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BalletBoyz at Watford Palace Theatre*****
A packed auditorium on Saturday night at Watford Palace witnessed yet another triumphant milestone in the theatre's contemporary dance programme. BalletBoyz' production, The Talent, is so much more than just a performance - it is a masterclass of form
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Frankie Cocozza to go to Rehab in Watford
X Factor and Celebrity Big Brother star Frankie Cocozza will be appearing at Watford night club Rehab next month. The 18-year-old singer who is currently appearing in the Channel 5 reality show has been booked by the venue on The Parade for February
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Norwegian education experts visit Watford school
A group of Norwegian education experts visited Watford Grammar School for Boys to study its computer system of learning. The eight visitors came to the school on Rickmansworth Road last Tuesday to see its virtual classroom software, Moodle,
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Poetic response to my views on man-flu
WELL, here’s a first. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to receive letters, phone calls, emails and tweets in response to things I’ve written or broadcast. But never before have my opinions sparked anyone into sending me a poem in response
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Your chance to sing Messiah
Fresh vocal talent is required to swell the ranks at St Albans Choral Society. The 90-strong group is holding an open rehearsal this month to find new recruits in preparation for its spring concert at St Albans cathedral, a performance of Handel’s Messiah
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Organ gets new lease of life
Contemporary tunes are not the first things that spring to mind when you think about organ music, but internationally acclaimed composer Thierry Escaich has an extensive repertoire, which includes several of his own works and improvisations. He will
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Bovingdon council tax frozen
Council tax for Bovingdon has been frozen, according to budget figures. Residents will continue to pay £24.96 for Band D properties in the village. Despite this freeze, Bovingdon Parish Council is set to decrease its precept for 2012
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New bobby on the beat for Abbots Langley
Abbots Langley has a new bobby on the beat in PC Paul Beecher. And for the officer, who has spent more than 20 years in the force, his first port of call will be to crack down on areas of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. PC Beecher said:
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MP Harrington disavows shamed Tory donor
Watford MP Richard Harrington has disavowed a Conservative fundraiser who supported his election campaign, after he was caught boasting he could deliver the Prime Minister’s phone number for cash donations. Rickie Sehgal was recorded making claims,
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'We didn't get going until the second half'
Watford's youth team coach believes the Under-18s will take momentum into their FA Youth Cup clash at Newcastle United despite a 3-0 defeat to Reading at the weekend. The Hornets have lost three of their last four matches but David Hughes' side responded
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Couple prepare for Strictly Come Hospice
A Kings Langley couple are set to put on their dancing shoes, to raise money for charity. Husband and wife team Jeff Folkins and Claire Carpentier are hoping to dazzle at the Watford Peace Hospice’s fundraising event Strictly Come Hospice
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Pepper Foundation to host rock concert
Budding singers could be in with the chance of appearing on stage, at a charity rock concert. This summer, The Pepper Foundation, which provides care and assistance for sick children and their families across the county, is hosting its 24th rock show
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Could you be a councillor?
An open evening for Hertsmere residents interested in becoming local councillors has sparked relatively high levels of interest according to the council. The authority is looking to attract people from groups who are underrepresented in the council,
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Send us your wintery scenes...
Early risers in Watford were greeted by some stunning frosty scenes this morning after a cold snap set in over the weekend. These images of the partially frozen Grand Union Canal and a wintery scene in Cassiobury Park were captured by Steve
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Parenting after parting
I was expecting the divorce season at BEST to kick off in the New Year but, it came early for me starting with a call on Christmas day. I had been struck by a ‘bug’ and not at all in the best of moods. However, my problems were insignificant compared
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Police appeal for information over bank card con
Police have released the CCTV image of two men they want to speak to after a woman was conned into handing over her bank details and had money stolen from her account. The victim, in her 50s, had previously lost her purse in Watford General Hospital
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Man arrested following church break-in
A man from St Albans has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a church in Bricket Wood. The 34-year-old man was arrested on Friday, January 13 in relation to a break-in at St Luke’s Church between 7pm on Thursday, January 5 and 7.55am
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Victory over Spurs will land Watford £280,000
Watford will land at least £280,000 from this season's FA Cup if they upset the odds and beat Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round. The Hornets face Spurs at Vicarage Road on Friday, January 27 and they will receive almost £200,000 regardless
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Residents' association meeting
Croxley Green Residents’ Association is holding a meeting in Barton Way tonight. On the agenda is the Croxley Rail Link and the community plan. The meeting takes place at the library from 8pm.
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Group aims to overturn street lighting policy
Campaigners looking to overturn a controversial part-time street lighting policy say the move has left many “feeling like prisoners in their own homes”. The group, which is concerned the policy could lead to an increase in crime, raise people
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McCall relieved after Saracens' tense Heineken Cup win
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall admitted his relief at the final whistle after they battled to a crucial 20-16 win over Biarritz in the Heineken Cup. The Premiership champions only need one point from their final game in Treviso to
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You've got to hand it to Madonna
“This one‘s for the girl in the blue coat.” I was so excited to hear those words in the coffee shop round the corner from my office last week that I nearly dropped my blueberry muffin. It wasn’t the speedy service or the extraordinary frothiness of
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Watford lose against West Ham
Watford Internet FC suffered a 3-1 defeat in their first game of 2012 against East London counterparts West Ham on Saturday. With the usual Met Police venue frozen, a hasty dash to the AstroTurf at Parmiters ensured the fixture went ahead as
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Burglar jailed after being caught by neighbours
Brave neighbours tackled a burglar who had escaped with jewellery from a house in Watford. Fabrico Valle Chavez, 33, produced a screwdriver in an attempt to get away but was stopped by local residents and a passerby who sat on him. Prosecutor Geoffrey
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A SPLASH OF COLOUR FOR WINTER
Well it had to happen, it seems that winter is now with us and we wake up to find the hard overnight frost has turned our gardens a sparkling white. I have now brought my pots of smaller tender plants indoors, the larger ones have been pulled up close
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Police issue advice to motorists as weather turns freezing
With the first serious frost of the year closing in this weekend, police in Hertfordshire are urging motorists to de-ice their vehicles thoroughly and cut their speed to avoid accidents. County officers advised drivers that if they do not properly
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Former student jailed for supplying drugs
A former university student from Bushey was jailed for two years on Friday after being caught with crack and heroin. Prasathan Chandramohan, 20, was arrested after police officers on patrol in Cassiobury Park saw a taxi pull up and then, when they
