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Hemel designer breaks the mould at London Fashion Week

An up-and-coming designer took London Fashion Week by storm when she showcased models of all shapes and sizes

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KFC coming to Hemel and Berkhamsted

KFC is planning to open 13 new restaurants in Hertfordshire - including ones in Hemel and Berkhamsted.

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These are the most popular Disney inspired names

These are the 10 most popular Disney-inspired names

According to a recent study, more than a million Brits are named after Disney characters.

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Hertfordshire drivers more likely to make car insurance claims than anywhere else in the UK

Annoyed at your car insurance premiums? Well your post code might be to blame - as drivers from Hertfordsire are more likely than anywhere else in make a claim.

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Travel: Discover a hotel at the heart of Manchester

Ruth Brindle takes a first-time trip to the city and uncovers a wealth of history

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The huge Commonwealth Cemetery at Bergen-op-Zoom

A memorable and moving visit to the Netherlands

Alan Wooding travelled to the Netherlands as the guest of Liberation Route Europe and Europe Remembers where he learned of the little known Polish involvement in some of the key battles while understanding why the Poles were unable to return to their homeland following the Second World War armistice.

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Do you want to visit any of these places?

These are 8 of the most popular ‘dark tourism’ destinations around the world

So-called ‘dark tourism’ sites (for example, the sites of tragedies) are drawing in more and more visitors each year, with holidaymakers looking to learn more about the more mysterious or even harrowing parts of history.

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These are the best and worst holiday providers according to real customers

Going on holiday shouldn’t be a bad experience, but some Twitter users have taken to social media to share their stories of package holiday disappointment.

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Gok Wan coming to Hemel Hempstead

Gok Wan is coming to Hemel this month at one of his One Size Fits All events.

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These are some of the more unusual names parents have picked

20 of the most unusual baby names chosen in 2018

Naming a child is a big decision and, for some parents, an unusual and standout name is their priority.

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Christmas countdown begins as booze-filled advent offerings lead the way for alternative calendars in 2019

We're in the middle of a summer heatwave but attentions are already turning to the array of alcohol-filled advent calendars that have launched ahead of the festive season.

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These could be the 16 messiest car interiors in the whole of the UK

Loose change, a few crumbs and the odd bit of debris that gets stuck in your shoe sole - everyone's car needs a good clean out once in a while.

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The four-star MS Bellejour moored at Zaandem

Travel: Going Dutch? We tip-toed through the Keukenhof tulips on a Titan river cruise

Alan Wooding travelled to the Netherlands by coach with Titan Travel before sailing around the Dutch inland waterways and visited the world famous Keukenhof Gardens

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Where does Hemel Hempstead rank in the UK’s “sexiest cities and towns”?

A new poll has named Hemel Hempstead as the 461st sexiest place in the UK.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) carried out health inspections as part of their Vessel Sanitation Program

These 8 popular cruise ships failed their health inspections - ranking as unsatisfactory

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) carried out health inspections as part of their Vessel Sanitation Program.

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Will you be setting off from any of these airports?

10 of the cheapest airports to fly from in the UK

With the weather across the UK taking a turn for the worse, some people might be planning a holiday somewhere with warmer weather.

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Going to university isn't for everyone and it's not the only route towards landing your dream job

These 11 top jobs don't require a degree - and pay up to £100,000

Going to university isn't for everyone and it's not the only route towards landing your dream job.

Education

These 10 at-home cleaning mistakes could lead to food poisoning or infections

Cleaning your house may be a nuisance - but if you’re not cleaning particular items on a regular basis, or making mistakes when you do, they could potentially be making you ill.

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These destinations have been ranked as the 10 best in the UK for the greatest adventures

These are the top 10 places to have an adventure in the UK

More and more Brits are shunning the traditional pool and beach holiday for an adventure filled trip, seeking out activities that will get their pulses racing.

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