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Aces high for Youth
Borehamwood Youth U15s Aces 4 Northwood 3 In a hard fought league game away to Northwood, Wood created a couple of early chances but found themselves down 1-0 after ten minutes. From then on Wood dominated the game and with goals by Pete Clark and Kevin
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Youth win derby
Borehamwood Youth U16s 2 Hertsmere 1Both teams in this local derby played their first league games of the season on Sunday, and Hertsmere looked more up for the game. Wood had first half chances but failed to take them with the Hertsmere keeper playing
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County pair on top
A brother and sister from Borehamwood played together in the Hertfordshire badminton team's 13-2 league victory over Norfolk on Sunday . Adam, who recently reached the semi-final of the Staffordshire Open Tournament, and his sister, Helen, won all three
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Ryan rockets in
Wood Boys U8 1 Evergreen 0 BFL Red DivisionWood Boys had their toughest test to date playing a strong Evergreen side that were unbeaten before Sunday. Wood Boys had most of the first half, but missed chances left them goalless at half time. The second
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Comedy
Friday, November 2, to Thursday, November 8 Bradley Walsh Watersmeet, High Street, Rickmansworth; Thursday, 8pm; tickets £13.50. Tel: box office 01923 771542. Rhona Cameron The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead; Saturday, 8.30pm; tickets £10
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Dance
Friday, November 2, to Thursday, November 8 Vichitra 2001 presented by Srishti School of Dance; Elliott Hall, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End; Sunday, 6pm; tickets £8. Tel: box office 020 8428 0124. Argentine Tango School of Dancing, 14 Nascot
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Singing the Blues
Evergreen OB 4 Aldenham 1An understrength Aldenham turned in a dismal display in defeat against Evergreen on Saturday. The Blues' patched-up team started brightly, and were denied a clear penalty in the opening minute. Pete Holmes went around the keeper
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Stage
Friday, November 2, to Thursday, November 8 An Audience with Paul Daniels Watersmeet, High Street, Rickmansworth; Saturday, 8pm; tickets £8.50. Tel: box office 01923 771542. Why The Whales Came presented by Theatre Alibi and Theatre Royal Plymouth; The
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No leads in robbery gang investigation
A police investigation into a daylight robbery in Borehamwood's Shenley Road has dried up, with no fresh leads. Despite footage caught on CCTV, police have not managed to trace the gang of four to five robbers who stole the wallet of Radlett resident
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What's on at the cinema
Friday, November 2 to Thursday, November 8 Warner Village, Woodside Leisure Park (08702 406020) The Animal (12); The Others (12); Legally Blonde (12); Atlantis (U); America's Sweethearts (12); Jeepers Creepers (15); American Pie 2 (15); Enigma (15); Moulin
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Hawks swoop to win
Hawks squash team overcame adversity and strong opposition to record a creditable win of 3-2. Wins were secured by Paul Buckle, Cliff Madden and Mick Hynes. Cliff Madden displayed a dogged determination and a never say die attitude to come from behind
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Richard's the king
Edson Youth 0 Borehamwood 2000 5 Bushey League Division OneBorehamwood turned in a powerful performance to overwhelm Edson. Reynolds and Martin took midfield, while Willis, Kehoe and Mullins were solid in defence. Richard Russel scored twice. Gary Russel
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Market time
Radlett Art Society is holding a Christmas market, art show and art sale at the Radlett United Free Church, on Saturday November 17. The market, at the church in Radlett's Station Road, will be from 10am to 1pm, with stalls, a coffee shop and ploughmans
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Con warning
Hertfordshire shoppers and pub-goers are being warned to be on their guard, following reports of bogus charity collectors. According to Hertfordshire police, two women, believed to be sisters, aged around 21 and 25 and who carry clip-boards, have been
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Double whammy
Burglars stole two vehicles from a home in Shenley on Sunday night. They forced a window open, in Southerton Way, Shenley, between midnight on Sunday and 6.10am Monday morning. They stole three mobile telephones, worth £900, and two sets of keys, before
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Slap in the face for assault victim
A MAN was the victim of a racial assault in Bushey on Friday, October 26. The victim, a 34-year-old man from Edgeware, was walking in The Avenue, when a car pulled in to post some letters at the post box and nearly hit him. He challenged the people in
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Sewer culprit as homes flood
The recent flooding of three pensioners' homes in Borehamwood's Oak Farm was probably caused by a problem sewer, it emerged this week. Following the flood, in Oak Farm and Arundel Drive on Sunday October 21, Hertsmere Borough Council's drainage services
