A GROUP of young volunteers have been spreading the word about fire safety to residents in two tower blocks on the Meriden estate. A team of four lads aged 16 to 20 visited inhabitants of Abbey View and Munden View blocks on Tuesday and Wednesday to
A STRONGER link between the youth of Abbots Langley and its councillors, was the resounding opinion expressed at the local area forum last week. Councillors had written to schools, youth groups and scouting and guiding groups inviting local young people
It has always been hard to choose from the temptingly delicious array of dishes on offer at Pizza et Pizza, but this popular eaterie at the top end of Watford's cafe quarter has just introduced a new selection of mouthwatering daily specials. The extensive
A LICENSEE from Radlett has become the first person in the country to be prosecuted for illegally screening a football match. William Clark, manager of Ryans Freehouse in Watling Street, Radlett, was fined almost £2,000 for showing a Premiership game
RESIDENTS in two Kings Langley streets will be keeping an eye out with the introduction of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Householders in Beechwood and Palace Close in the Edmund Estate of Kings Langley will now benefit from the watchful eye of their
THE Watford Recycling Arts Project (Wrap) celebrated signing up its 1,000th member last week. Watford Women's Refuge is the latest organisation to join the group, which collects and stores waste materials such as paper and plastic that might otherwise
Round One: Brookside 0 Canons 2; Garston Boys 8 Riverside Hibs Gn 0; Harp Spurs 5 Garston Jun 4; St Albans City 2 Northwood 0; St Albans Rgrs 2 Leverstock Gn 3.
Round One: London Lions 4 Abbots Yth 2; Sun Postal 6 Chiltern 3; Edmonton 3 Comets 2; Muswell Hill 5 Bovingdon 3; Hemel Celtic 2 St Albans R Colts 1; Riverside 1 Alex Pk 3; Echoes Yth Gold 1 Enfield 6; Evergreen Yth 0 Evergreen Jun 3.
Group F: Goffs Oak 9 Whetstone Wildcats 0; Wood Rgrs 0 Nascot Wood White 0; London Col 4 Northwood 1. Group G: Chorleywood Red 1 Select Soccer 4. Group H: Whetstone Tigers 5 Hadley Rgrs 1; Abbots Yth 7 Riverside Hib 1; Wood Boys Blue 0 Harvesters
Round One: Elstree Vale 4 Oxhey Utd Black 1; Lyndhurst 2 London Rd A 1; Whetstone Lynx 3 Chorleywood 0; Everett 2 Echoes Orange 1; Harvesters Nth 10 Enfield Black 0; Gadeside Black 6 Oxhey Utd White 3; Chipperfield 0 London Lions 5; Strides 4 Nascot Wood
Group A: Hadley Rgrs 2 Everett Amber 0; Chipperfield 1 Gadeside Black 4; Omonia White 3 Hemel Ath 1; Northwood 3 Nascot Wood Red 0. Group B: Abbots Yth 7 Harvesters East 0; Edson 4 Pinnacle Dons 3; Bushey Hawks 0 Borehamwood Yth 3; Nascot Wood Ravens
A BUSINESS which started life in a garage in Sarratt is celebrating its tenth anniversary and looking to the future with confidence. Sarratt Business Supplies, which is now based in Kings Langley High Street, was established by director Mr Alan Gray
BUILDING contractor Taylor Woodrow has added to its impressive list of industry accolades with three wins at the Contract Journal Awards for 2003, including the prestigious title of building contractor of the year. Taylor Woodrow, which opened an office
PARENTS of pupils starting secondary school in September 2004 should submit their application forms as soon as possible. All applications must be submitted by Wednesday, November 5. Hertfordshire County Council expects to receive about 16,000 applications
A TEACHER from Bricket Wood is set to help hundreds of parents and teenagers across the country this week as part of the BBC's Talking Teenagers Campaign. Penny Wright has been selected to sit on a four-strong parents' panel, which will be offering
THE disappointment of Saracens' humiliating 42-3 defeat at home to London Wasps on Sunday was etched all over the face of a beleaguered Rod Kafer when he shuffled into the post-match press conference. Kafer, the youngest head coach in the Premiership
