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In memory
A SPECIAL memorial service is to be held for bereaved friends and relatives at St Paul's Church, Hatfield Road, St Albans, on Sunday, November 4. The service is being held to help anyone who has lost a friend or loved one and will give people the chance
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Residents' fury in planning row
RESIDENTS of Flora Grove have bitterly criticised St Albans District Council and labelled it "undemocratic" following a planning dispute. The row stems from a proposed development of a two-storey side extension on the corner of Flora Grove and Breakspear
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Hornets Buzz, with Oliver Phillips
WHAT a strange and confusing side Watford have proved to be so far this season. On Saturday, October 27, against a Bradford City side that had lost their last five games, Watford were defensively inept, conceding four goals. On Tuesday, taking on a Sheffield
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Hockey: St Albans tough out draw
A REJUVENATED St Albans side travelled to Bracknell on Saturday, October 27, and returned with a creditable goalless draw although Julian Halls' side will be slightly disappointed not to come away with all the points. From the onset it was obvious that
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Womens' Rugby: Saints stung by Wasps
ST ALBANS LADIES lost out to a strong Wasps' Seconds side on Saturday, October 27. Despite registering no score, the team grew in stature as the match wore on before eventually going down 16-0. Wasps began purposefully and gained an early lead with a
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Observer & Review Challenge Cup
RADLETT had a total lack of motivation when they found that they were playing against a depleted nine-man Wheathampstead, but still ran out 5-1 winners. The first half saw Radlett continually attacking down the right with little effect, and Wheathampstead's
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Hockey: Harp still strong on summit
HARPENDEN produced another storming performance on Saturday with a 4-2 victory against Braintree to maintain their unbeaten record and consolidate their position at the top of the table. However, it was the visitors who took the lead early on with a powerful
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Did you do National Service?
I HAVE had a query for memories of or contacts for Dennis Cutler, a St Albans printer who served in the RAF in Singapore in the late 1940's. That gets me thinking about national service, abolished 40 years ago this year. It would be great to speak to
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Driver breaks neck in crash
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from St Albans received spinal injuries and a broken neck after his car hit a tree in Beech Road, St Albans, on Tuesda, October 30. The man, who has not been identified, was driving a grey Peugeot 205 when his car, which was travelling
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War dead finally honoured
A CAMPAIGN stretching back several years to engrave the names of three St Albans Second World War heroes onto the city's war memorial has finally come to fruition. The names of Robert Frederick Peters, William Ernest Keys and Cyril Thomas Bradbury were
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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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Crisis state of our education system
She thinks education in the borough is in crisis and is not afraid to speak her mind. MATTHEW NIXSON meets Barnet Council's new Tory education spokeswoman Vanessa Gearson. Tory education shadow Vanessa Gearson has Barnet's local education authority (LEA
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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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Charity Christmas cards
A MULTI-CHARITY Christmas card shop will open in Harpenden's United Reform Church on Saturday. At least 81 per cent of the proceeds from the cards sold from the Vaughan Road shop opposite the police station will go to a group of more than 25 charities
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Flying the flag
REDBOURN may soon have its own flagpole following a suggestion to purchase one from the keeper of the common, Mr Hadyn Davies. Parish council chairman Tony Swendell has suggested asking village residents for donations to buy the flagpole which is to stand
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Wooden bungalow destroyed in blaze
MYSTERY surrounds the cause of a fire which destroyed a bungalow in Tollgate Road, Colney Heath on Sunday, October 28. Fire investigators will be combing the area in a bid to determine how the fire started. A puppy also perished in the blaze, which has
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College hopes to net 'millions' in sale plan
OAKLANDS College plans to sell off two thirds of its city centre site for housing in a deal worth "millions" to fund new high tech development and expansion at its main campus along Hatfield Road, Smallford, the new principal has revealed. Between 1,000
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Commuter services disrupted after man is killed by train
THOUSANDS of commuters were delayed after a man was killed by a train on the Silverlink line on Tuesday morning. Passengers travelling on the service, which includes St Albans' Abbey Flyer station, were held up for up to 45 minutes as the scene of the
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Children with toy guns prompt armed police presence
PASSENGERS on a train from Preston were left stuck inside the train at Watford Junction on Monday, November 5, after armed police were called out to what turned out to be two children playing with toy guns. At about 1.50pm the British Transport Police