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Pint-sized trick or treaters turn ghoulish and steal mobile
POLICE are looking for some pint-sized criminals following a Halloween raid on a house in Bushey on Monday. The offenders, believed to be aged around eight, knocked on the door at a house in Bournehall Avenue between 8.15pm and 8.35pm. A young boy answered
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A&E unit 'could be axed'
THE accident and emergency unit at either Watford General Hospital or Hemel Hempstead Hospital could be axed, South West Hertfordshire MP Richard Page has warned. Mr Page made the claim at a political conference in his constituency on Friday, October
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Quilt on show
Pupils from Borehamwood's Woodlands Primary School are due to display a millennium quilt they have made, at a Patchwork and Embroidery Exhibition on Saturday. Organised by the Elswood Embroiderers, Studio Quilters and Tykeswater Quilters, the 11th annual
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Worshippers cement twin town links
WORSHIPPERS cemented links between Watford and its German twin town when they participated in their sixth exchange visit. Parishioners and members of the church choir at St Michael and All Angels Church, Mildred Avenue Watford, visited the congregation
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New service will put people off using the buses says councillor
A new bus service between Borehamwood and St Albans will inconvenience passengers through increased waiting times and longer journeys, according to a county councillor. This week the 357 and 655 services merged to form a new 356 service, because the county
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Bogus charity warning
SHOPPERS and pub goers in Hertfordshire are being warned by police to be on their guard following reports of bogus charity collectors in the county. Two women, believed to be sisters, have been visiting high street shops and pubs in Watford, Kings Langley
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New register after health fears
A list of all the telecommunications masts in Hertsmere is to be compiled by the borough council, in response to public concern that they could pose a health risk. The council has been told by the Government that it should not refuse permission for mobile
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New bid to block roughriders
A plan of action has been put together to thwart illegal motorcycle riders in Borehamwood's Campion area. Hertsmere Borough Council organised a meeting between the police, the council's environmental health officers and the people who own land near the
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Appeal fails
The Government's Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal against Hertsmere Borough Council's refusal of planning permission for parts of a grass verge in Shenley to be fenced off and used as gardens. The owners of 2 and 3 The Mansion wanted to keep
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News Analysis: Improving the lives of asylum seekers
Sweeping reforms of the asylum system were announced on Monday. LEIGH COLLINS investigates what this means for prospective refugees in Barnet. The issue of asylum seekers has been political dynamite in this country for the last few years. As the number
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Wood fired up
Tommy Sampson tasted defeat for the first time as Wood boss on Tuesday evening, but could be excused for feeling a little hard done by as he departed a blustery Camrose Ground. "I think I used up all the good fortune that I had at Croydon tonight, but
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Police patrols
Police patrols in The Campions area of Borehamwood led to a 15-year-old boy being arrested on suspicion of handling a stolen motorbike. The boy was arrested at 6.15pm on Saturday in Bullhead Road. Under a new police system for dealing with youth offenders
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Drained
Thieves burgled a house in Borehamwood's Beech Drive on Sunday, after climbing up a drainpipe. According to police, between 9.30am and 9.45pm, the burglars got into the back garden, but failed to force the back door open. They then climbed up the drainpipe
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Let US buy the old Hillside site
A group representing the majority of Hertsmere's Jewish residents this week appealed to the county council for the right to establish a new secondary school in Borehamwood. The orthodox United Synagogue (US) organisation, which includes Borehamwood and
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Pig 'expertly butchered' at the hands of thieves
FARMERS Jane and Ken Conder from Kings Langley were appalled to find the remains of a brutally slaughtered pig in one of their fields. All that was left of a 200kg sow after a night-time attack was its guts and head. Mrs Conder said: "It is just an atrocity
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Pro-war lobby to rally
A COUNTER demonstration to an anti-war protest taking place in Northwood on Saturday, November 3 has been organised by the National Front. The aim of the demonstration is to show support for the men and women in the British armed forces. A protest by
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Two men out of three jailed on drugs charges
