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Tell them once
A government scheme designed to share information about births and deaths has been backed by Watford Borough Council. The Tell Us Once programme, launched by the Department of Work and Pensions, aims to transform the way people tell central
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Model mix up!
The former model, and daughter-in-law of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, Sarah Murdoch, said she would not wish such a cruel situation on her "worst enemy". Apparently, her earpiece had gone silent at the crucial moment when she was due to announce the
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Five taken to hospital after head-on collision
A head-on collision in Radlett resulted in five people being taken to hospital this afternoon. Fire crews from Garston and Borehamwood, along with two police cars and four ambulances, attended the crash between a Ford Fiesta and a Vauxhall
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Prosecution claim Gary Bennett murder suspect 'lied through his teeth'
Watford murder suspect Julian Felisi “lied through his teeth” to police in the immediate aftermath of his alleged victim Gary Bennett's death, a court was told today. Prosecution barrister Michael Speak told the jury, in his opening statement
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Strike set to disrupt evening rush hour
Commuters face disrupted journeys home this evening as the London Underground strike enters its final phase. Watford Metropolitan Line station remains closed, due to the 24-hour industrial action taken by RMT Union members over proposed job
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'Persistence pays off' for campaigning residents
A long-awaited pedestrian crossing has been installed in Abbots Langley following campaigning by residents and local councillors. College Road, which links both sides of Leavesden Country Park, is where the new crossing has been installed.
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Council hearing for social club licence
Residents have objected against a new premises licence for a social club in central Watford. Watford Ex-Service and Social Club, in St Albans Road, operated a licence for a number of years but this application is for a new building the club now occupies
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'Guts and determination saw us through'
Malky Mackay believes it was ‘guts and determination’ which saw his Watford side keep a clean sheet against Sheffield United and secure their fourth away victory of the season. Watford were on top for most of the first half and went into the
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Events mark World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day will be marked in Watford this year with a series of special events. Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which provides specialist services for mental health, social care and learning disabilities, and other charities
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Recycle electrical items
Small electrical items can be recycled at Watford Town Hall this week, as part of National Customer Service Week 2010. Two large green bins will be placed in the foyer of the Customer Service Centre, where residents can drop off anything small and electrical
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Jury selected in Gary Bennett murder trial
A jury was selected this morning for the trial of Julian Felisi, suspected of killing Watford bin man Gary Bennett. The trial, at St Albans Crown Court, was initially scheduled for a fortnight but could last up to four weeks due to the weight
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Mail centre 'to close'
A £2billion modernisation plan by Royal Mail will lead to the closure of the Watford mail centre. Satellite delivery offices including Kings Langley will also shut, as part of proposals that will see about 300 jobs lost across Hertfordshire
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Kiernan back at Watford
Watford defender Rob Kiernan has returned from his loan spell at Yeovil Town. The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international was on loan at Yeovil until January but has returned to the Hornets after making just one start and two substitute appearances
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Russell Brand 'gatecrashes' Watford wedding reception
Comedian Russell Brand is reported to have gatecrashed an Indian wedding while celebrating his stag party at The Grove hotel. According to a national newspaper Brand, accompanied by fellow stars including Noel Gallagher, David Walliams and
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New five-a-side league for over-35s
A new five-a-side football league for those aged over 35 is due to begin in Bushey this weekend. Football Replay provides a round-robin format for teams each week with the aim of teams playing against those of a similar ability. The
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Police search for north Watford flasher
A flasher exposed himself to a 14-year-old girl as she walked through north Watford. The teenager was walking along an alleyway between Chestnut Walk and The Harebreaks when the man exposed himself to her near the scout hut at about 7am on
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Missing teenagers found
Two teenagers from Watford have been found, three days after they were reported missing. Fifteen-year-olds Vicky Woods, of Weall Green, and Kieran Vince, from Tolpits Lane, disappeared last Wednesday and police said they believed the pair were
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Orchestra to host Autumn Concert
The sound of violins, cellos, flutes and trumpets playing a selection of classical of music will fill a church in Abbots Langley to celebrate the autumn season. The Abbots Langley Orchestra will be holding its Autumn Concert on Saturday, November
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Second strike closes Watford tube station
Commuters are facing massive disruption as they make their journey to work this morning as the effects of the latest London Underground strike begin to unfold. Watford Metropolitan Line station is closed today as the service is suspended between
