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Cabinet members become figures of fun
MEMBERS of Hertfordshire County Council have been immortalised as cartoon characters in order to get across to the public the roles that cabinet members play in their community. The caricatures feature in a guide to county councillors as well as in 'Herts
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Just the ticket for travel
PASSENGERS will soon be benefitting from a collaboration between bus and rail operators in Hertfordshire, which will allow users to travel by bus and train on a single ticket. The Intalink Partnership scheme, which is being launched on Thursday, October
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People share our anti-war views, say protesters
ANTI-WAR demonstrators took to the streets of St Albans this week following Sunday's bombing of Afghanistan by British forces. A silent candle lit vigil, hosted by the St Albans Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), was held outside St Albans City Station
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Rugby Union: Derby dismay for OAs
OLD ALBANIANS were undone at fierce rivals, Bishops Stortford, as OA's slipped to their first away defeat of the season. In treacherous conditions, the OA's defence held firm under early pressure and an early exchange of penalties were all either team
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Hockey: Harpenden lose out after controversial goal
A gutsy performance from Harpenden thirds was undone in the final minute against Stevenage seconds after a hotly disputed last minute winner from Stevenage was allowed to stand. With both side deadlocked and time running out, Stevenage pressed forward
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Women's Hockey: Shot shy Blues held
HARPENDEN Ladies pulled off a vital win at De Montford University second XI with a late winning penalty flick grabbing all three points. The visitors started the stronger and passed the ball around well without managing to create any clear-cut chances
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Hornets Buzz: Watford bounce back in style
WATFORD bounced back after five games without a win to reach the Fourth Round of the Worthington League Cup for the first time since 1992. They took Bradford City apart with an unexpectedly inspiring performance; unexpected, because they had previously
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City stick to the plan
RECENT results may not have been encouraging but they have not persuaded St Albans City to review its objectives this season. "We wanted a top eight finish and we're not revising that," said co-manager Gary Roberts, "but it will be harder to achieve."
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Bows: Ladis' night at Gosling
GOSLING Bowls Club started their Winter indoor season last Thursday with a challenge match between the gents section and the ladies section. In a closely fought game over six rinks, the ladies edged out the Gents by 99 shots to 94. The top ladies rink
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Netball: Premier left to rue errors
WATFORD PREMIER NETBALL CLUB were left to rue missed chances as they suffered a 57-48 defeat away at Ipswich in the NCL on Sunday, October 7. In a first quarter, marred by defensive errors, Watford allowed the home side to take control and move into a
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Grove talk
CHANGES made to the agricultural land use and character of The Grove Estate in Watford in the 18th Century will be the topic of a talk at Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, on Friday, October 19. Mr John Phibbs, principal of the De Bois Landscape Survey
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Trading scheme
THE first meeting of the Three Rivers Local Exchange Trading Scheme will be held on Wednesday, October 24, at Cassiobridge in Watford Road, Croxley Green. Members of the group can barter goods and services. The meeting starts at 7.30pm. October 11, 2001
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Trading scheme
THE first meeting of the Three Rivers Local Exchange Trading Scheme will be held on Wednesday, October 24, at Cassiobridge in Watford Road, Croxley Green. Members of the group can barter goods and services. The meeting starts at 7.30pm. October 11, 2001
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Council concerned over new guidelines on masts
HEALTH fears surrounding mobile phone masts are not a valid reason for councils to turn down planning applications, according to revised Government guidelines. The updated Planning Policy Guidance document, which seeks to clarify councils' approach to
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Commuters' anger at Met line delays
METROPOLITAN LINE users say they are frustrated at having to wait up to 25 minutes for services because of engineering works in the Harrow area of the line. Regular train services to Watford which run every few minutes were reduced to every ten minutes
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Local treasures raise more than £200,000
ANTIQUE treasures found in homes locally went under the hammer this week, together raising a total in excess of £200,000. Oil paintings found in a house in Croxley Green and an antiques collection discovered in a flat in Garston were both sold at auction
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Flying means fear for US-based woman footballer
IN the aftermath of the recent terror attacks in America, England Ladies soccer star Kelly Smith revealed how she was close to tears when boarding a flight from America to attend an England training session. The 23-year-old from Garston, has just finished
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Congregation welcomes Brian
