Youngsters at a Watford primary school were given a taste of France when they were treated to a day of trying Camembert, croissants and other Gallic delicacies. To celebrate the school’s choice of language, pupils at Cherry Tree School dedicated a whole day to France and the French language. Picture 17C4103
'Appalling' assault on woman aged 87 5:07pm today A hooded teenager is being hunted by police after an 87-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in Rickmansworth.
Church car park to close 3:27pm today Shoppers have been warned to avoid the Church car park in Watford town centre on Sunday because the multi-story facility will be closed.
Q&A with Richard Hill 2:15pm today Saracens, England and Lions flanker Richard Hill talks to the Watford Observer on his past, present and future as he enters retirement this weekend.
Priskin to get the nod 10:30am today Tamas Priskin will replace the suspended Darius Henderson and partner Nathan Ellington in attack on Sunday.
Queens' taste national glory 9:49am today Queens' School Academy won the English Schools Football Association Under-18 Colleges Trophy on Wednesday.
Gustard to retire8:40am today Paul Gustard is likely to start his final game for Saracens against Bristol tomorrow after announcing his retirement.
A real sucker for reality shows9:00am today I'm a sucker for reality TV. I know it's brain-rotting tosh of the very first order, but I just can't resist the siren lure of Saturday night's I'd Do Anything or, even better, Wednesday evening's The Apprentice.
Gaffney: Bristol defeat is not an option1:51pm Thu 8 May 08
Alan Gaffney has challenged his players to end their disappointing Guinness Premiership season with a bang against Bristol on Saturday.
Panic buy: A cliché too far9:00am today PANIC: A sudden and infectious fear or unreasoning terror. Panic-buy: without doubt the worst, most infuriating, mindless, teeth-gnawingly irritating journalistic cliché of modern times: a lazy, hackneyed turn of phrase that should bring with it an immediate fixed penalty notice.
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