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Police search Maple Cross house after woman injured
Police have cordoned off a house in Maple Cross after a woman was rushed to hospital this morning. The house, in Ladywalk, is currently surrounded by police tape and is being searched by detectives. Officers said they were investigating
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Swan causes Watford traffic jam
RUSH-HOUR traffic on the M1 motorway outside Watford was held up by an unusual obstruction this evening - a swan on the carriageway. Police held traffic on both carriageways and both slip roads of Junction 5 from 6.30pm, while they chased the
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Mount Vernon patient records go missing?
THE health trust responsible for Northwood's Mount Vernon Hospital has refused to disclose the location of a major security breach involving confidential patient information. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled the East
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Burglars in 'brazen' daylight raid
Two burglars crept through the front window of a Bushey house during a “brazen” daylight raid, police have said. The break-in happened at about 7.15pm, on Friday, September 17, in Bournehall Avenue, when two men were seen forcing their way
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Girl, 14, met Watford man after chatting on internet
A 14-year-old schoolgirl climbed out of her bedroom window at midnight to meet a stranger she had met earlier in an internet chatroom. The teenager met Anthony Burns who had pulled up close to her home in his car. The pair then drove
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Criminal cash funds new police dogs
Two new police dogs will be on patrol in Hertfordshire – paid for with cash seized from criminals. Daz, a 17-month-old Labrador, and Jack, an 18-month-old Spaniel, were trained by the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Police Dog unit using money
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'It will act as a fitting tribute to a much-loved family member and a dear friend'
A brave mother who has fought a rare form of ovarian cancer has vowed to honour her late grandmother-in-law and friend with a charity ball. Carmela Cook, 37, of the Limes, Hunton Bridge, was diagnosed with small cell cancer of the ovary in
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To build or not to build?
The construction of two new play areas in Carpenders Park and South Oxhey will have to wait for a decision to be made by the Government, despite being granted planning permission and a costly consultation. Three new play areas were given
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Record-breaking Watford
The Watford fans who gave their team a standing ovation at The Den on Saturday knew they had witnessed something special, but they probably didn’t realise they had also seen some Hornets history being made. The 6-1 victory at Millwall has
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First glimpse of new look High Street
The first glimpse of how 42 new apartments will fit into Rickmansworth High Street has been released by the developer, as demolition of the old office building gets under way. The removal of the old office block at 3 and 3a High Street has
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Councillors to rule on 16 new houses
The building of a new social housing estate could be approved by councillors tomorrow evening. Watford Borough Council’s development control committee will rule on an application to build 16 houses in Callowland Place, Watford. If
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Venter impressed by Saracens' scrum
Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter believes the strength of their scrum was the biggest reason behind their win at Leeds Carnegie. The Men in Black got off the mark with their first win on the road this season following tries from
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'It has been heart-warming to see St Paul’s School pledge support'
Pupils from a school in Chipperfield were left “astonished” this morning, when a helicopter landed in surrounding fields. Paramedics from Herts Air Ambulance touched down in fields belonging to St Paul’s Church of England Primary School in
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Five candidates to battle for council seat
Five candidates will compete for a newly-vacated Watford Borough Council seat. Voters in Central Ward will go to the polls on Thursday, October 14, to elect a new representative. They are: Dan Channing (United Kingdom Independence Party
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A taste of the Chelsea Flower Show comes to Abbots Langley
The colourful floral displays at Chelsea Flower Show were central to this month’s meeting of the Abbots Langley Gardening Society. Visitors flocked to the Manor House Sports and Social Centre in Abbots Langley for a talk and slide show about
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Council to discuss leisure centre issues
Councillors will meet on Thursday night to discuss the successes and failings of Watford’s two new leisure centres. The Central and Woodside leisure centres, opened in 2008 by Watford Borough Council, are operated by private contractor Everyone
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Croxley Green dog show this weekend
A dog show will be held in Croxley Green this weekend, to raise money for the local branch of Dogs Trust. Croxley Green Parish Council has organised the Fun Dog Show this Saturday in aid of the charity's Harefield re-homing centre. All
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'It was a tribute to my players to see so many empty spaces'
Malky Mackay was full of praise for his players after presiding over his biggest win in management at The Den. Six goals from six players – John Eustace, Jordon Mutch, Marvin Sordell, Adrian Mariappa, Danny Graham and Martin Taylor – lifted
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New Homes planned for Watford
Four new homes could be built in a leafy Watford road if a new development plan is approved. Developers have applied to Watford Borough Council to build the four detached family houses on a garden site at 16 Roughwood Close, near Hempstead
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Open House opens minds
It’s good to see that Watford Borough Council is, hopefully, about to do something positive about the town’s architectural heritage. Last week’s nostalgia page highlighted some interesting nooks and crannies of Watford set to feature in
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Help available for Olympic volunteer registration
Three Rivers Volunteer Centre will hold special sessions to help people through the process of becoming an Olympic volunteer. Anyone interested in helping out at the London 2012 Olympic Games can apply online. The Rickmansworth-based centre is offering
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Community orchard celebrates windfall
Community orchard volunteers in Chorleywood have organised a day to celebrate apple season. The second annual Chorleywood Apple Day will take place on Saturday October 2, from 11-3pm. Activities on offer will include the chance to making
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Appeal for 14 new homes in Maple Cross dismissed
A housing development in Maple Cross which was refused planning permission, has also been turned down at appeal. Clovercourt Homes Ltd appealed against Three Rivers District Council after it refused planning permission in October last year.
