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Unrest in the Hornets' nest
MONTHS of unrest and internal conflict in the boardroom came to a head this week when the Russo brothers, Jimmy and Vince, were removed from the Watford Football Club PLC board. The dramatic move was officially announced on Tuesday but it would seem
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Thieves nab tractor and bulldozer
A tractor and a bulldozer were among the items of gardening equipment stolen from two building sites in Three Rivers this week. Police fear the two crimes were committed by "professional" criminals who may be intent on striking again. Earlier this week
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School's warm wall welcome
Children, parents and staff at a Bushey school have created a 'welcome wall' using 300 ceramic tiles. The colourful creation is on display in Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's library. The Welcome Wall was created during Feeling Good Week in
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Travel News: Bus breaks down on Shenley Road
UPDATED 3.30pm: A bus has broken down outside The Point. Traffic easing and unblocked, broken down vehicle removed on B5378 Shenley Road both ways between Clarendon Road and Furzehill Road. Police report of no incidents. No recent updates. Barkers
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Owner arrested over PC dog attack
A THIRD man has been arrested over the dog attack which left a police officer needing surgery. The 21-year-old man was arrested this morning on suspicion of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control in a public place. He was due to be
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Pregnant pause for ante-natal classes
Health chiefs have admitted that ante-natal classes, which were abruptly suspended last year, will resume in September and not June as originally thought. The news comes after health minister Ivan Lewis, David Law, chief executive of West Hertfordshire
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Top honour for Jackson
SARACENS fly-half Glen Jackson has been named the Professional Rugby Players' Association player of award. The Kiwi and leading Premiership points scorer, who beat Bristol number 8 Dan Ward-Smith and Leicester winger Alesana Tuilagi to the prestigious
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Cairns: 'We can be champions'
ENGLAND new boy Matt Cairns reckons his side can go all the way and be crowned Premiership champions this month. The 28-year-old hooker has forced his way into Brian Ashton's squad for the forthcoming tour of South Africa - but his first thoughts are
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Russos claim removal was 'without any justification'
SUGGESTIONS that a boardroom bust-up led to the shock departures of Jimmy and Vince Russo from the Watford board have been fuelled after the former directors claimed they were removed "without any justification". In a joint statement, the brothers
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Sex claims only 'boastful fantasies', says teacher
A TEACHER cleared of having sex with a 15-year-old pupil at a Watford school described his claims as "boastful fantasies". Jenine Saville-King, 29, who according to the alleged victim regularly indulged in sexual acts with him in her car, at her home
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Voters go to the polls
Voters across south west Hertfordshire go to the polls today to vote in the local government elections. Seats are up for grabs on Watford, Hertsmere, Dacorum and Three Rivers councils, and various parish councils. Polling stations are open until 10pm
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Rapist poured cider over victim
A rapist who attacked a woman just yards from the safety of her boyfriend's home has been jailed for seven and a half years. Bhupendra Chavda, 21, followed his victim from a bus in Bushey before telling her he had a knife and forcing her to perform a
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McFly touch down
Multi-million selling boyband McFly will be signing copies of their new single in Watford next week. Tom and Dougie from the band will be at HMV in The Harlequin shopping centre from 11am on Monday, May 7.
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Man on bull terrier charge
A Staffordshire bull terrier attacked and killed another dog in a park, it has been alleged. Ian Brown, 51, of Gaddesden Crescent, Watford, appeared at Hemel Hempstead Magistrates Court charged with allowing his dog to run out of control in a public
