# hertfordshire (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hertfordshire. Page: Feed: --- ## [Brits favour nuclear power over solar and wind energy, poll suggests](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/must-read/brits-nuclear-power-solar-wind-energy-poll-8945683) _2026-08-27 · Emily Jordan · Hemel Today_ The poll found that Brits widely support renewable energy but have reservations about its affordability. ## [Hertfordshire mum marks one year of helping local parents build confidence and friendships](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/hertfordshire-mum-marks-one-year-of-helping-local-parents-build-confidence-and-friendships-8945207) _2026-08-27 · Lucy Elliott · Hemel Today_ Local mum-of-two Laura Mullen is marking one year since launching Basking Babies in Hertfordshire, where she has created calm, welcoming spaces for parents and babies to bond, chat and build lasting friendships. Since launching her first class in May 2025, Laura has grown from one venue to four, with many of her baby massage and baby yoga sessions now fully booked. ## [Pastry chef launches seven-course chocolate tasting experience in Kings Langley](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/pastry-chef-launches-seven-course-chocolate-tasting-experience-in-kings-langley-8945124) _2026-08-27 · James Robinson · Hemel Today_ Chocolate lovers are being invited to experience their favourite treat in a completely new way as local pastry chef and chocolatier James Robinson launches Sinfully Sweet: A Chocolate Experience this September. ## [Herts-based food and drink company helps fuel Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th anniversary](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/herts-based-food-and-drink-company-helps-fuel-notting-hill-carnivals-60th-anniversary-8945105) _2026-08-27 · Angela Cronin · Hemel Today_ A Hertfordshire-based food and drink company will help fuel more than two million Carnival-goers, performers and volunteers as Notting Hill Carnival celebrates its landmark 60th anniversary this August Bank Holiday. ## [Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Hemel Hempstead teenager](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/police-increasingly-concerned-for-missing-hemel-hempstead-teenager-8945002) _2026-08-27 · James Lowson and Senior Reporter · Hemel Today_ Police officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man from Hemel Hempstead. ## [Parents rely on WhatsApp groups to stay on top of back-to-school chaos](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/read-this/back-to-school-whatsapp-parents-8944644) _2026-08-27 · Gemma Francis · Hemel Today_ Parents have named school WhatsApp groups an ‘essential tool’, according to research. ## [Love make-up but hate spending ages getting ready? These are the e.l.f. products to try](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/love-make-up-hate-spending-ages-getting-ready-these-are-elf-products-to-try-8944559) _2026-08-27 · Rochelle Barrand · Hemel Today_ If you love make-up but don't want to spend ages applying it, these two e.l.f. Cosmetics products could help simplify your everyday routine. ## [Philips 3300 Series bean-to-cup coffee machine gets £304 Amazon saving](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/philips-3300-series-bean-to-cup-coffee-machine-amazon-deal-coffee-machine-8944540) _2026-08-27 · Gareth Butterfield · Hemel Today_ The fully automatic LatteGo model prepares six hot and iced drinks and is currently Amazon’s bestselling bean-to-cup machine ## [Dance under hundreds of drones to top DJs at new Berkhamsted festival](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/dance-under-hundreds-of-drones-to-top-djs-at-new-berkhamsted-festival-8944727) _2026-08-27 · Peter Ormerod · Hemel Today_ House music, Ibiza classics and family fun are in store at the first Berko Fields ## [Lightweight Ryanair cabin bag is just £7.64 in Amazon deal](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/ryanair-cabin-bag-underseat-cabin-bag-travel-holdall-ryanair-luggage-cheap-cabin-bags-8943851) _2026-08-27 · Rochelle Barrand · Hemel Today_ The lightweight 20-litre holdall weighs around 160g and is designed to fit Ryanair’s underseat cabin bag dimensions. ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/baklSoK1ineR) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Haircare brand celebrates different hair textures at Notting Hill Carnival](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/must-read/haircare-brand-celebrates-different-hair-textures-at-notting-hill-carnival-8943205) _2026-08-26 · Emily Jordan · Hemel Today_ Vatika Naturals’ Carnival of Strands campaign celebrates hair in all its forms. ## [Wife wins dream holiday after missing out on trips due to husband's love of sport](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/read-this/wife-wins-dream-holiday-after-missing-out-on-trips-due-to-husbands-love-of-sport-8943092) _2026-08-26 · Ruby Copp · Hemel Today_ A woman who hasn’t had a proper summer holiday in eight years due to her husband's