SARACENS, who have more than their fair share of injuries already this season, were dealt a triple blow this week when Thomas Castaignède, Nathan McAvoy and James Parkes were all ruled out for lengthy spells. Castaignède was helped off in the 35th
SARACENS hookers Robbie Russell and new signing Raphael Ibanez are poised to go head to head in the scrum during Saturday's (October 25) Pool B clash at the Telstra Dome in Sydney between Scotland and France in the Rugby World Cup. Ibanez, who captained
MICAH HYDE has been diagnosed with a weakness in his hamstring. "He was OK in training, passed all his tests. He had a successful scan and he appeared to be confident, not hanging back but it appears there is a weakness for him. Not a tear but it is
EIGHTY-FIVE residents have fired off letters to Watford Council to object to a proposed new housing development. Kent-based developers Ward Homes want to build six five-bedroom detached houses in Roughwood Close, Watford. But the application which
THREE men robbed a bookmakers as the shop was being closed escaping with a substantial amount of cash. The assistant of Coral bookmakers in Euston Avenue, Watford, was distracted by one man inside the shop as two others entered just before closing at
WATFORD and Three Rivers NHS Primary Care Trust has set up PALS, the Patient Advice and Liaison Service, to provide confidential information and support for patients, their families and their carers. For more information on the service you can telephone
A COMPUTER glitch has led to parking permit reminder letters going out late to Watford residents. Watford Council normally sends out reminder letters two weeks before the permit is due to expire. The council is not obliged to remind people but usually
A WATFORD tyre garage, which looks set to be demolished to make way for a fire station, has announced it wants to open a new site in the borough next year. Watford Council will decide on Monday whether plans to knock-down Stapleton's Tyres Services
BUDDING actors and actresses who have always dreamed of making it on the West End stage can take their first steps to stardom at a half-term theatre workshop. The Biz Experience runs from Thursday, October 30, to Saturday, November 1, at Watford's Moonglow
AS you get older it is said the first pages you turn to on a Friday morning are the ones containing the obituary and death notices. Once you have checked that you are still alive, you can find out what other unfortunate contemporary has been selected
A MAN has been sentenced to four years in prison for robbing a Watford off-licence at knife point. Unemployed Tajinder Sahota, 23, of Fearnley Street, Watford, was found guilty of robbery at St Albans Crown Court on Monday. The court heard that in
WATFORD'S own Tiny Timberlake, Yasseen Domah, will be one of the young singers taking part in the semi-finals of a national talent search this weekend. The ten-year-old from Watford beat off competition from hundreds of hopefuls to reach the regional
A MAN started a six-month jail sentence this week after downloading almost 370 child porn images from the internet. Father-of-one, Saul Heller, 46, of Bushey, was arrested as part of Operation Metropolis, Hertfordshire Constabulary's crackdown on people
A PAIR of glittering diamante stilettos well-worn by popstar Geri Halliwell was just one of the items up for grabs at a 1970's-themed charity event in aid of Watford's Peace Hospice. The disco and auction at the old Free School in Watford town centre
A CONTROVERSIAL application to build a block of flats is set to be thrown out by Watford Council. Planning officers have branded the proposed development of 12 two-bedroom flats in King's George Avenue "oppressive and domineering" as it would rob neighbouring
Round One: Brookside v Canons; Borehamwood Yth v Herons Yth; Garston Boys v Riverside Hib Gn; Harp Spurs v Garston Jun; St Albans City v Northwood; St Albans Rgrs v Leverstock Gn.
