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Canaries peg back Hornets after excellent first-half display
Watford halted their run of three successive defeats with a 2-2 draw against promotion-cashing Norwich City in a pulsating contest at Vicarage Road tonight. The Hornets bounced back from conceding an early goal for the second match running
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Discuss the Hornets in action against Norwich
Follow the action as Watford take on Norwich City and Twitter users, you can see your views on the game published online simply by adding the #WatfordFC hashtag. The Watford Observer is hoping their new way of covering Hornets' matches will
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More drivers fall foul of 'ridiculous' width restriction
More drivers have fallen foul of a “ridiculous” Watford traffic restriction, prompting residents to call for its removal. Motorists reacted with fury when the width restriction was installed in Woodmere Avenue by Hertfordshire County Council
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Disappointed pupils organise own competition
Pupils left devastated by news they would miss out on an annual synchronised swimming competition took action and organised their own. After numerous date changes, the English Schools' Swimming Association (ESSA) decided to stage its competition
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Roaring success for Lions at feeding time
Members of charitable organisation Watford Lions have celebrated their 41st Charter Anniversary in style, with a black tie dinner and disco. On Saturday evening, Lions from St Albans, Tring, Watford, Berkhamsted, Bletchley-Milton Keynes, Harpenden
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'Premiership clubs will be looking at Mackay and Graham'
Former Watford and Norwich City striker Iwan Roberts believes Malky Mackay is destined to be a Premier League manager. Mackay was named the Championship Manager of the Month for March last week and has earned plaudits for taking the Hornets
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Teenager to prove his Werth
A teenager from Bushey is embarking on a challenging African adventure to raise money for charity this summer. Elliot Werth, of Heathbourne Road, will live among a Kenyan community while teaching English at an orphanage before heading to Tanzania
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Police opposing extra drinking time
Police are opposing an application by a Watford bar to extend its opening hours. Bosses at 143 Bar, in The Parade, has applied to Watford Borough Council to extend its licensing hours by one hour on Fridays and Saturdays – from midnight to 1pm. Hertfordshire
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'Caring character' celebrates 100th birthday
A Kings Langley woman, who has travelled the world and written a book about her life, has celebrated a landmark birthday. Surrounded by friends and family at Arden House Nursing Home in Hunton Bridge, Elsie Phillips blew out her candles yesterday
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Watford teenager wins title
Anthony Close has won the Under-11 Boys Singles at the Stiga Blackpool Junior Two Star Open Table Tennis Championships. The Watford prospect beat Waqas Ahmed, England’s number seven, 3-1 in the semis and James Smith (ranked fourth) 3-1 in the
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Money worries lead to Croxley Green woman's suicide
A “dedicated mother” from Croxley Green took a drug overdose in a hotel after being “harassed” over debts she had already repaid, an inquest heard. Caroline Conroy-Smith, of Whitegates Close, was found dead in her room at a Premier Inn in Loudwater
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Trialist to remain with Watford for another week
Trialist Aiden Palmer will spend at least another week at Watford as he attempts to earn a contract with the Hornets. Palmer, who was sentenced to 22 months in jail for violent disorder in 2009, has been training with Watford and played in the Reserves
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Shed arsonist targets sentimental collection
A shed in a Watford garden, containing priceless sentimental videos and furniture, was burned to the ground by an arsonist on Saturday morning. Owner William Howard said the 10 by 12 foot wooden shed had been filled up, after he and his wife
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Woman taken to hospital after crash with lorry
Traffic is queuing on on the M25, between Chorleywood and Watford, after a crash between a lorry and a car. A female driver was injured in the crash, which took place at 2pm this afternoon, and was taken to Watford General Hospital. One lane of
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Double chasers win disappointing final
Chairman's Cup Final Radlett Road defeated Tudor Arms 2-1 to complete the first part of a probable league and cup double but a game which promised so much failed to deliver in front of a crowd of 250 at Kings Langley. The eventual victors went ahead
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Slow traffic on M25 following crash
Traffic is queuing on on the M25 after a crash between Chorleywood and Watford. One lane of the clockwise carriageway is closed due to the incident, between junctions 18 and 19. More to follow.
