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Grant eases cold of winter
ST ALBANS BOYS SCHOOL pupil Thomas Bedford is the latest beneficiary of the St Albans Luncheon Club charity, having been selected by the regional Sportsaid Grants Committee in Bedford last month. The international cross-country and steeple-chase athlete
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Rugby Union: Saints crash out
ST ALBANS crashed out of the NPI Cup on Saturday, November 3, after falling at the hands of a strong London Scottish team by 28-6. The London team had the better of the early exchanges as St Albans were repeatedly penalised for offences in the tackle
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Saints denied as tie turns ugly
THE problems of an ever decreasing squad were brushed aside on Saturday, November 3, as St Albans City put in a competent performance, only to be denied victory during a hostile final few minutes at Fenland Park in the FA Umbro Trophy first round. At
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Pilot school in terrorist alert
Flying schools at Elstree Aerodrome are reviewing security, following a Special Branch investigation into fears that terrorists had tried to book flying lessons. The investigation revealed nothing suspicious about the two men, but it has highlighted security
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Pollution checks on village water
WATER contamination investigations got under way in Sandridge this week, as the threat of further flooding this winter increases. Many residents fear the long-awaited bromate checks will be sabotaged by rising groundwater levels due to rain on saturated
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Wheathampstead: Sometimes teachers go back to school too
QUALIFIED teachers considering a return to the profession went back to school this week to brush up on their skills. A new Returners Club, offering free training, support and advice was launched this week at Wheathampstead Adult Education Centre. The
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Teacher recruitment hits new high
RECRUITMENT to teacher training courses has hit a seven year high, according to figures published this month. Education and skills secretary Estelle Morris has welcomed a report from the Teacher Training Agency which shows that almost 29,000 people started
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Man punched in city centre attack
A MAN was punched on the lip after refusing to buy drugs from two men near the Civic Centre in St Albans on Tuesday, October 30. The incident took place at 3.40pm, when the men approached the victim and asked if he had a mobile phone or if he had or wanted
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Hall of fame
Even after a week's rest, due to last Sunday's game being abandoned because of a water logged pitch, Cannon B were soon back into action in a hard fought game where they came out on top. In a closely matched first-half Cannon B went 1-0 up. Gareth Bond
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Teenager robbed in gang attack
AN 18-year-old man walking home from his girlfriend's house was the victim of a ferocious mugging in London Road, St Albans, in the early hours of Thursday, November 1. A group of six males attacked the man, after one called out to him: "Come here, I
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Skipper Dave's captain courageous
Shenley U18s went into the game on Sunday against the unbeaten league leaders missing six star players, leaving them with the bare eleven. From the start Sports defended well, with Matt Bell working hard at the back and keeper Adam Weinrich making some
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Clarity is needed on intentions
IT was with incredulity that I read the letter from the two Liberal Democrat County Councillors representing parts of Watford (Letters, October 26). They say the County Council proposal for 4,400 houses in Watford is ridiculous. The Liberal Democrat leader
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Wood check out at Heartbreak Hotel
With the setting sun staining the Essex sky blood red, Purfleet's PA mocked Wood at the final whistle with Elvis' Heartbreak Hotel. The visitors trooped off having failed for the third season in a row to clear the FA Trophy's first hurdle, and there were
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Late scores are tough on Tabs
Tabard, desperate for league points, had a good central period of the game against Camberley on Saturday, when they came from behind to build up a lead but Camberley fought back and Tabard found themselves losing a close, hard game. The game started well
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Ryan's the top shot
Bushey Friendly League U8s Red DivisionWood Boys continue to dominate the top division of the Bushey League after another fine display at the weekend. Wood soon took control of the game when Ryan Garvey scored from a corner. In the second half it was
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Rotarians switched on to bulb planting
A team from the Rotary Club of Elstree and Borehamwood rolled their sleeves up on Sunday to add a little colour to the garden outside Elstree's Allum Hall. Eight members of the club planted 400 bulbs outside the community centre, in Allum Lane, after
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Cricketers mourn president Fred
Friends and family will gather to pay tribute to a popular president of Radlett Cricket Club at a memorial service in London next Thursday. David Taylor, who had been president of the Cobden Hill club for 15 years, died on September 27, at the age of
