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M25 blocked after crash

The anticlockwise carriageway of the M25 near Maple Cross is blocked after a multi-vehicle pile up. The incident took place between junction 17, Maple Cross and junction 16 for the M40. Lanes two, three and four are blocked after several vehicles

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In royal shoes

Stepping out of Jane Austen’s petticoats and into Elizabeth I’s farthingale is all in a day’s work for Rebecca Vaughan. The St Albans actress’ self-penned, one-woman shows Austen’s Women and I, Elizabeth have proved so popular that she finds herself much

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Friday, April 29, 2011

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Pubs braced for bumper Bank Holiday

Pubs and shops across south-west Hertfordshire are expected to enjoy a bumper Bank Holiday tomorrow(Friday) as thousands of workers enjoy a day off to celebrate the Royal wedding. Britain was this week in the grip of a patriotic fever as hundreds of

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'I want to show the fans I don't take them for granted'

Malky Mackay is looking forward to Saturday’s end-of-season walk around the Vicarage Road pitch so he can show the fans “he doesn’t take them for granted”. The clash with Queens Park Rangers is the last home game of the 2010/11 campaign which means

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Man stabbed in South Oxhey has been arrested

A man stabbed in South Oxhey has been arrested following his release from hospital. A 36-year-old man from Rickmansworth was rushed to hospital after he was attacked with a knife, in Dunfermline House, Otley Way, at about 10pm last Thursday. He

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Bungee jump venue change

A sponsored bungee jump to raise money for a children’s hospital ward will go ahead this weekend, despite a change in venue. Pupils from Watford Grammar School for Boys had hoped to host the event at the Rickmansworth Road school, where volunteers would

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Two car collision in Watford

Two drivers escaped serious injury when their cars collided in Watford this afternoon. A red Toyota Yaris and a silver Subaru were involved in the collision in North Western Avenue, at the junction with Hempstead Road, at about 1.30pm. Police and

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'Extremely popular' plant sale next weekend

A charity plant sale to raise money for Michael Sobell House takes place next Saturday. From 10am to 12.30, in the hospice's award winning gardens, plants donated by local garden centres and friends of Michael Sobell House will be on offer for visitors

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Final petition submitted over care home closure

A petition containing the names of more than 1,000 people fighting the proposed closure of a popular Bushey care home was submitted to an NHS consultation on Tuesday. The Save Windmill House (SWH) campaign has gathered huge support since plans

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Return of the Jean Genie

Shoppers can find the perfect pair of jeans when the Harlequin Centre’s Jean Genie returns. The Jean Genie workshops will provide customers with advice on finding the right pair to suit them, with tips about body shape and style. The free events at

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Divorce season continues and fertility law on the increase...........

Statistics aside, my experience is that divorce season normally runs from about November to April. However, there seems to be no sign of a slowdown at BEST. Most enquiries in January are relating to relationship breakdown. We want to get rid

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Stab victim knew attacker

A stab victim from South Oxhey knows the man arrested in connection with his attack, according to police. The man, named locally as “Stuart”, was rushed to hospital after being wounded by a knife, in Otley Way, at about 10pm. Hertfordshire

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Make sure you can sprint faster than your companion

IT was not until we reached the northern Visitors’ Centre at Yellowstone Park, that we received information with regard to the wild life and the do’s and don’ts. By that time we had watched a grizzly bear walk some 200 yards, most of it towards us, and

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Teenagers appear in court on burglary offences

Two teenagers have appeared in court and a third man has been arrested following a burglary in Bushey last week. Police were called to a property, in Homefield Road, in the early hours of Thursday, April 21, where a car was stolen and a burglary

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Hornets show support for homeless charity

Hornets stars will show their support for a homeless charity before their match against Queens Park Rangers this weekend. Watford FC captain John Eustance last week visited residents and staff at the New Hope House, in Queens Road. The

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Exeter student runs for Watford Mencap

A student from Croxley Green is running a half marathon to help raise money for Watford Mencap, after volunteering with the charity and seeing its work first hand. Amy Crawford, 21, will complete the 13.1 mile Great West Run, held where she studies