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England rugby star passing through
ENGLAND Rugby star, Jeremy Guscott will walk past Vicarage Road Stadium on Thursday, November 8, as part of his gruelling Tetley's Trek to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for the Leukaemia Research Fund. Guscott, 36, will be coming past the home
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Crisis state of our education system
She thinks education in the borough is in crisis and is not afraid to speak her mind. MATTHEW NIXSON meets Barnet Council's new Tory education spokeswoman Vanessa Gearson. Tory education shadow Vanessa Gearson has Barnet's local education authority (LEA
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Support for rose sellers
Residents have criticised Barnet Council for using "petty rules" to crack down on illegal flower sellers. Last week officers erected signs in the borough warning sellers they may face a maximum £1,000 fine if they are caught trading at traffic lights
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Hospital in the spotlight
Beleaguered bosses of underfire Barnet Hospital are to be put under the spotlight in an inaugural scrutiny meeting between Barnet Council and the borough's health watchdog Barnet Community Health Council (CHC). Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust
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New taxi rank location discussed
HACKNEY cab drivers in Bushey could be offered a taxi rank in Kemp Place after two proposed ranks in Bushey Village and Bushey Heath were scrapped last week. Councillor Spencer Pitfield called a meeting of councillors and officers on Wednesday, October
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Future of former Ovaltine factory in the balance
THE future of the Kings Langley former Ovaltine factory hangs in the balance as Three Rivers District awaits the outcome of its application to have the building listed. At the Abbots Langley Area Forum in Bedmond Village Hall last Thursday scores of residents
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Mills boss optimistic about future
THE Royal Gunpowder Mills has started its scheduled winter shutdown after a problematic first year with delays, traffic problems and a shortage of visitors. In the five months since it opened, in May, 20,000 visitors have passed through the doors. Bosses
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Crisis state of our education system
She thinks education in the borough is in crisis and is not afraid to speak her mind. MATTHEW NIXSON meets Barnet Council's new Tory education spokeswoman Vanessa Gearson. Tory education shadow Vanessa Gearson has Barnet's local education authority (LEA
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Herts County Senior League: Sandridge cup campaign continues
A FRENETIC Aubrey Cup tie went the way of Sandridge Rovers as they removed holders Elliott Star 3-2 on Saturday, November 3. They will now play Hatfield Town in the next round but face Virginia Water in the Cherry Red Books Capital Counties Feeder League
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Spartan South Midlands Round-up
Premier Division WITH a 6-2 crushing of Dunstable Town away on Saturday, November 3, London Colney have now comprehensively beaten three of their main title rivals in the last few weeks and retain their regal position at the top of the league. After a
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Women's Rugby: No clowning at 'Quins
St ALBANS returned home from a daunting trip to Harlequins with maximum points after a spirited fightback secured a 10-6 victory. The visitors made all the early running and deservedly took the lead with 15 minutes on the clock when Becky Ellis went over
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Watford Sunday League: Ten man Quadrant battered
QUADRANT had a man sent off early in their match against Riverside, but it hardly changed the game as the visitors breached the Quadrant defence 12 times without reply. Craig Osborne claimed four of the goals, one more than Jake Howes. Damon Thomas was
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Herts County League: Bovingdon make it four in a row
IN-FORM Bovingdon recorded their fourth consecutive league victory with a 7-0 demolition of St Peters and now top the Premier Division table. Leading marksman Jamie Carter continued his prolific form in front of goal with his four-goal haul taking his
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Hockey: West Herts' suffer double disappointment
WEST HERTS suffered a disappointing weekend as they recorded successive defeats, the second ending their involvement in the cup. On Saturday, October 27, West Herts faced local rivals St Albans in a friendly and produced a lacklustre performance that
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Table Tennis: Audit maintain pressure
AUDIT kept up the pressure on the leaders, Fullerians, in the Premier Division with an emphatic 10-0 win over Bats but Fullers also enjoyed a comfortable night's work with an 8-2 victory against Cougars, with Trafford Coker bagging a hat-trick of wins
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Two more mobile masts proposals to be discussed
THERE have been two more applications to put up mobile phone masts in Three Rivers. These are a 25-metre tree tower and equipment cabin at Lynsters Farm in Old Uxbridge Road, West Hyde, and a 12.5-metre mast with equipment cabin alongside another mast
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Hard drive
TWO classes to teach basic driving theory and for people to brush up on basic maths skills are being offered by the West Watford Information Shop, opposite Westfield School in Tolpits Lane, Watford. Anyone interested can contact the shop on 01923 209400
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Road hogs
CHILDREN and parents are being reminded of the dangers of walking to and from school on dark winter days by Hertfordshire County Council's road safety unit, which is backing two national initiatives. A Government website www.hedgehogs.gov.uk gives road