TWO men caught with more than 5,000 ecstasy tablets and three and a half kilos of amphetamine on the M25 near Watford have been sentenced to seven years and five years in jail. The drugs, worth £75,000 were found when a Mercedes was pulled over on to
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Man hurt in roadworks
A burst water main and traffic accident in Elstree's Allum Lane cased hold-ups stretching back down Shenley Road and Watling Street on Tuesday. As repair work was being carried out, near the junction with Deacon's Hill Road, a 24-year-old man suffered
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Spartan South Midlands League : Round-up
Premier Division LONDON COLNEY gave the clearest indication yet that their title aspirations are of the serious kind after overwhelming defending champions Beaconsfield 4-2 on Saturday, October 27. Mickey Wright's team have a chance to test out fourth-placed
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Private option proves more inviting
THE seemingly endless tales of burgeoning class sizes, unruly pupils, scarce resources and a shortage of teachers are pushing parents towards the private sector, according to new figures. As state schools struggle to cope with the latest government initiatives
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Mineral mining plans drawn up
THE preliminary stages of new plans for extracting the county's minerals are now underway, with Hertfordshire County Council drawing up documents for potential new sites for extraction. The Minerals Local Plan, a compulsory document which must be drawn
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Historic market to get new look
These are the first artist's impressions of a major new redevelopment of historic Barnet Market. Owners Nigel and Melanie Walsh say the scheme is the only way of securing the 800-year-old market's future. This week they won the backing of former owner
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Christmas lights go up for Diwali
Christmas decorations are already up across Barnet with two months still to go before December 25. Town hall bosses say the lights will mark the start of the Hindu Diwali festival of light on November 14. But Tories this week accused the council of using
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Delivery driver's death a mystery
The decomposing body of a Colindale man was only found after neighbours noted a foul smell coming from his bedroom, Hornsey Coroner's Court heard this week. Warehouse delivery driver Paul Dressekie, 42, was discovered in his room in Wilberforce Road,
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Father's pride in RAF son
With British troops poised to enter the conflict in Afghanistan, a Hendon shopkeeper this week spoke of his pride in his RAF flying officer son. Rudi Danso used to have his son Kofi help serve his customers at the Hendon Health Food Shop in Brent Street
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Queen's tribute to fallen officers
Security was stepped up as the Queen visited Hendon to pay tribute to police officers killed in the line of duty. She opened a memorial garden at the Metropolitan Police College in Aerodrome Road on Thursday last week. It honours the 876 London officers
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News Analysis: Improving the lives of asylum seekers
Sweeping reforms of the asylum system were announced on Monday. LEIGH COLLINS investigates what this means for prospective refugees in Barnet. The issue of asylum seekers has been political dynamite in this country for the last few years. As the number
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Bogus charity warning
SHOPPERS and pub goers in Hertfordshire are being warned by police to be on their guard following reports of bogus charity collectors in the county. Two women, believed to be sisters, have been visiting high street shops and pubs in Watford, Kings Langley
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School rebuilding still hasn't started
Selling off sports fields to fund the rebuilding of Ashmole School should have been the hardest part. But more than a year after councillors took the unpopular decision, not a single brick of the new building has been laid. This week, headteacher Derrick
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Neighbours stressed by relaxtion classes
The unfamiliar sound of mystical chanting, music and late-night clapping has descended on 'Millionaires Row' in East Finchley. But far from bringing the hoped-for spiritual serenity, the exotic sounds emanating from a mansion in the Bishops Avenue have
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Baby boom leaves hospice with staff shortages
An amazing 13 babies born to staff of The North London Hospice in the past year has resulted in a staffing crisis. The hospice in Woodside Avenue, Woodside Park, has seven staff away on maternity leave and four out of eight nurses on its community team
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Palestinian bombers to learn result of appeal
Two Palestinians jailed for the 1994 bombing of Balfour House in North Finchley learn on Thursday if their appeal has succeeded. Supporters of Samar Alami, 33, and Jawad Botmeh, 31, were struggling to remain optimistic. As British residents of Palestinian
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NHS trust ordered to make £600,000 saving
