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Maple Cross foster parents hope others will follow their lead
A remarkable fostering couple from Maple Cross are helping Hertfordshire County Council find families for children and teenagers taken into care. Kirsty and Mark Watson have welcomed 25 children into their home in the last 14 years and have
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Saints win keeps Saracens in the hunt
Saracens kept their hopes of progressing to the EDF Cup semi-finals alive after a 33-19 win over Northampton Saints this afternoon. The Men in Black earned their victory after first-half tries from in-form Noah Cato and Moses Rauluni which
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Glowing Ofsted report for Leavesden school
A PRIMARY school is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report in which inspectors praised its continuing improvement and care for students. Government inspectors rated Leavesden Green School as “good” in all areas, while also paying tribute to the
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Rickmansworth shopkeepers fighting a losing battle
A ONCE thriving Rickmansworth shopping parade faces a slow but certain demise unless action is taken by the district council to improve its appeal, disgruntled traders have warned. Beleaguered shopkeepers in Moneyhill Parade say they are fighting
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John Eustace defends Tommy Smith after Watford defeat
John Eustace believes Tommy Smith will bounce back from his penalty miss for Watford in yesterday’s 3-2 defeat against Wolves. The wide man blazed his spot kick over the bar but Eustace, who was captain yesterday, thinks Smith’s confidence won
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Bushey schools promote healthy cooking
TWO schools in Bushey have waved goodbye to chips and snacks and welcomed in healthy cooking thanks to a local supermarket and Government scheme. Students at Bushey Hall School have been among the first to try out glossy new cookbooks sent
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Kitchen fire in Rickmansworth
AN ELECTRICAL fault in a washing machine sparked a fire at a Rickmansworth flat last night. The appliance was well alight when fire crews from Rickmansworth and Watford arrived at the Millennium Wharf flat in Wharf Lane around 11.50pm.
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Peppa Pig greeted by hundreds of adoring fans
PEPPA PIG brought children in their hundreds to the Harlequin yesterday afternoon. Staff said it was the busiest they had ever seen the shopping centre, adding it was like having a pop star visit. Shoppers were met with screams and chants
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Diwali celebrations begin for children
BRIGHT costumes and rows of lights marked the beginning of Diwali celebrations in Watford yesterday. Gujarati students of Watford Language School, aged between five and 16, dressed up as colourful Indian Gods for a party between 10.30am and
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Three Rivers District Council to make cuts in the name of efficiency
JOBS will go unfilled and departmental budgets will be trimmed as council bosses strive to save money. Three Rivers District Council announced at a meeting on Monday evening that more than £350,000 had been saved this year, with a further £1 million
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Watford Beer Festival coming to town
REAL ale fans can quench their thirst with more than 70 varieties on offer at the 14th Watford Beer Festival. Ciders and perries will also be available at the annual event, hosted by the Watford branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) from
