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Second attempt to fill pothole is even worse than before, say traders
A botched pothole repair has angered businesses in Bushey who say their shop fronts are getting showered with rubble and dirty water. Hertfordshire County Council, which manages the road network, temporarily repaired damage to the road in Sparrows
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Lifers and Muggers on show at Frogmore Paper Mill
A free exhibition, showcasing artworks created by those who attended classes and workshops at The Paper Trail at Frogmore Mill, is to open to the public. The display, entitled Lifers and Muggers, will include a varied selection of work in various
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Council 'has ignored Bushey flooding problem for years'
Flooding outside a row of shops in Bushey is being ignored by Hertfordshire County Council despite years of complaints, says a former councillor. Inadequate drainage outside the parade in Harcourt Road means a giant puddle forms in the road during
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Children invited to have fun getting messy at church event
Children across Abbots Langley are invited to try a new form of worship - Messy Church. Organised by volunteers from St Lawrence parish church and Abbots Langley Methodist church, the aim of the event is to entice children, parents and carers to have
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Tudor Arms to meet Kings Langley in Presidents final
Presidents Cup Semi-Finals Tudor Arms are through to the final after a 3-0 win over Colne Valley. All three Tudor goals came in the second half, as Valley were left to rue missing several good chances in the opening period. It was very much a game
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Nursery launches library to improve children's reading skills
Children from a Watford nursery will have a selection of new books to read, following the launch of a library at the premises. On Tuesday afternoon, toddlers, parents and staff from Toad Hall Nursery in Hempstead Road, gathered together to see the
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Five arrested in police raids across Watford and Stanmore
Five people have now been arrested following a series of police raids carried out across Watford this morning. Around 60 officers targeted eight addresses mainly in north Watford and one in Stanmore as part of Operation Scorpion. Among
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Japanese politicians impressed with Watford's local democracy in action
Politicians from Japan have visited Watford to learn more about local democracy. The four councillors, members of the Fukuoka City Assembly, visited Watford Community Housing Trust and met Dorothy Thornhill, the town’s elected mayor, today as part of
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Couple become first to tie the knot at new registry office
A couple from Watford became the first to tie the knot at a new registry office in Watford exactly three years after they first met. Matthew Rolfe, 36, and Ionela Baciucu, 33, got married on Tuesday at the registry office in Hempstead Road
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Nascot Wood burglary suspects arrested in nearby fields
Three men have been arrested in connection with a suspected burglary in Nascot Wood. Following a call to the police, the men were arrested in North Watford Playing Fields at about 7pm on Monday. Police are now asking residents to check
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Brick thrown at moving van in random attack
A man was dragged to the ground and beaten up after having a brick thrown at his van in a random attack in Croxley Green. The incident happened at about 11.15am on Tuesday, January 24, near the Harvester on Watford Road. As he was driving
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Street light switch-off blamed for nuisance foxes
A county-wide street light switch-off is attracting foxes which are causing a nuisance in a small area of Bushey, according to residents. Several sightings of the nocturnal animals have been reported by neighbours who complain of piercing screeching
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'I've loved scoring goals for you'
Marvin Sordell has taken to Twitter this lunchtime to issue a lengthy thank you after completing his move to Bolton Wanderers. The former Watford striker has used the social networking site to praise the club, manager Sean Dyche and the fans following
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What would you do to South Oxhey?
A consultation of South Oxhey residents asked whether they would like to keep the precinct as it is, refurbish the existing buildings, or redeveloping it entirely. The results showed 38 per cent of people favoured refurbishing the existing buildings
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Children learn about war time evacuation
Pupils at a school in Watford had the opportunity to listen to a first hand account of being evacuated during World War Two. Dave Edwards visited Kingsway Junior School in Briar Road yesterday to share his experiences of rationing, bomb shelters and
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Police appeal after court date missed
Police have released the image of a Watford woman they want to speak to after a court date was missed. Hertfordshire Constabulary are appealing for information of the whereabouts of Donna Busby, 45, from Gisburne Way. She was due to appear for before
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Arrests made after police launch series of morning raids in Watford
Police launched a series of morning raids across Watford and Stanmore today as part of a crackdown on suspected prolific criminals and outstanding warrants. Officers stormed nine addresses, including Raphael Drive, off Radlett Road, at around
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Inspectors praise hospice for its highest standards of care
Staff and volunteers from the Hospice of St Francis are riding high, after the charity passed an unannounced Government Care Quality Commission inspection. The commission is the independent regulator of all health and social care services in
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Shopping centre 'derelict and redundant'
A scathing report into the appearance and commercial viability of South Oxhey's shopping centre said many of the buildings were “derelict, redundant and defective”. Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) was commissioned to write a report
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Bushey Forum has a bright future says outgoing chairman
A local action group in Bushey looking to tackle issues in the village from policing to health is looking forward to a bright future according to its committee. Members of the Bushey Forum turned out at the latest quarterly meeting to hear a presentation
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Council seeks tenants' views
Dacorum Borough Council tenants are invited to give their opinions on the council’s housing service. This week residents living in council-owned properties will receive the Survey of Tenants and Residents (STAR), which must be completed by February
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Cattle feeders stolen
Thieves have made off with two metal cattle feeders in Rickmansworth. Police are appealing for witnesses after the large troughs went missing between 4.30pm on Tuesday 8am on Wednesday last week a field off Church Lane. The suspects are believed
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Mayor opens new music school
The elected mayor of Watford struck a chord with young musicians when she opened a new music school in the town. Dorothy Thornhill tried her hand at electric guitar at the official opening of Music Gym, based at the YMCA Orbital Community Centre
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Sordell completes Bolton switch
Bolton Wanderers have completed the signing of Watford striker Marvin Sordell, subject to confirmation by the FA and Premier League. The striker has signed a three-and-a-half year contract following his move for an undisclosed fee, which we understand