Round One: London Lions v Abbots Yth; Sun Postal v Chiltern Utd; Borehamwood Yth v St Albans Rgrs Scorp; Edmonton v Comets; Evergreen Yth v Evergreen Jun; Harvesters v Harp Colts Comets; Muswell Hill v Bovingdon; Hemel Celtic v St Albans Rgrs Colts; Riverside
AN 80 year old former gymnast from Bricket Wood is proud to have received the first lifetime achievement award from the British Amateur Gymnastics Association (BAGA). Mr Frank Turner retired at the age of 65 but holds an impressive array of honours
WATERSMEET'S future looks secure after Three Rivers District Council agreed to fund the theatre in its first three years as a trust. At a meeting of the executive committee on Monday, councillors agreed to transfer the theatre to The Watersmeet Trust
WATFORDS Mayor, Dorothy Thornhill, found she was sitting extremely comfortably, when invited to test one of the seats on trial for the new-look Palace Theatre Watford last week. The invitation came at the end of a tour of the Edwardian building in
PLANS to develop the former Ovaltine factory in Kings Langley have stalled again. Despite revisions by developer Fairview New Homes, local councillors and residents say the scheme is an overdevelopment of the Station Road site. At a meeting of Three
A TALENTED young student from Abbots Langley has received a prestigious award from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers in London. Mr Christopher Burton, 18, is in his first year of a four year masters degree in mechancial engineering at Imperial College
Round One: Elstree Vale v Oxhey Utd Black; Bushey Rgrs v Brady Maccabi Rd; Edmonton Lionhearts v Alex Pk Sth; Lyndhurst v London Rd A; Whetstone Lynx v Pinnacle Acad; Chorleywood Blue v Gadeside Red; Everett v Echoes Orange; Harvesters Nth v Enfield Black
Abbots Yth 4 Alex Pk Yth 1; Alex Pk E 0 Sun 2; Alex Pk N 0 Edmonton Rgrs 5; Bedmond Ajax 10 St Albans West 0; Chipp Cor 1 Leverstock Gn 7; Chorleywood Red 1 Select Soccer 2; Echoes 3 Borehamwood Yth 0; Elstree Vale 4 London Col 1; Everett Rvrs Red 0 Northwood
Group A: Sarratt Rebels 2 Gadeside Black 3; Evergreen 0 Omonia 5. Group B: Harvesters Nth 4 Alex Pk Sth 1; Oxhey Utd White 2 Enfield Black 4; Emdonton Lionhearts 1 London M Lions 1. Group C: Oxhey Yth 0 Echoes Amber 6; Chipperfield 2 Lyndhurst 3
WATFORD have been boosted by the news that Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to extend the loan of defender Stephen Kelly by a further month. The 20-year-old had been due to return to White Hart Lane after Tuesday (October 21) night's clash with Coventry
STUDENTS of Bushey Meads School have been turning old scrap and unwanted materials at the school in Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, into musical instruments to raise points for their house. The closing date for all submissions is Friday, October 24. A total
TORY portfolio holder for education Councillor Robert Gordon was called to question over a controversial statement made by one of his fellow Conservative frontbencher's last week. Teachers and parents in state schools nationwide were outraged by the
FURIOUS skateboarders have slammed Watford Council after plans to build a skatepark in the town centre look set to be shelved. Proposals for the £170,000 skate park on an empty piece of scrubland in Derby Road have been put on the back burner and could
THE centenary of St James Road Baptist Church in Watford was celebrated with a thanksgiving service and lunch on Sunday, October 12. The celebration was attended by many former members of the church who had travelled to Watford for the occasion. The
MORE than 120 nurses, midwives and health care assistants from West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust are celebrating after receiving awards at a recent presentation at Watford Football Club. The event was held to celebrate the achievements of nurses
WATFORD are out of the bottom three for the first time this season after playing some fine football in a very comfortable 1-0 victory over fellow strugglers Bradford City at Vicarage Road on Saturday, October 18. The win extended the Hornets unbeaten
Round Two: Tring Tigers v Harp Colts; Hoddesdon Utd Yth v Everett Rvrs; Harvesters v East Herts Yth; Elliott Star Yth v Ware Lions; Chiltern Utd Yth v Harp Pk Dragons; Bishops Stfrd Yth v Borehamwood Yth; Barnet Yth v Echoes Yth; Evergreen Yth v Buntingford
Round Two: Well End v Harvesters Sth; Gadeside Rgrs v Bovingdon; Southgate Ade v Northwood Red; Berkhamsted Rdrs v Scrabble; Northwood White v Chorleywood Red; Oakhill Tigers v St Albans City Sth; London Col Amber v London Col Blue; Pinnacle Yth v Whetstone
Group C: Harvesters Nth v Borehamwood 2000. Group D:Everett Rvrs Black v Berk Rdrs Red. Group H: Gadeside v Harvesters Sth.
