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The Baksheesh diaries
ONE day in Aswan, while walking through a tropical park by the Nile, we saw families in traditional Arab dress - the ladies in burkas - sitting out on the grass with their children. The youngsters ran towards us showing off or expressing fascination
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Accident on M25
UPDATED 4PM: Slow traffic due to earlier accident on M25 clockwise between J18 A404 (Chorley Wood) and J19 M25 (Watford). All vehicles have been removed. Traffic remains slow.
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Front row pair aiming to become permanent fixture
SARACENS front-rowers Matt Cairns and Kevin Yates says they are determined to force their way into Brian Ashton's thoughts for the World Cup by helping England cause an upset against the Springboks later this month. The burly pair were called up alongside
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Gaffney: 'Anything is possible'
ALAN GAFFNEY has called on his Saracens players to seize the day' as they aim to become the first side in the club's history to reach the Guinness Premiership final tomorrow (Saturday). Gloucester, who finished top of the league, stand between the
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Mayor: We could topple Claire
The Liberal Democrats continue to dominate the makeup of Watford Borough Council, winning nine out of the 12 seats contested in this week's local elections. Among the other parties, Steve Rackett retained Callowland ward for the Green Party, Nigel Bell
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Unanimous choice for Player of the Season
THE players, fans and travelling supporters are united in who will be the 35th recipient of the Watford Observer Player of the Season Trophy at The Grove on Monday. The selection of the outstanding performer of the Hornets campaign was not only unanaimous
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Avinel to make first senior start?
CEDRIC AVINEL, the 20-year-old French defender, could be in line to make his Watford debut at Reading tomorrow (Saturday). With Clarke Carlisle suspended after his yellow card against Sheffield United was upgraded to a red by the FA's Disciplinary
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Lib Dems strong in Bushey, but Tories still rule Hertsmere
Despite significant Liberal Democrat gains in Bushey, the Conservatives cemented their hold on power in Hertsmere in yesterday's elections. Out of the 15 seats up for grabs in 13 wards across Hertsmere, the Tories were victorious in 11 seats. The Lib
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Lib Dems strong in Three Rivers
A strong showing from the Lib Dems saw them strengthen their grip on power at Three Rivers District Council. Inspite of a poor turnout - as low as 21 per cent in places - the party held all their seats and made gains in others. The most noticeable result
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Kids favourites open school library
Little Red Riding Hood, Harry Potter and Batman were just some of the fictional characters on hand to help celebrate the opening of Highwood Primary School's first library last week. Students at the school, in Bushey Mill Lane, were joined by children's
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Mum sets up fundraiser
A MOTHER from Abbots Langley is establishing her own charity fundraiser in memory of her mother who died from cancer. Lucy Squance is looking for help to get people onto the streets and take part in a 24-hour Relay For Life, in aid of Cancer Research
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Councillor victim of Labour backlash
A longstanding South Oxhey councillor has lost her seat to a Tory by just ten votes. Nina Spellen was ousted from the Three Rivers seat of Ashridge by Conservative Graham Denman. He secured 241 votes to her 231. South Oxhey is typically viewed as a
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Pushed out the door
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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'Is Age Concern concerned?'
Daycare provision for elderly people in Watford is being curtailed by charity Age Concern. Services at Orbital Community Centre will be axed next week in a move which has upset volunteers who help out with the operation. Some of these volunteers
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Counting begins locally as Labour suffers
COUNTING began in Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum this morning as Labour suffered devastating election losses across the country overnight. With less than half of the votes counted across England, Wales and Scotland, it is already clear
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Drug test shock at Bushey pub
Drinkers happily enjoying a pint of beer and a packet of pork scratchings in a Bushey pub last week had their Saturday night festivities interrupted by police officers brandishing drug testing kits. More than 50 customers enjoying a night out at the
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Priest admits sexual activity with boy
A priest has pleaded guilty to four charges of sexual activity with a 15-year-old boy. Father Peter Grant, from Balfour Mews, Bovingdon, appeared at St Albans Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, relating to the offences that took place between January and