dedication to sports has been treated to the trip of a lifetime - without him. ## [Half of landline users unaware of national switch-off deadline looming](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/read-this/landline-phone-switch-off-8942754) _2026-08-26 · Oliver Lewis · Hemel Today_ Nearly half of UK landline users are in the dark over analogue phone switch-off despite the January 2027 deadline. ## [Alfie’s Golf Day raises more than £30,000 for Northwood’s Mount Vernon Cancer Centre](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/alfies-golf-day-raises-more-than-ps30000-for-northwoods-mount-vernon-cancer-centre-8942765) _2026-08-26 · Hazel Brightman · Hemel Today_ Alfie’s Golf Day – an annual event organised by Peter Dean and Frankie Juchau – has raised £32,863 for Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. ## [Jo Malone is now at Boots - I tried the new scent earning top reviews](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/jo-malone-london-boots-jo-malone-boots-new-jo-malone-fragrance-jo-malone-perfume-sea-salt-and-bergamot-cologne-boots-fragrance-luxury-fragrance-jo-malone-review-8942199) _2026-08-26 · Julie Bayley · Hemel Today_ Jo Malone London has arrived at Boots for the first time, bringing its best-loved fragrances and brand-new Sea Salt & Bergamot Cologne to shoppers nationwide. ## [UK travellers offered cashback on QR code spending across Asia](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/must-read/uk-cashback-qr-code-spending-asia-8942526) _2026-08-26 · Emily Jordan · Hemel Today_ iFAST Global Bank makes cross-border QR payments simpler and more rewarding with Worldwide Scan & Pay. ## [A divine day out: Ware care home resident enjoys special cathedral visit](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/a-divine-day-out-ware-care-home-resident-enjoys-special-cathedral-visit-8942368) _2026-08-26 · Scarlett Stevens · Hemel Today_ A resident at a care home in Ware has had his wish granted by stepping inside one of the country's most historic places of worship. ## [Leeds named as hardest city to find a rental property with a garden](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/must-read/leeds-named-as-hardest-city-to-find-a-rental-property-with-a-garden-8942334) _2026-08-26 · Emily Jordan · Hemel Today_ Leeds has been named the hardest major UK city to find a rental home with a garden, while Edinburgh offers renters the best chance of their own outdoor space. ## [Brillio wins two gold awards for AI native talent development](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/must-read/brillio-wins-awards-ai-talent-development-8942235) _2026-08-26 · Emily Jordan · Hemel Today_ Brillio, an enterprise AI accelerator, won two Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards. ## [Opinion: Hemel must see the healthcare plan before the housing plan](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/opinion-hemel-must-see-the-healthcare-plan-before-the-housing-plan-8942210) _2026-08-26 · Naomi Whiteley · Hemel Today_ Campaigners have raised serious concerns over proposals that could allow up to 639 homes to be built on the Hemel Hempstead Hospital site. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vpQsPs2fnO1O) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [I've organised my home in the prettiest and most practical way with Online Home Shop (cloned)](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/i-organised-my-home-in-the-prettiest-and-most-practical-way-with-online-home-shop-8935873) _2026-08-22 · Rochelle Barrand · Hemel Today_ I wanted to get my home organised without filling it with boring storage boxes, and these affordable pink bow-print finds from Online Home Shop have provided a much prettier solution. ## [A cleaning advent calendar has been launched for Christmas 2026 for the obsessively house-proud](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/a-cleaning-advent-calendar-has-been-launched-for-christmas-2026-for-the-house-proud-8934626) _2026-08-22 · Rochelle Barrand · Hemel Today_ For people who are particularly house proud, there’s an alternative to the advent calendars we’ve come to expect this year - a cleaning advent calendar. ## [The 'best' men's fragrance is now on sale - and the 100ml is just over £3 more than the 50ml version](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/azzaro-most-wanted-parfum-amazon-deal-8934616) _2026-08-22 · Rochelle Barrand · Hemel Today_ The 100ml Azzaro fragrance combines red ginger, glowing toffee, bourbon vanilla and earthy woods, while one customer praises its classy scent and long-lasting performance ## [Review: I upgraded my mattress to the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress and it solved my biggest sleep problem](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/i-upgraded-my-mattress-panda-hybrid-bamboo-mattress-and-it-solved-my-biggest-sleep-problem-8933548) _2026-08-22 · Rochelle Barrand · Hemel Today_ I wanted a mattress that combined the cushioning comfort of memory foam with the support of pocket springs. After a month on