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Hornets denied dramatic equaliser
Gallant Watford came within an injury-time linesman’s flag of a stunning comeback at Vicarage Road tonight, but it was Brendan Rogers who celebrated his return to the Hornets with a 3-2 victory as Swansea City ended their search for their first away
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One change for the return of Rodgers
Watford make one change to the staring XI against Swansea City as Brendan Rodgers returns to Vicarage Road for the first time as an opposing manager. Andrew Taylor is back after being ineligible to face his parent club Middlesbrough on Saturday
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How the Ryder Cup was won part 3
As 2000 progressed the guidelines for the bid started to change somewhat as I suspect the decision makers came to value what the impact of hosting The Ryder Cup meant to both the host nation and the host venue. Word reached us that the other
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Debate over use of land brewing in Bushey
A debate is brewing among Bushey residents over the use of a communal piece of land, soon to leave the control of Hertsmere Borough Council. Trustees of the thirty-acre Bushey Manor Field, in The Avenue, will take over the running of the
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Smoker's £390 bill for dropping cigarette
A man who dropped a singe cigarette butt in Watford town centre has been ordered to pay nearly £400 in fines and costs by magistrates. Kenneth Rogers, formerly of Strangeways, Watford, was handed a £75 fixed penalty notice on March 2 this year
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Fake shop fronts considered for Watford street
Empty shop units in a run-down Watford street could be given a new virtual lease of life, with the installation of fake shop fronts. Watford Borough Council is considering the idea in Queen’s Road, where an influential residents’ action group is fighting
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'This is a great way to make a difference and have fun in the process'
Children from Kings Langley Beavers will get their hands dirty in the village this Saturday to help raise money to fight polio. Beavers and the Rotary Club of Watford and the Langleys will join forces from 10am by planting purple crocus bulbs
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Fame Factor "Wildcards" announced
Almost 6,500 votes were cast in order to decide which two "Wildcard" contestants would appear at the Rickmansworth Fame Factor finals this Friday. After being whittled down in the first audition, and moulded into an entertaining act at boot-camp
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Theatre producers search for Bugsy stars
Theatre producers are searching for aspiring young actors to appear in a musical theatre production. The P’zazz performing arts club will be staging a production of Bugsy Malone at The James Theatre, Watford Grammar School for Boys, in April and require
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Results for Moor Park 10k announced
Months of resistance training and running up hills has paid off for runners in the ninth annual Moor Park 10k run. More than 750 participants crossed the finish line on Sunday, with times ranging between a stellar 33 minutes 45 seconds, and a valiant
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BEGINNING TO GET READY FOR WINTER
Although we probably don’t want to admit it the mornings are much darker, the evenings are drawing in and there has been a distinct chill factor in the weather. As the summer season slowly grinds to a halt there is plenty to be getting on with in the
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New leisure centres attract more than 1.2million visits in year
More than 1.2million visits were made to Watford’s two new leisure centres during 2009/10 – their first full year in operation. The Central and Woodside facilities were opened in 2008 by Watford Borough Council after a £23million building and refurbishment
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Councillors to decide on planning shake-up proposals
A proposed shake-up to the planning process in Hertsmere, which would see all cases heard outside Bushey, will be assessed by councillors next month. The plans would see the current three planning committees streamlined to just one, with all cases
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'No extra focus on Brendan'
Malky Mackay says he is looking forward to seeing Brendan Rodgers again but insists there has not been any extra focus on the Swansea City manager ahead of tonight’s match. Mackay was first team coach under Rodgers before the Northern Irishman
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Stevenage date announced
The date for Watford’s trip to Stevenage in the Herts Senior Cup has been confirmed. The Hornets, who are expected to name a weakened team against Stevenage, will travel to Broadhall Way on Tuesday, November 16 and kick-off will be at 7.45pm.
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Railway station to celebrate 100th anniversary
Commuters at a Watford railway station have been invited to help celebrate its 100th anniversary. Watford North Station, in Bushey Mill Lane, was opened on October 1 1910 as Callowland Halt, standing in secluded countryside on the edge of the town.
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My First Day feature published this week
The popular feature, My First Day, will be published in this Friday's issue of the Watford Observer. By then, our photographers, Pippa Douglas and Holly Cant, will have visited and pictured the new reception classes at every school across south
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Thrive Homes resident asks 'Why keep the place looking nice just to be penalised?'
Another Thrive Homes resident has complained about missing out on a free kitchen upgrade, after reading a similar story in the Watford Observer. The housing association took over Three Rivers District Council's entire housing stock in 2008,
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Graham makes Team of the Week
Watford striker Danny Graham has made the Championship Team of the Week after scoring twice against his former club Middlesbrough. Graham, who has scored eight times this season, follows on from captain John Eustace, centre back Adrian Mariappa and Birmingham
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I Swear to God!
Religion. A simple, three syllable word. What's all the fuss about? It's a subject that has interested and infuriated many for thousands of years. Some argue that religion helps create love and community and is instrumental in creating peace, where
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International success for Breakspeare School
The British Council has awarded a school in Abbots Langley with a prestigious prize. Breakspeare School in Gallows Hill Lane has been presented with the “International School Award” in recognition of its work to bring the wider world into
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Parents encouraged to apply for secondary school places
Parents and carers are being urged to apply for secondary school places to avoid disappointment for the next academic year. The process to apply for secondary schools opened yesterday and Hertfordshire County Council recommends parents apply
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Postal workers team up with ultra-distance runner
Two Watford postal workers teamed up with a disabled ultra-distance runner on Saturday to raise money for a children’s charity. Andy Moore, from the Royal Mail centre in Ascot Road, and Post Office worker Stefan Wilenczyc joined renowned runner
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School celebrates centenary
A school in Northwood will celebrate its 100 year anniversary this week with the opening of a new building. The new Centenary Building at Northwood Prep will be opened on Wednesday, which is the school’s Founders’ Day. Following a thanksgiving
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Saracens apologise for Borthwick absence
Saracens could be fined after captain Steve Borthwick missed the launch of the Heineken Cup because he was at the Munich Beer festival. Borthwick was expected to attend the launch in Cardiff yesterday but the club decided he should go to Germany with
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Lord Robert Winston unveils new college teaching block
Students from a Bushey college welcomed a famous television professor who officially opened a new state-of-the-art teaching block. Lord Robert Winston, who presented BBC documentary Child Of Our Time, unveiled the new teaching block in front
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Council launches new art competition
Aspiring artists are invited to pit their paintbrushes and palettes against one another for a new art competition. Dacorum Borough Council has launched the art contest as part of Local Democracy Week. Open to children and teenagers aged
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Fullerians present Wembley walk cash to Henry Fraser fund
A teenager who was left paralysed after breaking his neck in a swimming accident in Portugal two years ago inspired 200 members of Fullerians Rugby Club to walk to Wembley Stadium to watch Saracens play Harlequins last season. And on Saturday
