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'Malky has proved he knows when to drop players'

Marvin Sordell is determined to give his manager Malky Mackay “no choice” but to pick the striker. Sordell started the season in exceptional style and had already scored 13 goals by January. But the 20-year-old has not found the back of the

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Second-hand car warning

Buying faulty second-hand cars could lead to "fatal, road traffic collisions," Hertfordshire Police has warned. During an undercover investigation, Trading Standards officers posed as consumers and bought four second hand cars. When vehicle examiners

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Health trust set for surplus

The health trust in charge of Watford General Hospital is set to make a multi-million surplus. Watford General Hospital, in Vicarage Road, expects to record a £7.5million surplus for the financial year 2010/11. However, the trust will not confirm the

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Worldwide training for London Marathon

A north Watford resident will be running the London Marathon to raise money for a local homelessness charity. Dami Siyanbola, a 26-year-old business analyst, will run for Watford New Hope Trust (WNHT), which he used to work for. WNHT helps serve homeless

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Money for old bras

Staff at charity shop in Abbot Langley joined together yesterday, to help launch an unusual fundraising campaign encouraging women to “bag up their bras”. The Hospice of St Francis, which cares for people with life-limiting illness across the

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Pupils explore family history

Pupils explored their family history as lessons followed in the footsteps of a popular BBC television programme. In the final week before it breaks up for the Easter holiday, Leavesden Green JMI Primary School set tasks and activities with a genealogical

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Radlett home fire cloaked street in 'a thick London fog'

Neighbours of Radlett house ravaged by fire said the whole street was cloaked in "a thick London fog". The fire brigade was called to Brook Drive at about 9.40pm, when flames began leaping from the roof of the property. Alan Besbrode

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Vibe Radio

As regular readers of my blog will know, engaging with younger people in Watford and Three Rivers is a big priority for the Trust. I am delighted that this week we agreed that a brand new radio station for Watford, Vibe 107.6, will broadcast from

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Abbots Langley Singers to hold Spring Concert

The vocal harmonies of the Abbots Langley Singers will fill the village this weekend, as part of the group’s annual Spring Concert. Guests can expect to hear a full programme including “Requiem” by Durufle and “The Dettingen Te Deum” by Handel.

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Charitable organisation builds new homes for Chipperfield

Chipperfield has a selection of new affordable homes, thanks to a charitable organisation. Standing on former Dacorum Borough Council land at the end of Kings Close, they were built by Hightown Praetorian and Churches Housing Association.

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Radlett home ravaged by fire

These are the dramatic images of a Radlett house ravaged by fire last night. The fire brigade was called to Brook Drive at about 9.40pm, when flames began leaping from the roof of the property. Alan, the homeowner, said he was in the house at

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Watford Observer open letter to Bassini

The Watford Observer has been keen to discuss a number of concerns with the Hornets' new major shareholder Laurence Bassini for several weeks but the man behind Watford FC Limited has been reluctant to answer our questions until the takeover offer

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New signs to attract shoppers

Colourful new signs have been set up to attract more people to a shopping parade in central Watford. The signs, which cost about £3,500, have been placed beside the subway that runs underneath Beechen Grove, leading to shops in The Broadway

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Graham explores colour on his travels

The sun-soaked landscapes of Central Africa continue to suffuse the abstract paintings of Chipperfield artist Graham Boyd with colour and light. His two-year stay in the early 1950s in what was then Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) made a big impression

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St Matthew Passion at the Royal Masonic School for Girls

Amersham Fesitval travels to Rickmansworth for a performance of Bach’s St Matthew Passion. The concert features South Bucks Choral Society, Amersham Festival Chamber Orchestra with musical director Iain Ledingham and soloists: Evangelist - Julian Forbes

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Which couple will dance the best quickstep?

Sequins will be flashing and toes tapping this month at the Strictly Come Hospice second showcase final, which sees the latest batch of couples battle it out in Ballroom and Latin dancing categories. Based on the popular television show

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Watford School of Music pays tribute to John Fisher

Pupils, friends, family and fellow tutors will gather together this month to honour the memory of John Fisher, former head of strings at the Watford School of Music, who died last July. One of his former students, Odilia Kirst decided to stage a concert

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Road closed for gas leak repairs

Football fans could be caught in traffic congestion this weekend after a gas leak was found in north Watford. A section of St Albans Road, just off the Dome roundabout junction, will be closed for emergency repairs on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April

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Trestle loses funding in arts cull

Elation was quickly followed by disappointment last Thursday as the good news that Watford Palace Theatre has had its Arts Council England (ACE) funding increased was tempered by the sad knowledge that Trestle Theatre Company will no longer receive an

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Puzzles at the ready

Abbots Langley’s popular jigsaw extravaganza is set to be held in the village this weekend. Crowds are expected to flock to Jigfest at the Abbots Langley Community Centre on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can expect to see hundreds of

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Radio station finds new home

A brand new community radio station has found its home in Watford town centre. Vibe 107.6 has settled in the offices of Watford Community Housing Trust in Clarendon Road and work is underway to build the studios with money donated by the trust’s Better

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Easter activities at Watford shopping centre

Kids in Watford will be egg-static during the Easter holidays with free activities at a shopping centre. The Harlequin Centre will be hosting an array of Easter-themed workshops and games as part of The Harlequin Secret Agents kids club.

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Easter fun for all the family

Be a butterfly at Butterfly World Float on the breeze on your delicate gossamer wings at Herts Inclusive Theatre’s Become a Butterfly Workshop. This one-day event features drama and performance and takes place in the beautiful flower-filled

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Malky wins monthly award

Malky Mackay has won the Championship Manager of the Month award for March. The Watford boss scooped the prize after guiding his side back into play-off contention with wins at home to Millwall and Sheffield United, a victory at Ipswich Town and an

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'I never doubted he was innocent'

A man wrongly accused of possessing child pornography said his wife’s support steered him through his “devastating” eight year ordeal. Jeremy Clifford, 51, won £20,000 damages from Hertfordshire Police last Friday for the distress and hurt

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Friday, April 8, 2011

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Plans to build two 12.5 meter mobile phone masts

Two mobile telephone companies have applied to build 12.5 meter high masts in Chorleywood and Maple Cross. Chorleywood Parish Council will discuss an application to build a mast, with six antennae, in Highfield Way at an extraordinary meeting next

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Mackay wants to face play-off rivals during run-in

Malky Mackay believes Watford’s play-off rivals will not want to face his side as the season heads towards its conclusion and claims he prefers to face teams challenging for a top-six spot. Five of the Hornets’ last seven games are against

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Continental market arrives in Watford

A continental market will arrive Watford town centre today (Friday). Stalls selling a variety of food, handbags and jewellery can be found in The Parade, from the junction with Clarendon Road towards the pond, until Sunday. The stalls will be open from