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Banker thief jailed for three months
A WATFORD bank worker, who stole almost £3,500 from his bank, has been jailed for three months. Benjamin Colling used his position as a personal banker to divert funds into his own account. St Albans Crown Court heard on Wednesday that once he
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Five die in workplace accidents
FIVE people were killed in workplace accidents in Hertfordshire last year, the second highest figure in the region, figures released this week reveal. Two of the dead were employees, and three were members of the public, says the Health ands Safety Commission
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Pharmacy raider sought
POLICE are looking for a man who stole a large quantity of items from Busby Pharmacy in Wheathamstead on Monday, October 29. The man, who is described as of stocky build and wearing dark clothing, quickly walked out of the shop and got into a red Ford
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Harry Potter props turned up on auction site
A WIZARD'S hat and three gold coins were stolen from the set of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone at Leavesden Studios, it was revealed this week another sign that people cannot wait to get their hands on a piece of one of the most eagerly anticipated
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Hockey: West Herts overcome shaky start
WEST HERTS completed a satisfactory, and ultimately comprehensive, 5-2 victory over local rivals Berkhamsted on Saturday, October 27. West Herts began poorly with nervous passing and loose control gifting Berkhamsted early pressure and a very early goal
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Waste protesters prepare for Westminster rally
COUNCILLORS and MPs from across Essexare taking part in a Parliament lobby tomorrow (Wednesday) to protest against the possibility of waste incinerators in Essex. 'The Threat of Waste Incinerators in Essex' is being organised by Essex Friends of the Earth
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Hornets: Treatment table round-up
MICAH HYDE and Gifton Noel-Williams could be in the frame for Saturday's (November 3) game as they bid to recover from their injuries. Barnsley, who lost to Manchester City in mid-week, are set to continue with a 4-4-2 formation and are expected to start
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Sarries: No fresh injury worries for Pinaar
AFTER their 113 - 3 romp over Bologna last week, Saracens must surely be firm favourites for the return leg on Saturday, November 3, for which Francois Pienaar has no fresh injury worries. Pinaar welcomes back captain Abdel Benazzi and Scott Murray to
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Hornets: Cox off transfer list
WATFORD have taken Neil Cox off the transfer list. The move, discussed last week, was formally announced on Tuesday, October 30, when the defender also captained the side for the second time this season. Explained the Watford boss: "Coxy is one of the
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Hornets: Smith contract talks begin
WATFORD are to commence negotiations for a new contract with striker Tommy Smith. Chief executive Tim Shaw will be having talks with the player and his representatives in the immediate future in an attempt to improve the Hemel Hempstead-born player's
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Plans for two new taxi ranks don't fare well
PROPOSALS for two licensed taxi ranks in Bushey have been scrapped after local councillors objected to the plans. The ranks, in High Road and Rudolph Road, were part of a scheme to create eight new taxi ranks throughout Hertsmere, which currently has
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Attack on dentist surgery exposes police patrol teething trouble
A MAN from Kings Langley has been fined for damaging a dentist's surgery in High Street. Alastair Lewis, 20, of Belham Road, pleaded guilty last Thursday of causing criminal damage on Monday, October 15, and was given a 12-month conditional discharge
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Bush-bashers wanted for moor
VOLUNTEERS are being asked to take part in a Bush Bashing on Croxley Common Moor on Sunday, November 4. The scrub clearance task starts at 10am and is part of a series of events to improve the moor. People should meet at Lock 79, opposite Croxley Station
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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
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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
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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
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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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Charity volunteers sought
THE Imperial Cancer Research Fund shop in Potter Street, Bishop's Stortford, is looking for extra volunteers. The shop is ideally looking for people to work on Saturdays and Mondays to Wednesdays. Duties would include manning the shop and till, customer
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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' 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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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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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
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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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Bonfire night events and fire chief's fireworks warning
