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Pair launch charity ball to raise cash for hospice
Tickets are still available for a Watford ball, organised to raise cash for the Hospice of St Francis. Julie Goulding, of Cassiobury Estate, is hosting the fundraising event alongside best friend Caroline O’Connor. The duo decided to arrange the ball
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Ball raises hundreds of pounds for Zimbabwean beekeeping project
A “Honey Bug” Ball, organised to collect cash to pay for beehives for a Zimbabwean village, has raised hundreds of pounds. Charitable duo Rudi Gray and Betty Lawson, both from Abbots Langley, held the fundraising event on Saturday. About 40 people
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Anger as motorists turn village green into a 'boggy marsh'
An Abbots Langley resident has hit out at “ignorant motorists” for transforming the village’s green into an “unsightly boggy marsh”. Peter Scott, who is chairman of Hillside Residents’ Association, says he disgruntled with the lack of respect motorists
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Developer fined £1,000 over damage to protected tree
A Rickmansworth developer has been fined £1,000 for damaging a protected tree by building a wall over its roots. Three Rivers District Council said it successfully prosecuted Shandler Homes, based on The Drive, Rickmansworth, following a three-day
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Gardening talk looks forward to autumn
A talk on Flowers for the Autumn will be central to the next social event of Abbots Langley Gardening Society. Guest speaker John Noakes will present the lecture at the Manor House Sports and Social Centre in Abbots Langley on February 15. Doors open
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Bushey pothole repair 'botched by county'
Hertfordshire Highways has been accused of botching repairs to a pothole in a busy Bushey through road. Workmen from the road network authority repaired the 12-inch gap in Sparrows Herne last week but one neighbour claims the work is not finished.
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UK Youth Parliament's election candidates seek support
Young people living in Hertfordshire have the chance to vote in the UK Youth Parliament elections. More than 30 candidates, aged 11 to 18, have prepared manifesto statements and videos in their bid to be selected to represent the county.
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Watford shoppers show their support for world's oppressed
Watford shoppers signed and sent almost 100 special cards to people suffering from human rights abuses at a special event on Saturday. Watford Amnesty Group opened a stall in the Harlequin Centre where shoppers could fill out a card with a positive
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Charity sleepout aims to raise £2,000 for homelessness charities
The first charity sleepout event in more than ten years will take place in Watford this Friday. Two homelessness charities, the Watford YMCA and Watford New Hope Trust, are hosting the event, which encourages people to sleep outside for one night to
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Council leaders throw out proposed parking permit rises
Senior politicians in Watford have rejected proposals to sharply increase the price of parking permits in the town. At a meeting last night, the borough council’s cabinet agreed a motion to drop a proposed hike which could have seen fees raise
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British Legion branch denies 'closing down' rumours
Rumours about the Chorleywood Branch of the Royal British Legion closing down are “complete and utter rubbish”. The Chorleywood and Chenies branch of the legion was said to be facing the axe due to the retirement of the current chairman and lack of
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Woman hit by bus has "serious injuries"
An 18-year-old woman has been taken to hospital with head injuries after being hit by a bus in Garston. The incident happened at 11.11am in Garston Lane. The woman was taken to Watford General Hospital but was then transferred to St Mary's
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Bassini Q&A - the essential cut
Vision: Club stability, decent stadium. Malky sought new contract having signed one 3 months earlier. Russos not involved in club. Preparing paperwork to pay-off bondholders. Malky said sell Buckley for £1m. Development
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Bassini Q&A published
Watford owner Laurence Bassini has published his answers to supporters' questions which were submitted last month. A number of the questions and answers can be seen below but the full list of responses can be seen at the club's website here
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From Crohns disease to a bowel transplant being a patient isn't easy-170112
Today has ended with me back on my feed and the output increasing by the minute. However for the last two days life has been ok. Yesterday I had the lowest output I have had since I came out of hospital and while things jumped a little during the day
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Bovingdon History Group ready for annual dinner date
Members of Bovingdon History Group are to gather on Thursday for their annual dinner party. The event will be held at Bovingdon Memorial Hall on Thursday, January 19 from 7.30pm and non-members are also welcome. Tickets cost £16 for members and £18
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Chance for youngsters to have their say on community schemes
Young people in Aldenham and Radlett will be given an opportunity to raise community issues that concern them at a youth council meeting tonight. Organised by Aldenham Parish Council, the scheme gives those aged between 11 and 18 a platform to discuss
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Road safety campaign group seeks new members
A group campaigning for road safety is holding its annual general meeting next week and is looking for new members. The Croxley Road Safety committee AGM is being held on Monday, at Croxley library, New Road, at 7.45pm. The group's aim is to raise
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DeMerit film released today
A film depicting the unbelievable rise of former Watford defender Jay DeMerit will be shown in cinemas across the United Kingdom tonight. 'Rise and Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story' is a documentary film which describes how DeMerit's dream of playing
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Society to hold talk on winter
A talk on Winter will feature at the next meeting of Bovingdon and District Horticultural Society. Guest speaker Colin Oakes will present the lecture at Bovingdon Baptist Church, on Thursday, February 23. Tickets cost £3 for members and £4 for non-members
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Golf enthusiast Lawrie celebrates 100th birthday
A golf enthusiast celebrated his 100th birthday at the club he has been a member of for half his life. Lawrie Clarkson marked the occasion with friends at Sandy Lodge Golf Club in Moor Park, where he has been a member for more than 50 years
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Kings Langley Players - Cinderella****
In other hands, this rags-to-riches fairytale could have been stale from overfamiliarity. But while the pumpkin and glass slipper remained integral to the story, it was the excellent script, direction and enthusiasm from the cast that ensured this pantomime
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Latest edition of From The Rookery End podcast out
Watford podcast From The Rookery End is available now and the latest edition includes an interview with the new Supporters Trust chairman John Fawell. Before this afternoon, the Hornets owner Laurence Bassini had yet to answer supporters' questions
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MP visits care home
Watford MP Richard Harrington has visited a Watford home care provider which is looking to create 30 new jobs in the town. The Conservative politician paid a visit to Home Instead Senior Care which claims it is looking to take on several staff in the
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Valley go top as only two games survive frost
Premier Division Colne Valley are the new leaders of the top flight after a 5-1 victory over Inter in one of only two games played due to the heavy frost. Having forced Inter keeper Russell Fisher into a couple of good stops, Valley made the breakthrough
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Personality traits
To me, selling is an art form, and one that not too many people are particularly good at. I haven’t met that many, which you may find surprising seeing as I work in an industry supposedly full of sales people. I’ve met a lot of very amiable
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Fire crews called to two chip and oil pan fires in 12 hours
Firefighters have urged to residents cooking with chip and oil pans to be more careful after being called out to two incidents in the Watford area in a 12-hour period. Crews from Garston were first called to a family home in Churchfields Road at around
