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The data was presented to a meeting of Hertfordshire County Council’s children and families cabinet panel

More children adopted in Hertfordshire in past year, report finds

Forget tablets and toys, Yoto is the Christmas present children can enjoy all year round

Yoto is the screen-free Christmas gift children can use every day

A day of Halloween-themed fun took place in Hemel Old Town on October 25

Hemel Old Town gets into Halloween spirit with a day of spooky fun

Holly Finch with Leo, right, and Bonnie

Mum of five-year-old from Hemel who died from rare brain cancer pays tribute

A balloon release took place outside the church following Leo Rogers' funeral service on Friday October 23

Hemel pays respects to five-year-old boy who died of rare brain cancer

New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

Hertfordshire Constabulary have issued a warning to young people about the dangers of the trend of urban exploring. Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP via Getty Images.

Police issue warning about dangers of urban exploring

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

The new Yoto Mini 4th Generation starts shipping today and I’ve already ordered one for Christmas

The new Yoto Mini starts shipping today and I can’t wait to get mine

Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto

Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term

Don't miss Whipsnade Zoo's Halloween ‘Boo at the Zoo’ must-visit event
Get ready for a wild Halloween as Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term.
Olga Norford

LEGO DUPLO bricks are designed for little hands and can be used to create colourful models through open-ended play.

6 skills toddlers can learn through LEGO DUPLO play

Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto

Concerns have been raised around the number of children in care going into placements outside Hertfordshire

Call for plan to reduce children placed in care outside Hertfordshire

Whipsnade Zoo African lion cub greets keeper Nel. (Picture: ZSL)

5 adorable rare lion cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo

Ten toys and games under £10 that will keep kids entertained all summer holidays

Ten toys under £10 to keep kids entertained this summer

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits deal includes a wide selection of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal is helping families save on summer meals

Sainsbury's three for £8 picky bits promotion includes a wide range of quick and easy family favourites. Stock image.

Sainsbury's £8 deal could make summer holidays easier

The Owlet Dream Sock is a wearable smart baby monitor that tracks pulse rate, oxygen levels and sleep through a companion app

Parents can save £100 on the Owlet Dream Sock smart baby monitor

An Ofsted report has found that safeguarding standards are being met at Ashridge Day Nursery's Pitstone and Ivinghoe site, while also highlighting some areas that need attention

Ofsted: Safeguarding standards met at nursery but some areas 'need attention'

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket on Launch Pad 39-B just before sunrise at the Kennedy Space Center

Artemis 2 launch: NASA rocket lifts off as LEGO set trends

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

Aldi's lamb dinner is available for just over £2 a head for a family of four this Easter.

Best Easter 2026 supermarket deals: Aldi's meal is just over £2 a head

Freebies galore in this special Simba Sleep promotion

Simba Hybrid mattress review: the upgrade that fixed my sleep

Hertfordshire County Council is being forced to end holiday food vouchers for children that receive free school meals

End to holiday food vouchers for children on free school meals in Hertfordshire

People in Milton Keynes are urged to take simple steps to help stop the spread of norovirus as cases are on the rise in the East of England. Photo: UK Health Security Agency

Norovirus cases on the rise and how to stop it spreading across Dacorum

Now's the time to plan for Mothers Day

Mothers Day 2026 UK: date and 25 brilliant gift ideas

Inflation drops - but energy prices remain stubbornly high

Inflation falls but electricity bills jump 5.3%
Inflation has eased to its lowest level in nearly a year, but electricity prices are rising again under the Ofgem cap – leaving many households paying hundreds more than they need to.
Marc Reeves

Footsteps Nursery, which has sites in Leighton Buzzard and Hemel Hempstead, is aiming to raise £3,000 in aid of the Cure Parkinson's charity

Nursery needs your help to raise £3,000 for Cure Parkinson’s charity

Noah and Lily were the most popular baby names in Hertfordshire in 2025 according to data released by the county council

Noah and Lily most popular baby names in Hertfordshire in 2025

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

The Light Trail at Warwick Castle is packed with photo moments like this – perfect for festive fun after school or on a winter weekend

Families hail Warwick Castle Light Trail as ‘best we have done’

Huge sums are giving people more influence than ever before, according to new research

The £7 trillion wealth transfer changing who controls money in the UK

More families are turning to regulated financial advisers to help navigate inheritance and the growing £7 trillion wealth shift.