The troubled NHS trust managing Barnet Hospital has been ordered by the government to make savings to stop it plunging £600,000 into the red next year. Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust has already been branded the worst in London after receiving
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The right for peace and quiet is won
North Finchley residents are delighted that Waitrose's proposal to extend deliveries to seven days a week has been thwarted. Owners of the supermarket, John Lewis Partnership, had requested two deliveries should be made between 10am and 5pm on Sundays
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Horse play for father and son act
Riding ex-racehorses around a small pitch at breakneck speed playing a cross between rugby and basketball may sound a bit dangerous, but for father and son, Jim and Stuart Copeland it's deadly serious. The pair, of Clifford Road, Barnet, were part of
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Horse play for father and son act
Riding ex-racehorses around a small pitch at breakneck speed playing a cross between rugby and basketball may sound a bit dangerous, but for father and son, Jim and Stuart Copeland it's deadly serious. The pair, of Clifford Road, Barnet, were part of
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What's on at the cinema
Friday, November 2 to Thursday, November 8 Warner Village, Woodside Leisure Park (08702 406020) The Animal (12); The Others (12); Legally Blonde (12); Atlantis (U); America's Sweethearts (12); Jeepers Creepers (15); American Pie 2 (15); Enigma (15); Moulin
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Coroner rules man died from falling down stairs
A MAN who had poor vision, a heart condition and "drank too much" fell to his death outside his Wheathampsted flat, a St Albans coroner's court heard on Monday, October 29. Mr Robert William Johnson, 68, of East Lane, was discovered unconscious in the
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Rugby Union: OAs suffer third straight loss
WITH the season ten weeks old, Old Albanians were finally granted a home fixture, with Thurrock the visitors, but were consigned to a third consecutive league loss, going down 27-22. With John Long returning from National League club Newbury as fly-half
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Saints tackle tricky trophy tie
ST ALBANS CITY are away to Dr Martens League Eastern Division side Wisbech Town on Saturday, November 3, in the first round of the FA Trophy. The reward for victory in the tie is a tricky visit to trophy holders Canvery Island in the next round. Freddie
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Saints: Crisis talks deadlocked
TALKS between St Albans City FC chairman, Lee Harding, and the supporters' club appear to have reached a standstill after the two groups met on Thursday, October 25, to discuss the controversial chairman's plans to instigate a committee-run club. A group
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Hornets: Vialli: "I've made mistakes"
THE Watford manager was quizzed by pressmen on Saturday as to whether he had been surprised by the First Division. Said Vialli: "Obviously I feel I have made mistakes so far. Most of the responsibilities are down to the manager and I am prepared to accept
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Hornets' win to come at a cost?
WATFORD's battling performance at Bramall Lane earned them three points but they could come at a cost. The Hornets, who are already set to attend a disciplinary hearing over the fracas with WBA, were involved in another melee on Tuesday. Players surrounded
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St Mary's Cup: Hemel morale boosted by win
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, having won only three of their 13 Ryman League games this season, enjoyed a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Chipperfield in the first round of the St Mary's Cup on Tuesday. Hemel boss Gary Phillips fielded a number of new faces in an attempt
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County pair on top
A brother and sister from Borehamwood played together in the Hertfordshire badminton team's 13-2 league victory over Norfolk on Sunday . Adam, who recently reached the semi-final of the Staffordshire Open Tournament, and his sister, Helen, won all three
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Ben Pinches two
Suffolk Youth maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with an emphatic win over Bushey Rangers. The match started evenly, with possession and chances equally distributed up to 25 minutes into the match. Five minutes later, at half time, Suffolk
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Bombers splutter
Bombers 2 WHS Rejects 2 Hawksmoor Carlsberg Tetley Five-a-Side League Division OneOnce again the Bombers' frustrating inconsistancy came to the fore at the Hawksmoor Centre on Sunday evening. After the Lord Mayor's Showings against both Elliots and Five-Bellies
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Tame Dragons
Riverside 2 Green Dragon 0 Presidents Cup Quarter Final A poor performance resulted in Green Dragon losing to Riverside. The home side started the better, putting Dragon on the back foot and forcing Dragon's keeper, man of the match Mick McFadzean, to
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Town promoted
Both of Hertsmere Town's U9s teams have now been promoted to the Premier Division in the Bushey League, as they have both stayed at the top of their groups and remain unbeaten. At the weekend Hertsmere Town U9s A beat Harvesters 1-3. Lee Woodhouse scored
