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And the winner of Fame Factor is...
After weeks of auditions, rehearsals and live performances, the winner of Fame Factor Rickmansworth has been chosen. Dance group Jolt will star with “Birds of a Feather” actress Linda Robson, in Watersmeet Theatre's pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk
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'Little chance of improvement in housing market' says estate agent
A Rickmansworth estate agent says he sees little chance of an improvement to figures revealing house prices in Hertsmere and Three Rivers are the least affordable in the East of England. Average prices in Hertsmere are at 15 times the standard
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Fire engine in road traffic collision
A fire engine collided with a car as it raced to answer an emergency call. The vehicle, from Watford fire station, was heading along St Albans Road, towards the Dome roundabout, when a silver Honda Civic turned into its path towards Asda
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Missing teenagers may be camping in Watford
Two teenagers from Watford, who were reported missing this week, may be camping in the Watford area. Vicky Woods of Weall Green and Kieran Vince from Tolpits Lane, both 15, were reported missing on Wednesday. Police have described Vicky
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Sarries set for Tigers showdown
Saracens will face champions Leicester Tigers on Sunday in a repeat of last year’s epic Premiership final. Brendan Venter’s side were beaten in a classic encounter at Twickenham in May, where they came within minutes of their first Premiership
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Bond called up to full Wales squad
Watford youngster Jonathan Bond has been called up to the full Wales squad for their qualifying games with Bulgaria and Switzerland. The 17-year-old has yet to make his debut for the Hornets first team but is highly rated and has been promoted from the
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Royal Navy lieutenant returns to school after 32 years
A Royal Navy lieutenant returned to his former school in Bushey this afternoon for the first time since 1978. Tony Jackson visited Bushey Meads School, in Coldharbour Lane, to speak to students about his experiences in the armed forces and
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Hornets boss delighted with contract extensions
Malky Mackay is delighted to secure leading goalscorers Danny Graham and Marvin Sordell on longer contracts after admitting other clubs will be looking at the in-form duo. Graham and Sordell have scored 13 goals between them in all competitions so far
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New film preview for Watford Girls' pupils
Pupils from Watford Grammar School for Girls have won the chance to see an exclusive screening of a brand new film. Students, staff and parents from the school, in Lady's Close, will fill Watford's Vue Cinema to watch a special preview of Africa United
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Cyclist collides with van in Watford
A cyclist was taken to hospital this morning after colliding with a van in Watford. The man, thought to be in his 20s, suffered back injuries after he crashed with a white Mercedes van outside Budgens, in Princes Avenue. Police and ambulance
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Friday, October 1, 2010
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Hornets boss calls for sense of perspective
Watford manager Malky Mackay stressed the importance of keeping Tuesday night’s defeat in perspective when his side travel to a ground he remembers fondly tomorrow. The Hornets lost to Swansea City in mid-week after three consecutive victories, but Mackay
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Rodgers defends Eustace's lack of game time
Brendan Rodgers has defended his decision not to pick John Eustace during his time as Watford manager, but praised the midfielder's professionalism after the Hornets skipper renegotiated his contract so he could play. Eustace won Watford’s Players’ Player
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Magician to conjure up inspiration in South Africa
An award-winning Radlett magician will jet off to South Africa later this month to pass on a bit of trickery to some eager young students. Jon Allen, of Woodfield Road, is giving up his time free-of-charge to lecture students at the College
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Keep healthy during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Women are advised to keep healthy and be vigilant as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October. Dr Hilary Angwin, from NHS Hertfordshire, said physical activity may reduce the risk of breast cancer by about a third. She
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Charity Christmas cards sale
Beat the Christmas rush this year and raise money for charity by buying all your festive cards at a sale in Chipperfield. On October 23, a selection of decorative Christmas cards will be on offer in the Small Hall, in The Common. Money
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Supporters Trust considering giving £60,000 to Watford
Watford Supporters Trust is considering donating £60,000 to an initiative by the Hornets aimed at trying to encourage more youngsters to support the club. WST members who attended its annual meeting on Thursday of last week voted in favour of backing
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Coffee mornings raise thousands for cancer charity
People across Watford took part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning to raise money for a cancer charity. About 1,000 coffee mornings were held throughout Hertfordshire last Friday as hosts attempted to raise a total of £169,000 for Macmillan Cancer
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Students to plant bulbs to help combat polio
Green-fingered students from a school in Kings Langley are to plant crocus bulbs in the village as part of a nationwide campaign to tackle polio. Kings Langley Primary School pupils will join forces with the Rotary Club of Watford and the Langleys
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Older People's Day celebrations in Chorleywood
Elderly residents of a Chorleywood retirement community will be celebrating Older People's Day today. This year's event is themed around getting and staying active in later life, and the residents of Cedars Village will be taking advantage of the
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Council will fight 'salami slicing' claims
A council has vowed to “defend its position” against claims it acted unlawfully when judging two separate planning applications for backgarden land in Watford. Elizabeth Eley claims Watford Borough Council “salami sliced” one scheme for 20
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Housing prices in Three Rivers and Hertsmere 'least affordable'
Housing prices in Hertsmere and Three Rivers are the least affordable in the East of England, according to research. Young people are being locked out of the property market as average prices in Hertsmere are at 15 times the standard wage.
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'Council tax not affected by accounts error'
A £21million accounting mistake in Hertfordshire County Council's annual finances has been blamed on a “presentational error”. Auditors looking through the county's books for 2009/10 found its general fund was £16.2million in surplus, although
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'Bomb hoaxers will be punished'
The “mindless” hoaxers who left a fake bomb in a Watford pub toilet will be severely punished, police have warned. Dozens of people were evacuated last Thursday evening after the device was discovered in The Flag, in Station Road, at about
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New solar panels could save energy for residents
A new project to install energy saving solar panels has begun in Radlett. Residents of Phillimore Court have had 60 panels installed, which will provide free electricity to the sheltered accommodation's communal meeting area. Project
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Golden celebration marks 50 years of marriage
More than 50 years after meeting on the dancefloor at Watford Town Hall, a couple from Bushey Heath are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary today (Friday). Angie and Bill Scott first met at a Saturday night dance in 1958 and two years
