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Objection to mobile phone masts
Plans for mobile phone masts in Rickmansworth and Maple Cross have received objections from Three Rivers District Council. Proposals for 12.5 metre telegraph poles and equipment cabinets in Highfield Way and Longcroft were discussed at development
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Millions invested in Leavesden
A £5 million investment to minimise the impact of the biggest housing development “in the past ten years” was discussed at a public meeting this evening. The proposed Leavesden Park development, a 45-hectare site in Aerodrome Way, will bring an estimated
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90-year-old puts out kitchen fire with bare hands
A 90-year-old woman from a Watford care home suffered burns to her hands and face after attempting to beat out a fire in a pair of flaming curtains. Fire fighters from Watford station were called to Harrowgate Court, in Harrowgate Road, after
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Blaze intensifies fire station campaign
A fire that ravaged a Radlett cottage has intensified an ongoing campaign to reopen the village's fire station. Firefighters reportedly took almost 15 minutes to reach the blaze, on Friday, April 8, during which time a 70-year-old occupant
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Trialist to stay at Watford until the summer
Malky Mackay has this afternoon confirmed trialist Aiden Palmer will spend the rest of the season with 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
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Secret to long life is laughter says centurion
A good-humoured man who celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday says his secret to long life is laughter. Robert Atkins, known as Bill among his family and friends, lived in Bushey for 99 years before moving to St Anthony's Care Home, in
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'If we can make a difference, that's what counts'
An Abbots Langley man will undergo the ultimate test of endurance as he runs 26.2 miles as part of the largest London Marathon team. On Sunday, Neil Hickey, of Abbots Road, will run his first ever marathon in support of Children with Leukaemia.
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Watford fanzine available online
The latest edition of Watford FC fanzine, Clap Your Hands Stamp Your Feet, will be uploaded online in a bid to raise more money for charity. To ensure fans who have missed the past two home games receive their copy, the producers have now made a PDF
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Children's group celebrate reunion with Easter fun
Past and present members of a popular playgroup for children with disabilities, have gathered together for their largest ever Easter reunion. On Monday, Soul Survivor Warehouse in Greycaine Road was filled with children busy making Easter treats
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Leavesden plans discussed again
The biggest housing development “in the past ten years” will be discussed again at a public meeting tonight. The proposed Leavesden Park development, a 45-hectare site in Aerodrome Way, will bring an estimated 1,063 new residents to the area.
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Royal family fill shop window ahead of wedding
In the run up to the royal wedding, few will fail to notice the Queen, Prince William and Kate Middleton in a Watford shop this week. But all is not as it seems. For the owners of Masquerade fancy dress shop have decided to celebrate
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After a while the unusual loses its appeal
I WAS struck how quickly we accept the unusual and become almost dismissive in doing so. There were several experiences in the north of the USA which were relatively jaw-dropping, not least at Yellowstone National Park which they rightly claim to be somewhat
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Summer market comes to Watford
Local artisans can look forward to selling their wares at a new summer market, held in Watford next month. The Queens Road Community Action Group is looking for stallholders for the first ever event, held on Saturday May 28. So far more
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Mingoia to 'repay trust' after extension
Piero Mingoia is determined to “repay Watford’s trust’ after the first-year professional was handed a two-year contract extension, which will last until the summer of 2013. Mingoia burst on to the first team scene in January when he scored
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Watford staff facing redundancy at TJ Hughes
Employees at a popular Watford department store could be made redundant after its parent company announced it would be reviewing its UK operations. TJ Hughes confirmed it is looking at making staff cuts after turnaround investors Endless appointed
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Watford Expo next week
A networking event for businesses across Watford will take place next week. The Watford Expo is being held in the football club, Vicarage Road, on Tuesday. The event is being organised by What's in Watford, a chain of business directories
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Day of celebration for Sikhs
Community leaders will gather together on Sunday to celebrate one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. They will celebrate Vaisakhi at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, in Kings Close, between 11am and 1pm. Richard Harrington MP will join
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Government minister praises councils for savings
Two local authorities have been praised by a government minister for their cost-cutting programme of collaboration. Andrew Stunell MP, the parliamentary under secretary of state for communities and local government, described the work of Watford
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Fireman's marathon effort for hospital wards
A boxing coach and fire-fighter from South Oxhey will line up among thousands of runners at this weekend's London Marathon. John Sheppard, who has previously run in two New York Marathons, will complete the 26.2 miles for Great Ormond Street
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Students scoop prizes for their art
Aspiring artists from a Watford-based school have scooped prizes in the LIFE 2011 competition. Three students from Parmiter's School in High Elms Lane were recognised, including upper sixth formers Sarah Horton and Lizzy Kane, and Year 9
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Another takeaway planned for town centre
Another takeaway restaurant could soon be open for business in the centre of Watford. Watford Borough Council has received an application to convert a financial advisor's shop into a takeaway restaurant at 175 The Parade. Neighbouring residents have
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Watford’s Play Off Hopes Surely Ended.
After Tuesday’s draw to Norwich and Saturday’s defeat to Hull City, Watford’s play off dreams are all but over. The Hornets lay seven points off sixth place and would most probably have to win their five remaining games to have any hope of snatching sixth
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Fireman's marathon effort for hospital wards
A boxing coach and fire fighter from South Oxhey will line up among thousands of runners at this weekend's London Marathon. John Sheppard, who has previously run in two New York Marathons, will complete the 26.2 miles for Great Ormond Street
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Court issues control orders on two "dangerous dogs"
A Watford Magistrate has issued control orders on two German Shepherd dogs after they worried sheep in Bedmond. The orders were sought by Three Rivers District Council after the dogs and their owners were identified by the owner of the sheep. Decided
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End in sight to disruption after rail agreement
Weeks of rail disruption could soon come to an end after drivers agreed a deal with London Midland. Drivers have been refusing to work overtime in a long dispute over pay and conditions, leading to chronic staff shortages and service disruptions between
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'It is difficult to envisage Bushey without him'
A loving family man who made "an enormous contribution to so many aspects of Bushey life", has died aged 84. Kenneth Clack, known as Ken to those who knew him, died following a fall on Wednesday, April 6, with his family by his side.
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PCs celebrate long service awards
Two Watford police officers have received awards for their long and distinguished service. PC Jackie Miles and PC Tim Hill, both of whom are based at North Watford Police Station, were handed long service medals last week. Both officers are part of
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Burglar caught by residents
A hapless burglar got more than he bargained for when he tried his luck in a Watford street. The man, who was spotted attempting to force open garden gates in Estcourt Road at about 5pm on Sunday evening, suddenly burst into a house and grabbed
