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Lorry driver tackles small fire on M25
A lorry driver extinguished a fire on the the wheel arch of his cab on the M25 this morning. Firefighters were called to the incident, between junction 17 (Rickmansworth) and junction 18 (Chorleywood), at about 10am. The driver of the
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Sparrow ruffles customers' feathers at supermarket
A plucky sparrow that has evaded capture in a Watford supermarket for the past week is likely to remain in the store for more than a fortnight, it has been revealed. Customers and staff at Tesco Extra, in Lower High Street, spotted the bird
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Stop coughing
People waiting for a bus in South Oxhey will soon find the shelter coughing at them. Bus stops in Eastbury Road, Sandy Lane and Hayling Road, have been fitted with a device which senses when someone is approaching and plays the sound of someone
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Council hopes to drive recycling message
Eye-catching pictures centered on recycling are to adorn refuse vehicles, in a bid by Dacorum Borough Council to promote “green living”. The refuse vehicles have been produced with messages on food waste and general recycling. According to
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Hemel Hempstead claim friendly win
Hemel Hempstead CC earned an eight-wicket victory over Ampthill Town in their friendly on Saturday. After 25 overs, Hemel had Ampthill struggling on 48 for six. Cameron Hutcheon picked up four for eight from six overs as Ampthill were bowled out for
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Annual young person's award open for entries
An annual contest to find Hertfordshire's young heroes is now open for entries. The “Citygate Young People of the Year award” (YOPEY) is a contest set up to highlight the tireless work of young people across the county. Now in its seventh
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Watford Harriers take part in London Marathon
Three Watford Harriers took part in yesterday’s London Marathon. Nicoleta Economu was the star performer who finally reaped the benefit of all her hours of training to cross the line in 3.47.41 which was a personal best by about ten minutes
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Bags of 'Easter fun'
Unwanted plastic bags, tights and netting were transformed into bags today, as part of a project aimed at boosting recycling. Crowds of people, young and old alike flocked to The Paper Trail in Apsley, for the scheme organised by Hemel in Transition
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Teenager charged with burglary
A teenager from South Oxhey has been charged with burglary, after a kiosk in Cassiobury Park was broken into. The kiosk was broken into overnight between March 20 and 21. Adam Richards, from Hoylake Gardens, was arrested in dawn-light
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Tabard relegated after Letchworth defeat
Tabard never recovered from a poor first half as they were relegated from London League One North following a 31-5 defeat at Letchworth. The visitors trailed 24-0 at half time and this proved their downfall as they suffered demotion after just
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Shocking picture leads to health and safety warning
A shocking picture of a labourer balancing on a set of ladders at a Bushey building site has led council inspectors to issue a warning to the contractor. Health and safety officials stepped in after a worried neighbour took photographs of a
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Watford Dressage rider claims national title
Watford competition yard owner Alison Cahill and her seven-year-old gelding Egano have claimed a national victory in the Petplan Equine Novice Restricted Area Festival Championship. Cahill clinched the national title at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage
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Free trial on offer at Watford Martial Art club
A two week free trial is available at the WingTsun Martial Art School in Watford. The trial is part of a celebration after Si Hing Chris Watts was handed the club from Sifu Damion. Watts, who teaches at the club based at Bushey Leisure
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Impressive entry list for our cricket competition
The highest number of teams for three years will go into the draw for the Watford Observer Fourteen14 cricket competition, which takes place at 2pm tomorrow. Entries from Abbots Langley, Rickmansworth and Watford Haidery were received before
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Watford Sunday League results
WSFL Junior Cup Final: AFC Spartians 2 Oxhey Estates Reserves 1 (Wigg). Premier Division: Bushey 2 (Brown (2)) Victoria Vampires 0; Oakview 2 (Armitt (2)) Hammer OGB 1 (Booth); Ocusta 1 (Croft) St Josephs 3 (A Brown, McKenna, S Sonner). Division
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Council apology after postal vote error
Hertsmere Borough Council has apologised after it sent the wrong envelopes to thousands of postal voters who registered for May's local elections. Administration staff, sub-contracted by the authority, made the error while sending voting
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Troubled former Saracens player Gavin Henson suspended
