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Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Legally Blonde: The Musical is coming to the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury from October 6 to 10. Photo by Marc Brenner.

Legally Blonde: The Musical coming to Aylesbury as part of UK tour

The Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury has announced it is supporting six charities during this year's run of its pantomime Sleeping Beauty

Waterside Theatre supporting six charities during panto run

Original sunglasses worn by Elvis

Elvis-owned sunglasses headline Hertfordshire company's £3m auction

White Lion illuminated

Girl plays key role in 200th birthday celebrations at popular wildlife venue

Lights and music: Berko Fields 2026. Photo: @sebs_visuals

In pictures: Big turnout for brand new dance festival in Berkhamsted

A Hertfordshire company is auctioning one of Michael Jackson's glittery gloves. (Photo by Yvonne Hemsey/Getty Images)

Hertfordshire company puts £3m Michael Jackson clothing up for auction

Gabrielle has been announced as Saturday's headliner for the Chilfest music festival in Tring. Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images.

Saturday headliner announced for Chilfest music festival in Tring

Dorothea Bate was one of the leading scientists at the museum in the 1940s

New plaque unveiled at Tring museum celebrating pioneering female scientist
A new plaque has been unveiled at a museum in Tring celebrating a trailblazing scientist.
James Lowson, Senior Reporter

The Masked Singer will be filmed in Herts later this month

Dacorum to host tapings of popular ITV Saturday night show

The original 1940s Gretsch Synchromatic 400 guitar played by George Michael in the video for Faith. Photo: Sworders

Hertfordshire icon George Michael's famous Faith guitar goes up for auction

Feathers McGraw is going under the hammer

Wallace and Gromit puppets among iconic Aardman collection being auctioned

Berko Fields features top DJs

Dance under hundreds of drones to top DJs at new Berkhamsted festival

How the new plaque for Dorothea Bate could look at the Natural History Museum in Tring. Credit: Natural History Museum/Dacorum Borough Council planning portal.

Natural History Museum in Tring gains approval for pioneering scientist tribute

Buna McCreery-Njie in Hamilton

Hemel performer plots American move after touring USA on Michael Jackson tour

Rehearsal image from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by DOT Productions

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to outdoor theatre at Shaw’s Corner

Christina and John are letting people inside their tropical garden this weekend. Photo: Anna Marie Felice

Hemel couple showcase their 'exceptional' garden at special launch events

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Allen Horn, Daniel Radcliffe; Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and David Heyman attend the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1" at Alice Tully Hall on November 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Production company warns of overnight filming at Bovingdon Airfield

Luton Ukimaniacs performing at a care home. Picture: Dave Mingay

Berkhamsted music group to play at Luton’s first ever ukulele festival

Coming to Berkhamsted for a limited time only

Inflatable theme park heads to Berkhamsted for limited time only

A promotional image for the show, which tells a story about male strippers

Daring new Magic Mike stage show to premiere in Aylesbury

Hertfordshire Charter. Image supplied by Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire Charter will be displayed alongside the Bayeux Tapestry

Bee (Phoebe) Hanley is releasing her first single on May 22

Hemel Hempstead singer songwriter set to release debut single

Miniature military tanks paraded around Gadebridge Park at previous event

Council confirms date for Armed Forces Day event in Hemel Hempstead

Lady Dixon’s Niece is available to purchase now

Dacorum used as setting for Amazon chart-topping 19th century romance novel

Ryan Gosling attends the "Project Hail Mary" New York Premiere. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios)

Hemel Hempstead school has starring role in Ryan Gosling blockbuster
A school in Hemel Hempstead was used for crucial scenes in the latest Hollywood blockbuster starring Ryan Gosling.
James Lowson, Senior Reporter

Legally Blonde starring: Amber Davies, Hannah Lowther, Remi Ferdinand and Rosanna Harris. Photo: Marc Brenner

Theatre announces summer line-up including West End hits and beloved musicals

Hemel Hempstead's 50 Fest event. More events like this could authorised if the bid is successful.

