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Laptop stolen
A LAPTOP computer was taken from a car in a carpark on Watford Road, St Albans, on Tuesday, October 16. Other items that were stolen include sunglasses and CD's, and it is believed the thief used gravel to break the window of the car. October 18, 2001
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Vialli's View: On Sheffield Wednesday
LUCA VIALLI warned fans not to get carried away just because the Hornets have won two successive games at home. Stressing the need for improvement after Saturday's (October 13) victory over Sheffield Wednesday, the Watford boss lamented the failure to
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Hornets: Free child meal offer
WATFORD are offering two child places free when you book two adult tickets in the Hornets' Nest restaurant for their home game against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, October 23. Two children under the age of 12 will receive a children's menu choice, programme
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Hornets: Treatment table round-up
PIERRE ISSA could be in line for a first team recall now he has recovered from the shoulder injury. However, Marcus Gayle has still not returned to full training after suffering a bout of viral flu and experiencing a consequent back problem. Issa, who
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Ray happy to be a Hornet
WATFORD Reserve team coach Ray Lewington was irritated by reports he was unhappy at Vicarage Road and wishes he had gone to West Ham United instead. Lewington, who is probably the most qualified reserve team coach Watford have ever had in terms of experience
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Pienaar sweating over a mounting casualty list
AFTER addressing the balance of internationals at the club in response to the structure of the season, Francois Pienaar has been dealt another cruel blow with up to nine players ruled out through injury ahead of the daunting trip to Welford Road on Saturday
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Smog, coke and soggy wallpaper
Mr Perry, of 30 Kenilworth Drive, Croxley Green, recalls moving to Croxley Green MY wife, Kathleen, worked at De Havillands, Leavesden at this time. I remember that we still had horrible fogs known as smog. One particular day we had a real stinker and
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Memories of the maternity hospital
Regarding Bushey Maternity Hospital, Miss Anne Brown, of Vega Road, Bushey, recalls: I WENT there to do my midwife training in 1946 and stayed there until it closed. I think it was bought in 1939 and opened in 1945. It had 50 beds and 45 cots. It closed
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Police warning over anthrax scares
A SENIOR police officer has issued a "don't panic" plea following anthrax scares in Essex, which have all turned out to be unfounded. The sorting office in Chelmsford where mail for most of the county is handled was evacuated last Tuesday evening. Assistant
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The people have spoken: Bushey Arches to return to old ways
BUSHEY ARCHES is to revert back to its pre-roadworks state, with one-way traffic on Chalk HIll and Pinner Road. Residents in the congested area were asked in a survey if they wanted to see the traffic flow remain in its present two-way state as an experiment
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Park and ride plans squeeze past protests
OPPONENTS of the 600-space park and ride scheme in Stephenson Way, Bushey, took their fight to Watford Council on Tuesday, claiming the plan would harm the environment. After a boisterous debate punctuated by shouts from the public gallery decrying council
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Police warn against fraud firefighters
CONMEN have been trying to trick their way into people's houses in Watford by pretending to be firefighters. They have been wearing peaked caps and saying they want to check people's smoke detectors. They have not managed enter anybody's property but
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Religions unite in prayers for peace
PEOPLE of ten different religious faiths came together at the weekend to pray for world peace. Organised by the Watford Inter-Faith Association, the gathering took place on Sunday at the Friends Meeting House in Watford where representatives from the
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Bromet JMI: Pupils quiz MP on local issues
CHILDREN from Bromet School in Oxhey Road, Oxhey, got the chance to quiz their local MP on the issues of the day on Friday, October 12. Watford MP Claire Ward visited a year six class and spent an hour telling them about the way the country is run and
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Watford FC: Fans must give Vialli more time
I AM writing regarding the letter from fellow season ticket holder J Harber (Letters, October 5). I must take issue with three of the statements she makes. Firstly, that it was the worst performance she had watched in 40 years. Yes, it was poor, but the
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Watford FC: Squad is lacking in confidence
WITHIN the space of just two months, Vialli and Wilkins have managed to turn a good squad of players into one entirely lacking confidence. Neither understand the Watford ethos, nor do they want to try to do so. The sale of Darren Ward, an excellent product
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Letters: Why are limits being imposed?
