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Weekend delays on M1 expected
Lane restrictions and junction closures may be experienced on the M1 motorway as carraigeway widening work between 6a and 10 continues this weekend. During the day three narrow lanes will be open to traffic in both directions but the restrictions will
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Gaffney bolsters pack for vital clash
SARACENS have made three changes in the forwards to create a formidable pack intent on dismantling Worcester Warriors in an all or nothing clash at Sixways tomorrow (Saturday, 3.05pm kick off). Prop Kevin Yates, Italian hooker Fabio Ongaro and lock
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Millers recruits may face Blades
AIDY BOOTHROYD has hinted that Will Hoskins and Lee Williamson may be given their chance at Bramall Lane tomorrow (Saturday). In the wake of the knee injury to Damien Francis, who will be out for up to six months after damaging his anterior cruciate
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Boothroyd preparing to strengthen
AIDY BOOTHROYD believes he needs "three or four" players to give Watford the best possible chance of bouncing back to the Premiership at the first attempt next season. After relegation to the Championship was finally confirmed on Saturday, the Watford
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Hornets defender shoots hoops
Hornet's defender Clarke Carlisle showed off his basketball skills as well as his football moves when he visited a local charity. Clarke visited the Watford Kickz project on Tuesday. Kickz is a nationwide scheme which enhances the development of
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A life that revolves around cows
Life at Bhaktivedanta Hare Krishna Manor revolves around the cows. The bovine beasts are not only unforgettable due to their size, but are also remarkable because the farm, and indeed the manor, is completely dependent on them. The farm at the manor
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Delays as lorry goes 'down the up'
Delays have been caused in Chorleywood and on the M25 after an articulated lorry tried to access the motorway by driving down the off slip-road this afternoon. It is understood police have been called to the scene to set-up a rolling road block on
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Teacher sent boy 131 texts in one day
A married woman teacher alleged to have had an affair with a schoolboy sent him 131 text messages in one day, a court heard today. Jenine Saville-King said texts were about their personal lives, school and course work, but there was never ever any
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How has MP been for you?
WATFORD MP Claire Ward celebrates 10 years in office next week. During that time she has made controversial and difficult decisions, given birth, got a job in the Government and successfully defended her seat. But she is not finished yet. She plans
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Teacher denies sex with pupil
A teacher accused of having sex with a 15-year-old boy has denied his claims the pair had sex three days before she gave birth to her husband's child. Jenine Saville-King, who taught at a Watford school, rejected claims in St Albans Crown Court this
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Bin bother for Brenda
Wheelie bins are like buses in Hertsmere - just ask 88-year-old Brenda Ray. Brenda, of Bushey Heath, waited more than seven weeks for a new black wheelie bin. Then the council delivered two in the same week. Brenda noticed her black wheelie bin
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Property prices to rise 20 per cent
Property prices across south west Hertfordshire are set to rocket by more than 20 per cent over the next five years. Homes in Watford, which already cost on average £239,316, will rise by 21 per cent by 2011 to almost £290,000, according to research
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Burglar targets OAPs' homes
A BURGLAR managed to sneak into the homes of two elderly people in Rickmansworth and stole car and house keys while the owners were in their gardens. Police are now appealing for information after the man burgled a house in Long Lane on Sunday, April
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Trust saves £15m
An NHS trust has managed to save £15 million as it battles to balance its income and expenditure. West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which operates Watford General, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead hospitals, has announced it has met a target to
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Man died after catheter was left in arm
AN elderly man who was sent home from hospital with a catheter in his arm later died as a result of a blood infection, an inquest heard this week. Victor Pinkstone, of Coombe Road, Bushey, died at Watford General Hospital in January from endocarditis