Details of local events appear at the bottom of this story. THIS weekend, thousands of families in the Watford area will enjoy gazing up at colourful fireworks displays and lighting sparklers but officers at Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue are urging people
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Youngsters needed for Internet survey
NOVEMBER sees the launch of a political research programme aimed at analysing how well 16 to 24-year-olds feel they are served by the Internet as an information gathering tool. The Digital Jury Project is being organised by the Hansard Society and it
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Youngsters needed for Internet survey
NEXT month sees the launch of a political research programme aimed at analysing how well 16 to 24-year-olds feel they are served by the Internet as an information gathering tool. The Digital Jury Project is being organised by the Hansard Society and it
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Fundraising fun
A FUNDRAISING extravaganza will take place on Sunday, November 4, at Ashley Hall Church in Ashley Road, St Albans, to raise funs for African Aids orphans. The event will take place between 12.30pm and 5pm and include a visit from Uncle Jim the clown.
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Abbey snooze
WAKE up under the stars with the annual Sleep Out at St Albans Abbey in aid of Emmaus, St Albans' community for homeless people. The event will take place on Friday, December 7. Young people under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To take part, contact
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Quiz night
A QUIZ night will be held on Friday, November 9, in aid of ACT Against Childhood Tumours at Flamstead Village Hall in College Close, Flamstead, at 8pm. Teams are allowed between six and eight contestants each and tickets, priced £6, are available
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Quiz night
A QUIZ night will be held on Friday, November 9, in aid of ACT Against Childhood Tumours at Flamstead Village Hall in College Close, Flamstead, at 8pm. Teams are allowed between six and eight contestants each and tickets, priced £6, are available
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Five die in workplace accidents
FIVE people were killed in workplace accidents in Hertfordshire last year, the second highest figure in the region, figures released this week reveal. Two of the dead were employees, and three were members of the public, says the Health ands Safety Commission
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Market blitz on
COUNCIL officers have pledged to clamp down on St Albans market traders who abuse the terms of their lease. This move comes in the wake of a number of complaints from people who have witnessed traders sub-letting their stalls or using a forklift truck
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Cycle campaigners meet
THE autumn public meeting of St Albans Cycle Campaign will be held on Tuesday, November 6, at St Albans District Council offices in St Peter's Street, at 7.30pm. Mr Stephen Joseph of Transport 2000, a sustainable transport organisation, will be giving
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M25 death crash
A 56-YEAR-OLD man from London died in a crash on the M25 near St Albans on Tuesday, October 30. The man, who was driving a silver Cherokee Jeep, was travelling on the west bound carriageway approaching junction 22 at 8.45am when his car, in the inside
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Hatters Chat, with Brian Swain
YOU do not often see a manager smile when his team has just been beaten, especially if it is a league club that has been dumped out of a knock-out tournament by a non-league outfit. But Joe Kinnear was glad to have a harsh truth laid bare as Luton went
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Herts Sunday Intermediate Cup Round Two
RIDERS progressed into the third round despite turning in a lacklustre performance against last years semi-finalists, AFC Rangers. The home team progressed 5-1. A fine team performance by Queens Head Logic Reserves saw them comfortably despatch Abbots
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Observer & Review Intermediate Cup Round One
SKEW BRIDGE put aside their recent league form to push Rothamsted all the way, before finally going down 3-2. The Bridge were 3-0 down at half time, having been beaten by a crisp header and two low shots that left keeper Paul Lacatos helpless. The score
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Magnificent seven make county squad
VERULAM school are celebrating after seven of their senior rugby squad were called up in to the Hertfordshire County squads. Mark Whyman, Andrew Daish and James Serrano have been called up into the under 18 squad while Paul Brame, Ross Morgan, Ciaran
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Recalling a hairdressing aunt
IN the hope that Nostalgia readers enjoyed as much as I did Mr Brian Gregory's account of his grandfather, Highfield Hall coachman Edward Gregory, and his family, I should complete the story, based on the memories of his aunt Ellen who died earlier this
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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 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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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Old money to help church
THE new year will see 12 countries in the European Union swap their national currency for the Euro. In a bid to put all the old money to good use, Mr Nigel Guard, St Albans diocesan stewardship development officer, is asking residents to deliver any leftover
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Cash snatched from till
A ROBBERY took place at the Co-operative supermarket in Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, at 2pm on Sunday, October 28, when a thief selected a 10p sweet, put it on the counter and, after the shop assistant opened the till, grabbed a handful of bank notes.
