Watford Observer

On this day: Hertfordshire Archive

Hertfordshire Archive

• Businessman rubbed up the wrong way

  A BUSINESSMAN whose telephone number was accidentally printed in an advert for a massage parlour was inundated with 300 calls in one day. read more

• Mum considers legal fight over Down's baby

  A SHOCKED mum whose baby was born with Down's syndrome is considering legal action against Watford General Hospital because she claims vital tests were not carried out during her antenatal checks. read more

• In the back of the net, with Oliver Phillips

  THE other week I found Trefor Jones' new book prompted a few memories, particularly when looking through the list of friendly games mentioned in Part Five of his book. read more

• Schools site's new beginning

  EDUCATION staff and the social services are moving into Langleybury School, raising questions on its potential for a single site hospital. read more

• Confidence is key during experimental period

  GRAHAM TAYLOR, who has used 21 players in the first six matches, admits that he is still searching for his best team. read more

• Duke's visit gives centre a royal opening

  BALLOONS popped and bagpipe music drifted across the morning air in preparation for a special visitor to the Aspire charity in Stanmore on Wednesday. read more

• Skills of ex-Hornet Allison highlights lack of attacking threat for Watford

  ONE former Hornet came back to haunt them on Tuesday, and prompted the Watford manager to admit that he has yet to find the striking combination. read more

• Mum's drama

  A MUM from South Oxhey jumped from a first floor window and smashed through the back door to reach her choking son because her bedroom door had jammed. read more

• Mansion plans on hold as inquiry enters second week

  PLANS to turn an historic Watford mansion into a luxury hotel hang in the balance this week as a public inquiry ponders whether to give approval. read more

• Planning pays dividends as Hornets' future stars shine against elite sides

  WATFORD's youth academy season got underway with eight teams in action against the likes of Manchester City, Charlton and Southampton. read more

• Child death highlights safety issue

  THE accident which killed Ryan Moorhead has thrown a long-running campaign for traffic safety measures back into the spotlight. read more

• Lack of cutting edge sends hapless Hornets crashing to third consecutive defeat

  DESPITE token resistance, Watford left the McAlpine Stadium unable to avoid bringing a certain symmetry to their League record, following three League victories with the third of three defeats. read more

• Pretty Watford must call on the devil is the clear view of Taylor

  MANAGERS, reporters and supporters see pretty much the same thing when watching a match. Graham Taylor made that point after the 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield. read more

• Watford were no problem says confident Jackson

  PETER JACKSON is hoping his Huddersfield side will celebrate the anniversary of taking over the club by going to the top of the table in front of Sky TV cameras tonight (Friday). read more

• Cinema listings

  Warner Village, Woodside Leisure Park (info: 01923 682244, booking: 01923 682222) Species 2 (18); Zero Effect (15); The Horse Whisperer (PG); Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (18); Dr Dolittle (PG); The X Files (15); Armageddon (12); Little Mermaid (U); Lost in Space (PG); The Avengers (12); Magic Sword Quest for Camelot (U); Godzilla (PG). read more

• Time to muck in and sort out your soil

  ONE thing that all soils have in common is that they benefit from the addition of soil improvers, whether in the form of garden compost, spent mushroom compost or manure. Care of the soil should always be a high priority. read more

• Squirrels go nuts for hazel harvest

  THE sort of weather we get in spring dictates the quantity and quality of fruits and nuts in the autumn countryside. This year spring was comparatively warm. We didn't get the dreaded frosts that can devastate plants when they're flowering and setting fruit. read more

• Lapwing chicks are a rarity in the English countryside.

  AS the year moves steadily into its final quarter, birds that spend the summer with us are preparing to move south to warmer climes. read more

• Theft of pony items leaves youngsters saddlesore

  AN appeal has been made to the better nature of a thief who helped himself to a saddle and bridle belonging to a Shetland pony well-known for giving rides to local youngsters. read more

• John Dickinsons considers closure

  ALMOST 400 jobs are on the line as John Dickinson Stationery considers the future of its plant in Aplsey. read more

On this day: Hertfordshire Archive