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Smith features in Team GB victory
Watford-born footballer Kelly Smith played 69 minutes as Team GB’s women’s football team began their quest for a gold medal with a 1-0 victory against New Zealand. The match was the first official event of the London 2012 Olympic Games, and it
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Hospice to hold open day
The Hospice of St Francis is throwing open its doors and inviting families, companies and the public to visit and learn more about the work done there. Visitors to the informal open day on August 7 can take a tour of the beautifully landscaped
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'It still hasn't sunk in'
Students and staff from Kings Langley School wept tears of joy after being selected as winners of the Rock Challenge final at the Milton Keynes Theatre on Sunday (July 22). The school finished top of the pile despite it being their first year
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MP appeals for your Big Idea
As the MP for Watford Richard Harrington says he is constantly being told what is wrong with the town. Now he is calling his constituents to come up with an idea that will improve the lives of people in Watford. The Watford’s Big Idea Scheme
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Accolades for green spaces
The teams behind Hertfordshire’s top parks and green spaces have been recognised for their hard work and dedication at a Green Flag Award presentation ceremony hosted in Bushey. Thirty-seven sites across the county have been given accolades in
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Firefighters free youngsters trapped in car
A mother tried to smash her car window today in a desperate bid to free her children locked in a hot car. Garston firefighters were called to North Approach in Watford to free two young girls that were trapped in an Audi. The youngsters’ mum
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Hospital's apology to dead man's mother
The mother of a man found dead in an out-of-order shower cubicle at Watford General Hospital has described her relief after hospital representatives issued a formal apology for its failings. The apology comes three years after Jason Hearn died
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Man traps himself in house
A man who had become locked inside the porch of a house in Rickmansworth had to be rescued by fire fighters. A crew from Rickmansworth was called to Harefield Road at 1.30pm today after the man, who was looking after a house for a friend, became
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Paralympian carries Olympic flame
A hopeful table tennis paralympian from Oxhey was among those who carried the Olympic flame at the weekend. Jack Pegram, 20, was delighted to be selected as a torchbearer for the London 2012 games. Despite being restricted to a wheelchair,
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Family pays tribute to murdered student
The family of murdered West Herts College student Catherine Wynter have paid tribute to the "bright, bubbly, talented and intelligent" teen. A blackbelt karate teacher, Tony Bushby, was sentenced to life in jail today for stabbing the 19-year-old
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Dad's Olympic torch honour
A father-of-one from Bushey, whose wife died from cancer, took to the streets of Croydon on Monday for the Olympic torch relay. Dan Blake was given the opportunity to have such a pivotal role in the run up to the games after being nominated by
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Watford to play Everton in Milk Cup
Watford Under-15s will play Everton in the semi-finals of the Northern Ireland Milk Cup after reaching that stage of the competition for the first time since 2009. It is the sixth year in a row the Hornets have taken teams to Northern Ireland for
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Furniture stolen from garden centre
Burglars broke in to Carpenders Park Nursery and Garden Centre and stole two huge garden table sets worth £5,000. One of the tables was three metres square and sat a dozen people. It was the only one of its kind in the UK and was on sale for £3,000
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School marks headteacher's retirement
Hundreds of balloons were released from Highwood Primary School in Bushey on Friday, to mark the retirement of the school’s headteacher. Excited staff and students gathered together at the school in Mead Way for the release, which also signified
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New priest inducted
The parish of Bushey has welcomed a new vicar, following the ordination of Reverend Neil Kelley on Monday evening. Reverend Kelley, who takes over from Canon Guy Buckler, was ordained at St James Church, which overlooks Bushey High Street, by the
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Crash forces road closure
A road was closed off in Oxhey following a serious crash involving two cars and a motorbike. The male driver the motorcycle was taken to hospital following the accident in Hampermill Lane, near the junction with Hillcroft Crescent, at around 6pm
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Couple celebrate platinum wedding anniversary
A Watford couple celebrated a momentous 70 years of marriage with children from Parkgate Junior School . Joyce and Albert Oakey celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary at Horwood Court "10 to 3 club" which is run by Age UK Hertfordshire in
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Police warning following thefts
Owners of farms and stable yards are being warned to check their security following an increase in thefts of trailers from Abbots Langley, Kings Langley and Nash Mills. Police believe a 4x4 vehicle is being used to commit the crimes with the offenders
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E-fit released after teen robbed in Oxhey
Police have released an e-fit after a teenager was threatened and robbed of his mobile phone in Oxhey. Officers said the incident happened when the victim, a 16-year-old boy, was walking along Green Lane at around 5.30pm on Monday May 21. When
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Zola 'encouraged' by Cork victory
Gianfranco Zola says he was encouraged by Watford's performance in last night's 2-0 victory over Cork City. The Hornets, who again lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, kept possession well for much of the contest and whilst they lacked a cutting edge
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Woodland awarded Green Flag
A woodland area of Bricket Wood has received an award that recognises high quality green spaces across the UK. Hanstead Wood, which is just off Smug Oak Lane, impressed judges from the Green Flag due to its wild flower area and the management of