HAVING tried to get some information from Watford Highways Department, but to no avail, I thought your paper may be able to get an answer. I would like to know why it was deemed necessary for the speed limit along Oxhey Lane to recently be reduced from
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Cultural art: Don't add to the metal jungle
SO the shoppers and clubbers of Watford are to enjoy a bit more of cultural art. We already have four masks, a piece of spiral coloured glass, a hornet at the top of a pole and quite a few concrete balls, so who wants a bit more cultural metal located
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Armed hold-up at village store
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a Wheathampstead convenience store in the early hours of Monday, October 15. Three masked raiders forced their way into Dillons Newsagents in the High Street at 1.30am, threatening two people
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St Albans City: Midweek Youth
CITY Youth lost out by the odd goal in five in a top-of-the-table thriller at Clarence Park as visitors Wealdstone struck late on to snatch all three points. Although Saints started well and looked the more likely scorers, with Jake Attwood coming close
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Hatters' Chat, with Brian Swain
THE NUMBERS' game is beginning to pay off for Luton, with manager Joe Kinnear cashing in, literally, after being given the money to fund a promotion bid. He has already brought in 12 new players, the highest number of new recruits Luton fans have seen
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Hornets Buzz, with Oliver Phillips
SO has the penny dropped? Have Watford, now that Luca Vialli has changed his approach, become a more viable force in the First Division? We had hoped to obtain a further clue to the answer at The New Den on Tuesday night (October 16) when Watford, without
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Hockey: Saints up for the cup
ST ALBANS have been handed a tricky cup tie in the third round of the English Hockey Association's Men's Cup. Julian Hall's men will entertain Teddington Hockey Club of the Premier Division on Sunday, November 4 at Clarence Park. Teddington narrowly missed
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Credit cards stolen
A PURSE containing a number of credit cards was stolen from an office at St Albans Boys School, St Albans, at around 12 noon on Friday, October 12. The purse was taken from a handbag that was left unattended in an office at the school. Since the theft
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No entry for intruders
THIEVES attempted to break into a house by breaking off a cat flap at a house in Bishop's Garth, St Albans, in the early hours of Sunday, October 14. They were not able to gain entry into the house because of deadbolts on the door. October 18, 2001 18
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Sign petition call
FRIDAY, October 19, will see the official launch of the St Albans Hospital Action Group petition to save maternity services in Hemel Hempstead. Unveiled by St Albans MP Kerry Pollard the petition aims to save maternity services at Hemel and protect the
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Postal workers treated in anthrax scare
POSTAL workers from Hatfield are being treated for possible contamination with anthrax after coming into contact with the contents of a suspicious package at the town's sorting office on Wednesday, October 17. Six Hatfield postal staff, all men in their
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Man died shortly after heart op
A ST ALBANS man who died after a routine operation to remove gallstones had severe heart disease which caused him to deteriorate shortly after the operation, St Albans Coroners Court heard on Monday. Mr Israil Ali, 66, of Holyrood Crescent, died in Hemel
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Women's Football: Hornets overcome Belles
FIRST half goals from O'Keefe and Small secured a 2-1 victory for Watford Ladies away at Bedford Belles on Sunday, October 14. Watford started the better of the two sides, and took the lead after only two minutes when O'Keefe battled for a loose ball
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Running: Harriers' Critchlow steals the show
OVER 600 runners gathered at Cassiobury Park to take part in the first Chiltern League Division One cross-country meet of the season, but it was Watford Harriers' Julian Critchlow who once again stole the show with a sensational performance. Critchlow
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Spartan South Midlands League: Langley win
TWO second half goals gave Kings Langley a 2-0 away win at Winslow United on Saturday, October 13, in Division One of the Spartan South Midlands League. After a hard fought first period, Mark Congalton, who had earlier hit the bar with an audacious chip
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WestHerts League: Struggling Sports suffer humiliation
GLENN SPORTS' fall from grace plunged to new depths on Saturday, October 13, when they suffered an ignominious 18-1 humiliation at the hands of Kings Sports. Last year's third place team, who effectively ended Kings' title hopes, were ripped apart by
