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Terry Wogan cuts ribbon at new Northwood hospital unit
Spectators donned macs and huddled under umbrellas today, hoping to catch a glimpse of not only Europe's most popular broadcaster, but the new chemotherapy unit they had helped to build. The new £1.43 million unit at Mount Vernon hospital,
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School looks forward to another successful 100 years
A school's centenary celebration was marked today by looking towards the future, with a new building, a new tree and a time capsule. Northwood Prep celebrates its 100th birthday today, and has opened of a new centenary building at its Moor
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Graham extends contract
Watford have secured the long-term future of Danny Graham after extending the striker’s contract until 2012, with the option of an extra year. Graham’s current deal could have expired next summer, although the club would certainly have activated
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Armed police launch manhunt through Flaunden
Armed police launched a major manhunt through Flaunden yesterday afternoon, after a man in his 30s threatened to commit suicide. At about 2.06pm, officers as well as a police helicopter were seen by villagers desperately searching for a resident
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Best-selling veterinarian gives talk in Chorleywood
Veterinarian and best-selling author Bruce Fogle will be giving a talk in Chorleywood. Mr Fogle, who is also the co-founder and vice chairman of charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, will be at Russell School, in Brushwood Drive, on October
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Competition for Three Rivers photographers
Amateur photographers in Three Rivers are being given a chance to show off their artistic creations, in a district-wide competition. Anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Three Rivers can enter up to three times, under the theme of “
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Village post office campaign launches website
Campaigners hoping to buy back their village post office in order to keep it open have launched a website. In March this year the Watford Observer reported how Sarratt villagers are attempting to raise £183,000 in order to purchase the shop
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Charity canoeist passes through Croxley Green
A canoeist hoping to raise £20,000 for charity by piloting his small boat through 240 miles of canals passed through Croxley Green today. Justin Hansen set off in his kayak from Manchester on September 11, and hopes to raise the money for St
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Residents encouraged to comment on shop front guidelines
Residents and shop owners are being asked to comment on planning rules designed to improve the appearance of shop fronts in Hertsmere. The regulations, which are subject to amendment, will be adopted on November 3 and residents can have their say on
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Sir Terry Wogan opens new chemotherapy unit at Mount Vernon Hospital
A new chemotherapy unit at Mount Vernon Hospital funded largely by charity donations was open by Sir Terry Wogan this afternoon. The new £1.43m unit started treating people in February this year and has room for 15 patients to receive chemotherapy
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Soul diva Sarah-Jane Morris makes a welcome return to Hemel's Old Town Hall
Don't Leave Me This Way sang Sarah-Jane Morris with The Communards and now the rock, blues, jazz and soul diva is coming back with a retrospective of her music career at The Old Town Hall. Sarah has produced 11 soul-driven solo albums and recently released
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Church celebrates 'spectacular centenary'
"Spectacular" centenary celebrations at a Radlett church have raised enough money for a new altar. The Roman Catholic Church of St Anthony of Padua, in The Crosspath, raised the cash over the past year and, this weekend, met its target. The church
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Volunteer for the Olympics in Hertfordshire
VOLUNTEERING for the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games has never been simpler as volunteer centres in Three Rivers and local libraries are working together to assist people in signing up to help at the event. Given the title Games Makers, the volunteers
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Gongs for Watford Film Society
Barely nine months since it’s first screening, Watford Film Society has walked off with two national prizes. Representatives from the community cinema scooped the award for best website presented by BBC Radio 4’s Francine Stock at last week’s British
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Good company and anniversaries at The Pump House
Triple Threat Theatre, formerly Big Dog Theatre, which draws membership from Harrow to High Wycombe, presents Stephen Sondheim’s Company on tour at The Pump House Theatre, Watford from October 4 to 9. Not only will the company be celebrating
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Blag yourself a spot of the limelight this Christmas
Christmas is coming and Blag Theatre Company is looking for an actor for its festive show Blag’s Big Christmas Night Out. Blag is well-known for its musical parodies, and enjoys entertaining Pump House audiences with its unique blend of alternative Christmas
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He's having a laugh - Barry from Watford and chums launch new club
Fancy a giggle? Garston comic Phil Butler is launching his own comedy club, The Giggle Inn, at The Pump House Theatre at the start of next month, promising “fantastic names” from the stand-up circuit and some local talent into the bargain. “I want to
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Corrie star becomes footie mum at Watford Palace Theatre
Actress Wendi Peters is better known for playing the infamous loudmouth Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street, now the Lancashire actress is playing Mrs Metherell, an equally characteristic matriarch in Harold Birghouse’s football comedy,
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'If it helps them feel at home we are doing the right thing'
A Bushey pre-school has re-named its nursery to be “more appealing and fun” for its young pupils. The reception class at St Hilda's School, in High Street, is now called Little St Hilda's after changing its name from the school's Early Years
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Mackay 'proud of excellent Watford'
Malky Mackay was proud of Watford’s fightback against Swansea City and described his side’s second-half performance as “excellent”. The Hornets were outplayed by Swansea City early on and found themselves 2-0 down after half an hour through goals by