Hemel Hempstead bids to become first ever UK town of Culture

The play celebrates the life of the Stanton family.

Hemel Hempstead creator's true story transformed into New York play

Amber Davies as Elle Woods (front) & cast in LEGALLY BLONDE

Review: Legally Blonde at Milton Keynes Theatre is one Elle of a fun journey

Can Timothee Chalamet add an Oscar to his Best Actor Award for "Marty Supreme" at the Critics Choice Awards earlier this year?

Oscars 2026: Two tickets £10.99 or five £20.99

‘Mr. Hennessy’ single artwork

For The Ages receives rave reviews for funktastic new single ‘Mr. Hennessy’

Upgrades are planned at the Old Town Hall in Hemel Hempstead

Council announces plans to upgrade historic Grade II Hemel Hempstead building

November 23 is a day mathematicians and many others celebrate, in honour of Fibonacci and his namesake sequence and its connection to the Golden Ratio and the Golden Spiral.

Why do people celebrate Fibonacci Day every November 23?

What if Midge Ure had joined Queen, or Courtney Love hadn't been fired from Faith No More? Here are six near hits/near misses in music history that could have changed the fate of your favourite band.

The near misses who could have changed your favourite band's history

AEW look to continue their momentum to close out 2025, with their next PPV event, Full Gear, this weekend.

How to watch AEW Full Gear 2025 in the UK this weekend

Finn Balor v Penta is one of two first-round matches set to take place in 'The Last Time is Now' tournament on this evening's episode of Friday Night SmackDown

What time is Friday Night SmackDown starting in the UK tonight?

Remembering Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, as he dies aged 63

De La Soul's first new work since the death of Trugoy the Dove stands out as one of not only this week's biggest releases, but perhaps one of 2025's biggest releases.

What new albums are being released on New Music Friday this week?

What have been some of the biggest sales through Discogs in November - and do you happen to own any?

15 of the most valuable vinyl records right now

We take a look back at 30 films that are set to turn 30 in 2026, including the sci-fi action classic, Independence Day.

30 cinematic classics turning 30 in 2026

Mel C has commented on a potential 30th anniversary Spice Girls tour, suggesting they are to explore what opportunities present themselves.

Mel C "optimistic" about 30th anniversary Spice Girls reunion

Creamfields have announced they're launching a new record label to champion a new generation of electronic artists.

Creamfields launches new record label, Creamfields Recordings
The new label will also be dropping its first release this Friday
Benjamin Jackson

Deep Purple announce UK tour for late 2026

Will 'The Bo$$' add to her glittering collection of championships as she looks to claim the RoH Television Championship on this week's episode of AEW Dynamite?

What time is AEW Dynamite on TV this week?

As Gustav Klimt becomes the holder of the second most expensive artwork sold at auction, who are the other 12 he joins from the art world?

What are the 13 most expensive artworks sold at auction?

Could Olivia Dean's appearance on SNL earlier this week translate into a surge in streams midweek - ahead of this weekend's UK Top 40 chart countdown?

Who's leading the midweek charge on streaming services and radio play?

The Maccabees have announced several outdoor shows to take place in the UK next summer.

The Maccabees announce UK outdoor shows for 2026

Early reviews around Wicked: For Good have been positive, but not quite at the same level as the first film received.

What are reviews like ahead of Wicked: For Good opening in the UK?

Slipknot have reportedly sold a majority stake of there music catalogue to a global investment firm.

Slipknot sell music catalogue for an estimated $120 million

Take a look at some of 2026's big cinematic outings scheduled to arrive in UK cinemas - from live-action retellings to franchise favourites.

A sneak peek at some of 2026's biggest movies set for release

Gary Numan has revealed his Telekon tour will continue, acting as a tribute to his late brother.

Gary Numan breaks down during show after 'the worst news ever'

What other huge albums of 1996 did Spice Girls' immortal debut album, Spice, keep off the top of the charts - and which one knocked them off the top briefly?

What albums did Spice Girls' debut keep off the album top spot in 1996

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