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Hockey: Two defeats, but heads still high
WEST HERTS first XI fought out an exciting weekend that ended with brave defeats at the hands of runaway league leaders Peterborough on Saturday, November 3, and National Hockey Association Cup champions Guildford the following day despite taking the
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Winning streak hits the buffers
Hertsmere FC U17s' run of six consecutive victories came to an abrupt end against mid-table Bovingdon. Hertsmere started brightly enough and took a sixth minute lead when Martin Stevens scored with a headed goal following a corner. But, as the game went
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Hot Dragons go goal crazy
After two defeats Dragon put in a much-improved performance with an 8-3 win over Radlett Rangers in the league. Striker Jamie Frost opened the scoring when he headed in a Rees Frost cross. Rees than got his first when he got onto the end of Lee Boarman's
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Dimmer is glowing
Hertsmere were two goals up in the first five minutes through Lee Woodhouse and Jake Dimmer. Edson Vasca then pushed forward to make the score 3-2 in their favour. Hertsmere dug deep and Jake Dimmer scored again, to earn a share of the points. Edson Vasca
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First class service
Last season's division one champions, Borehamwood 2000 U14s, retained a lofty perch in the league with a thumping 10-0 win over struggling Sun Postal. Jamie Hazell angled a drive past the keeper to open the scoring. Man of the match Denis Paratvsic doubled
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Home front views
A television programme making company is looking for people with experiences of the 'home front' during the First World War. Testimony Films, which makes social history documentaries, is interested in the vital role women and children played at home when
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HMS Aldenham service
A service to commemorate those who lost their lives on the destroyer HMS Aldenham in 1944 will be held at Aldenham Parish Church on Sunday, December 9. The service will be held, at the Church Lane church, at 10.15am. November 7, 2001 14:28
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Village school seeks volunteers
Shenley Primary School is appealing for volunteers to help with its drive-and-drop scheme. The scheme is supported by volunteers who escort the children from the vehicles, when they pull into the lay-bys outside the school and St Martin's Church. The
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The BBC band are planning a surprise
Surprises are planned for the audience at the town's Bbc Elstree Band concert on December 3. Musical director Mike Crisp said this week: "Although we call it a Christmas concert, the emphasis is really on easy-listening big band music. "We try to include
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Town and villages to remember war dead
Wreaths will be placed at the war memorials in Borehamwood, Elstree, Shenley and Radlett to mark Remembrance Day, which takes place on Sunday. The Royal British Legion has organised a parade which will set off from Station Road, Borehamwood, at 10.30am
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Council makes claims over Venue's lighting
More than £50,000 will be claimed on Hertsmere Borough Council's insurance policy to make up for income lost since the Venue's lights broke in March. Since the lights broke information about what went wrong, and what the council intends to do to about
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Campus invite to open days
The Borehamwood campus of Oaklands College is holding an open day on Wednesday for prospective students. The college's new courses include a BTEC national diploma or certificate in graphic design, BTEC national diploma in music technology and a vocational
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Community Shop bids to branch out
An organisation set up to regenerate deprived parts of Borehamwood is now looking to open a second shop to offer advice and services to the community. Borehamwood Community Partnership (BCP) launched the Community Shop, in Leeming Road, three years ago
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By-election battle on way for town council
A by-election is set to be held for the Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council seat of former councillor Ed Doveton. Hertsmere borough councillor Morris Bright, a Conservative ward councillor for Elstree, which Mr Doveton also represented, said, early this
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Cricketers mourn president Fred
Friends and family will gather to pay tribute to a popular president of Radlett Cricket Club at a memorial service in London next Thursday. David Taylor, who had been president of the Cobden Hill club for 15 years, died on September 27, at the age of
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Hospital failed' to care for dying mum
The daughter of a Borehamwood woman who died of lung cancer this week accused Barnet Hospital of failing to take proper care of her during her stay. Audrey Churchill claims hospital staff failed to make the necessary medication available to her mother
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Lens man mourned
A respected photographer who was responsible for taking pictures of the stars who appeared at Borehamwood's ATV Studios has died at the age of 68. Ronald Coburn, of Morpeth Avenue, was a senior stills photographer for ATV, and worked for the company for
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Town's major employer predicts job cuts