the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress, here are my thoughts on if it met my needs or not. ## [The £16.99 backpack designed for work, university and Ryanair travel](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/ryanair-cabin-backpack-amazon-deal-8934610) _2026-08-22 · Rochelle Barrand · Hemel Today_ Designed to fit beneath an airline seat while offering space for a laptop, clothes and everyday essentials, this versatile rucksack could cover everything from lectures to weekend trips ## [Top women's waterproof jackets to keep you dry through autumn rain - from Columbia, Decathlon and more](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/top-womens-waterproof-jackets-to-keep-you-dry-through-autumn-rain-columbia-decathlon-8933536) _2026-08-21 · Rochelle Barrand · Hemel Today_ From lightweight packable shells to a warm jacket designed for temperatures as low as -10°C, these are four women's waterproof jackets to consider for autumn. ## [Review: Neal’s Yard’s luxury Frankincense range left my skin more hydrated - and it’s now up to 30% off](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/neals-yard-remedies-frankincense-intense-neals-yard-review-frankincense-skincare-age-defying-skincare-hydrating-skincare-frankincense-serum-frankincense-face-cream-hyaluronic-acid-8933530) _2026-08-21 · Julie Bayley · Hemel Today_ Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Frankincense Intense range promises luxurious age-defying skincare, but does it deliver? I added four products to my routine, alongside two of the brand’s beautifully scented handcare favourites. ## [Harnam reopens Ivinghoe Post Office after shocking attempted ram raid and fire](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/harnam-reopens-ivinghoe-post-office-after-shocking-attempted-ram-raid-and-fire-8935290) _2026-08-21 · Kate Andrew · Hemel Today_ ‘The Post Office is open again as normal now, from August 21, and I’d really like to thank the local community for all their support.” ## [Tea-rific new way to support hospice care](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/tea-rific-new-way-to-support-hospice-care-8935268) _2026-08-21 · Amy London · Hemel Today_ Something has been ‘brewing’ at Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, with the charity today announcing the launch of a new fundraising initiative: Time for Tea. ## [Dry weather reveals hidden bit of history at school in Markyate](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/people/dry-weather-reveals-hidden-bit-of-history-at-school-in-markyate-8935170) _2026-08-21 · Neil Shefferd · Hemel Today_ The dry weather has revealed a hidden bit of history at a school in Markyate. ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BpQI9lUNFd8Q) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [From page to stage: eight new plays get their first performance in Hemel Hempstead](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/from-page-to-stage-eight-new-plays-get-their-first-performance-in-hemel-hempstead-8934760) _2026-08-21 · Tim Green · Hemel Today_ Eight brand-new plays which have never before been performed will make their stage debuts in Hemel Hempstead this autumn. ## [New home energy system promises bigger savings and smarter energy use](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/must-read/new-home-energy-system-promises-bigger-savings-and-smarter-energy-use-8934612) _2026-08-21 · George Jones · Hemel Today_ Anew energy storage system in the UK, designed to help homeowners make better use of solar power, manage energy-hungry appliances and become more energy independent, has been launched. ## [Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - as rest days often skipped](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/read-this/brits-ditch-exercising-after-33-days-heres-the-real-reason-why-8934225) _2026-08-21 · Rich Jenkins · Hemel Today_ Fitness goals fall by the wayside after an average of 33 days, according to research. ## [The clever new home gadget that could help households save more on energy bills](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/must-read/the-new-home-gadget-that-could-help-you-save-more-on-energy-bills-8934151) _2026-08-21 · George Jones · Hemel Today_ A new home battery has launched in the UK promising to make solar power storage simpler, smaller and more accessible for households. ## [Banks and fintechs team up in major move for faster global payments](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/must-read/banks-and-fintechs-team-up-in-major-move-for-faster-global-payments-8934101) _2026-08-21 · George Jones · Hemel Today_ A major banking partnership is set to make moving money across borders smoother, faster and more reliable. ## [Victoria Collins MP condemns "industrial-scale" fly-tipping after huge waste dump discovered near Aldbury](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/victoria-collins-mp-condemns-industrial-scale-fly-tipping-after-huge-waste-dump-discovered-near-aldbury-8933956) _2026-08-21 · Nathan Flatman · Hemel