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Diary
Friday, November 2, to Thursday, November 8 Friday, November 2 Bushey Heath (Afternoon) Townswomen's Guild meets at St Andrew's Methodist Hall, High Road, Bushey Heath; 2pm. Tel: secretary Miss J Lowe 0181 950 2054. Watford Camera Club meets for the second
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Dan leaves it late
Borehamwood 2000 4 Evergreen U15 4 BFL White DivisionAfter a promising start to this contest Wood had to settle for a share of the points. For 25 minutes of the first half, Wood displayed their silky skills and were two goals to the good, one from Louis
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Exhibitions
Friday, November 2, to Thursday, November 8 Hands on Archaeology a travelling exhibition; Bushey Museum Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm; runs until Sunday, November 18. Andrew Kingham presents his work in highly coloured
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The Worm turns
Star 2 Wormley 1 Herts Premier LeagueStar got off to a great start in their home game against Wormley when they were gifted an own goal from a corner. This galvanised Wormley into a frenzy of attacks and Star were put under the cosh. But Star hit back
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Music
Friday, November 2, to Thursday, November 8 Urban Gospel featuring Raymond and Co and Kyra; Elliott Hall, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End; Friday, 8pm; tickets £8. Tel: box office 020 8428 0124. Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen Elliott Hall, Harrow
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Uphill battle for yuppies
Old Haberdashers RFC 10 Hammersmith & Fulham RFC 10 Herts/Middlesex LeagueHonours were even last Saturday, when OH entertained not one, but two of London's most cosmopolitan areas Hammersmith & Fulham. The visitors spun a coherent web of entertainment
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Children
Friday, November 2, to Thursday, November 8 The Gruffalo presented by Tall Stories; Travellers Studio, Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End; Sunday, 2pm and 4pm; tickets £48. Tel: box office 020 8428 0124. November 1, 2001 13:33
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Burglars flee in style
Borehamwood police were investigating this week after burglars stole two vehicles from a South Mimms home in the early hours of Monday. They forced a window of the home in Southerton Way, between midnight and 6.10am, and stole three mobile phones, worth
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Amateur
Friday, November 2, to Thursday, November 8 HMS Pinafore presented by Kenton Light Opera Society; Winston Churchill Hall, Pinn Way, Ruislip; Friday and Saturday, 8pm; tickets £9. Tel: 01895 632300. Holmes and The Ripper presented by Kings Langley Players
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Hawksmoor Centre trust deal is on way
A deal is set to be struck between the county and borough councils about the future of a Borehamwood leisure centre after six months of negotiations. Hertsmere Borough Council, which currently runs the Hawksmoor Centre, in Potters Lane, wants it to be
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Maggs-nificent!
Arsenal 7 Sunderland 1 FA Women's Premier League Cup Second Round MatchIt was sunshine all the way at Boreham Wood FC as Arsenal put on a dazzling display to progress to the third round of the FA Women's Premier League Cup. Although leading 2-0 at half-time
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School hits back over bully policy
Hertswood's headteacher this week spoke out to defend his school against claims that it has not done enough to stop bullying amongst its pupils. Ian Lucas responded to concerns raised by two Borehamwood mothers who have moved their children away from
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Good Godden
Suffolk Youth U14s 7 Harpenden Colts U14s 2 Bushey LeagueSuffolk pulled off a great home victory against previously-undefeated Harpenden on Sunday with a fine team performance. Suffolk gave the Colts the run-around in the opening minutes, playing some
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Cannon clipped
Cannon 2 Michelians 3 County Cup 2nd RoundThe Cannon went into this game without knowing what their opponents would be like. The Cannon had good chances in the opening ten minutes, but could not hit the back of the net. Unfortunately, The Cannon's passing
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Nick cracks nuts
Berkhamsted Town 1 Hertsmere FC 4Hertsmere FC U17s travelled to Berkhamsted and took on a side that are riding high in division one of the West Herts league. They were a tough nut to crack, and Hertsmere were fortunate to go in at half time 1-1, after
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Matt's the hero
Evergreen Youth 0 Borehamwood 2000 U10's 5Borehamwood's first league game of the season saw them put to the test by an impressive Evergreen Youth. It took a great strike from the inform Chris Brothwood to break the deadlock and send Wood into a 10 lead
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ATV on display
The history of Borehamwood's ATV Studios, which was once hailed as the best television production house in the world, will be told at a new exhibition which begins on Sunday. The ATV Exhibition, organised by the town's Film and Television Heritage Project