Borehamwood's largest employer this week warned that jobs could be lost when it embarks on a re-structuring plan to prepare itself for the years ahead. One2One, which has 2,600 staff based at four centres in the town, has announced that it intends to
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Fears about plans for social housing
Hertsmere residents applying for social housing in the borough will lose out if the council uses new laws to drop its waiting list councillors warned this week. Hertsmere Borough Council operates a waiting list for people in need of social housing, and
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Chimney stack stolen
An ornamental chimney stack was stolen from the front garden of a property in Oakwood Avenue, Borehamwood, on Friday night. November 7, 2001 13:43
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Thieves tow-away compressors
Two compressors were stolen from the southbound slip-road at junction four of the M1 motorway, south of Elstree, on Wednesday night last week. The machines had been secured to a safety barrier with locks and chains. Police believe they were towed away
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Burglars flee with stereo
Burglars escaped with stereo equipment after they broke into a house in Sullivan Way, Elstree, on Thursday afternoon. The offenders searched the house, between 1pm and 5.30pm, and took a Wharfedale midi stereo system, a Sony video and a Sony compact disc
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An untidy burglar
A scruffy man is believed to have been responsible for breaking into the offices of a housing company in Theobald Street, Borehamwood, on Wednesday night last week. A white man aged between 20 and 40 was spotted near to the offices of Stonham Housing
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Egg attack
A maroon Fiat Ibiza car was damaged when eggs and flour were thrown over it in Eldon Avenue, Borehamwood, on Thursday night. The roof and windscreen of the car were scratched in the incident, which occurred between 6pm on Thursday and 7am the following
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Alkesh could be a 2002 pin-up
Alkesh Shah has made it through to the finals of a magazine's search to find Britain's hunkiest husband. Mr Shah, 25, an investment analyst of New Barnet, is one of 24 finalists selected from hundreds of entrants whose partners nominated them to be voted
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Remembrance Sunday Services and wreath laying
THIS year is the 80th anniversary of the Royal British Legion and residents throughout south west Hertfordshire are being encouraged to attend Remembrance Sunday services which are taking place throughout the area this weekend. Watford Watford Mayor Councillor
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Florida focus
A LOOK at the natural habitat and wildlife of Florida is the subject of Ms Joan Thompson's talk to members of West Herts Garden Club at St Matthews's Church hall, Eastbury Road, Oxhey, at 7.30pm on Thursday, November 29. Admission is £3, and includes
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Remembrance Sunday Services and wreath laying
THIS year is the 80th anniversary of the Royal British Legion and residents throughout south west Hertfordshire are being encouraged to attend Remembrance Sunday services which are taking place throughout the area this weekend. Watford Watford Mayor Councillor
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Footie star applauds school pass
YEAR six pupils of Woodhall Primary School wowed football legend Filippo Galli with their skills and techniques in IT last week as they welcomed the Watford captain to the building for the official opening of the school's new computer suite. Pupils from
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MP voices Taliban concerns to minister
CONCERN has been expressed by South West Hertfordshire MP Richard Page about what is to be done with UK citizens serving with the Taliban. Mr Page received a response from Mr Keith Bradley, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Home Office on
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Call for witnesses to robbery
POLICE have issued a CD-fit of a man they are seeking in connection with a street robbery in north Watford. The robbery occurred about 8.50pm on Friday, October 12, when a 29-year-old man was approached from behind by two men while walking in Rhodes Way
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Florida focus
A LOOK at the natural habitat and wildlife of Florida is the subject of Ms Joan Thompson's talk to members of West Herts Garden Club at St Matthews's Church hall, Eastbury Road, Oxhey, at 7.30pm on Thursday, November 29. Admission is £3, and includes
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Wheathampstead traders 'don't feel safe'
A SPATE of robberies in the normally peaceful village of Wheathampstead has brought renewed calls for the installation of CCTV cameras. The village has fallen victim to the attention of thieves on three separate occasions since April this year, prompting
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Gig guide
Thursday, November 8, to Wednesday, November 14. Thursday, November 8. Traditional music sessions; every Thursday mainly English and Irish traditional tunes and songs everyone welcome to listen or to play; Rose & Crown, St Michael's Street, St Albans
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Man's skull fractured in 'vicious attack'
A MAN was left lying bleeding in the road after he was attacked by a group of men in Watford on Wednesday, October 31. The man was walking in Harwoods Road at about 8.30pm when a group of Asian men struck the victim over the head with a long solid weapon
