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Jacobson 'excited' over Hornets' Football Manager partnership
If you had asked 100 Watford fans which company they would most like to have as their club's shirt sponsor – if finance wasn’t a factor – then iconic computer game Football Manager would have been near the top of the list. The Hornets’ new regime
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West Herts to hold hockey coaching sessions
West Herts Hockey Club is offering people the chance to try at an Olympic sport for free. The club is launching a ‘try your hand at hockey' training programme which begins next Thursday (August 9) at 8.15pm until 9.30pm. Further sessions are
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Edgar on target again for Team GB but Argentina win
Sebastien Edgar was on the scoreboard again for Team GB but they were once again beaten in the Copper Box, suffering a 32-21 loss to Argentina. Both sides were looking for their first win in the competition having lost their opening two games in
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Charity event at allotments
Flower fans and garden lovers are invited to Radlett Allotments to raise cash for charity. On Sunday, August 12, visitors will be able to view a selection of dahlias, giant onions and a variety of other flowers and vegetables. A cream tea will
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Organised walk from church
Ramblers are invited to take part in an organised walk on Sunday, August 19. Experienced walk leader and Red Cross first aid volunteer David Bagon will lead the walk. Participants are asked to ensure they wear appropriate footwear and clothing
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Family's holiday from hell
A family from Bushey have experienced a "holiday from hell" after their villa was broken in to as they slept. Dad of five, Robert Seal, said he believed the villa was not secure enough and the bars over the window that the burglar gained access
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Free sports activities on offer
Sporting activities such as basketball, football, dodgeball and rounders are on offer for free in Radlett. Sports fans aged from 11 to 25 are invited to Phillimore Recreation Ground, Radlett, every Thursday evening until August 9, from 7pm until
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Golden handshakes of more than £70,000 for council bosses
Top Watford council bosses were given golden handshakes of more than £70,000 each as the borough’s redundancy bill ballooned to £500,000 last year. Figures from Watford Borough Council ’s accounts showed two senior officers received £83,000 and
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Residents association concerned over potholes
An Abbots Langley residents’ group has hit out at the state of village's roads, claiming potholes are poorly repaired or left altogether. The Hillside Residents’ Association say it has taken up to six months after they used Hertfordshire County
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Dancers invitied to Highland fling
Dance-lovers keen on a Highland fling are invited to put on their dancing shoes with the Scottish Country Dancing Club. The group meets fortnightly on alternate Wednesdays at the United Free Church hall, Station Road, Radlett, from 8pm. Entry
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McCracken hails Joshua performance
Team GB’s Performance Director for boxing Rob McCracken hailed last night a “fantastic win” for Anthony Joshua as the Finchley ABC fighter advanced to the quarter finals. The Watford-born competitor was in action against Cuban Erislandy Savon –
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Charity boxes stolen from pub
Police are appealing for information after two charity boxes containing £100 were stolen from a Watford pub. A man and a woman are alleged to have taken the boxes from the Tudor Arms in Bushey Mill Lane on July 20. They are said to have stolen
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Garden competition entries 'extremely impressive'
Years of work by green fingered Kings Langley residents seemed to pay off as judges at the village’s annual gardens competition were left stunned by the quality. A disappointing summer so far and the hosepipe ban could not stop the beautifully
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Police hunt diners who left restaurant without paying
Police investigating a theft at a restaurant have released CCTV images of people they would like to speak to in connection with the incident. A man and a woman ate together at the Windmill Harvester restaurant in High Road, Bushey Heath, before
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Craft club seeks members
Bushey residents interested in making handicrafts are invited to join Bushey Craft Club. The group meets at St John’s Church House, Bushey, every first Friday of each month, from 10am to noon.
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Hundreds to 'go red' for charity
Hundreds of people will be ‘going red’ in Hertsmere this September in support of the Mayor’s charity. During the week, schools, businesses and councillors across the borough will be sporting their favourite red outfits to raise money for the Herts
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Sister who tried to help brother evade justice in murder case jailed
A WOMAN who tried to help her brother escape justice after he was arrested for his part in the "severed thumb" murder of a restaurant worker from Watford was jailed for two years on Tuesday. Naziran Mohammed, 44, put pressure on a key witness in
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Temporary park for bikers and skaters
A mobile skateboard and BMX park is to be set up in Radlett. Bikers and skateboarders are invited to showcase and practise their skills at the temporary park in Phillimore Recreation Ground, on Wednesday, August 15. Entry is free, but visitors
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Purse stolen in shopping centre
Police have released CCTV images of a woman after a purse was stolen in the Harlequin Centre . Officers said the victim, a 29 year old woman, was in a clothes shop in the centre when her purse was removed from her bag at around 3.35pm on Thursday
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Institute to hold AGM
Radlett Village Institute is to hold its Annual General Meeting next week. Residents are invited to meet which will be held in the main hall of the institute, 413 Watling Street, Radlett, on August 9. The meeting will start from 7.30pm.
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Watford injury update
Watford head coach Gianfranco Zola has confirmed three of the club's new signings missed yesterday's emphatic win over Barnet due to fitness issues. The Hornets used 22 players during the 8-0 victory, which was held behind-closed-doors at London
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Tributes paid to 'one of a kind'
Words of gratitude have poured in for a "loyal, dignified and gentle lady" who ran Sarratt Conservatives for more than 25 years. Jean Newell was born in Tottenham on August 3, 1929 and moved to Hertfordshire aged four, and attended Cheshunt Grammar
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'It's all about staying calm'
Anthony Joshua followed in the footsteps of team-mate Luke Campbell and secured a place in the quarter-finals at the ExCeL Arena late last night as Team GB’s boxing team emerged triumphant in their biggest day of the Olympics so far. The loudest
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Special sergeant honoured for service
A special sergeant from Bushey has been recognised for 29 years in service with an award. Richard Jennings, 49, has worked in the specials since 1983. He was working at Rolls Royce as part of an electrical engineering apprenticeship, when he
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Residents asked to move cars for Watford road cleaning programme
Motorists in central and West Watford will be asked to find alternative parking arrangements as a programme of road cleaning and repairs gets under way from next week. Twenty roads across in the centre of the town as well as the Vicarage and Callowland
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Updated: Stack helps young Watford side secure draw
Graham Stack played the full 90 minutes as a Watford development side drew 0-0 with non-league St Albans City. Italian legend Gianfranco Zola looked on as a side consisting of mainly academy players and first-year professionals were held to a goalless