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Charity Christmas cards
A MULTI-CHARITY Christmas card shop will open in Harpenden's United Reform Church on Saturday. At least 81 per cent of the proceeds from the cards sold from the Vaughan Road shop opposite the police station will go to a group of more than 25 charities
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Temporary charity shop open
A TEMPORARY charity shop for The Children's Society has opened at the former branch of Going Places in Station Road, Harpenden. A team of volunteers will staff the shop, which will open at between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday, for two to three weeks
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Politics and music
A TALK will be given on The Dreyfus Affair and Grieg at St Mary's Church in Marshalswick on Wednesday, November 14. Mr David Sames from the Grieg Society will speak at the venue in Sherwood Avenue at 8pm. November 6, 2001 10:30
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On top of the world after charity mountain climb
HARPENDEN adventurer and businessman Michael Weaver received a rapturous welcome home after ascending Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, at the beginning of October. The intrepid 62-year-old set out for the expedition on September 21 and almost reached the
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Cash aid for OAP patients falls short
A CASH injection of £1.7 million to tackle "bed blocking" by elderly patients in the county's hospitals has been described this week as a "drop in the ocean". Hertfordshire County Councillor Jane Pitman, executive member for adult care services
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A 'superb' performance
'Superb' was how one woman described 12-year-old Harry Melling's performance as Dudley Dursley in the new Harry Potter film. And, being Potter creator and millionaire author JK Rowling herself, she should know. Ms Rowling's congratulations, at the lavish
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Women to take the lead
Veterans and civilians will join all around the borough for memorial services and marches on Remembrance Sunday. Here is what is going on near you. Sisters in arms: for the first time Barnet's Territorial Army and Army Cadet units will both be led by
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Centre answers a Question of sport
STAFF at a Watford community centre are celebrating their success this week after winning an award for the standard of their performance with one of the highest scores in the country. The Bill Everett Centre in Leggatts Way, Watford, which is run by Watford
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Near death experience with jellyfish described
A MAN who "died" after being repeatedly stung by a jellyfish and then came back to life visited Watford on Friday to talk about his experiences. Mr Ian McCormack, from New Zealand, was scuba diving at night in the Indian Ocean 17 years ago when he was
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Award for doctor
A LEADING doctor has received national recognition for his work with breast cancer patients at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and the breast unit at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping. Ashrat Patel, an associate specialist in the unit, was one of five
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Rugby Union: Tabard squander points
A TABARD side, desperate for league points, squandered victory on Saturday, November 3, after putting themselves into a winning position to eventually lose out 32-7 to Camberley. Camberley took a grip of the game from the start and soon found themselves
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England rugby star passing through
ENGLAND Rugby star, Jeremy Guscott will walk past Vicarage Road Stadium on Thursday, November 8, as part of his gruelling Tetley's Trek to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for the Leukaemia Research Fund. Guscott, 36, will be coming past the home
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Fencing: Dominique is youngest ever champ
A CHORLEYWOOD schoolgirl became the youngest ever to win a national cadet title, when she stormed to victory in the UK under 17s ladies' foil championships at the Whitchurch Sports Centre in Bristol on Saturday, October 27. Dominique Stowell, a year nine
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Running: Joggers produce three personal bests
The ideal racing conditions produced a personal best time for Peter Benjamin, who was slightly disappointed only to remove two minutes off his best with 1.24.06, but pleased with 40th place . Malcolm Shutt and Bob Wallace dipped under 90 minutes, with
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Herts Junior Cup: Third Round
IAN PULIS claimed two special goals to ensure Cash Converters are in the draw for the next round of the Herts Junior Cup after a 3-1 win at Recruit Employment. The home team opened the scoring early in the game but Pulis ensured his side were level at
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New taxi rank location discussed
HACKNEY cab drivers in Bushey could be offered a taxi rank in Kemp Place after two proposed ranks in Bushey Village and Bushey Heath were scrapped last week. Councillor Spencer Pitfield called a meeting of councillors and officers on Wednesday, October
