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New Year starts with defeat for Fullers
With three weeks off for the festive period one would have thought Fullerians would be chomping at the bit to get 2012 off well. Unfortunately Tabard ended any hope of a postiive start to the New Year with a 16-0 away win. Fullers were quickly
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Whitfield qualifies for national cross country event
Marella Whitfield has confirmed her qualification for the UK Inter County Cross Country Championship by winning first place at the Hertfordshire event. The talented runner defended her title in the under-13 age group at Stevenage on Sunday having
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Watford claim dramatic title win
Watford’s final Championship four weekend at Walsall Gala Baths proved very successful for the club as they clinched the title in dramatic circumstances. Watford began the weekend in second spot, one point off leaders Grantham and one point ahead of
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Watford Swimming Club start 2012 with victory
Watford Swimming Club got their year off to a winning start at the Gala event at Borehamwood. The A team, who were runners up in last year’s Herts Major League, produced a good display by winning 27 of the 49 races. Their dominance was evident
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Festive free parking so abused it's unlikely to happen again
A free parking scheme was so badly abused by motorists during the Christmas period it is unlikely to be implemented again, according to Hertsmere Council. The authority lifted parking charges outside shopping parades across the borough throughout December
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Industrial oven fire drama at Watford business park
An industrial oven caught fire at a Watford business park this afternoon forcing members of staff to evacuate the premises. Firefighters were called to extinguish flames pouring out of the ten foot by 15 foot cooker at the industrial estate in Tolpits
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Charity ball in memory of a much-missed mum
A Watford woman is to pay tribute to the memory of her mother and raise cash for the Hospice of St Francis by hosting a charity ball. Julie Goulding, of Cassiobury estate, is hoping to collect about £5,000 for the hospice, after staff provided
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Staff evacuate after industrial oven fire
An industrial oven caught fire at a Watford business park this afternoon forcing members of staff to evacuate the premises. Firefighters were called to extinguish flames pouring out of the ten foot by 15 foot cooker at the industrial estate in Tolpits
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Ofsted praise for Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School was praised for the outstanding care, guidance and support it gives to pupils in its latest Ofsted report. The Bushey Hall Drive school was handed an overall rating of ‘good’ by inspectors - one below the top
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West Herts through to next round
West Herts Hockey Club made the journey down south to Eastleigh last weekend to take part in the Division Two South group of the National Indoor Hockey Championships. The Stags were promoted to National League status last season and were hoping to
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Four out of four through in county cup
Herts Sunday Junior Cup Round Five A fine performance from each of the remaining four WSFL sides left in the county Junior Cup saw them all progress to the last eight of the competition to again underline the league's all-round strength. Leading the
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Four from Watford arrested in drug raids
Four men from Watford have been arrested in early morning drug raids today. More than a 100 officers stormed twelve properties in the town as well as in Bushey and London as part of Operation Scorpion. Hertfordshire Constabulary said
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Housing plan for Meriden garages is shelved - for now
A bid to turn garages and a patch of lawn into housing on the Meriden estate has been withdrawn following resistance from residents – for the time being. People living on Garmouth Way and Gadswell Close complained that the development, proposed by
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Christmas lights raise £3,425
An annual Christmas-lights display put up on a house in Croxley Green has raised more money than ever. Every year Dave Edwards and his wife decorate their Lancing Way home, known locally as “the Christmas house”, with lights and festive displays.
