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Boothroyd leaves Hornets
Watford Football Club has parted company with manager Aidy Boothroyd. The club this evening confirmed Boothroyd has left the club “by mutual consent", with immediate effect. In a statement chairman, Graham Simpson, said: “It is with
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Man jailed for 14 years
A defendant involved in the murder of father of three David Driscoll was sentenced to a community order by magistrates for assault on police, just a day before the killing it has been revealed. Painter and decorator David Driscoll died from a stab wound
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Post Office armed robbery
A post office in Watford became the latest target of armed robbers this afternoon . Police were called to the Bradshaw branch in Bushey Mill Lane, which is one of three Post Offices in the town to be axed, at 4.38pm. This latest armed
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Watford town centre roadworks
Resurfacing work to improve the condition of Beechen Grove, Watford is due to start tonight. Hertfordshire Highways will be carrying out the work as part of an ongoing maintenance program. The work will take place over five nights. Each
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Addict awaits fate
A drug addict alleged to have breached a suspended prison sentence will discover his fate in the New Year. Paul Crowther, 28, of The Gossamers, Watford appeared at Dacorum Magistrates Court on Friday, accused of failing to keep three probation appointments
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No fireworks for under 18s
Hertfordshire Trading Standards is urging shopkeepers stocking fireworks not to sell to anyone under 18. This follows an undercover operation in the week leading up to Halloween, in which three stores sold fireworks to volunteers aged under
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Eddie Jones pleased by consistency of Saracens
Eddie Jones was happy his side continued their consistent form despite going out of the EDF Energy Cup at the weekend. Saracens made a poor start to the match at Bristol before tries from Noah Cato and Alex Goode overpowered the strugglers in a 24-22
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Advice for a safe Bonfire Night
Firefighters and councillors have urged residents not to forget fire safety while enjoying local Guy Fawkes Night displays. To prevent injuries, residents have been told to wear gloves when using sparklers, buy fireworks marked BS 7114 and to keep fireworks
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Watford board facing no confidence vote
Watford’s board is to face a vote of no confidence and a demand for the immediate resignation of its three directors - chairman Graham Simpson, chief executive Mark Ashton and Andrew Wilson - after a date for the emergency general meeting was confirmed
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Body painter at top of her game
Until recently Heather Sharp was just one of many frustrated artists who, owing to the demands of parenthood, never found time to paint. However, just five years after she dusted off her paintbrush and took up body painting she now proudly sits in her
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Award for young athlete
A young athlete has won a national award after balancing top results in countless sports with a desire to help others share his 2012 Paralympics dream. Michael Pope, of Bushey Meads School, continued his steady steps to stardom by collecting