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Centre answers a Question of sport
STAFF at a Watford community centre are celebrating their success this week after winning an award for the standard of their performance with one of the highest scores in the country. The Bill Everett Centre in Leggatts Way, Watford, which is run by Watford
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Near death experience with jellyfish described
A MAN who "died" after being repeatedly stung by a jellyfish and then came back to life visited Watford on Friday to talk about his experiences. Mr Ian McCormack, from New Zealand, was scuba diving at night in the Indian Ocean 17 years ago when he was
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Future of former Ovaltine factory in the balance
THE future of the Kings Langley former Ovaltine factory hangs in the balance as Three Rivers District awaits the outcome of its application to have the building listed. At the Abbots Langley Area Forum in Bedmond Village Hall last Thursday scores of residents
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Peace campaigners protest against Afghan bombing
PEACE campaigners gathered outside HMS Warrior in Northwood on Saturday afternoon to demonstrate opposition against the killing of innocent people from the bombing of Afghanistan. About 20 demonstrators from the Watford Stop The War Coalition stood on
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Bonfire Saturday passes safely
FIRE services have reported a quiet bonfire Saturday night, with no major incidents, on what is traditionally one of the busiest nights of the year for stations across the country. Watford fire crews were called out to three separate incidents where wheelie
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Arsonists attack play area
A CHILDREN'S play area has been the scene of deliberate fires for two nights running. Fire crews from Garston were called out around the same time Thursday, November 1, and Friday, November 2, to put out fires started at the children's play equipment
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Hockey: Inspired Bendle fails to save Chess
AN inspired performance from captain Vikki Bendle went unrewarded as Chess Valley suffered a 4-3 defeat away at Burnt Ash in the Printwize East League on another unseasonably warm Saturday. The home side had the advantage of a huge squad of players to
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Women's Football Round-up
WATFORD LADIES cruised through to the second round of the Women's FA Cup with a 4-0 win at home to Barnet Ladies. Striker Jackie O'Keefe bagged a hat-trick, with a third coming from Leanne Small. Watford Ladies under 15s completed the league and cup double
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England rugby star passing through
ENGLAND Rugby star, Jeremy Guscott will walk past Vicarage Road Stadium on Thursday, November 8, as part of his gruelling Tetley's Trek to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for the Leukaemia Research Fund. Guscott, 36, will be coming past the home
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Olympian League Round-up
BRIANS BUNGALOWS survived a difficult second half to progress to the third round of the Herts Intermediate Cup with 4-2 victory over RD. Paul Wheeler had given his side an ideal start with a first half hat-trick, the best goal of which was a back post
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School celebrates England call
ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL, in Rickmansworth, is celebrating after one of its pupils was called up to the England under 16 schoolboy football team. Fifteen-year-old Andrew Chapman, a Watford youth player, has been training with the squad since Tuesday, October
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Numbers up
PEOPLE looking to improve their basic maths can attend classes on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10am until noon at the West Watford Information Shop, opposite Westfield Community School in Tolpits Lane, Watford. A free creche is available for children
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Benefit bonus
WATFORD residents on lower incomes were able to claim more than £275,000 in extra benefits, between April and September thanks to the work of Watford Council's Rights and Advice team. For free debt counselling, or advice on disability or other
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Gas workers to strike over pay
GAS distribution to homes in the Watford area, and non-emergency gas work, could be affected when gas workers go on strike on Monday, November 5. About 550 workers, who are members of the GMB union and work as emergency gas engineers in transmission,
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Funds raised for Michah
FIREFIGHTERS earned a big smile from cerebral palsy sufferer Michah Broad, when they presented her with more than £1,000. The money is the final step in providing the lively eight-year-old with a new walker, which will give her more freedom to
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Harry Potter premiere hopes
