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Northumberland market town Hexham, located in the North East is 10th on the list. Hexham is close to the iconic landmark Hadrian’s Wall, and is home to the beautiful Sele Park and Hexham House.

The 10 happiest places to live in the UK - according to Rightmove

NS&I Premium Bonds December 2023 prize winners: When is the draw date & how to check if you are a winner

Everything you need to know about the NS&I Premium Bonds December draw

Residents and members of the team from Water Mill House care home aboard the canal boat

It’s a pirate’s life for Hemel Hempstead care home residents

Central Beds residents have been banned from using recycling centres in Herts, including this one in Stevenage

Residents in Central Beds banned from using recycling centres in Herts

Dacorum Borough Council.

Dacorum residents urged to have their say on future of the borough

Last year’s winners Dingo Dollars from Sir John Lawes School

10 teams of local students take up the Dragons’ Apprentice Challenge to earn mon...

The Masked Singer (C) ITV and Bandicoot Scotland.

Masked Singer set to be recorded in Bovingdon and fans are invited for free

Millions of people in receipt of the State Pension will receive an additional payment over the coming months.

DWP to send out ‘bonus’ payments to millions before Christmas

The event will allow residents from surrounding areas to discuss issues regarding the impact of recent route changes. Image submitted.

London Luton Airport to host discussion over issues of noise and airspace

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

Satellite view of Earth taken on September 6 shows Saharan dust blowing over the UK.

Windows and cars left ‘dusty’ as Sahara sand blows across UK

Satellite images shows vast swathes of Sahara sand blowing across Europe and landing in the UK on the hottest day of the year so far.

What happened to Cindy Williams Jr in EastEnders?

Hannah Lumley, 42, moved into her detached three-bedroom redbrick town house, in Northstowe, Cambs eight months ago and is the town's only child minder.

Why mum in UK’s most soulless town ‘wouldn’t live anywhere else’

These are the top 10 selfie capitals of the UK

The blaze destroyed around 200 cars

‘Spectacular’ scrapyard blaze destroys hundreds of cars

the greener method of dealing with potholes

Council unveils new recycled machinery used to tackle potholes in Hertfordshire

Cable damaged caused by a rodent in Tring

Residents affected by extended power outage could receive automatic compensation

The top 10 UK cities with the best 'vibe' revealed

Hemel Hempstead Crematorium, photo by Simon Kennedy

Residents invited for first look at new state-of-the-art crematorium

Organisations in Dacorum are seeking support. Image submitted.

Volunteers called on to help drive the community spirit in Dacorum

The European Travel Informatio The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.n and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.

Date UK holidaymakers must pay fee to enter these 30 countries

Firefighters battle huge blaze as arsonists torch more than 50 cars overnight

Arsonists cause destruction by torching over 50 cars in one night

Volunteers getting stuck in. Image submitted.

Community projects calling on volunteers to make a difference in Dacorum

The closures will be in place from Monday July 24. Photo: submitted.

Major roadworks set to disrupt drivers in Berkhamsted for up to two months

Louisa Blenkiron, a resident in the area, says people charge around £16,000 for three weeks.

Wimbledon: Residents make up to £16k renting out homes and drives

Neil and Lisa Fletcher at home in Watchet, Somerset.

Couple who ‘live in 1930s’ bemoan increase in cost of vintage clothes

Tourists in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.

Inside UK beauty spot being ‘ruined’ by drones and Airbnbs

Only Fans billboards pop up in UK promoting adult sex work - residents turn to graffiti

OnlyFans billboards pop up in the UK promoting adult sex work

OnlyFans is an online platform mainly for users to share their homemade pornography with paying subscribers

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car

waste left at Gadebridge Park

Council laments summer littering at popular Hemel park creating 'eyesore'

Come From Away announces UK tour - how to get tickets

‘Massive gas blast’ sees woman rushed to hospital

Decorum Borough Council is hosting three clothes swaps this week.

Eco-conscious residents are invited to a clothes swap event in Hemel Hempstead

The Premium Bond winners for June 2023 have been revealed by National Savings and Investments (NS&I) - and Bristol residents are among the lucky ones.

NS&I Premium Bonds: June 2023 winners and how to enter

Manhattanhenge 2023: How to see New York City’s sunset in the UK

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Herts Oktoberfest gets green light after council grants licence to organisers

Sinkhole which has opened up above HS2 work in Buckinghamshire

Sinkhole opens up above a tunnel built for the HS2 high rail line

‘Army’ of bees force English Heritage castle closure as ‘terrified’ locals caught in massive swarm

‘Army’ of bees forces English castle to shut

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Herts residents throw away less and recycle more than average

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‘Gimp man’ arrested after ‘crawling’ on ground in quiet village

BBC Desert Island Discs composer’s house for sale: See inside Eric Coates’ 5-bed house on the market for £775k

Five-bed house belonging to famous English composer for sale for £775k

Dreamboys fulfil 92-year-old woman’s dream of seeing male striptease

92-year-old woman fulfils life-long dream of seeing male striptease

Survey reveals worst seaside destinations - is your area on the list?

The Sudanese Junior Doctors Association UK estimate that approximately 74 NHS doctors are trapped in Sudan.

Foreign NHS doctors will not be evacuated from Sudan by UK

Residents claim the sheep are invading their properties

Gang of ‘free-roaming hooligan sheep’ causing chaos on estate

A row has broken out between residents and a shepherd over a ‘gang of free-roaming hooligan sheep’.

Campaigners have hit out at tougher rules over which homes can be forced to have a prepayment energy meter fitted amid the cost of living crisis.

Fury as energy prepayment meter force-fittings given green light again

Ben Thornbury demonstrating 'crazy pothole golf' in Malmesbury

Man sets up pothole crazy golf course to ‘make a point’ to council

Polling station

Residents have just days to register to vote in this year's local elections

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla on the set of EastEnders.

BBC to air special episode of EastEnders for King Charles coronation

Emily Theobald jon Andrews and gavin King

In Pictures: Hemel motorcycle group dress as Easter Bunnies supporting Watford H...

Homeowners could be liable for £50k fine if your neighbour does ‘this’ to your property

Neighbours could land homeowners a £50k fine according to obscure law

One of the Hertfordshire centres

Council bans people from outside Herts using the county's recycling centres

An artist's impression of the new Tring store

Residents refute Lidl claims that new Tring store was 'overwhelmingly welcomed'

View from Central Tower of York Minster.

York Minster to be fitted with solar panels in ‘absurd’ move

Lance Martin with his property in 2018.

Cliff edge homes evacuated amid fears they could plunge into sea