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Shocked pub-goer describes hoax bomb find
A shocked pub-goer has explained how a quick trip to the toilet sparked a major bomb scare this evening. Martin Elsen, 41, was enjoying an after-work pint at The Flag, in Station Road, as he waited for a bus home to Abbots Langley at about
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Watford pub 'bomb' was hoax, police confirm
Yesterday evening’s bomb scare, which caused a pub and a railway station to be evacuated, was a hoax, police have confirmed. Officers were called to The Flag public house, in Station Road, Watford at 6.10pm when a suspicious package was found
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Pub and station hit by bomb scare
Police have a cordoned off a large area of Watford because of a bomb scare. Officers were called to The Flag public house, on Station Road, at about 7pm this evening after a suspicious package was found in a toilet. Neighbouring Watford
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Police seal off area around Flag pub after bomb scare
Police have cordoned off an area around The Flag in Station Road, Watford, after a bomb scare at the pub. It is believed police were called to the pub after a mobile phone was found taped to a sink. Watford Junction has been closed and trains are running
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Reading Festival Review 2010
Day One - Friday The anticipation for Reading Festival is always too much to handle, and when the day finally arrives, nothing can get you down. Although, arriving at Reading Festival this year wasn’t quite as exciting as I had originally hoped for.
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Shoppers evacuated during suspected fire
Shoppers were evacuated from a busy shop this afternoon when a suspected fire was reported. Boots, in The Harlequin, was evacuated at about 3.45, when smoke was seen coming through a ceiling. Firefighters from Watford and Garston used thermal
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Family unhurt after cooker blaze
Firefighters were called to a house in Bushey this afternoon when a cooker burst into flames. Crews from Watford Fire Station were called to California Lane at 2.10pm when a pan of boiling oil ignited, sending flames shooting into the air. A couple
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Golfers given chance to adopt mule
A Watford golf centre has come up with an unusual way to celebrate next month’s Ryder Cup – by adopting a mule. The TopGolf centre, in Bushey Mill Lane, will adopt the animal for a year if, over the course of the three-day event, customers
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Wise scores second ton of season
205 – A King (Leverstock Green v Aldenham). 186 not out – T Cullen (Hemel Hempstead v Harrow Town). 182 – L Stickland (Bovingdon v Dunstable IV). 181 not out – B Letts (Aldenham v Leverstock Green). 177 – S Pearce (Old Fullerians v Long Marston
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No new entries this week
9-37 – S Finn (Middlesex v Worcestershire). 9-69 – T MacDonald-Barker (Old Merchant Taylors’ III v Marlow III). 8-7 – P Freebrey (Hemel Hempstead III v Preston II). 8-25 – S Hamilton (Met Police Bushey v Harpenden III). 8-32 – A Cheeseman
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Backgarden development refusal upheld
A planning inspector has rejected plans to build a two bedroom home on backgarden land in Watford. Watford Borough Council threw out proposals for the new house to the rear of a property in Knutsford Avenue in February this year, on the
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Former exams chief celebrates school's success
Record exam results provided cause for celebration as a Garston school hosted its annual speech night. Parmiter's School, in High Elms Lane, saw 60.5 per cent of GCSE pupils score five A*/A grades or better, while 54 Year 11 students received
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Bushey hospital holds coffee morning
Spire Bushey Hospital is holding a coffee morning tomorrow, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care. Between 9am and 1pm, staff at the Heathborne Road hospital will provide baked goods, either home-made or shop bought, to sell on the day.
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Police investigate bike thefts
Police are investigating a spate of bicycle thefts in and around Watford town centre. A men's white and red Carrera mountain bike was taken from outside William Hill, in High Street, at about 2.15pm on Monday. Later that same day, between 4pm and 11.15pm
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Steve Finn selected for the Ashes
Steve Finn has been named in England's squad for the Ashes. The Watford-born fast bowler, who has been handed a central contract by England which is designed to reward consistency for the national team, was picked as one of the 16 players who
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Woman 'hid clothing under pushchair'
A shoplifter who hid shirts under a pushchair as she shopped in Watford town centre has been fined. The 21-year-old woman received a Fixed Penalty Notice after she was caught hiding the clothing in Primark, in High Street, at about 3.31pm yesterday (
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Shoplifter fined
A 65-year-old woman was fined by police after shoplifting from a Watford supermarket. The woman, who is from the town, received a Fixed Penalty Notice when she walked out of Tesco Extra, in Lower High Street, carrying cosmetics worth £40 that she had
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Volunteering in Three Rivers
Ever thought of volunteering? You could learn new skills, share your existing ones, develop new interests or make new friends. The Volunteer Centre can help you find a voluntary role within an organisation which suits you. Call us on 01923
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Plans drawn up for new sailing club house
Plans are being drawn up for a new clubhouse at a popular sailing club, after the existing 80-year-old old facility was deemed “not fit for purpose”. The feasibility of a new building for Bury Lake Young Mariners, based in Rickmansworth Aquadrome
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Farewell Ronnie - another good man gone
IT WAS sad to hear of the passing of Ronnie Mandeville, the former West Herts Golf Club professional. Another good man gone, Ronnie was 90 and could remember the days when the club’s professional was not allowed in the club house and members did