HARRY POTTER fans in Watford and Three Rivers could see the film earlier than the general release date as a Harry Potter charity premiere was described this week as "99 per cent certain" to go ahead. The screening would raise money for Three Rivers District
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Post office robbed by knife man
A MAN armed with a knife stole a small amount of cash from Martins' newsagents and sub post office in Eastbury Road, Oxhey, on Thursday afternoon. The man, described as a 19 or 20-year-old Asian around 5ft 10ins tall, wore a baseball cap and a dark blue
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Opposition Opinion: Jim Jeffries of Bradford City
UNDER fire Bradford boss Jim Jefferies assured the attendant pressmen he would do the job at City if he was given the time. "I was very relieved to hear the final whistle," he admitted after the game. "I was really pleased the way the players held on
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Vialli's View on Bradford City
UNDERSTANDABLY, Luca Vialli laid greater accent on the revival than the need for it after Saturday's defeat at the Bradford and Bingley Stadium. "We came alive in the last 35 minutes where we got the upper hand and played very well, and with great spirit
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Opposition Opinion: Neil Warnock of Sheffield United
SPEAKING after Watford's 2-0 win on Tuesday, October 30, Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock insists his side are still play-off material. "We are genuine play-off contenders," he said. "I want to be a Premiership manager and, once we have everyone fit
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Vialli's View on Sheffield United
WATFORD approached the match at Sheffield United determined not to concede the goals that blighted their performance at Bradford City. Luca Vialli said: "It wasn't the easiest of the matches because we were coming from two defeats in a row and Sheffield
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Alex is off on Ecuador adventure
NOBODY enjoys a challenge more than 18-year-old Mr Alex Jacobs, who is busy currently trying to raise funds for a four-month teaching trip to Ecuador. The young man from Welclose Street, St Albans, will embark on the experience of a lifetime when he sets
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Woman injured in road accident
A WOMAN from Markyate received serious facial injuries following a road traffic accident outside Harpenden Rugby Club in the early hours of Sunday morning. The accident, which took place at 2.17am, on Redbourn Lane, involved three vehicles: a Volvo, Renault
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Pensioner missing after fireworks event
A PENSIONER went missing from his home in Jersey Farm, St Albans, on Saturday night, after going to watch a fireworks display. Mr Bertram Gyford, 81, of Langham Close, who is described as frail and suffers from a medical condition was last seen at 9.30pm
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Airport expansion concerns raised - again
CONCERNS over the proposed expansion of Stansted Airport have been repeated by Epping Forest Council's development control committee. Members expressed anxieties directly to BAA Stansted in January, voicing disappointment that it had not addressed the
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Watford Sunday League Round-up
IN THE Premier Division top-of-the-table clash, two first half strikes were enough to give Hammer a 2-0 win over Emeralds and send them clear at the summit. Richard Galvin continues to show the way in front of goal, as he bagged the first with a strike
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Bush-bashers wanted for moor
VOLUNTEERS are being asked to take part in a Bush Bashing on Croxley Common Moor on Sunday, November 4. The scrub clearance task starts at 10am and is part of a series of events to improve the moor. People should meet at Lock 79, opposite Croxley Station
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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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Breast care doctor's parliamentary award
A LEADING doctor has received national recognition for his work with breast cancer patients at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, and the breast unit at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping. Ashrat Patel, an associate specialist in the unit, was one of five
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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 6, 2001 10:30
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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
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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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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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Parking investigation starts
AN investigation into parking across East Herts is due to start this month. The study will review current public car park provision and recommend ways to develop it. It will also compare the district with neighbouring ones, research alternative parking
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Hornets: Vialli: INVERTED_COMMASI've made mistakesINVERTED_COMMAS
