Watford Observer

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Hertfordshire Archive

• Summer visitors start to arrive

  WHATEVER the weather may tell us, the blackthorn is blossoming and the early summer migrants are arriving from Africa and Asia - crossing the channel from France and Holland. read more

• Royals mauled

  SIXTY seconds of madness condemned Watford Royals to defeat London Leopards on Wednesday night. read more

• Young Saints make final

  ST ALBANS CITY Under-16's made hard work of their Challenge Cup semi-final at Prestwick after going two goals ahead. read more

• Forget vino, why not try the Fino?, By John McNerney

  THE lightest and driest style of sherry is Fino. The purest and simplest style of real sherry is a superb aperitif. Crisp, dry and full of flavour with that added lift from the extra strength, usually between 15 per cent and 17.5 per cent, really warms people up. read more

• Very busy Verjee to talk soon

  MOUNTING speculation over the future of vice-chairman Rumi Verjee at Watford has heightened this week. read more

• Playground boost for children

  DELIGHTED Councillor Pat Schofield (left) celebrates with Mercedes Gorden-Regis after it was announced four new children's play areas are to be built in Fleetville and Longacres at a cost of £171,000. read more

• Police called in as youths brawl after row at club

  A VIGILANT member of the public put a halt to a brawl outside the Waverley Sports and Social Club in Waverley Road, St Albans, on Sunday when he called the police. read more

• Scouts get prepared for reunion

  A REUNION will be held next month to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 4th Harpenden Scout group. read more

• Oscar triumph puts modest villager in the limelight

  A SARRATT composer was the toast of Hollywood this week after winning an Academy Award for her score for the hit movie, The Full Monty. read more

• Family struck off doctor's list for being ill too often

  A SINGLE mother and her three children claim to have been struck off her doctor's patient list for being ill too often. read more

• Drama group seeks 1920's enthusiasts

  IF you are adept at turning an old length of curtain into a stunning 1920's costume, Wheathampstead Dramatic Society wants to hear from you. read more

• Project aims to improve children's literacy skills

  TWO Watford secondary schools will host reading camps this year as part of a national drive to improve literacy skills. read more

• Early morning deliveries spark noise complaint

  A MAN from Kings Langley is at the end of his tether because of the noise from a procession of goods deliveries that starts at 3am. read more

• Rugby club tries to allay concerns of soccer fans

  SARACENS have quashed fears a rugby league international match at Vicarage Road in November is the first step towards establishing a Super League club in Watford. read more

• Community devastated by second road tragedy

  A MOTHER-OF TWO from north Watford died after a head-on car crash in Hatfield on Thursday of last week. read more

• Police officers to use CS spray on patrols

  WATFORD'S police officers will be armed with CS spray from April 1 and have been instructed to use it in preference to the police baton. read more

• Kittens shot with air rifle

  A CAT lover has warned pet owners to be on the alert this week after her two kittens were shot at point blank range with an air rifle. read more

• End of the world is nigh

  I REMEMBER with affection the man who, for many years, used to wander along Oxford Street carrying his billboard proclaiming, "The end of the world is nigh". read more

• Mozart fans ready for show

  MOZART fans can enjoy an evening of his choral music at the Alban Arena on Saturday March 28. read more

• Choir puts on classic show

  THE HARDYNGE CHOIR were on top form for their performance of English choral classics on Saturday. read more

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