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The Role of Boilers in Green Energy Solutions

Boilers play an integral role in everyone’s home. From heating it through the cold winter months to providing hot water for your morning showers, life is made a lot easier with the help of these devices. However, traditional boilers aren’t necessarily the most environmentally friendly option and can contribute to the ongoing climate crisis. Eco-friendly […]

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Empower the Teen Girls in your Life

As a girl experiences her teenage years she faces many different pressures, often affecting her confidence. It’s not easy to help girls build their self-belief, but there’s plenty we can do. Here’s three tips to empower teen girls to see the amazing individuals they are. 1. She’s unique! One of the contradictions of teenage life […]

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Tree-mendous

Discover a brilliant variety of trees perfect for small gardens, each with their unique charm and benefits. Creating a beautiful, space-efficient garden presents a delightful and rewarding challenge, particularly when it comes to selecting the perfect trees for small spaces. This requires careful consideration of size, growth habits and seasonal changes to ensure each tree […]

Sustainable products

How Manufacturers are Creating Sustainable Products

Sustainability is now commonly at the forefront of business processes including packaging, design and manufacturing. Reducing waste means contributing to environmentally friendly practices but it can also help improve efficiency and productivity. With consumers now seeking out ethical manufacturers across a range of products, it’s in a business’ best interests to cultivate new ways of […]

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Too Old to be Told?

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but our ability to learn is much more complex than that, and the yearning for new information and new education in adulthood is one we should embrace… and the research proves it! Recent research has shown that as we make our way through life, our […]

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The Great ‘Greenwashing’ Scandal

Think you’re a savvy eco-consumer? Think again… Those of us who remember a time when recycling bins didn’t stand like planet-saving sentinels outside every home in Britain, will also recall that phrases such as ‘eco-friendly’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘clean’ were not words used in the lexicon of brand advertising. These days however, you can almost guarantee […]

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Peter Sidwell’s Prune and Orange Hot Cross Buns

As a master baker and judge of ITV’s Britain’s Best Bakery, Peter Sidwell knows a thing or two about hot cross buns, as this fragrant and delicious recipe testifies. Ingredients For the buns: 25g unsalted butter 500g strong flour (50:50 white and wholemeal), plus extra white flour for dusting 7g yeast & salt 50g caster […]

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Books

Our choice of spring reads from local authors. The Deadly Detective Agency By Ann Parker It’s not often you get to solve your own murder, but that’s exactly what happens to Abigail Summers when she wakes up dead! Set in Becklesfield, a fictional village in the Chilterns, Abigail finds herself working with psychic Hayley Moon […]

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A Presidential Connection

Among the many distinguished residents in its history, Tring numbers ancestors of the first president of the United States. Who would have thought that a small market town in Hertfordshire could have played such an important part in the foundation of the United States? Yet it was, because the great great grandparents of the United […]

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Building on the Town’s History

Taking a closer look at some of Berkhamsted’s historic buildings. When you live or work in the town, it’s easy to not notice some of the fabulous buildings you pass as you hurry to the office or head out to do the shopping. But next time you’re on the High Street, take a moment to […]

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Berkhamsted Trails: A Hiker’s Paradise Unveiled

If you are an avid hiker and you are keen to find new landscapes to explore in the UK, you’ll find a wealth of stunning locations and breathtaking trails to choose from. One of the most popular destinations for outdoor enthusiasts to spend days hiking around trails is undoubtedly Berkhamsted. This article will highlight some […]