Watford Observer

On this day: Hertfordshire Archive

Hertfordshire Archive

• Could nine be the magic number for the Hornets?

  WATFORD are nine victories away from promotion. While, at this juncture, they may appear to need more to be mathematically safe, the probability is that nine would be sufficient. read more

• Nursing homes see adult abuse claims increase

  AN "unprecedented" number of reported cases of adult abuse in west Hertfordshire nursing homes has prompted tighter controls on staff recruitment processes, writes Tim Bowdler read more

• Being top provides consolation for an embarrassing victory

  WATFORD clawed their way back to the top of the heap on Saturday with a victory that was probably their luckiest since they left Grimsby shaking their heads in wonder back in October. read more

• Robbers empty till in off licence raid

  TWO robbers threatened a shop manager and stole more than £100 from the till in a raid on a Redbourn off licence on Sunday. read more

• Fishnet flasher baits anglers

  A PLEASANT day's fishing was rudely interrupted on Saturday by a pervert who exposed himself while wearing stockings and suspenders. read more

• Departing hospital boss gets his running spikes on

  BEFORE leaving for Luton, hospital boss, Stephen Ramsden will be running for Watford. read more

• Prisoner still on the run after two weeks

  AN inmate is still on the loose from The Mount prison in Bovingdon, nearly two weeks after he "wandered off" from outside the prison gates. read more

• School transfer system set for major overhaul

  PARENTS of St Albans primary school children will be asked for their views on a proposed new secondary transfer system in the biggest-ever consultation exercise of its kind, writes Kate Werran read more

• Minister outlines jobs aid for disabled

  EMPLOYMENT minister Alan Howarth spoke about the Government's plans to provide better opportunities for the disabled at Shendish Manor in Kings Langley on Wednesday. read more

• MP offers a boost to M-way protest

  PROTESTERS fighting to stop a service station being built on the M1 near Redbourn have received a boost from MP Peter Lilley. read more

• Police hunt witnesses to hit and run

  REVELLERS could hold the key to police investigations into a hit and run incident in Holywell Hill on Friday night, writes Stuart Hutchison. read more

• Shock as Royals win

  THE wait for Watford Royals is over at last. read more

• Sheffield Wednesday 3 Watford Ladies 2

  WATFORD Ladies almost pulled off a shock to reach the last 16 of the Women's FA Cup against a side three divisions their senior. read more

• 18oz baby Adam in fight for life

  A TINY baby born four months premature was fighting for his life yesterday (Thursday) after amazing doctors with his will to live. read more

• Landlord fined for failing to repair rented house

  A LANDLORD was fined and ordered to pay costs totalling £2,700 after pleading guilty to failing to maintain a house in Watford. read more

• Police sergeant charged

  A WATFORD police sergeant charged with three sex offences was committed for trial at Luton Crown Court yesterday (Thursday). read more

• Father-of-four stabbed to death

  A FATHER-OF-FOUR from Croxley Green was stabbed to death in his home in the early hours of Friday, writes Dave Allen. read more

• It's never too late to change careers

  CHANGING careers is always a difficult transition which takes courage and determination, particularly for older members of the workforce. read more

• Arthritis charity gets its replacement pool

  A WATFORD charity for people with arthritis is celebrating the success of a campaign to find a replacement hydrotherapy pool. read more

• Back in town to bring the house down. . .again

  THE man who cajoled Mohammed Al-Fayed into drawing a picture of his private parts in front of the TV cameras appears at St Albans' comedy club tonight. read more

On this day: Hertfordshire Archive