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Smart look
The Co-op store in Borehamwood's Leeming Road was due to unveil a new look today, following a £300,000 revamp. The Co-operative Group said the investment had "transformed" the store, which has a new frontage and decor, as well as providing a wider range
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Christmas rhythm
Preparations are under way for Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council's annual Christmas concert. The concert, at Elstree's Allum Hall Community Centre in Allum Lane, on Monday, December 3, will feature the 40-piece Bbc Elstree Concert Band. Their repertoire
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Leisure centres are stars
The Government's best value inspectors have given Hertsmere Borough Council's leisure operations a clean bill of health. As part of a Government review, inspectors visited the council's leisure centres and talked to staff, customers and managers. They
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Minister shuts gate on studios
The future of Borehamwood's old Gate Studios has been plunged into fresh doubt, after the Government rejected a plea to have it listed. At the same time, it has been revealed that a developer is interested in building homes on the site of the town's oldest
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Old school facilities should be kept for community say councillors
New buildings to benefit the people of Borehamwood not just new homes must be provided at the town's surplus school sites, according to the borough council. A planning brief outlining what should be built at the sites of Furzehill, Hillside and Lyndhurst
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Crime cut
Police have received a report of a lawnmower theft from a home in Radlett's Aldenham Avenue. The £250 mower was stolen in the past fortnight, from a shed. October 31, 2001 16:15
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Call to help youths
A FORMER community policeman for Bushey has called on more adults to donate their time to help young people. Mr Ken Moxley, chairman of the Bushey Youth and Community Centre, off Falconer Road, is not optimistic about the future of Bushey if adults do
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Phone masts grow in the Green Belt
Campaigners are losing the battle to keep mobile phone masts out of Hertsmere. Telecommunications company One2One this week applied for planning permission to build a new 56ft mast on Green Belt land in New Road, Radlett. The proposed mast would feature
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Church gets notes for notes
More than £850 was raised for Elstree's St Nicholas Church recently when musicians from the Purcell School in Bushey gave a concert. The evening was organised by the Friends of St Nicholas, a fundraising group set up to help maintain the church's buildings
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Festival parade route faces cuts to save tired' walkers
Next year's festival parade could be shortened under proposals being discussed by the town council. The parade has gone along the same four-mile route through Borehamwood's shopping areas for 25 years, but it is becoming tiring for participants, as more
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Project elects officers
Project elects officersAround 50 people listened to the achievements and aims of the Borehamwood Community Development Project, at its annual meeting last week. Representatives from funding agencies, and statutory and voluntary organisations, joined volunteers
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Boss Tom bids to bring back cup glory days
Tommy Sampson takes his men into their first cup tie under his management this weekend, as the Thurrock Hotel proves to be the last chance saloon for Wood in their quest for a money-spinning run this term in the non-league game's premier competition.
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Bonfire advice
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Chief Fire Officer is warning people of the dangers of fireworks. Steve Seaber is urging people to attend organised displays, if possible, but, if they are lighting their own, to be careful and follow the Fireworks
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Arty Dean's winning design is on the cards
A Borehamwood teenager with dreams of becoming a cartoonist is getting his first taste of success as Christmas cards he designed go on sale, following a competition organised by the Elstree and Borehamwood Rotary Club and sponsored by the Borehamwood
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String of burglaries in Bushey
THERE has been a spate of burglaries in Bushey over the past week. The first one happened in The Squirrels, Bushey, on Thursday, October 25. Sometime between 11.10am and 6pm, intruders entered an open garage and stole golf equipment, including a tailor-made
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Tally Ho Bombers lose court appeal
Two Palestinians jailed for the 1994 bombing of Balfour House in North Finchley have lost a High Court appeal against their convictions. There were cries of 'shame' from the public gallery on Thursday as three Appeal Court judges ruled against Samar Alami
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Brazier running out of pedal power?