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Tudor Walk set to celebrate royal wedding
With Prince William and Kate Middleton’s big day in a matter of weeks, Watford residents are joining in the fun with royal wedding street parties. Celebrations will be in full swing in Tudor Walk, Watford where neighbours will host a party
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Burglars raid Bovingdon home
Burglars have stolen valuable and distinctive jewellery from a Bovingdon home. On Thursday, March 31, between 1.15pm and 1.40pm, thieves broke into a house in Bovingdon Green, through an unlocked back door. They stole a number of items
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Clubhouse rises from the ashes
Golf fans swung into action over the weekend, for the reopening of a Bovingdon clubhouse which had been destroyed by fire. Disaster struck in April 2009 for the Little Hay Golf Complex in Box Lane, after a chip pan blaze gutted the premises
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Thousand mile runner comes to Watford
A man who is running the length of Britain took a detour from his 1,000 mile journey to have breakfast in a Watford pub this morning. Andy Jackson, from London, is running from John O' Groats to Lands End in a Mr Happy costume, and has come
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Burglar flees empty handed
A burglar was fled empty-handed on Friday when his attempt to force open a patio door was disturbed. The man, described as stocky, black and about 5ft 10ins tall, was spotted trying to break into the house, in Woodmere Avenue, at about 1.30pm. When
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Old friends go head-to-head tonight
Paul Lambert has stated he hates Malky Mackay and claimed the Watford boss was “hopeless” as a player during the build-up for tonight’s crucial game, but all was said in jest and the truth is the pair are not only friends but there is a huge amount
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Debenham's dramatic winner seals Vets double
WSFL Invitation Cup Final Dave Barratt steered fourth division Oxhey Jets Vets to the double at their first attempt by beating AFC Oddfellows 3-2 after a thrilling finale. Division Two AFC had more possession in the first period and
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Police appeal for arson help
Police are appealing for information after a arson attack gutted a Rickmansworth pub. The Globe Bar, in High Street, was set ablaze in the early hours of Wednesday, April 6 – the second time it has been ravaged by fire in just four months. Emergency
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Bag up your eggs for Easter
Families across the county will be able to celebrate Easter in style next week, by making bags from recycled textiles for their chocolate eggs. On Monday, April 18, Frogmore Mill in Apsley will open its doors for the fun day. Organised
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Hertfordshire beaten by Middlesex
Hertfordshire lost to Middlesex Seconds by 124 runs in their friendly at Radlett. Middlesex won the toss and got off to a flying start. Paul Stirling, just back from his World Cup efforts with Ireland, scored 149 in 105 balls whilst 17-year-old
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Community groups planning litter picks
COMMUNITY groups across Watford will take to their favourite beauty spots with protective gloves and bin bags this weekend as they take part in a mass spring clean. Three groups will be taking part in Spring cleaning events on Saturday by removing
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Garston seal league title
Garston Ladies Under-13 Mets added another trophy to their cabinet as they were crowned league champions for the second year running on Saturday after thrashing St Josephs 7-0. The game at the Bushey Met Police Club was over by half time as Garston
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Radlett hit by injury setback
Radlett have suffered a major blow before the start of their season with the loss of their vice-captain Tom Jenkins who suffered a serious back injury in a motocross accident. Wicketkeeper batsman Jenkins is making a slow recovery from cracked vertebrae
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Watford end season with defeat
Watford lost 19-17 to Thamesians in their final game of the season. On what was a warm summers day, Watford's mood was soon dampened as following a slow start, Thamesians deservedly opened the scoring with a well-worked try. Going behind appeared to
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Watford Joggers complete Towpath ten mile
Marcus Edwards was the first Watford Jogger home in the Towpath Ten mile. Edwards completed the flat course from Chiswick to Twickenham Bridge in a time of 1.09.04. Gail Winter managed a personal best after clocking 1.16.28 while Bob Wallace finished