THE congregations of Bricket Wood United Reformed Church and Trinity, St Albans were introduced to their new minister on Saturday, October 6. Rev Brian Woodcock has been the warden of the Island Community Centres on Iona, in the Scottish Isles, for the
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Safety takes to the stage
A PLAY which highlights the danger of speeding is touring local schools this month, in an attempt to get young people to think about the importance of driving safety. The Buzz, has been taken around Hertfordshire's schools for the last seven years by
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Driver injured in motorway crash
A MAN was left with serious injuries following a collision on the M25 at 9.28am on Friday, between Junction 21 and Junction 20 at the M1 and Abbots Langley exit. A blue Leyland Daf lorry was hit from behind by a white Iveco turbo box van. The driver of
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Midweek Youth: City fightback earns points
ST ALBANS City Midweek Youth produced a stunning fightback at Ruislip last Wednesday to claim two goals in the final two minutes to snatch a dramatic victory. Saints had a couple of chances early on, but it was the home side that took the lead when Mo
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Herts County Premier League
St Peter's played out their fourth draw of the season in a goalless match against Wormley Rovers. The point keeps the Saints in fifth place in what is turning out to be a pretty useful campaign after winning promotion to the Premier Division in May. "
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Hatters Chat: New striker in town
GOAL-happy and top of the table for four days, Luton Town could only kick their heels on Tuesday, October 9, when they were knocked off their perch as third division league leaders by Rochdale, who won 1-0 at Swansea. But it has not disheartened manager
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Women's Hockey: St Albans' weaknesses exploited
ST ALBANS found themselves on the wrong end of a 2-1 scoreline at Clarence Park on Saturday, October 7. Normally a fortress for the Saints, visitors Exmouth exploited the home side's weaknesses to take all three points. Looking to build on the previous
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Double delight for social
Observer and Review Sunday League Premier Division LONDON ROAD SOCIAL completed the double over Chequers, winning 3-2. The opening half was goalless, but Road took a two-goal lead early after the break through Tony Caines. Chequers battled back with goals
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Golf: High tech centre offers free coaching
TOPGOLF, Watford's hi-tech golf centre, has teamed up with the English Golf Union to offer free golf coaching for beginners on Saturday, October 20, and Sunday, October 21. The coaching sessions are being offered as part of the English Golf Union's national
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Rugby Union: Harrow too desperate to win
HARROW'S desperation to record their first league win of the season perhaps cost them victory away at Chiswick on Saturday, October 6. Chiswick proved streetwise opponents and once ahead, played intelligent risk-free rugby, and were content to allow Harrow
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Watford charged with misconduct
WATFORD have declined to comment after being charged by the FA with misconduct, and given 14 days in which to give their observations regarding the mass flare-up at the West Bromwich Albion game. The Hornets lost the match at Vicarage Road 2-1, with Scott
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Golf: Griffiths receivs pre-pro boost
CROXLEY GREEN golfer David Griffiths had a welcome boost to kick-start his professional career when top management company CSS Stennar Golf, based in London, signed him up. The 21-year-old joined their team just days before flying out to America, where
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Ryman League Round-Up
Premier Division After drawing 2-2 at home to Kingstonian, seven games without a win will hopefully not cast too long a shadow over St Albans City's season. At least the return of Younis Nabil up front suggested there is light at the end of the tunnel
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Condolences to victims' families
THROUGH your esteemed newspaper I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the innocent victims of the barbaric act of terrorism in New York and Washington simultaneously on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. My heart goes out to them to
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Grove talk
CHANGES made to the agricultural land use and character of The Grove Estate in Watford in the 18th Century will be the topic of a talk at Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, on Friday, October 19. Mr John Phibbs, principal of the De Bois Landscape Survey
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Good friends
MORE than 80 people, including Mayor Sybil Tuckwood and the national chairman of the Association of Retired and Persons Over 50, Mr Eric Reed, attended a luncheon buffet, to mark the tenth anniversary of the Watford Friendship Centre last week. For details
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Solicitors track down woman's descendants entitled to estate
FOLLOWING an article in The Watford Observer, solicitors have traced the descendants of a woman who died last year without making a will. Mrs Vera Bebell, ne Wise, was living in the Gloucester area when she died. A widow, she had no children and no nieces
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Three Rivers going online
THE Three Rivers District Council Internet site will be launched this month. As well as containing information about the local authority, people will be able to make complaints and pay for services from the comfort of their home. The services available