WITH almost three decades of cycling behind him, Verulam's Ian Brazier has indicated that last weekend's National Hill Climb in north Wales was his last competitive race. "It seems to get harder each year," said Brazier, who turns 40 during the close
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Herts County Senior League: Round-up
HAVING put together some decent performances in the last month without just reward, Sandridge Rovers let their standards drop a few notches on Saturday, October 27, and duly beat Croxley Guild 6-0 in the Herts Centenary Senior Trophy. Sandridge next face
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Great fightback
Shocked to be trailing 3-0 to Colney Heath after 35 minutes, Hendon U18s staged a splendid recovery to draw 3-3. Lee Steele replied before half time and Kevin Napper and Brian Haule struck in the second half. Hendon U16s eased their way into the second
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Tired Town
Wealdstone 5 Edgware Town 2 Ryman League Cup 1st round Edgware Town fought well to restrict Wealdstone to a 2-1 lead midway through the second half of this cup tie. Then the Wares became weary and the Stones struck with two magnificent goals from Ricky
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Blunders cost Dons
Hitchin 3 Hendon 0 Ryman League Premier Division by DAVID BALLHEIMER If there was an element of misfortune about Hendon's FA Cup exit at Hitchin a fortnight ago, on Tuesday it was a clear case of the self-destruct button being pressed long and hard. To
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Friends aim to meet up as pros
Chay Morris and Matthew Hislop, team-mates in a highly successful Whetstone Wanderers side a few seasons ago, faced each other in an U15 game between Arsenal and Wimbledon recently. Left back Matthew was in action for Arsenal, and Chay kept goal for Wimbledon
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Aimi dies after 20-year battle
Twenty years ago the Hendon Times featured the moving story of cystic fibrosis sufferer Aimi Barr celebrating her first birthday. Many readers will remember the toddler's struggle for life as she was first diagnosed with the hereditary disease and then
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Last orders for seafood stall?
The owner of a popular seafood stall in North Finchley is facing a court battle to stop her landlord evicting her. Olivia Toovey, who has run the P & O seafood stall for more than nine years outside the Swan and Pyramids pub in High Road, has been
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Life of landmarks
Architect Richard Seifert, who died on Friday, designed some of the capital's most famous buildings. MATTHEW NIXSON looks back on his career Architect Richard Seifert, responsible for designing some of London's best known landmarks, died on Friday aged
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Troops are only an email away
Lovesick servicemen and women in Oman are the click of a button away from their partners thanks to the British Forces Post Office (BFPO) in Mill Hill. The 'e-bluey' email service set up at the post office, part of Inglis Barracks in Bittacy Hill, has
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New wardens to monitor street disorder
SAFER streets and a cleaner local environment are just some of the things that residents of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield can look forward to when three community street wardens start work next spring. A £74,000 government grant will allow one full-time
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18-year-old guilty of seven driving charges
AN 18-year-old Welwyn Garden City man appeared at St Albans Crown Court on Friday, October 26, after fleeing the scene of a car accident in July this year. Oliver Spence, of Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, was sentenced to a 200 hours community punishment
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'Gridlock' set to continue
TRAFFIC jams look set to continue to gridlock St Albans, as more than £2 million is to be spent on road works in the district over the next three months. The massive project includes resurfacing of roads and drainage repairs in the wake of flooding last
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Weeding out the flower sellers
Motorists are being urged not to buy flowers at traffic lights in a crackdown on illegal flower sellers. Barnet Council officers erected signs in the borough this week warning sellers they may face a maximum £1,000 fine if they are caught trading at traffic
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Black history event a big success
Face to face: six-year-old Imani Ramsey checks out a Nigerian face mask at Black History Month event The Spirit of Africa. Around 150 people from around the borough attended the afternoon at Burnt Oak Library on Saturday evening to look at exhibitions
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Thanks to CVS
Hertsmere Community Voluntary Support group organised Make a Difference Day in the borough and we were lucky enough to benefit. I would like to say a big thankyou to the staff of Barclays Bank who participated inthe scheme, and redecorated and refurbished
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Why close the Maxwell hall?