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Pupils mourn popular Westfield teacher
A popular former history teacher, whose inspirational lessons will be fondly remembered by hundreds of former pupils, has died. Chris Bond, who taught at Westfield Community Technology College until July 2009, collapsed at home in Harrow on
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Century up for Noel-Williams
Under-12 Dejon Noel-Williams passed 100 goals in his three seasons with Cassiobury Pumas as they bagged back-to-back League Cup final appearances and also increased their chances of taking the Red Division title. He scored hat-tricks in both the 8
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Young fans to meet Hornets stars over Easter
Young Watford fans have the chance to meet some of their favourite players during the Easter holiday as the club are holding a couple of signing sessions. Some of the Hornets stars will be hosting a 'meet and greet' session at the Rookery Shop in Vicarage
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Watford Sunday League results
WSFL Invitation Cup Final: Oxhey Jets Vets 3 (Putman (2), Debenham) AFC Oddfellows 2 (Coultham, Duffy). Premier Division: St Josephs 1 (L Sonner) Bushey 0; Oakview 4 (O’Mara (2), Armitt, Lowton) Gadeside Rangers 1 (Evans); Victoria Vampires 4 (A Lomas
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Children approve new play equipment
Excited school children got to grips with newly refurbished playground equipment on Friday. Pupils from Leavesden Green JMI School were given first access to the rejuvenated Woodside Playing Fields by Watford Borough Council. During an extensive
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British bodies are beyond the pale
TS Eliot was absolutely right when he said that ‘April is the cruellest month’, but it’s not ‘lilacs breeding out of the dead land’ that disturb me. Actually, it’s the people who have decided to shed layers of clothing at the first hint of
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Arlon Printers West Herts League results
Apsley Senior Charity Cup Round Four: SWR Garage Doors 3 (Parkins (2), Hartley) Hadley A 0. Apsley Junior Charity Cup Round Three: Oxhey Jets B 1 (Appleby) Wellington Arms 3 (Connolly (2), Willerton) – after extra-time. Premier Division: Croxley
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Herts Senior County League results
Aubrey Cup Semi-Final: Harpenden Rovers 2 (Denys, May) Metropolitan Police Bushey 1 (Derby). Senior Premier Division: Chipperfield Corinthians 1 (Slade) Bovingdon 1 (Shaw). Senior Division One: Bushey Rangers 6 (Bryan, Campana, Gidaropoulos (3),
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Former Parmiter's pupil denies Watford top spot
Former Parmiter’s pupil Harry Crawford stopped Watford Reserves from going top of the table by grabbing the equaliser for Southend United last night. The Hornets took the lead early on through first-year scholar Connor Smith but Crawford’s
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Molten Spartan South Midlands League results
Premier Division: Hertford Town 1 (Dobson 81) Oxhey Jets 0. Division One (Local Results): AFC Dunstable 3 (Billy 28, 41, Harker 84) Kings Langley 1 (L Toomey 67); Cranfield United 2 (Risby 55, Stone 76) Sun Postal Sports 3 (MacIntyre 5, 18, Dunne 29
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Classes create a song and dance for teenagers
A series of free workshops teaching street dancing, fashion design and music are to be held for teenagers in Meriden and Woodside. Launched by Watford Community Housing Trust, along with performing arts school The Dan Tien, 13 to 19-year-olds
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Watford Internet's winning run ends at West Ham
Watford Internet FC’s four-game winning run came to an abrupt end in the East End on Saturday as West Ham ran out 3-0 winners. West Ham were on the front foot straight away and showed why they are currently the leading English side in the IFA League
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Sailor 'honoured' by Malaya medal
A PROUD former serviceman has been honoured for his bravery during a brutal conflict – more than 40 years after it ended. Former sailor Les Carpenter, of Garsmouth Way, Garston, joined former comrades at the Duxford Imperial War Museum on Tuesday,
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McGinn to have another knee operation tomorrow
Stephen McGinn will have another knee operation on Wednesday but manager Malky Mackay has confirmed the midfielder’s recovery from a serious cruciate ligament injury is going well. McGinn suffered the injury in an innocuous challenge with Doncaster
