Watford Observer

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Hertfordshire Archive

• Sausage Saga

  TWO butchers stalls in Watford Market are in a spat over an age-old sausage recipe handed down over generations. read more

• Hemel boss Vipond sacked after bad results

  HAVING won promotion with Hemel Hempstead last season, Micky Vipond was this week reflecting on the committee's decision to sack him. read more

• Alan rejects knockout deal

  NEWLY-crowned national amateur boxing champion Alan Edwards, of Callowland ABC, rejected an offer to go professional this week. read more

• Jackett wanted a clean sheet

  TWO late Stockport goals took some of the gloss off Watford's victory on Saturday. read more

• With entertainment like this, why are the Hornets fans staying away?

  THE mystery as to why more fans are not wending their way to Vicarage Road this season is no nearer being solved, but certainly it cannot be read as any reflection on the quality of entertainment. read more

• Residents win battle against developers' plans

  DEVELOPERS who wanted to turn a derelict site in Hunton Bridge into a factory for heavy industry have backed down after pressure from residents. read more

• Mother slams tot's marathon wait for doctor

  A TODDLER was left waiting in severe pain for a total of more than four hours before receiving proper treatment at Watford General Hospital's accident and emergency department, her mother claimed this week. read more

• Kenny Jackett

  DEAN YATES is out for the rest of the season and Michel Ngonge is out for six weeks as the two players undergo operations. read more

• Pensioners' 12,000-mile trip nets £1,000 for OAP society

  THREE brave men who drove 12,000 miles from London to Cape Town raised £1,000 for charity. read more

• Catch the magic carpet to Pantoland

  IN this age of Tomb Raider and alcopops, it's no wonder that children are becoming ever more sophisticated. But it's heartening to see that they still get a kick out of a good panto such as Aladdin, which is on at the Alban Arena. read more

• Prince of Egypt (U)

  IT'S refreshing to see a Christmas film that has its roots in the Bible in this day and age, when for most people the major seasonal publication is probably the Argos catalogue. read more

• Set the tone with perfect drinks for seasonal food

  CHRISTMAS is coming and our annual review of the best wines around with which to enjoy the meal starts today. read more

• Kind youngsters show the true spirit of Christmas

  CHILDREN gave up their favourite toys and learned the value of giving at a special church service on Saturday. read more

• Teenager's quick thinking averts further fire disaster

  A TEENAGE girl has been praised for her quick thinking after raising the alarm for a house fire in Bushey on Tuesday evening. read more

• Flowering houseplants can brighten dark winter days

  FLOWERING houseplants can be used in many ways to brighten up your home during the dark, gloomy days of winter. They can be used as eye-catching table decorations during the holiday season and as focal points afterwards. read more

• Traffic planners look to the future

  CONSULTANTS have been appointed to prepare a business plan for a major transport project designed to ease congestion in Watford and its neighbouring towns. read more

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  ; pantomime at the Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, with EastEnders' villain Nick Cotton, alias John Altman; performances twice daily at 2.> read more

• Warming to sounds of Christmas

  THE traditional tune goes "Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green" - so we did on Friday with the Lea Singers in Harpenden amid the holly and ivy-bedecked festive public hall. read more

• For Full Story

  Warner Village, Woodside Leisure Park (info: 01923 682244, booking: 01923 682222) The Prince of Egypt (PG); The Mask of Zorro (PG); The Parent Trap (PG); Babe: Pig in the City (U); Rush Hour (15); The Negotiator (15); Out of Sight (15); Blade (15); Antz (PG); Small Soldiers (PG); The Parent Trap (PG); Saturday Morning kids Club, The Santa Clause (U); Saturday and Sunday only, Enemy of the State. read more

• Barnard grabs West side's glory

  ST ALBANS CITY West Under 12 striker Tom Barnard hit both goals during their 2-1 defeat of title adversaries Hemel Albion as City moved joint top of the Blue Division. read more

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