Today_ Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, Victoria Collins, has condemned the "industrial-scale" dumping of waste in a farmer's field near Aldbury after what is believed to be three lorry loads of commercial and household waste were illegally tipped on private land. The waste was dumped on a recently harvested field, with the steep gradient suggesting those responsible deliberately… ## [Date and time of blood Moon partial lunar eclipse - why Moon will appear red and how to see it](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/partial-lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-date-8924026) _2026-08-20 · Jessica Martin · Hemel Today_ A partial lunar eclipse - making the Moon appear red - will occur towards the end of August. ## [Adeyfield Academy celebrates GCSE success with rising academic results and continued growth](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/adeyfield-academy-celebrates-gcse-success-with-rising-academic-results-and-continued-growth-8932582) _2026-08-20 · Claire Bambrough · Hemel Today_ We are proud to highlight consecutive years of academic growth at The Adeyfield Academy. With overall Attainment 8 increasing by almost 10 points in the last few years, the continued year-on-year growth reflects widespread improvement across all subjects, including STEM and core disciplines. In English, students achieving grades 9-5 and 9-4 has improved by almost 20%. In Maths, grades 9–5 grew by… ## [As a first-time camper, these are 11 things I packed that I found made life easier (cloned)](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/recommended/as-a-first-time-camper-these-are-11-things-i-packed-that-made-life-easier-8930998) _2026-08-20 · Rochelle Barrand · Hemel Today_ I was a nervous first time camper, but I soon found that right gear made it much easier. From a spacious tent to a comfortable air mattress, these are the buys I took with me that I think are worth buying. ## [Laureate Academy celebrates strongest-ever GCSE results](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/laureate-academy-celebrates-strongest-ever-gcse-results-8932265) _2026-08-20 · Asma Hayat · Hemel Today_ Students at Laureate Academy are celebrating their strongest-ever GCSE results, with the school achieving its highest average GCSE grade and best Attainment 8 score in four years. ## [Tring Park School for the Performing Arts’ student stars celebrate GCSE success](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/tring-park-school-for-the-performing-arts-student-stars-celebrate-gcse-success-8932069) _2026-08-20 · Danni Pennington · Hemel Today_ Tring Park School for the Performing Arts proudly announces another outstanding year of GCSE results, marking continued academic excellence and renowned vocational training. ## [Hemel man scoops “life-changing” £600k windfall in radio competition](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/hemel-man-scoops-life-changing-ps600k-windfall-in-radio-competition-8931984) _2026-08-20 · Katie Hammond · Hemel Today_ A Hemel Hempstead man has described the “incredibly amazing feeling” of winning £600,000 in Absolute Radio’s Make Me A Winner competition – with the life-changing windfall already allowing a big lifestyle change for he and his partner. ## [Longdean students celebrate fantastic GCSE results](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/longdean-students-celebrate-fantastic-gcse-results-8931950) _2026-08-20 · Ruth Georgiades · Hemel Today_ We are incredibly proud our Y11 students and their fantastic GCSE results. Their hard work, resilience and determination have truly paid off. ## [Historic garden design reappears at Beechwood Park during summer drought](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/historic-garden-design-reappears-at-beechwood-park-during-summer-drought-8931904) _2026-08-20 · Beechwood Park School · Hemel Today_ A hidden piece of Beechwood Park's history has emerged from the school's grounds after recent dry weather revealed the outline of a long-lost formal garden. ## [Students at Abbot’s Hill School in Hemel Hempstead Celebrate GCSE Results Day](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/your-world/students-at-abbots-hill-school-in-hemel-hempstead-celebrate-gcse-results-day-8931899) _2026-08-20 · Natalie Sanderson · Hemel Today_ 20 August 2026 – Hertfordshire – Students at independent day school, Abbot’s Hill, gathered in school this morning to collect their much-anticipated GCSE results. The school, which is non-selective, is extremely proud of this year’s cohort who have worked incredibly hard over the last couple of years, with a third of talented students achieving the top tier grade 9 in at least one of their… ## [Hertfordshire police boss slams 'butt face' toy as ‘paedophile’s dream’](https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/crime/hertfordshire-police-boss-slams-butt-face-toy-as-paedophiles-dream-8931789) _2026-08-20 · James Lowson and Senior Reporter · Hemel Today_ Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is calling for a new toy to be pulled from all shelves in the area.