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Hornets: Packed programme of holiday fun on offer
CHILDREN can enjoy a whole range of fun activities this half-term, thanks to a packed programme organised by the Hornets. The week kicks-off with a fun lunch at TGI Friday's in Garston on Monday, October 22. The lunch is due to start at 1pm and finish
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Hornets: Philosophy switch reaps rewards
LUCA VIALLI has had to adjust his football philosophies to meet the strengths of the team. The Watford boss admitted there had been changes in tactics and approach which helped bring about two vital home victories. Disappointed and frustrated by Tuesday's
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Coronation and team pictures sought
MR KEITH WILSON, of 95 Rosedale Road, Truro, Cornwall, writes: Do any of your readers have any photos I might be able to have copies of (which I'd pay for) of the Coronation celebrations of 1953 in Croxley Green particularly of those held in the field
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NEWSFLASH - Motorway work after road 'sinks'
THE M11 southbound between junction 7 (Harlow) and junction 6 (the M25) will have lane closures this weekend (October 20) while emergency repairs are carried out in the nearside lane. A 5m concrete slab has split and sunk by between 60mm and 70mm, and
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Teachers to benefit from subsidy scheme
TEACHERS at further education (FE) colleges throughout the county are set to benefit from £28,000 of computer subsidies, it was announced earlier this month. The subsidies are part of a new £3 million nationwide initiative called Computers for FE Teachers
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West Herts: Company donates Perdana
A WATFORD college has received a gift of thanks from an international car company, which commended its excellent motor vehicle training facilities. The Proton motor manufacturer has donated a Perdana car to West Herts College for recently providing the
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Bees unveil £12 million new stadium plans
Barnet Football Club yesterday unveiled plans for a new £12 million stadium adjacent to its current Underhill site. Bees Chairman Tony Kleanthous made the announcement at a press conference saying it was the club's "last chance to build a home in the
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Bees unveil £12 million new stadium plans
Barnet Football Club yesterday unveiled plans for a new £12 million stadium adjacent to its current Underhill site. Bees Chairman Tony Kleanthous made the announcement at a press conference saying it was the club's "last chance to build a home in the
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Religion: Blame does not lie with religion
ANNE PEAT says in In Good Faith, "Religion condemns crimes of hatred." May I recommend Christians to read the bible? I could suggest Levy 26:22.31 onwards and Psalm 136, "O give thanks unto the God of gods... to him that smote Egypt in their first born
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Nature project wins battle of the buildings
A TRIUMPH for environmentalists came earlier this month when the Civic Society Annual Award was given to the Watercress Wildlife Association. The judges were unanimous that the project should be recognised at the awards, held earlier this month. In previous
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Crimewatch appeal nets results
A witness appeal on BBC's Crimewatch has prompted more than 100 calls to Herts police. The show featured a reconstruction of a robbery at an ATM machine as it was being refilled in Wheathampstead earlier this year, where a gang of masked men threatened
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Rugby Union: Vees lose in first outing
Old Verulam third's ventured out for the first time this season and despite a good start they went down 14-8 to Stockwood Park. Early pressure resulted in a single converted penalty by Steve Mather but their good work was undone when a loss on concentration
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Triathlon: Test with twist for the Tri-Force team
TRI-FORCE HERTS took to the banks of the Thames for their latest triathlon with a twist. Instead of the swim, the Marlow Triathlon incorporated a four kilometre row on a rowing machine in a marquee in Higginson Park. After the row, competitors collected
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Rugby Union: Routine for Old Albanians
OLD ALBANIANS seconds recorded a routine 32-7 win over Fullerians seconds despite having some familiar faces missing from their line-up. Perhaps recalling the 60-point winning margin in the corresponding fixture last season, OA's never quite hit top gear
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Saints: Future of the club secured
THE future of St Albans City Football Club is looking increasingly rosy after its directors agreed to inject it with a five figure cash sum. Chairman Lee Harding and the club's new directors Paul Farmer and Stephen Eames are to loan £45,000 in an attempt