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Family of toddler with leukaemia raise thousands for charity

When Kings Langley toddler Louis Rumble was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, his family vowed to raise as much money as possible for cancer charities and the hospital which helped save his life. Following a number of fundraisers

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Cyclist ready for Isle of Wight challenge

A cyclist will pedal 100km around the Isle of Wight to raise money for the charity that cares for his daughter. Peter Jackson will take part in the Isle of Wight Randonnee this Sunday, May 1, in support of DRUM, which provides day services and support

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Chipperfield Baptist Church to host May Fair

Bric-a-brac, plants, toys, and home baking will all be on offer at an annual May Fair in Chipperfield. Visitors will also be able to take part in a number of activities including a raffle, as well as sample cream teas. Organised by Chipperfield

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Deals in place for community centre takeovers

Watford Football Club, a housing association and a charity are in line to take over the last three community centres under the management of Watford Borough Council. The council last year signed over control of Holywell community centre to

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QPR fans expected to flood Watford

Thousands of football fans are expected to flood into Watford this weekend. Championship leaders QPR visit Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday, with the club needing just one point against the Hornets to secure their promotion to the Premier League next

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Free tennis coaching for children

Children in Bushey and Radlett can sign up for free tennis coaching this summer at a nearby club. The Drive Tennis Club, in Edgeware, is looking for 80 children, aged between six and 14, to sign up for the course, which will run for four Saturday

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Life-saving restoration for Chorleywood conservatory

A piece of Victorian history nestled within a Chorleywood mansion has undergone a momentous facelift. After almost a year under tarpaulin sheets, while a half-million pound restoration project took place, the Victorian Conservatory in Cedars

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'Cows only'

Pantomime cows will charge around Cassiobury Park when Watford hosts the Udder Marathon. Runners wearing fancy dress – ranging from masks to full costumes – can choose to complete a 5k or 10k route through the park on Sunday, May 15. The event will

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Police appeal after drinks theft

Drinks were stolen from a BP garage shop in Rickmansworth. Police would like to speak to this man, pictured in CCTV footage take from the scene, who they believe could help with their investigation. The theft took place at the garage in Uxbridge Road

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Watford player picked for World Cup

Watford’s Helen Freeman has been selected in Great Britain’s wheelchair basketball team for the Paralympic World Cup next month. The former Rickmansworth School pupil is part of the side which are looking to improve on their fourth place finish

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Veteran's birthday goal present for champions

Division Four Dave Barrett celebrated his 56th birthday by scoring to help Oxhey Jets Vets make it 40 points out of a maximum of 42 and win the division at the first attempt. Club secretary Barrett’s side were once again led in fine style by WSFL leading

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Canary Wharf Dogs

I was iinvited by WellChild charity to support their runners at The Marathon, so I dedided to oin them at Canary Wharf. I caught the train from Stanmore, parking £1.00 on sundays and it was straight through. The lifts at Canary Wharf meant there was

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Mill End Community Day this week

A celebration of the past, present, and future of Mill End takes place this Saturday. The annual Celebration Day will be held in the Community Centre in Church Lane, and will take place between 12-3pm. Organisers will be hoping for a repeat of

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Date set for soldier's inquest

The inquest into the death of a Watford soldier killed in Afghanistan will take place next week. Corporal Christopher Harrison, 26, died following an explosion in Sangin, Helmand Province, on May 9, 2010. Hatfield Coroner’s Court will hear evidence

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One man's fight for life

A woman from Croxley Green has completed a marathon to help pay for her friend's life saving medical treatment. Keith Turnbull, of Frankland Road, was diagnosed with mesothelioma - a fatal cancer contracted through contact with asbestos – in

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MP supports manufacturing investment

Watford MP Richard Harrington yesterday (Wednesday) called for greater investment in British manufacturing to stem the number of unemployed workers. Mr Harrington put a question to Prime Minister David Cameron during the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions

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Children's charity given cash boost

A charity, aimed at helping deprived children living in Watford, has received a cash boost thanks to a grant from a Hertfordshire County Councillor. The Bowley Charity, founded in 1951 by the late Ethel Bowley, has been given £591.75 by Liberal Democrat