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Andi Snelling uses bold, exaggerated movement to illustrate her chronic ill health in Happy-Go-Wrong Andi Snelling uses bold, exaggerated movement to illustrate her chronic ill health in Happy-Go-Wrong Sun 14 Mar 2021 22.52 EDT Last modified on Wed 17 Mar 2021 22.30 EDT In 2015 a revolt sprung seemingly from nowhere as women began talking openly about chronic, invisible illnesses. The Guardian Australia journalist Gabrielle Jackson shared her personal experience of endometriosis – the pain, t...

Four organisations that do great work in Watford have been honoured by the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire has publicly recognised and rewarded eight voluntary organisations at the virtual 2021 High Sheriff Awards. Henry Holland-Hibbert celebrated the excellent work undertaken by charitable groups and individuals who have made a significant contribution to Hertfordshire’s communities, with the awards now in the 26th year. A number of organisations based i...

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The legendary actress, 83, used her acceptance speech to issue a powerful plea to Hollywood for better representation in the industry so that everyones story is seen and heard.

Last night saw the 2021 Golden Globe awards, taking place virtually this year. From The Crown winning big to Andra Day becoming the second Black woman to Jane Fonda's acceptance speech at the Golden Globe awards this year is going viral. Here's everything she said...

As the manager of The Chase care centre in Watford, I’m writing to share my heartfelt thanks to everyone in our local community for helping us to make the festive season so special for our residents. While we couldn’t observe some of the usual traditions that we love, we did everything we could to make it memorable for all the right reasons. What made it all the more special was the outpouring of support we received from those around us: we were overwhelmed by cards, gifts and donatio...

Published: 5:10 PM December 29, 2020    Gift bags are going to be given out to the elderly to help them over Christmas. Picture: Keith Brofsky - Credit: Getty Images Several thousand gift bags containing clothing, blankets and hot drinks are being handed out to elderly people facing the choice of either heating their homes or eating.  Organisations including Age UK, based near Black Fan road, Welwyn Garden City, are distributing gift bags to help Hertfordshire’s elderly to keep warm this w...