Former Saracens back Gavin Henson has been suspended for a week by Toulon for breaching the French club's disciplinary code. The controversial Wales talent scored a try on his debut for Toulon last month following an unsuccessful spell with
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Arlon Printers West Herts League results
Apsley Junior Charity Cup Semi-Finals: AFC Storm 4 (Huggett, Taylor, Lee (2)) Potten End 1 (Hewitt); Wellington Arms 2 (Carroll, og) Hemel Hempstead Rovers Reserves 0. Premier Division: Croxley C&H 2 (Boi, Barker) Tring Athletic A 0; Hadley A 2 (Militi
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Watford Under-18s thumped 5-0 by Aston Villa
Watford Under-18s suffered their second heavy defeat in eight days on Saturday as they were thumped 5-0 by West Ham United. The Hornets were beaten 4-1 away to West Ham United on April 9 and they were unable to bounce back at Villa’s Bodymoor Heath at
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Herts Senior County League results
Senior Premier Division: Bovingdon 0 Sandridge Rovers 5 (Heywood, Hill, Jack, O’Flynn, Wickens); Chipperfield Corinthians 1 (Gray) Lemsford 1 (Ardrey); Croxley Guild 0 Metropolitan Police Bushey 5 (Gardiner (3), Shorto (2)); Sarratt 0 Baldock Town Letchworth
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When the kids are not all right
One of my friends is counting down the days until her little darlings are back at school. “What with the royal wedding, the May bank holiday and Easter weekend, this break seems to be interminable,” she wailed down the phone. Our brief
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Young Royal Navy aircraft handler takes to his bike
A young Royal Navy aircraft handler from Watford is preparing to cycle the length of Great Britain for charity next week. Stephen Jennings, 20, will be covering 100 miles-a-day, for ten days, as he takes part in the gruelling ride from John
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Molten Spartan South Midlands League results
Premier Division: Harefield United 2 (O’Connor 5, Arthur 30) Oxhey Jets 2 (Lomas 72, Lowton 82). Division One: Kings Langley 4 (Ladyman 41, 85, Tompkins 52, Gallagher 85) St Albans City Reserves 3 (Quattromini 8, Sidoly 23, Luck 54); Wodson Park 7
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Watford IFC back to winning ways with 5-0 win over Leeds
Watford IFC were quickly back to winning ways this Saturday with a convincing 5-0 win at Leeds. The hosts, among the founders of the IFA league in which WIFC compete, were more competitive than the scoreline might suggest and forced the visitors
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Volunteers sought for charity motorbike run
Organisers of a charity motorcycle run are on the hunt for volunteers. Crowds of motorcycling and rugby enthusiasts are expected to turn out in force for the Saracens Motorcycle Run on Sunday, April 24 (Easter Sunday). Bikers will
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Hear Mackay's view on Leeds draw
You can hear Malky Mackay’s press conference following Watford’s 2-2 draw with Leeds United here.
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Kings Langley snatch late win
Two goals in the last five minutes fired Kings Langley to a 4-3 win over St Albans City Reserves in South Midlands Division One on Saturday. Kings Langley found themselves 2-0 down early on but Luke Ladyman and Ben Tompkins brought them level. The hosts
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Safety course to tackle growing number of teenage road deaths
Firefighters from Watford Fire Station are holding a driving safety course for students at West Herts College, to tackle a growing number of teenage deaths on the road. A group of 16 teenagers from West Herts College will attend the Lower
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Graham in PFA team of the year
Watford striker Danny Graham has been paired alongside Norwich City’s Grant Holt in the PFA Championship team of the year. Graham is the only representative from Watford in the XI with Queens Park Rangers, Leicester City, Swansea City and Norwich
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Oxhey Jets battle back for point
Oxhey Jets fought back from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw at Harefield United in the South Midlands Premier Division on Saturday. First-half goals from Dan O'Connor and Jamie Arthur put the home side in control. But Oxhey recovered superbly and pulled
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M1 southbound closure causing traffic chaos
Motorists travelling south on the M1 have faced major delays this morning due to lane closures put in place following a fire last week. Early on Friday, April 15 a massive blaze broke out at a scrapyard under the motorway bridge near Mill Hill Broadway
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Coroner to probe fatal French crash
The death of a Rickmansworth man who died in a motorcycle accident in the south of France will be investigated by a coroner this week. David Marchant, 35, died near Commune De Chataeuvieux on June 3 2009. Mr Marchant, of Coombe Hill
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Mackay won't accept play-off defeat
Watford manager Malky Mackay has refused to accept defeat in his side's bid to sneak into the play-offs despite being seven points outside the top six with only 12 more to play for. Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leeds United made it no win in five for the