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Sarah Kennedy is living on her wits at The Radlett Centre
Like the title of our venerable newspaper, veteran TV and radio broadcaster Sarah Kennedy is an observer and no doubt she’ll have plenty of points to share when she presents An Audience With... at The Radlett Centre next week. “I’ve always been fascinated
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Staff will lose jobs in wake of Government cuts, says council leader
Jobs will be lost in the wake of next month's Government spending review but services will not be cut in Hertsmere, according to the leader of the council. Conservative councillor Morris Bright admitted staff cuts were inevitable as the council
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Look into my eyes - illusionist Martin Rees works his magic on the streets of Watford
Magic isn’t something you can talk about over the phone; it has to be seen to be believed, and so I arrange to meet magician and psychological illusionist, Martin Rees in Watford town centre to put his talents to the test. Martin has just moved to Bushey
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Rodgers: 'It wasn't extra special because it was Watford'
Brendan Rodgers insists he took no extra pleasure from beating his former club last night and paid tribute to Watford boss Malky Mackay after Swansea City’s 3-2 win. Rodgers became a hate figure when he left the Hornets last year and yesterday
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New housing development for residents with learning disabilities
A group of Bushey residents with learning difficulties are "extremely pleased" having moved in to a new purpose-built housing development. The 11 tenants, who previously lived in shared flats, in Girtin Road, moved in to their new individual
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Fireworks to fill Abbots Langley skies
Bursts of brightly coloured sparks will fill the skies in Abbots Langley, as the Watford Lions hosts their annual charity firework display. Sponsored by Abbots Langley Parish Council, cash donated on the evening will be distributed to a number of causes
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New equipment funded by bowls club grant
A bowls club will buy new equipment and clothing with a £270 council grant. The Pavillion Bowls Club, in Green Lane, Oxhey, was awarded the money by County Councillor Frances Button – money from her £10,000 annual county hall community budget. She said
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Stallholders wanted for disability day
Stallholders are wanted to support Watford Disability Awareness Day next month. Organised by Disability Watford, the awareness day will take place at Central Watford Leisure Centre, in Hempstead Road, from 11am to 4pm on Thursday, October 28. Specialist
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It's a hit
Elderly residents in Watford enjoyed live music during the town's first ever Older People's Day. Watford Borough Council organised the event for residents living at two sheltered housing schemes run by Watford Community Housing Trust – Horwood
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County council forced to repay £50,000 travel fund to developer
The county council has had to repay £50,000 it received from a property developer to improve transport links in Watford. The section 106 payment – made by developers to local authorities to alleviated the impact of new developments – was agreed
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Mayor joined by friends and guests at civic service
The Mayor of Hertsmere was joined by friends, family and guests at a Bushey synagogue for the council's annual civic service. The traditional event was held for the first time at Bushey United Synagogue, in Sparrows Herne, and the service was
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'Go green' for solar panel giveaway
Schools across Hertfordshire could be in with a chance of winning solar panels as part of nationwide competition. All schools in the United Kingdom are eligible to enter British Gas’ £15 million solar panel giveaway, with panels worth between
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Sarratt Football Club step closer towards goal
Sarratt Football Club has received a grant towards improving its facilities for players and fans. After a promotion to the Herts Senior County League, the club needs to raise £10,000 to make improvements to its facilities, including new railings
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Charity car wash this weekend
Firefighters in Rickmansworth and Watford will be hosing down cars for charity this weekend. Several stations in Hertfordshire are taking part in The Fire Fighters' Charity National Car Wash. Rickmansworth Fire Station, in Rectory Road
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Listed Maple Cross pub will only be "partially demolished"
A housing developer who bought a Maple Cross pub, plans to only “partially demolish” the locally listed building. In April the Watford Observer reported how The Cross, in Denham Way, was sold to Clearview Homes Ltd. Plans have now been
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Pupils welcome South African counterparts
Pupils at an Aldenham school welcomed a group of South African students as part of an international exchange programme. The exchange saw six boys from the Western Province Prep School, in Cape Town, experience school life at Edge Grove, in Radlett
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Children ditch cars for Walk to School Month
Children from dozens of schools across south-west Hertfordshire will pound the streets as they take part in Walk to School Month. They will be among more than 200 schools in Hertfordshire taking part in the event, throughout October, which aims to encourage
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Former England captain calls for action against Sarries
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has called for "appropriate action" against Saracens after Steve Borthwick failed to attend Monday's Heineken Cup launch. Borthwick was told by the club to go on a squad bonding trip to the Munich Beer
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Three-car collision in Watford
A rush-hour collision involving three cars left tail-backs down a main road in Watford this morning. Police, ambulance and fire services were called to the incident, in Rickmansworth Road, at 8.49am. None of the passengers were injured
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New fire station up for award
Watford’s new fire station has been shortlisted for an award. The building, in Lower High Street, has been nominated for the national ‘wholetime fire station of the year' award after impressive inspection results. A fire service volunteer who has dedicated
