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Free security measures on offer for bikes and cars in Bushey
Free security measures for cars and bikes will be on offer in Bushey next week. Tamper-proof number plate screws and bike security markings will be available at Bushey Grove Leisure Centre on Wednesday, August 8, from noon until 3pm as part of
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Fire a 'major setback' to shopping parade
A fire that gutted two floors of a flat in Chorleywood will continue damaging the shopping parade long after the flames have been extinguished, say local business owners. Firefighters had to use an aerial platform to battle the blaze as it burned
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Driver wins parking ticket battle
A DRIVER’S parking fine was waived by Watford Borough Council bosses as a gesture of "goodwill" after he contested it. Mark Bailey, 45, was fined £35 for leaving his visitor’s resident permit voucher on the passenger seat of his green Peugeot 206
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Proposals to reduce number of council wards
The political make-up of Three Rivers District Council could soon be altered by changes by proposed changes to number of elected politicians. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is currently consulting with the district council
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Firefighters called to house fire
Fire fighters from Watford and Garston stations were called to a house fire in Watford this afternoon. They were called at 1.48pm to a roof fire in a bungalow in Park Road. The fire had already gone out by the time they arrived, five minutes
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Radlett man's 1,250-mile cycling feat
A Radlett man has undergone the ultimate test of endurance after cycling from Assisi in Italy to Berkhamsted to raise cash for charity. Danny Ackerman, of Oakridge Avenue, began the incredible feat on June 10, managing to complete the challenge
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Two arrested following raid
Two people were arrested in an operation to crack down on anti-social behaviour on a West Watford estate this morning. Police raided a house in Chesham Way, where a 38-year-old woman and a 19-year old man were arrested. Sergeant Scott Curran
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Donation made to outdoor swimming pool
The only outdoor swimming pool in Rickmansworth has been given £1,000 to help keep it open during the summer holidays. Money raised by parents to pay for staff and cleaning at the pool in St John’s Primary School during the summer break had to
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Hornets breeze to Barnet friendly win
Watford thumped Barnet 8-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at London Colney this afternoon. The result was never in doubt as the Hornets raced to a 7-0 lead by half-time and then Chris Iwelumo rounded the victory off in the second half. Jonathan
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Call to join in with Abbots Langley lunch club
It’s Tuesday morning and Paul Brooks and his dedicated team of volunteers are hard at work laying tables and preparing food for the OAP lunch club held in the Abbots Langley Baptist Church Hall. The 56-year-old London cabbie has been running the
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Children get to grips with Olympic torch
Children from Toad Hall Nursery in Watford laid their hands on an Olympic torch today, following a visit from a torchbearer. Errol Mckellar, whose grandson attends the nursery in Hempstead Road , popped in this morning to show children a replica
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Deadline looms for travellers
Travellers, who settled on a central Watford playing field last week, have been given a 24-hour ultimatum to leave. The police alongside Watford Borough Council and Hertfordshire County Council served an eviction notice on the remaining families
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Bomb hoax leads to store evacuations
Stores on a Watford retail park were evacuated following a hoax bomb threat this afternoon. A caller contacted police at 2.05pm to say a device had been planted in B&Q on the Watford Arches retail park in Lower High Street and would be detonated
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Dancers feature in TV advert
A television advert starring two children from a dance school in Watford has aired for the first time. Joanna Standring from Rickmansworth and Joe Broadis from Chorleywood, who are both nine, dance in a commercial for mascots for the London 2012
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New president for Radlett Rotary Club
Members of Radlett Rotary Club have inducted a new president, James Jarrett. This is not the first time that the local businessman, who has lived in the village for 40 years, has been appointed to the role. He has been a member of Radlett Rotary
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Former jockey in hospital following car crash
An elderly Watford man has been left in intensive care following a car crash in Stanmore on Saturday. The 74-year-old, named locally as former jockey Joe Burrell, suffered a heart attack after being involved in a crash with two cars at the junction
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Watford teen sentenced for attack on Portuguese man outside McDonalds
A teenager has been ordered to do 150 hours unpaid work after punching a Portuguese man after a night out in Watford. Daniel Butterfield, 19, had been to Oceana night club and then onto McDonalds where a row broke out with Mateus Da Costa Rasterio
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Students exhibit in hairdressers
The Barnfield Festival of Art will feature inspirational photographs and artwork from creative arts students as part of their ongoing college course work. Among the students showcasing their work is Foundation Degree craft student Benjamin Matthews