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Quality award
SAAB Great Britain has presented Viking Saab, of Lower High Street, Watford, with the Saab Approved Quality Standards Award in recognition of the "outstanding quality and presentation" of its used car selection, which exceeded standards set out by Saab
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Happy investors
STAFF at the Allied Irish bank in St Albans Road, Watford, are celebrating after achieving the Investors in People accreditation. Allied's management development manager Ms Maura O'Mahony, was presented with the accreditation certificate by the bank's
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Assault victims asked to come forward
VICTIMS of a recent assault in Harpenden are being asked to come forward by police. Two white men, aged in their mid-20's, were seen being attacked by a group of three or four heavily-built men in dark blue padded jackets outside Harpenden Grill and Kebab
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QEII hospital is 'cleaner now'
STANDARDS of cleanliness are steadily improving at the QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City, it was revealed this week after an inspection by the Patient Environment Team. The hospital has been given an amber rating for its cleanliness performance. This
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Hatfield to be bustling 'hive of activity'
PLANS to transform the centre of Hatfield from a windswept desert into a bustling hive of activity were unveiled by the district council on Friday. The development brief for the main shopping area between Lemsford Road, The Common, Wellfield Road and
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Man dies after choking on vomit, coroner rules
A VERDICT of accidental death was recorded on a 54-year-old man from Bricket Wood who died at his home after choking on his own vomit. Mr Kenneth Puleston, of Russell Court in Blackboy Wood, was found dead at his home on the morning of Monday, October
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Qualified governors
SCHOOL governors have achieved the first governance qualifications in Hertfordshire. The 16 governors, who took part in a pilot scheme, have gained a BTEC qualification at Oaklands College in Welwyn Garden City. School governance officer Gail Summers
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Trixie back with her ownerA SHETLAND pony called Trixie, who was stolen from a field off Watling Str
A SHETLAND pony called Trixie, who was stolen from a field off Watling Street, St Albans, last month, has been returned. Trixie received a cut to her eye during her ordeal and is now being cared for by her owner. November 6, 2001 19:26
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Church calls for European cash
THE new year will see 12 countries in the European Union swap their national currency for the euro. In a bid to put all that old money to good use Mr Nigel Guard, St Albans diocesan stewardship development officer, is asking residents to deliver any left-over
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Car blaze
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a Rover car on fire in Brick Knoll Park, St Albans, at 9.30pm on Sunday, November 4. It took about 20 minutes to put the blaze out. The fire crew from St Albans station believe the fire may have been started deliberately. November
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Anti-war voices grow louder
VOICES calling for an end to war grew louder in the district this week, reinforcing St Albans MP Kerry Pollard's stand for peace in Parliament. Members of the Muslim community joined protesters for the first time at a vigil outside St Albans City Station
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Bumper fireworks display a record-breaker
Thousands of people watched fireworks and lasers at the town council's Guy Fawkes Night celebrations in Borehamwood on Monday. Organiser Paul Welsh, Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council's entertainments officer, believes dry weather boosted the attendance
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Baker on a roll
Hertsmere continued their unbeaten start to their league campaign. Their first chance came when Chris Darke broke free, only to see the opposing keeper turn the ball away. From the resulting corner Phil Coe hit a rasping left foot powerdriver, and, with
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Young quilters star at the show
A millennium quilt made by pupils at Borehamwood's Woodlands Primary School was the centrepiece of a patchwork and embroidery exhibition at the weekend. All pupils at the Alban Crescent school were involved in making the quilt, to mark the Millennium,
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New sport gains momentum in Elstree
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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Directors win the space race
Faced by opponents with such a cosmic title, Directors played out the first half last Sunday in a very spaced out fashion, going behind early on to a hopeful long range effort. The visitors' passing was good, but their final ball was not incisive enough
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Zack the knife
The London Colney Colts U11s Ambers cantered to a crushing 14-0 win over Edson Corinthians in the second round of the League Cup. Barnaby Mayles led the way with a double hat-trick, with Zack Wallace netting a hat-trick, Sam Youngs scoring twice and single
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Playscheme's witch report
