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Boothroyd completes double swoop
WATFORD could have two new faces on show tomorrow (Saturday, August 20) when they face Burnley after Adrian Boothroyd made two new signings this morning. As expected, experienced centre-half Malky Mackay has signed for the Hornets as a free agent after
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Police hunt for gnomes' owner
A COLLECTION of miniature gnomes have been rescued from the hands of a thief following a police search. Police recovered the 12 miniature ornaments when they searched a Watford home last Thursday, and they are now keen to reunite them with their rightful
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Vandals strike again at Aquadrome
VANDALS have struck again this week at Rickmansworth Aquadrome, destroying the children's play area. A fire was started on a piece of play equipment just before 10pm on Tuesday. A concerned resident telephoned the emergency services and a fire engine
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Going to school at The Priory
IN response to a question in the Watford Observer on February 25, about the Priory in Kings Langley, Heather Thomas, a teacher and former pupil at the school, wrote in: "Maybe I can throw some light on a small part of its history, as I was a pupil
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Digging up pieces of history
JUST a month after World War Two broke out, the Ministry of Agriculture launched a slogan which was to become one of the most memorable of the whole conflict Dig for Victory. Food supplies were at an all-time low, and the Government called on the
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Last stop for petrol station
A PETROL station in Kings Langley, which was valued in the area as a local shop as well as a refuelling site, has closed. Texaco announced that its service station in Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, would cease trading on Monday, August 15. It has
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Clearing hotline set for busy week
A-LEVEL results day is an emotional time whatever the outcome, but with a growing number of students who do not receive their predicted grades, the emotions and nerves are heightened, as plans for their future may be put on hold. The University of
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Confusion over website details
A LOCAL health trust has apologised if inappropriate wording on its internet site describing one of its directors misled the public. The Who's Who section of the West Herts Hospital Trust's website describes its Director of Estates and Facilities,
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Crisis for hospital trust
THE financial management of West Herts Hospital Trust has been rubbished by local politicians concerned about the future of Watford General Hospital. Chief executive of the trust, David Law, revealed the depth of the organisation's financial woes at
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Bracken ready for one last hurrah
KYRAN BRACKEN is gearing up for his tenth season with the Men in Black after signing a one-year contract extension. The World Cup winning number nine had planned to call time on his career in the summer but Steve Diamond has persuaded him to extend
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Farrell handed debut
ANDY FARRELL will make his Saracens debut in the friendly with Bedford Blues tomorrow (Saturday). Farrell has been named at inside centre for the clash at Goldington Road and all eyes will be on the former Great Britain captain too see how he fares
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Holah bid ruled out
STEVE DIAMOND, Saracens' director of rugby, has ruled out a move for New Zealand openside flanker Marty Holah. Holah had been linked with a move to Saracens in the wake of the news that Richard Hill is likely to miss at least three quarters of the
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Diamond ready to wield the 'Axe'
WHILE all eyes will be on Andy Farrell at Bedford tomorrow (Saturday), Alex Sanderson will make his first appearance in eight months after recovering from injury. The 25-year old England flanker has not played since Boxing Day following surgery to
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Thomas salutes his team-mates
THOMAS CASTAIGNEDE acknowledged his shock call-up to the France squad this week was testament to Saracens' upturn in fortunes. The 30-year old French utility back has not played for Les Bleus since being axed after the disappointing tour of Argentina
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Diamond and Ford join forces
SARACENS unveiled a new coaching set-up ahead of the new season this week. Steve Diamond has been appointed director of rugby while Mike Ford, the Lions and Ireland coach, will be elevated to the position of head coach after the highly-regarded pair