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Strawberry tea raises £500 for Raft charity
A total of £507 has been raised for a Northwood charity with specialises in treating people with disfiguring illness or damage due to injury. The strawberry tea event was held for the charity Raft, which is based in Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood
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Friends to take part in Olympic closing ceremony
Two performers from Watford are gearing up to take part in the Olympic Games closing ceremony. Karen Bell and Alar Arge met at their first performance rehearsals for the games and have remained firm friends ever since. They are looking forward
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Argentina the focus for GB handballers
British handball star Sebastien Edgar says the team’s next match against Argentina is their main focus. The Watford-based competitor is part of the Team GB squad presently in action at the Copper Box venue in the Olympic Park. Britain lost
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Nature's finest caught on video
Video footage of a cup of tea may not be to everyone’s taste but the close-up image of steam rising in an enticing curl has me transfixed. I’m standing in the Museum of St Albans viewing award-winning video and audio artist Catherine Hieatt’s Blue
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Chinese accent on summer fun
A Chinese-themed summer camp is being held in Mill End this week. Ni Hao Mandarin Summer Club takes place in the community centre, which is on the corner of Berry Lane and Church Lane. The eight children taking part are learning to speak and
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Man injured in West Watford attack
A man has been left seriously injured after being attacked from behind by a group of people in the early hours of the morning in West Watford. The victim, in his 30s, was taken to Watford General Hospital following the assault in Farraline Road
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Hornets looking to sting Bees this afternoon
Watford will be playing Barnet in a behind-closed-doors friendly at London Colney this afternoon. The Hornets are expected to field a strong side as their pre-season friendly with Wycombe Wanderers, which was due to take place last night, was cancelled
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Schools' Olympic honour
School pupils from Watford and St Albans helped form a guard of honour for some of the world’s finest athletes at Friday’s Olympic opening ceremony. Eight schools in Hertfordshire were among 250 selected for their commitment to Olympic and Paralympic
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Who are Watford's seven new signings?
Watford this week confirmed the signing of seven new players; with Manuel Almunia and Fitz Hall joining on free transfers and another five on season-long loans. Below are mini-biographies for all seven players. Manuel Almunia It is easy to
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Fake goods seized in raid related to Bovingdon market
Large quantities of suspected counterfeit goods have been seized in trading standards raids related to Bovingdon market. Officers raided addresses in Luton and Dunstable on July 25 and found CDs and DVDs, handbags, sunglasses and cosmetics all
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Bid for more more Leavesden blockbuster film success
With film studios in Elstree and Leavesden already churning out blockbusters, Hertfordshire is rapidly gaining a reputation as Britain’s answer to Hollywood. But a new act of Parliament could see that reputation cemented even further. Hertfordshire
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Police hunt for three children following assault
Three young children are wanted by police in connection with the assault of an elderly lady in South Oxhey. At about 3pm on July 14, an 82 year old lady was waiting at a bus stop in Hayling Road when she was approached by three boys aged between
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Teenager's Olympic Torch birthday treat
A teenager from Bushey marked his birthday in an usual way this year - by acting as a torchbearer in the Olympic Torch Relay. Christian Aquino, of Springfield, pipped numerous entries to be selected for the honour after he was nominated by his
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Work to footpath completed
Work to upgrade the Caravan Lane footpath has been completed. The lane, which runs from the east end of High Street in Rickmansworth towards Croxley Barn was closed while renovation work was carried out. Three Rivers District Council complained
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Musician's leading role in opening ceremony
A Watford musician took a leading role in the Olympics opening ceremony after being approached by organisers. Rob Eckland, 24, was employed as a drum captain and helped coach dozens of volunteers in the months before Friday’s ceremony. He played
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Sailing club holds champagne celebration
Rickmansworth Sailing Club marked the official opening of its new pontoons with a champagne celebration. Current commodore, Paul Johnson, and other members of the club gathered to launch the new facility on Friday. The club, which sails in
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Police raid in West Watford
Police officers raided an address in West Watford this morning. Plain clothed and uniformed officers were seen going in and out an address in Chesham Way from around 7.30pm. Two police vans and marked cars were also parked on the road.
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Olympic torchbearer to visit museum
An Olympic torch bearer will visit the Three Rivers Museum to give Rickmansworth residents a chance to see the famous torch. Alice Breheny completed her leg of the torch relay in Hatfield on July 8, and has raising tens of thousands of pounds for