Young witches and vampires hovered over to the Hawksmoor Centre recently to enjoy a Hallowe'en evening as part of a holiday playscheme. Staff at the leisure centre, in Potters Lane, Borehamwood, kept 60 children, aged from five to 14, entertained with
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Matt at the double
An out of sorts Borehamwood had a tough game against a very resilient Harvesters, who gave them a taste of what awaits them in the Red division. Although Borehamwood tried hard, they struggled against Harvesters, who kept a solid defence, and made Wood
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Chairman's Cup quarter final round-up
BRIXTON ROVERS made it to their first ever semi-final with a nervy 4-3 victory over Reed Rangers in the Arlon Printers-sponsored Chairman's Cup. Rovers raced into a four-goal half-time lead as Neal Cockeral chose this game to open his account for the
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Star lose theirgrip on the cup
Holders Star crashed out of the Aubrey Cup at home to Sandridge on Saturday. They went behind five minutes into the game, when the Sandridge number nine hit a shot from 25 yards that was deflected in by a defender's boot. Three minutes later Star were
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Youth clipped in late show
Both teams shared the points in a well played match. Leverstock Green started the most lively of the two teams, but after 20 minutes it was Wood who took the lead through Stuart Blackburne, who placed the ball over the keeper's head. Dean Skipsey put
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Sweet sixteen
Wood's U11s carried on in their strong vein of form to maintain their unbeaten run this season with an impressive win over Gadestone Rangers. Wood were 7-0 up at half time and scored a further nine goals including a penalty taken by goalkeeper Alfie Plumb
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Moss grows over Hammers
With Directors' ranks depleted through injuries, the Borehamwood side was more than well-served by replacements Scott Lacey and Alan Moss. Moss opened the scoring when he latched onto a through ball from Lacey, and scored the second goal with a spectacular
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Boys hit by double Dannys
Elliotts travelled away in the Herts County Cup, and met Barca Boys, who were short of a goalkeeper. Elliotts looked very slow for the first 20 minutes. Barca scored, and spurred the visiting Borehamwood team to greater efforts. Danny Gruera ran from
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St Teresa's artists to help children's charity
Children from St Teresa's School in Borehamwood hope to take part in an art exhibition this month as part of the NSPCC's annual Craft Fair. They recently met Ann Goddard, a volunteer with the charity, and showed her works of art they had been working
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President's Cup quarter final round-up
ORBITAL are 90 minutes away from the President's Cup final after a 3-0 win against N&P Old Boys that was more comfortable than the scoreline suggests. Wells hit two in a first half which Orbital completely dominated, denying Old Boys even a shot on
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Sing up
A troupe of singers is offering its services to nursing and old age homes in the Borehamwood area. The Singalongers, with their singing and dancing, aim to cheer up people who are housebound, or in homes or hospitals. The troupe also visits friendship
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Louis the king
Despite Wood laying siege to Northwood's goalmouth, they could only manage a draw against a very defensive side. Northwood got onto the scoresheet first, but Wood drew level just before the interval with a fine free kick from Louis MacDonagh. Northwood
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Rugby Union: Sarries widen Italian divide
SARACENS demonstrated the huge gulf between English and Italian rugby on Saturday, November 3, with a second resounding win over Bologna. The latest 75-10 victory, added to the record-breaking 110-point winning margin the previous week, consolidates Sarries
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Hospital views
Hospital patients are being asked to comment on the service provided at Barnet Hospital as part of a Government review. The Commission for Health Improvement is carrying out a routine assessment of the hospital, and wants patients to write in and tell
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Womens' Institute meet
The annual general meeting of Aldenham Women's Institute will take place on Tuesday at 7.30pm, at the Memorial Hall in Letchmore Heath. November 7, 2001 14:27
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Remember this
An evening is being held on Saturday to remember the history of Shenley. Members of the public are invited to attend "Do You Remember? Do You Recall?", organised by the Shenley Village Society, at Shenley Village Hall, at 8pm. November 7, 2001 14:25
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Question time at Civic Offices
Hertsmere Borough Council is inviting members of the public to submit questions for the next full council meeting in January. While people are not allowed to speak at the meeting, written questions can be sent to to the council in advance and answered
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Actors make an ImpAct
A travelling theatre production is touring Hertfordshire schools to help 15 and 16-year-olds thinking about their career options. The Stay in Learning theatre presentation, supported by the Learning Skills Council Hertfordshire, is due to visit Borehamwood's
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That's entertainment!