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A Watford road 'is England's fourth worst for crime'
A Watford road has been named fourth in a poll of the top 50 worst crime streets in England. Albert Road South, off High Street, was among the list of roads with the highest number of crimes recorded in them throughout November. Police
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New anti-fraud blue badges welcomed despite the price
Disabled drivers in Watford are pleased with the introduction of new anti-fraud blue badges, despite a steep increase in price. When residents need a new badge, they will now need to apply for an electronically printed card, much like a driving licence
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Radlett scrubland takes step closer to recreational use
Aldenham Parish Council has announced it will be advertising for tenders to undertake a transformation of a large area of scrubland in Radlett. The committee had previously been in discussions with a third party over the development of Salters Field
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Popular author inspires the writers of tomorrow
Pupils from Bedmond Village and Primary School were left “star-struck” yesterday, following a visit from a popular children’s author. Adrian Townsend, writer of book series Gran’s Gang among others, popped in to the school in Meadow Way, to explain
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Bushey green space secured for community 'forever'
A field and play park in Bushey has been secured for community use “forever” after it was officially handed a royal accreditation. The Moatfield, off Bournehall Lane, has been given Queen Elizabeth II status after Hertsmere Council agreed earlier
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Help for when getting a job seems a hopeless pipe dream
When 57-year-old Charles Muir was made redundant from his job after 30 years, he unsurprisingly felt despondent. Uncertain of where his future lay and lacking confidence, the father-of-two from Toms Lane, Kings Langley, turned to his local
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Councillors deny town centre is "out of control" at night
Politicians have played down fears that Watford town centre’s nightlife is getting out of control due to the number of licensed premises. During a licensing committee meeting on Monday, councillors defended the town’s night time economy, saying
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Man seen watching porn in McDonalds
Customers at McDonalds in Watford were shocked by the unusual sight of a man reportedly watching “hardcore pornography” in full view of dinner-time customers. The man, described as white, in his late 30s, and wearing a chequered black and white
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Police release picture of man sought over church burglary
The congregation at a church in Bricket Wood is relieved a safe full of irreplaceable records that was stolen has been recovered by police. The safe, which was kept in the office of St Luke’s church, was stolen during a burglary between 7pm
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Bovingdon man fronts national Mencap campaign
Bovingdon resident Chris Day is enjoying his 15 minutes of fame, after being selected to front the Mencap “New Year, New Me” campaign. Mr Day, 55, who suffers with learning disabilities, was chosen alongside eight other people around the country to be
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Hospital-acquired infections decreasing at Watford
The NHS trust that looks after Watford General Hospital has reported a decrease in the number of hospital-acquired infections, in contrast with an increase nationally. West Hertfordshire Hospitals has seen a reduction in infection rates,
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Chemist chain films advert in Watford town centre
A camera crew set up in Watford town centre today to film a new commercial for a high street pharmacy chain. The Parade, at the top of the town centre, was selected as the location for an advert for Lloyds Pharmacy. Crew pitched up outside the
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Man taken to hospital after suspected heart attack while driving
An elderly man has been taken to hospital after a suspected heart attack while driving in Watford. Police and ambulance staff were called to St Albans Road where the 78-year-old had collapsed behind the wheel of his car. More to follow.
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Walker expected to end Watford ordeal
Josh Walker's unsuccessful spell at Watford looks likely to end in the near future with Scunthorpe United keen to sign the midfielder. Walker is back at the Hornets' London Colney training base after spending the last couple of weeks on trial at Scunthorpe
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Museum seeks new volunteer for shop
The Bushey Museum is appealing for a volunteer to take over its souvenir shop after the current manager announced he is stepping down after 12 years. Mike Wakelin, of Avenue Rise, has been sorting displays and managing cash flow in the popular
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Court appearance for teen charged with stealing from car
A Leavesden teenager is set to appear in West Herts Youth Court tomorrow after being charged with theft from a motor vehicle. According to police, the 17-year-old is alleged to have stolen a satellite navigation system, electrical equipment
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Spurs tickets on sale this morning
Tickets for the FA Cup tie with Tottenham Hotspur are now on sale and are limited to just one ticket per fan. Season ticket holders have been able to purchase their ticket since 10am this morning, although only those in the Vicarage Road Stand, who are
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Footballers from Garston Ladies turn on the talent
More than 200 players, parents and coaches packed Bricket Wood Social Club to celebrate another successful year in the history of Garston Ladies FC. The highlight of the evening saw seven different acts, with ages ranging from 8 to 14, taking
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Diner has phone stolen while distracted in Watford restaurant
A diner had her phone stolen after being approached by two men while eating in a restaurant in Watford town centre. The 22-year-old victim was sat at a table in L’artista, in The Parade, at around 4.25pm on Saturday when one of the men came up to her
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PM David Cameron applauds Watford Observer's support for local business
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has highlighted the role of the local newspaper industry in supporting British business on the day the Watford Observer, and newspapers up and down the country, announced the winners of the Local Business Accelerator
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Will the Fan of the Year support Watford?
Do you consider yourself a die-hard football fan? Are you dedicated to Watford? If so, would you say you are the ultimate football fan? The Football League are holding its annual nPower ‘ Fan of the Year’ award for their 2012 awards. If you
