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No return for sacked teacher despite reinstatement
A popular teacher who was controversially sacked and reinstated remains on leave and on full pay – nearly nine months after he cleared his name. Martin Elvin, a popular science teacher at Watford’s cash-strapped Westfield Community Technology College
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Football fans line up for charity signing with Malky Mackay and Tommy Smith
Scores of football fans queued inside a café this afternoon, as Watford manager Malky Mackay and QPR footballer Tommy Smith autographed photos for charity. The event was organised by company De Lage Landen, with the aim of raising as much cash
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Spring In Touch 2011 now available to view online
The latest edition of the Watford Mencap newsletter, In Touch, has been published and is now available to view online. To find out all the latest news from Watford Mencap see www.watfordmencap.org.uk/news/newsletters/.
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Kendo club raises £1,600 for charity
A Kendo club from Rickmansworth has helped to collect £1,600 for charity at a fundraising tournament. Kodokan Kendo club, based in the Royal Masonic School for Girls in Chorleywood Road, took part in the event, held in the Watford Leisure Centre
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Land sale is against wishes of former owner say campaigners
A charitable trust planning to sell an historic piece of land in Bushey is going against the wishes of the site's late owner, according to campaigners fighting the move. The Bushey Museum Property Trust will sell the field, in Elstree Road,
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Mackay: 'Holt should have seen red'
Watford boss Malky Mackay believes Norwich City skipper Grant Holt was lucky to remain on the pitch during last night's enthralling 2-2 draw at Vicarage Road. The striker, who was also celebrating his 30th birthday yesterday, was booked shortly before
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Watford face nervous wait in battle to avoid drop
A shock result has left Watford Ladies nervously waiting until the last day of the season to save their Premier League status. Watford ground out a 0-0 draw away at Leeds last weekend, however in a bizarre twist of fate, Barnet, who are rooted
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Mobile phone mast 'dangerous and totally alien'
Residents looking out on their Rickmansworth street may soon find the view dominated by a 12.5 metre high mobile telephone mast. A proposal for the telegraph pole, its six antennas, and equipment cabinets in Highfield Way was discussed at an
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Old Merchant Taylors' land trophy win
Old Merchant Taylors’ Rams took the honours at the Amersham and Chilterns Under-17’s 10s tournament. The Rams managed to hold their concentration, as delays extended the game timetable, and as the whistle went on the final match they knew their
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Watford pair win county award
Watford Bridge Club members Derek and Celia Oram haven won the Herts County Bridge Association’s annual award for the best pair. The duo came ahead of more than 100 players who qualified for the final rounds at Welwyn Garden City Bridge Club
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Women's Institute celebrates Flauden's 'rich tapestry of activities'
To mark Flaunden Parish Council’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, members of the village’s Women’s Institute have created a tapestry showcasing events held anually in the area. The banner, made up of embroidered squares, depicts the famous Flaunden
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Mackay can't understand why Watford concede early
Watford manager Malky Mackay admitted he can’t put his finger on why his side have been conceding early goals recently. The Hornets have conceded in the opening three minutes of their last two games and gone behind in the first ten minutes
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Watford Mencap holds diamond jubilee coffee morning
Watford Mencap looked back on its 60 years combating prejudice during a coffee morning in Rickmansworth. The charity was founded in 1951 when most people with a learning disability were placed, often soon after birth, in long stay institutions
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Church offers free English classes
A Watford church is offering free English classes to the local community. Volunteers at Watford Town Seventh Day Adventist Church are holding lessons every Monday and Tuesday from now until May 24. Beginners classes are on Mondays, from
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'Rail excuses pathetic' - MP
A rail company has been branded “pathetic” by Watford MP Richard Harrington, as an ongoing dispute with staff continues to inconvenience travellers. London Midland services, which run between Watford Junction and London Euston, have suffered
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Three men sentenced for South Oxhey brawl
Three men have been sentenced for their part in an unprovoked brawl in a South Oxhey pub last year. Karl Hartnell, Adam Mullin and Ryan Finn were arrested after a man was subjected to an “unprovoked attack” while drinking at The Ox pub, in
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Chorleywood vicar promoted to Archdeacon
A long-standing Chorleywood vicar has received a prestigious promotion, working alongside the Bishop of Portsmouth in the south of England. Canon Gavin Collins has been vicar of Christ Church for nine years, and rural dean of parishes in the
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Jobless total increasing
The number of people out of work and claiming benefits in Watford has risen in every month this year, new figures reveal. A total of 1,728 people claimed Jobseekers Allowance in March – up from 1,720 in February and 1,669 in January. The town’s MP,
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Watford school reach national finals
Two teams from Watford Grammar School for Boys have reached the national stages of the England Hockey Schools cup competitions. The good form which the Under-16’s showed before half term has continued as they completed a second successive undefeated
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'Our aim is to get as involved in community life as possible'
A man who has helped dish out meals to RAF servicemen and women is to bring his culinary skills to Abbots Langley, as he and his family take over a popular pub in the village. David Fayer, along with his wife Kim, is set to become a familiar
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'When I walk, everything hurts'
A woman suffering from a connective tissue condition which affects nearly every part of her body will attempt to take on the London Marathon this weekend. Lara Bloom, of Fair Close, Bushey, suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a crippling
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Hear Mackay's views on Norwich draw
Watford manager Malky Mackay praised his side’s character after they recovered from a poor start to draw with Norwich City, hear his post-match press conference here.
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Post office to relocate
A post office, based in Bedmond, is to relocate along the High Street as part of a 12-month trial. Following a public consultation, Post Office Limited today (Thursday) announced Bedmond Post Office in 57 High Street, Bedmond will be moving
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Council seeks to entice voters
In order to entice residents to take part in local elections and the first UK-wide referendum, Dacorum Borough Council is offering alternative methods of voting. For those that can not make it to the polling station on May 5, residents can vote by
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Hollywood award for former Watford schoolboy
A former Watford schoolboy received a prestigious Hollywood award on Saturday. Giles Andrew, a former pupil at Watford Grammar School for Boys, was honoured at the Academy of Television Foundation’s 32nd annual College Television Awards. Mr Andrew,
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Leverstock Green salvage point
Leverstock Green scored a late equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw at St Margaretsbury in the South Midlands Premier Division last night. Anthony Anstead gave the home side the lead after 73 minutes but an effort from Craig Preston five minutes from time rescued
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Herts Senior County League results
Senior Division One: St Peters 1 Mill End Sports 1.
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Volunteers wanted for Arthritis walk
Volunteers are wanted to take part in a charity stroll in aid of Arthritis care. The walk, organised by Arthritis Care, will take place on Sunday, May 8 at 10am in Cassiobury Park. Two routes, one of 1.5 miles and one of five miles,
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Molten Spartan South Midlands League results
Division One: London Colney 4 (Parkinson 14, 66, Mitchell 37, Perks 57) Sun Postal Sports 1 (Bamboye 31). Reserve Division One (Local Results): Kings Langley 1 Ampthill Town 0; Oxhey Jets 2 St Margaretsbury 1. Reserve Division Two (Local Result)
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Barnsley will be final 'Family Day'
Watford’s second from last home game against Barnsley has been confirmed as the Hornets final ‘Family Day’ of the season. Ticket prices for the fixture on Saturday, April 23 will be reduced to £10 for adults and £1 for under-16s when booked
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Last chance to vote for your top Hornet
Time has almost run out to vote for the Watford Observer Player of the Season and have your say over who should succeed Tom Cleverley as the 39th holder of the prestigious award. The deadline for voting for the next recipient of the Watford