Judging by an entertaining evening at a damp Meadow Park on Tuesday, the joie de vivre' is back in Wood's football. Between them, Wood and Hitchin served up a fine match that was a credit to the non-league game. Despite the woodwork being struck three
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Skipper Garry gobsmacked'
With personnel changes at Meadow Park not exactly a rarity in recent times, Wood nevertheless sprang a major surprise last weekend with the news that team captain Garry Wotton had been transferred to Ryman Premier rivals Chesham United. The 27-year-old
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Bazaar time
St Martin's Church in Shenley is holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 24, from 10am to midday. Items on sale include cakes, plants, toys, Christmas cards, tombola, books and bric-a-brac, and refreshments will be available. Admission 20p. November
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On song
The Radlett Choral Society travel to Bushey Heath next Saturday to perform a concert. Cecilia Mass will be singing gounod, Katherine Manley soprano, Thomas Walker tenor and Mark Chaundry baritone, at the concert, at St Peter's Church, in High Road. For
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Kids to reflect on road safety
Hertfordshire County Council has welcomed a national safety initiative to give every primary school pupil in Britain a reflector to wear. The reflectors are being distributed by the Nationwide Building Society, under its Cats Eyes for Kids campaign, and
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Murdered para's honoured at last
The family of a paratrooper killed in Northern Ireland have welcomed the addition of his name to the Borehamwood War Memorial. The name of Warrant Officer Walter Beard, who died in an explosion at Warrenpoint in Ulster in August 1979, was added to the
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Leave the occult to Harry say teachers
While youngsters were counting the hours until the launch of the new Harry Potter film movie this week, a serious message was issued by teachers in Hertfordshire. The county branch of Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) has warned young people
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Blaze brings real life drama to film studios
The main office building at Elstree Film and Television Studios had to be evacuated on Thursday morning after a fire was discovered in one of the rooms. Firefighters were called to the blaze at the Maxwell Building at the studios, in Elstree Way, Borehamwood
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Driver escapes as car rolls over
A 77-year-old woman escaped injury when her car overturned in Elstree's Allum Lane on Saturday. According to Hertfordshire Constabulary, the woman's white Nissan Micra overturned when it hit railings near the Total service station in Allum Lane, although
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Burglars pay a visit to the pub
Burglars broke into the Director's Arms pub in Ripon Way, Borehamwood, in the early hours of Thursday morning and stole a small amount of cash. The offenders entered the pub between 1.15am and 1.23am and took the cash from two fruit machines. They fled
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Tree marks the new millennium
Digging deep: Sir Maurice Laing (centre) planted a millennium tree on behalf of the historic Totteridge Manor Association outside St Andrew's School in Totteridge Village on Saturday. Association committee member Tim Roberts said the last official tree
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Tanya hot favourite as mole
Tune into Channel 5's television series The Mole on Sunday and you will get the chance to see a New Barnet fitness instructor put through her paces. Tanya Buck, 33, is still in the running for up to £200,000 prize money on the fourth episode of the weekly
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What's on this week in Borehamwood and Elstree
Traffic Lights Productions perform Willy Russell's Stags & Hens, a story about love, marriage and superstition set in a seedy Liverpool nightclub, at The Radlett Centre on Thursday, November 15. Tickets £8.50, £7.50 concs. Profits donated to the Parkinson's
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Trick or treat takes a nasty turn in Bovingdon
TRICK or treat fun took an unsavoury turn in Bovingdon last week, as nusiance youths preyed on the village. Elderly residents had their houses bombarded with eggs, oranges, flour and paint on Wednesday, October 31. On one occasion, a youth even knocked
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New deputy
THE Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire has announced the appointment of Ms Linda Beatrice Hayes FRSA as a Deputy Lieutenant. Ms Hayes is a trustee/director on the board of the Family Welfare Association, a governor of West Herts College, founder and chairman
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Quality award
SAAB Great Britain has presented Viking Saab, of Lower High Street, Watford, with the Saab Approved Quality Standards Award in recognition of the "outstanding quality and presentation" of its used car selection, which exceeded standards set out by Saab
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Support for flower sellers
Residents have criticised Barnet Council's "petty rules" introduced recently in a crackdown 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
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Man dies after choking on vomit
A VERDICT of accidental death was recorded on a 54-year-old man from Bricket Wood who died at his home after choking on his own vomit. Mr Kenneth Puleston, of Russell Court in Blackboy Wood, was found dead at his home on the morning of Monday, October
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Newspaper picture reunites pet with owners
A MISSING moggy who went astray for nearly a month was reunited with his owners after his picture appeared in The Watford Observer. Oscar, a male tabby cat had been knocked down by a car and was badly injured when he was brought into the Park Veterinary
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Martial arts school celebrates championship victories
A WATFORD martial arts school is celebrating its success after winning a clutch of awards at a national competition held in Watford at the weekend. JSK Shotokan Karate school, which trains three times a week in St Thomas Church Hall in Langley Road and
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Baking powder mail-shot condemned by postal workers
POSTAL workers in Watford have condemned a company mail-shot containing baking powder, which will be posted to homes in the area and throughout the UK this month. The mailing is being sent out by Glutafin, which produces Gluten-free products for people