I was sorry to see that the council plans to close the Maxwell Park Community Centre and sell off the site. We have been promised a high street meeting place and internet cafe for youngsters for more than a year now, and still nothing has happened. While
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Stop the war
Whilst manna (food packets) drop from heaven, the seeds (cluster bombs) of death follow, and 'smart bombs' destroy Red Cross warehouses. Around 35,000 cluster bombs fell on Yugoslavia. The war has long since ended in that country, but innocents are continuing
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Road repairs delay the buses
PASSENGERS have abandoned bus services after months of waiting for severely delayed or cancelled buses in and around St Albans. There were huge disruptions to Sovereign Buses throughout the county during a massive 12-week programme of roadworks in Hatfield
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Millions see Miranda on TV
A YOUNG woman from Redbourn is one of the stars of a controversial reality television series, currently being watched by millions across the country. Miss Miranda Rayner, 20, of Harpenbury Farm, caused quite a stir when she arrived on the set of Bar Wars
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Be careful call from district's firefighters
FIREWORKS are fun but can be fatal, warned the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service this week. Injuries, accidents and deaths sustained through misuse of explosives in the past have prompted the service to issue cautions and advice in the lead up to
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Park spectacular promises visitors a £16,000 display
A SPECTACULAR display of effervescent fireworks is set to explode over St Albans Abbey on Saturday night. The show, which is believed to be one of the most magnificent in the country, comprises £16,000 worth of top quality fireworks from the internationally
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Tennis: Watford startlets boost reputations
TENNIS starlets Katharine Baker and Claire Ricketts enhanced their glowing reputations last weekend as they helped Batchwood Tennis Centre in St Albans lift the under 17 girls Junior National Club League Trophy held at Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden
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Hornets: Win to come at a cost?
WATFORD's battling performance at Bramall Lane earned them three points but they could come at a cost. The Hornets, who are already set to attend a disciplinary hearing over the fracas with WBA, were involved in another melee on Tuesday. Players surrounded
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Rugby Union: St Albans overwhelm Harrow
St Albans beat Harrow RFC 22 5 on Saturday, October 27, with a workman like performance against the forward oriented team from North London. St Albans opened the scoring through centre Alderton who reaped the rewards of supporting his driving forwards
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Rugby Union: Tabs denied at last gasp
A LAST-GASP penalty denied Tabard a vital win at home to Old Colfeians on Saturday, October 27, and both sides had to settle for a share of the spoils with a 26-26 draw after a tumultous 80 minutes. However, Tabs' chances were not aided when their flanker
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Hockey: Tough game ahead at Bournville
AFTER a week-long break, in-form St Albans Hockey Club return to action with a bumper weekend of hockey. On Saturday, November 3, Julian Halls' men travel to Bournville looking to extend their lead at the top of EHL Division One, while on Sunday the attention
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Saints spot on in second win
Ryman League Premier Division: St Albans City 1-0 Harrow Borough A SIMON MARTIN penalty five minutes from time at a sunny Clarence Park carried St Albans City to a second successive Ryman League victory on Saturday, October 27, leaving visitors Harrow
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Hornets: Lewington pleased despite Spurs setback
RAY LEWINGTON was pleased with his extremely young charges as they went down 2-1 to a more experienced Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night. "Without wishing to sound or be a good loser, we did have a very, very young side, and it was a case of getting kids
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Tennis: Watford startlets boost reputations
TENNIS starlets Katharine Baker and Claire Ricketts enhanced their glowing reputations last weekend as they helped Batchwood Tennis Centre in St Albans lift the under 17 girls Junior National Club League Trophy held at Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden
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Rugby Union: Fulls back on track
FULLERIANS got their league campaign back on track with a narrow 16-14 over a Welwyn side who are better than their lowly league position suggests . The first half was a stop-start affair with a host of penalties conceded by Fullerians. Mark Cooper trundled
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Athletics: Benjamin continues good run
TWENTY Watford Joggers joined almost 600 others in pleasant conditions for a record breaking Ricky Road Run on Sunday over a well established course of 18 years. Peter Benjamin continues to astonish his team mates with the second fastest time from a first
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Sarries: Horan surprised at Sorrell omission
AUSTRALIAN legend Tim Horan has admitted he is surprised at the omission of his colleague Kevin Sorrell from the latest England squad. Horan,31, has forged a superb partnership with Sorrell in the centre so far this season and is as well-placed as any
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Hornets play horses for courses
WATFORD are to adopt a horses-for-courses approach to the opposition to ensure that they are not predictable. The Watford manager pointed this out after referring to the battling performance against Sheffield United. "It is a difficult game against Barnsley
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Rugby Union: Watford celebrate first win
THE beer flowed freely at Watford on Saturday night as the club celebrated their first hat-trick of successes this season. Watford's first XV led the way, recording thier first win of the season with a 24-0 victory at Hatfield. In a bottom of the table
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Rugby Union: Harrow continue to struggle
HARROW continue to struggle in the league with a second home defeat, this time at the hand of St Albans 22-5, leaving them languishing at the wrong end of the table. On the day, Harrow could not be faulted for enthusiasm or commitment throughout the team
