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Herts GPs told not to refer obese patients for surgery
Overweight patients have been told to shift excess pounds before they are allowed operations such as hip and knee replacement, tonsil removal or gall bladder surgery. It is hoped the new policy will result in patients being in a better state
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Radlett runners encouraged to gather sponsorship for first time
Organisers of a charity fun run in Radlett are hoping to boost its fundraising credentials by encouraging participants to gather sponsorship for the first time. The Five Fields Run, in its fifth year, is organised by the Radlett Rotary Club
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Abbots Langley pair raising cash to set up African beekeeping project
A CHARITABLE duo from Abbots Langley are hoping to transform the fortunes of a Zimbabwean village, by raising cash to pay for beehives. Rudi Gray, from Summerhouse Way, and Betty Lawson, from Leavesden High Road, are set to host a barn dance
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Human star formation record is beaten in Watford gym
A world record attempt to make the largest human star formation, which took place in a Watford gym, has been officially recognised. Guinness World Record officials confirmed that the 365-person shape formed at the Watford Leisure Centre in
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UK premiere of War Horse
War Horse is not a film that has immediate impact but rather one that's message grows and strengthens with time. A comment on the futility of conflict it also tells of the courage, spirit and selflessness of people and animals facing impossible
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Hakim murder accused due in court
The trial of the man accused of murdering Watford resident Mujib Hakim is due to begin tomorrow. Josh Lewis will appear at St Albans Crown Court accused of killing the 40-year-old, who was found buried in the back garden of a home in Merton
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Evergreens social club's invitation to new members
Residents across Abbots Langley, aged 50 and over, are invited to try their hands at short mat bowls. Abbots Evergreens meet every Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm at Abbots Langley Community Centre. Although many play carpet bowls, there are cards
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Coffee now comfier in Abbots Langley Community Centre
Visitors to Abbots Langley Community Centre will be able to enjoy a newly refurbished coffee area, thanks to Hertfordshire County Council. The building, which stands in Manor House Grounds, Abbots Langley, will undergo a makeover after the council
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Have your say on Cassiobury Park revamp
RESIDENTS will have their final chance to see what a potential £5m revamp of Cassiobury Park would look like this month. Watford Borough Council has set up a display at the town hall outlining exactly what it plans to do in the multi-million
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Time to go to the ball as panto arrives in Kings Langley
Cinderella is coming to Kings Langley, thanks to a local theatre group. Members of the Kings Langley Players are set to present the popular fairytale at Kings Langley Community Centre from Thursday, January 12 to Saturday, January 14.
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Send a card to support Watford Amnesty International
Watford shoppers can send special cards to people suffering from human rights abuses this weekend. On Saturday Watford Amnesty Group will hold a stall in the Harlequin Centre on the Upper Mall, near the Disney Store, from 9am to 5pm.
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Firefighters tackle car blaze
A flaming car was discovered in a field near Rickmansworth last night. Police and firefighters from Rickmansworth station attended the blaze on land off Loudwater Lane, between Loudwater and Croxley Green, just after 11.30pm. The BMW
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Spurs match details not confirmed
Watford have asked supporters not to contact the club at present regarding their FA Cup clash with Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. The Hornets have stressed that details such as the date, time and ticket prices are currently unconfirmed
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Saracens skipper backed for England return
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes Steve Borthwick deserves an England recall. The former England captain scored against his old club Bath in Saracens' Premiership win yesterday and has been touted for a return to the international
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Medals and jewellery targeted at Abbots Langley break-ins
WAR medals and jewellery have been stolen in burglaries at two homes in Abbots Langley. Police revealed this week that the first break-in happened in Kindersley Way on December 23 when a number of valuable items were taken including three gold
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Patients to be asked to lose weight before surgery
Overweight patients will soon be asked to lose pounds before they are allowed non-urgent surgery. It is hoped the new policy will result in patients being in a better state to recover following procedures such as hip or knee replacement, tonsil
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Warner Bros named number one studio
Warner Bros, which is set to open its Harry Potter attraction in Abbots Langley in March, has been named the UK’s number one film studio for the second year in a row. The studios have been given the accolade following record box office revenues
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Society to host talk on Uganda
A talk on Uganda and its natural beauty will feature in the next meeting of Abbots Langley Flower Arrangement Society. The lecture will follow the local group’s annual general meeting. The event will be held on Thursday, January 26, at Manor House
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Film scenes shot at airfield
Filming for a new NBC Universal movie has taken place in Bovingdon. Scenes for film Anna Karenina, which stars Jude Law, Keira Knightley, Aaron Johnson and Emily Watson, were recorded in Bovingdon Airfield during December. The film stars
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Smart new image - Same great service!
Now in their 10th year, Marshall Vizard Estate Agents are delighted to unveil their smart new image. Many of you will already have noticed the bright new exterior of the Marshall Vizard office, which is prominently located at the junction of
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Firefighters called after boiling egg left unattended in flat
Firefighters were called to a flat Bushey after a woman left the property while boiling an egg. Fire crews from Watford station attended the address in Highfield off High Street at around 9.30pm yesterday. Neighbours called the emergency
