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Four loanees feature as Zola secures first Watford win
Gianfranco Zola secured his first win as Watford manager tonight against Cork City, as travelling supporters caught their first glimpses of loanees Steve Leo Beleck and Ikechi Anya. New goalkeeper Manuel Almunia was in Watford’s match-day squad
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School seal Plate triumph
Watford Grammar School for Boys have created a fresh piece of Watford Observer knockout cricket competitions history this evening after becoming the first school-based side to win the Plate with an emphatic 66-run victory over Watford Town B.
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Saracens' new home at Copthall to be named Allianz Park
Saracens have announced an £8m deal which will see their new home at Copthall renamed as Allianz Park. The Premiership rugby club have signed a six-year agreement with the German financial services company. The Men in Black are moving to the
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Five arrested following drugs raids
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following a series of police raids in West Watford. Hertfordshire Constabulary said a number of Class B drugs and a large amount of cash was found after officers with dogs executed warrants
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Police help motorists secure number plates
More than 100 people had tamper-proof number plate screws fitted to their cars as part of a drive to reduce vehicle crime. The South Oxhey safer neighbourhood team organised the event which took place at the Esso Service Station in Sandy Lane,
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Former teacher writes Olympic song
A South Oxhey man with a passion for the Olympics has been moved to song before the official start of the games this Friday. Bela Buchmann, from Hayling Road, composed "You Don't Have to be a Londoner" in order to promote the games and tourism.
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Do you recognise this man?
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in relation with an alleged attempted fraud. The images relate to an incident were a pensioner in his 70s was approached by a man at his home in Watford on Monday, February 13, though
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Bushby facing at least 25 years in jail after guilty verdict in Catherine Wynter trial
An evil fantasist who murdered a teenage babysitter he targeted in a "malicious web of dececption" is facing jail. Tony Bushby, 19, stabbed Catherine Wynter 23 times and left her lying in a pool of blood as she babysat her sister’s children
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Fear of London riots led Carpenders Park man to build arsenal of weapons
Nicholas Erith found himself a worried man after watching pictures of last summer's riots on TV. Today a court heard that was the reason he filled his home with an array of smoke grenades, BB guns and paint ball guns. But when six pepper spray
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Married couple hit the bullseye
A couple who met on a blind date playing darts will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary this week. Norman and Peggy Finch who have lived in Bedmond for 40 years will be marking 50 years of marriage on Friday (July 27). The couple
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Lottery millionaire handed jail term for benefit fraud
A £5m lottery winner who continued to draw benefits, claiming he couldn’t afford to eat and feared eviction, has been jailed. Edward Putman, 46, was handed a nine month sentence by Judge Andrew Bright QC at St Albans Crown Court today after admitting
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Three arrested over internet scam
Three people from Radlett have been arrested in connection with an alleged vehicle selling scam. Police are currently investigating a case in which alleged victims lost large sums of cash after agreeing to by cars over the internet. Officers
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Teenager found guilty of babysitter murder
Black belt karate-teacher Tony Bushby has been found guilty of the murder of West Herts College student Catherine Wynter. She was stabbed to death in Borehamwood on Boxing Day last year. A jury at St Albans Crown Court found Bushby guilty of
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Prison's capacity set to rise
Capacity at HMP The Mount is to increase by almost a quarter in the next two years if a Ministry of Justice (MoJ) plan gets the go ahead. The number of inmates would rise from 768 to more than 1,000 for the first time in the history of the Bovingdon
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Salvation Army volunteer celebrates 100th birthday
A Croxley Green woman who spent her life volunteering for the Salvation Army celebrated her 100th birthday with a celebration with family and friends. Lily Ford, nee Hyde, was born in East Ham, and lived next door to Upton Park football stadium
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Firefighters deal with car blaze in hospital grounds
A BMW went up in flames in a Watford General Hospital car park last night due to a suspected electrical fault. Firefighters were called at around 9.45pm last night to 3 Series, which was in the car park opposite the Shordells Unit. Watch
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South West Hertfordshire MP brands cash-in-hand payments 'morally wrong'
South West Hertfordshire MP David Gauke has branded paying cash to tradesmen “morally wrong” as it leads to higher taxes for others. The Conservative, who is exchequer secretary to the treasury in the coalition government, urged residents