The £7 trillion wealth shift changing who holds UK wealth

HMRC is reviewing the suspension of child benefit for around 23,500 parents wrongly flagged as having left the UK (Photo: Pexels)

23,500 hit by HMRC benefit suspension - how to get your money back

If you’re counting the pennies, small savings can add up nicely

Save up to £1,200 this winter with these four simple money switches

A vanity unit transformed into a canvas of colour – proof of just how far 34 St John’s interactive tool can go.

Discover your perfect bathroom colour with 34 St John

About one in five parents admit they are unsure what “reasonable” screen time looks like for children

Expert tips for managing your child's social media use over half-term

The October half-term holiday begins soon, across most local authority areas in England

When half-term starts and ends - and other term dates you need to know

Money has been allocated by Hertfordshire County Council to expand three special needs schools across the county, including Woodfield School in Hemel Hempstead

£4 million earmarked for proposals to increase places at special schools

Pure Pet Food air-dries fresh ingredients, which makes them much easier to store and serve

Dog owners are swapping pricey raw food for these easy cupboard meals

The Bank of Mum and Dad just opened a branch overseas — sort of

The Bank of Mum and Dad goes global – here’s how it actually works

Probiotic supplements can work wonders for your pet's gut health - and help with various ailments

Save 15% on these probiotic pet supplements with autumn discount code

Pure is made from entirely natural ingredients - and it can be stored in a cupboard

Save 40% on revolutionary dog food owners say is changing their lives

Digital Awareness UK co-founder Emma Robertson (bottom left) says September is the perfect time to start setting screen time expectations

Why now is the best time to talk about screen time with your kids
September is the perfect time for a tech reset 📱
Amber Allott

Ultimately, parents will need to decide whether their child is mature enough to handle walking to school alone

How to tell if your child is ready to walk to school alone this year

Creating healthy bedtime habits and encouraging time spent outdoors can both help kids cut back on screen time

9 tips for curbing your child's screen time - before school returns

From retro bikes to plush toys and Pokémon cards, these are just some of the kidult favourites flying off shelves right now.

Why I suddenly want a Squishmallow and a £999 Raleigh Chopper

Will you bag a mystery holiday from Wowcher?

Last-minute family mystery holidays from £99pp – flights and hotel

As more children get smartphones at a younger age, parents face growing pressure to strike a balance between independence and online safety

The child-only mobile network giving parents more control

Children spending too much time online are exposed to a wide variety of risks, experts say

10 online risks parents must be aware of these summer holidays

Smiling young mom and little foster daughter painting together: Image posed by models Picture: Adobe Stock

Hertfordshire County council launches foster carers recruitment campaign

File photo of a family at the beach. Picture: Adobe stock

Fines issued to parents for term-time holidays has more than doubled

The Lafufu advent calendar is already winning over little fans – perfect for early Christmas gifting or festive countdown fun

Lafufu advent calendar now £15.99 – 24 surprise toys revealed

TikTok is planning a number of safety changes that give parents more insight into how their children are using the app

3 new safety features coming to TikTok that parents need to know about

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A cyber attack on critical infrastructure could put the safety of the nation at risk (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Explainer Biggest UK technology outages of 2026

The lights go on in Bond Street

London’s poshest shopping street switches on Christmas lights

Stacey Solomon’s biggest brand partnerships from REHAB to Primark

Microsoft services have been impacted across the globe (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Microsoft outage sparks fresh cyber attack fears

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