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Last-minute penalty keeps up winning run
Premier Division Headstone Athletic carried on their winning run after a 3-2 away win over fellow title contenders Cassiobury Rangers, but they left it late. Athletic were made to fight for the three points and their ninth successive
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Abbots Langley celebrates the life of former Herts wicketkeeper Bob Simons
EVERY seat was taken in St Lawrence Church, Abbots Langley, on Monday, as friends and family of the late Bob Simons gathered to pay their respects. Mr Simons, who died on December 21, aged 89, left children Mary, Susanna, and Richard; grandchildren
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Record number of Christmas trees recycled
A record number of Christmas trees were taken to be shredded and recycled by residents in Hertsmere this year. A total of 179 festive trees were taken to car parks in Bushey, Radlett, Potters Bar and Borehamwood during council-run sessions this month
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Man sought over burglary at Bricket Wood church
Police have released the image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary at a church in Bricket Wood. Officers are searching for 34-year-old Gary Gibson, from Marshall Avenue in St Albans, in connection with the burglary
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Drowned horse 'was being kept illegally in field'
Owners of a Bushey field where one horse drowned and three others had to be rescued from a deep pool of water say the animals were being kept illegally on the land. The Woodland Trust this afternoon confirmed the animals were owned by travellers
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Former West Herts Principal honoured by the Queen
Former West Herts College Principal Liz Rushton was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s New Years Honours list. During her six years as principal Mrs Rushton steered the college through one of the most successful periods which included the opening
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How would you like to see Parade area improved?
The design team responsible for the redevelopment of the top of Watford town centre is asking residents what they would like to see in the new project. The £4.3m refurbishment, which was agreed in January 2010, aims to turn the upper part of
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Watford complete Nosworthy signing
Watford have completed the permanent signing of Nyron Nosworthy from Sunderland. The 31-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Vicarage Road. The transfer fee is undisclosed but is unlikely to be excessive as the player only
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Watford confirm Spurs ticket prices
Watford have confirmed their ticket prices for the FA Cup tie with Tottenham Hotspur. Adult tickets in the Lower Rous and Rookery will be £25 and £30 in the Upper Rous. In the Lower Rous and Rookery, over-65s and young adults will be
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Pressure group fears future school place crisis
A group representing parents of school age children in Rickmansworth is welcoming proposals to increase the choice for those applying for secondary education. At present, parents of children in Hertfordshire are given three choices of secondary
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Crime down in Abbots Langley, police reveal
Crime in Abbots Langley has decreased, village police officers have revealed. At a meeting of Abbots Langley Parish Council last night, officers said that crime had fallen in the area when compared with figures from last year. Anti-social behaviour
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How drink can destroy a creative talent
Alcoholism wrecks lives. How many people have been lost to it? The tragic and untimely demise of Amy Winehouse only last year brought the message home to many. Now playwright Rebecca Russell brings her latest play, The Colours of Kenny Roach, based
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Scouts aid Christmas tree recycling scheme
Residents across Dacorum took a green step into the New Year by recycling their real Christmas trees. Hundreds of people recycled 1,750 trees at the council-run tree chipping events held throughout the borough. Those taking part were given the
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Walkers used dog leads to stop horses drowning
Walkers who found one horse drowned and three others scrambling to escape a flooded Bushey field used dog leads to keep the animals afloat, it has emerged. One of the horses had already perished by the time the passers-by discovered the distressed
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Watford hoping to secure Nosworthy signing
The Hornets are attempting to sign Nyron Nosworthy on a permanent deal, the Watford Observer understands. Nosworthy has impressed at Vicarage Road during his two-month loan spell, which expired after Saturday's FA Cup win over Bradford City
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Mujib Hakim murder accused had 'kidnap kit', trial hears
A “sinister kidnap kit” was found at the home of the man accused of murdering Mujib Hakim, a jury has been told. At the start of a trial at St Albans Crown Court today prosecutors described a black laptop bag discovered at the Watford home
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Spurs ticket details expected later today
Tottenham Hotspur will have the whole of the Vicarage Road Stand when they take on Watford in the FA Cup and have released their ticket prices. The Hornets are yet to announce ticket details but Spurs have confirmed they will have an allocation
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Environment Agency investigating estate sewage nightmare
The leaking pump which has spewed raw sewage into a West Watford housing estate is being investigated by both the Government's Environment Agency and Watford Borough Council. The council has also threatened to take “further action” against
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Coffee morning for over 55s
A retirement home in Chorleywood is holding a coffee morning for the over 55s. The event, in Cedars Village, Dog Kennel Lane takes place on Wednesday January 25. A range of hot drinks will be available between 10.30am and midday.
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Second break-in at fast food restaurant
A fast food shop in South Oxhey has been broken into for the second time in a month. Police were alerted to a burglar alarm in Boston Chicken, Prestwick Road, at 3.14am this morning. When they got there they found a fruit machine had been broken
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Watford pair shouldn't be affected
The immediate futures of Watford loan duo Rene Gilmartin and Gavin Massey are not expected to be affected by the unusual turn of events at Yeovil Town. Last week the loan spells of both players were extended until the end of the month but
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Horse drowns after burst water pipe floods field
A horse has drowned and three others had to be rescued after wandering into a field flooded when an under-water pipe burst in Bushey last night. Fire crews were called to the land off Merry Hill Road at around 8.45am after a member of the public
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Applications process for Queen's Diamond Jubilee street parties open
Residents keen to celebrate the Queen’s forthcoming Diamond Jubilee can now apply to hold a street party in honour of the monarch’s landmark. Hertfordshire County Council said following the success of the public parties for last year’s royal wedding
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Disabled footballer's plea to make this leap year's extra day count
A young disabled footballer from Watford is calling on residents to make the extra day count this leap year and raise funds to fight genetic muscle-wasting conditions. Stevie Pearson, 19, who recently returned from Paris with a silver medal after competing
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Will you see Dyche at the oche?
Watford are hosting their first ever darts night next month where supporters can play alongside manager Sean Dyche and the players. On February 16 you can show off your darts skills in the club lounge against other Hornets fans and some of the players