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 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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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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Council's concrete blunder
RESIDENTS in Hallings Hill, Harlow, are threatening legal action against Harlow Council, claiming poor workmanship caused considerable damage to their property. Earlier this year the council laid concrete in front of several sheds at the flats. Resident
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Rugby Union: Watford celebrate first hat-trick
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
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Growing concern for man's safety
CONCERN is growing for the safety of a critically ill man who discharged himself from Watford General Hospital on Sunday. Hertfordshire Police have revealed Mr Momodou Lamin Jobarteh, 21, suffering from Tuberculosis and could die without the necessary
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Fire chief's fireworks warning
Details of local events appear at the bottom of this story. THIS weekend, thousands of families in the Watford area will enjoy gazing up at colourful fireworks displays and lighting sparklers but officers at Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue are urging people
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Commuter services disrupted after man is killed by train
THOUSANDS of commuters were delayed after a man was killed by a train on the Silverlink line on Tuesday morning. Passengers travelling on the service were held up for up to 45 minutes as the scene of the accident was cordoned off by police. The driver
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Student hid Ecstacy tablets in his underpants, court told
A RICKMANSWORTH teenager who tried to get into a Watford nightclub was found to have 40 Ecstasy tablets hidden in his underpants. Gregory Kimber was found by doormen with the tablets and some herbal cannabis that he bought for £80. As a result
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Rehabilitation order for man who attacked wife
AN angry husband who attacked his wife in a fit of rage, has been sentenced to a community rehabilitation order to run for a year. A condition will be that Bushey man Raymond Ivens attends regular weekly group sessions for perpetrators of domestic violence
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Road hogs
CHILDREN and parents are being reminded of the dangers of walking to and from school on dark winter days by Hertfordshire County Council's road safety unit, which is backing two national initiatives. A Government website www.hedgehogs.gov.uk gives road
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Man attacked
A MAN was punched on the lip after refusing to buy drugs from two men at the Civic Centre in St Albans on Tuesday, October 30. The incident took place at 3.40pm, when they approached the victim and asked if he had a mobile phone or if he had or wanted
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Fundraising fun
A FUNDRAISING extravaganza will take place on Sunday, November 4, at Ashley Hall Church in Ashley Road, St Albans, to raise funs for African Aids orphans. The event will take place between 12.30pm and 5pm and include a visit from Uncle Jim the clown.
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Fly tippers in a lot of rubble trouble
A COOKER, door frames and builders' rubble have been dumped in Chiswell Green Lane prompting complaints from nearby neighbour St Albans Gardens of the Rose. The rubble, which appeared in the past few weeks, has been dumped in a lay-by in the lane, which
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Breakfast briefing
BREAKFAST with St Albans District Chamber of Commerce at The Waterned Barn in St Peter's Street on Tuesday, November 13, between 7.30am and 9am. A talk will be given by Mr Roger Sands county co-ordinator of Millennium Volunteers Hertfordshire. St Albans
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Special service
THE mayors of St Albans and Harpenden will be reading lessons in a special United Nations Day service which is being held at St Nicholas Church in Harpenden on Sunday, November 4. The Reverend Richard Llewellin, the Bishop of Lambeth, will be giving the
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Special service
THE mayors of St Albans and Harpenden will be reading lessons in a special United Nations Day service which is being held at St Nicholas Church in Harpenden on Sunday, November 4. The Reverend Richard Llewellin, the Bishop of Lambeth, will be giving the
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Firms merge
ST ALBANS engineering consultancy Oscar Faber has been bought out by American corporation Aecom and will merge with Aecom subsidiary companies Maunsell and Metcalf and Eddy to form Aecom UK Limited. Oscar Faber will now be known as Faber Maunsell. November
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In memory
A SPECIAL memorial service is to be held for bereaved friends and relatives at St Paul's Church, Hatfield Road, St Albans, on Sunday, November 4. The service is being held to help anyone who has lost a friend or loved one and will give people the chance