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Blood testing times reduced
Waiting times at Watford General Hospital have been reduced thanks to a piece of equipment. Results of “full blood count” tests are vital for a quick diagnosis, and used to take an hour to process in the laboratory, but a new Horiba FBC analyser
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Former councillor will repay 'portion' of allowance
A former Watford councillor who resigned to start a new life in America has said she will repay a “portion” of the allowances she claimed while out of the country. Sheila Smillie stepped down as a Central Ward councillor at the end of August after deciding
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Taylor to receive award at Hall of Fame dinner
The National Football Museum will honour Watford legend Graham Taylor at this evening’s Hall of Fame dinner. Taylor, who is the Hornets’ most successful manager of all time and is currently the club’s chairman, is set to receive the Football
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Musical performance for Parkinson's meeting
Members of the West Hertfordshire branch of Parkinson's UK will enjoy a song and a dance at their next monthly meeting. The group will be treated to a performance by the Abbots Langley Gilbert and Sullivan Society, from 7.30pm on October 7 at St Thomas
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Father supports cancer nurses during Great North Run
A father from Watford raised £400 for Macmillan Cancer Support after completing the Great North Run. Lee Palmer, a sales manager from Cecil Street, was cheered on by Macmillan nurses as he completed the half marathon in 3hr 2m. Lee, who lives with wife
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10th Birthday coincidence for boy on 10/10/10
A Bushey schoolboy will celebrate a perfect 10th birthday next month – on the tenth day of the tenth month in the tenth year of the decade. Nine-year-old Seb Hertz, a football-mad pupil at Ashfield School, will celebrate his tenth birthday on Sunday,
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Milwall display wins award
The Hornets emphatic victory over Millwall saw Malky Mackay’s men win the League Managers Association’s Performance of the Week Award. The LMA's five-man panel, which consists of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, Howard Wilkinson, Joe Royle,
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After-Skool club celebrates 20th anniversary
An after-school club for children living in Bushey is calling on past members and staff to help celebrate its 20th anniversary. Skool's Out Club, which is based at the Bushey Youth and Community Centre in Falconer Road, first opened in 1990
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Bushey Academy wins £29million redevelopment approval
A £29million redevelopment project at The Bushey Academy will transform it into “one of the best schools in the country”, its principal has said. Members of Hertfordshire County Council's development control committee this week unanimously
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Blind runner seeks guide for Moor Park race
Runners of all shapes and sizes will be lining up to set personal bests at the Moor Park 10k this weekend. Louise Simpson, who has been blind since birth, is hoping to find a “running guide” to help her around the course, so she can achieve her target
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Council receives nursery plans
Plans to open a new day nursery in Radlett have been received by Hertsmere Borough Council. First Place Nurseries Ltd has submitted a change of use application to turn Centurion House, in Watling Street, into a nursery from its current use
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Woman dies after injuring head in Maple Cross
A woman who was rushed to hospital on Monday morning after injuring her head in Maple Cross has died overnight. Elita Eltermane, 43, injured her head on Friday evening, while celebrating a friend's birthday party in Ladywalk. Her partner
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Aldred grabs winner for 'terrific' Reserves
Watford coach David Kerslake praised the Reserves’ “terrific” performance at Oxford United after Tom Aldred’s diving header was enough to secure victory for the Hornets. Aldred, who has yet to make a first team appearance since signing from Carlisle
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Religious debate on hospital radio
Religion will be the topic for discussion during a Watford Hospital Radio debate next month. Pastor Roy Young, from Garston Community College, and John Dowdle, from the Watford Area Humanists, will answer questions posed by listeners to Andy Leeks' breakfast
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Survey into top public sector wages highlights council and university bosses
A study into salaries in the public sector has revealed the top earners in Hertfordshire. The BBC's Panorama television programme, in collaboration with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, carried out an extensive review of top public sector
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'Think again on school travel cuts', Greens warn council
Plans to slash the county’s school travel budget will result in increased traffic congestion and potentially lead to more spending, The Watford Green Party has warned. Hertfordshire County Council agreed on Monday a preliminary set of savings, designed
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Sign up for Smile Mile
There will be plenty to smile about this weekend when hundreds of people complete a sponsored one mile walk, jog or run around Cassiobury Park. There is still time to sign up for the Smile Mile, which takes place at 10.30am on Sunday. Sponsored by National
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Family complete Great North Run
A family-of-five from Watford hope to raise £2,000 after completing the Great North Run for charity. Pharmacist Mike Carter, 49, and his wife Debbie, 43, with daughter Bethan, 22, and son Richard, 20, of Gade Avenue, pushed their son Edward in his wheelchair
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Tube travellers facing delays
Tube travellers on the Metropolitan line are facing disruption this morning, after a signal failure at Croxley Green. London-bound commuters are facing lengthy delays because of the fault, which is now being repaired.
