church's centenary

Alan Davies

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The famous Rainbow Portrait of Elizabeth I from Hatfield House.

Hatfield House

9 things you (probably) didn't know about Queen Elizabeth I

Alan Davies

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Trudie the 'miracle' cat has recovered from her injuries and is now looking for a loving new home.

Pets | Video

Trudie the ‘miracle’ cat now looking for a loving new home

Alan Davies

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Wearing visors for an educational visit to Knebworth House in Hertfordshire.

Knebworth House

Knebworth House recognised for fifth time for its heritage education

Alan Davies

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Telescope image of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)

How to see Mercury and the Andromeda galaxy in the sky at night

Brianna Smart

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Fire breathing at the Hertford Castle Heritage Day.

Days Out Guide

Free Hertford Castle Heritage Day will 'bring history to life'

Alan Davies

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The North Front of Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.

Days Out Guide

Spooky half-term Halloween events coming to Hatfield House

Alan Davies

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The Old Mill, London Road, Berkhamsted (Picture: Karyn Haddon)

Data

Revealed: Hertfordshire's property supply shortage hotspots

Jane Howdle

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We want to ensure our youngsters don't suffer back pain because of the wrong backpacks.

How back to school backpacks can lead to long-term back pain

Louise North

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Shopping local and using zero waste packaging is one way of becoming more sustainability focused.

Why 'sustainable' is becoming a dirty word

Charlotte Warrington

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Abygail Tustin is visiting Lisbon in Portugal.

Holidaying under the shadow of coronavirus

Abygail Tustin

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Wilson’s storm petrel (Oceanites oceanicus)

Experiencing nature’s variety is as good as a rest!

Rupert Evershed

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Michal Siewniak in Poland.

Coronavirus | Opinion

COVID, holidays and vaccine hesitancy within Eastern European communities

Michal Siewniak

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African drummers at Summer Evenings in Paradise at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire.

Days Out Guide

11 things to do in Hertfordshire this August Bank Holiday weekend

Alan Davies

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Coffee

Food and Drink

8 of the best coffee shops and brunch spots in Hertfordshire

Alan Davies

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The fast-growing, invasive plant species, Japanese knotweed, can affect property prices

Gardening

Revealed: Hertfordshire's Japanese knotweed hotspots

Property team

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The St Albans Beer & Pubs Festival will run from September 24 to October 3.

Food and Drink

New St Albans Beer and Pubs Festival events announced

Alan Davies

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Astrophysicist Dr Sam Rolfe at the Bayfordbury observatory. Picture: DANNY LOO

More views of night stars reported across Herts

Matt Adams

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Parents often make mistakes when helping their children through their fears.

Helping children come to terms with their fears, not avoid them

Jodie Smart

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You can now sign up to take part in the Run with Willow event at Hatfield House.

Charity Fundraiser | Video

Run with Willow as charity fundraiser returns to Hatfield House

Alan Davies

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Alice the Bactrian camel at Jimmy's Farm Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Days Out Guide

Camel racing returns to Northaw this August Bank Holiday

Alan Davies

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Knebworth House Classic Motor Show [Picture courtesy of Knebworthhouse.com/RobRyder]

Days Out Guide

Knebworth Classic Motor Show returns over August Bank Holiday

Alan Davies

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