Elstree Vale v London Col Colts; Whetstone Pan v Everett Rvrs Blue; Evergreen Colts v Hemel Aces; Evergreen Yth v Harp Eagles; Abbots v Alex Pk Yth; London Lions v Oxhey Utd; Alex Pk Nth v Edmonton Rgrs; St Albans East v Crox Gld Falcs; Harp Hawks v St
ROD KAFER, Saracens' pragmatic head coach, is under no illusions as to the size of the task facing his side when they travel to The Rec on Sunday (October 19), kick-off 2pm, to take on a rejuvenated Bath side who are currently blazing a trail at the top
THE CRICKET career of Parmiter's schoolboy Steven Finn took a massive leap forward this week as he received the double boost of selection for the Middlesex Academy of Excellence as well as a place in England's Under-15's Elite Squad. As a tall fast
SARACENS' Kyran Bracken will start against South Africa in England's vital World Cup clash tomorrow (Saturday) after Matt Dawson pulled out of the starting XV with a hamstring injury. However, Bracken's team-mate Richard Hill will miss the match -
FULLERIANS RFC's topsy-turvy season suffered another set-back on Saturday in the most frustrating of circumstances as Medicals snatched a last-gasp score to steal the points 20-17 in a London North West Division Three clash. In perfect conditions for
A SUPERB unbeaten performance from Caroline Wilkes maintained Fullerians' 100 per cent record in the Premier Division this season after a closely-fought win over Audit A. Wilkes' performance was made all the more remarkable by the fact that she saved
WATFORD SWIMMING CLUB began this year's Speedo London League campaign with a very encouraging second place in their First Round gala at Stevenage on Saturday (October 11). It was another good team performance, especially from the girls as many had
IN-FORM Leverstock Green FC continue to go from strength to strength in the Premier Division of the Sprtan South Midlands League after they recorded their seventh win in their last eight matches away at Hoddesdon Town on Saturday (October 9). Most
BOREHAM WOOD FC are only one match away from the FA Cup proper after a sensational 3-1 win over Premier Division Hayes in a Third Qualifying replay on Wednesday (October 15) at Meadow Park, after drawing 1-1 on Saturday. "It was a fantastic result,
PAUL ROBINSON has revealed he hopes to finish his career at Vicarage Road, following his move to West Bromwich Albion. The 24-year-old admits he is "Watford through and through" and comes from a close-knit family of Hornets fans. Speaking the day
PAUL ROBINSON has revealed he hopes to finish his career at Vicarage Road, following his move to West Bromwich Albion. The 24-year-old admits he is "Watford through and through" and comes from a close-knit family of Hornets fans. Speaking the day
RAY LEWINGTON praised the crowd for their support in the second-half of Tuesday's match. "I think, in modern-day football, you have to excite the crowd. You can't go out and watch a poor performance and be enthusiastic. The crowd, to be fair, was good
FORMER Watford and England manager Graham Taylor showed his support for the Palace Theatre Watford at a charity golf day in aid of the theatres building appeal at Moor Park Golf Club. Taylor, a Palace Appeal patron, spoke about the importance of theatre
GAVIN MAHON could return as left-back tomorrow (Saturday, October 18). He is rated a possible starter for the match against Bradford City after injuring his knee against Crewe Alexandra. "I doubt if he will be thrilled with the the idea of playing
GAVIN MAHON could return as left-back tomorrow (Saturday, October 18). He is rated a possible starter for the match against Bradford City after injuring his knee against Crewe Alexandra. "I doubt if he will be thrilled with the the idea of playing
WATFORD chairman Graham Simpson emerged from a "routine" monthly board meeting yesterday (Thursday, October 16) to handle criticism that the club sold full-back Paul Robinson too cheaply, admitting the club wanted more money for the popular defender.
SARACENS' Kyran Bracken will start against South Africa in England's vital World Cup clash tomorrow (Saturday) after Matt Dawson pulled out of the starting XV with a hamstring injury. However, Bracken's team-mate Richard Hill will miss the match
Group A: Gadeside Black 3 Nascot Wood Blue 0; Omonia 5 Sarratt Rebels 1. Group B: Alex Pk Sth 1 Edmonton Lionhearts 3; Enfield Black 0 Harvesters Nth 8. Group C: Bushey Rgrs 6 Chipperfield Rd 0; Lyndhurst 11 Oxhey Yth 2. Group D: Edmonton Scorp
Group A: Omonia White 0 Everett Amber 7; Gadeside Black 9 Hemel Ath 0; Nascot Wood Red 1 Chipperfield 6; Hadley Rgrs 1 Northwood 4. Group B: Bushey Hawks 2 Harvesters East 1; Everett Blue 2 Edson 0; Abbots Yth 2 Nascot Wood Ravens 2. Group C: Echoes
A COUPLE had their car window smashed showering the woman with glass during a road-rage incident. The young couple from St Albans were on the way to watch Watford play Walsall on Tuesday when they say they were cut up by a dark coloured H-registered
NETWORK Rail have been criticised for their lack of consultation before removing track-side trees, less than six months after promising to keep residents informed of future work. The complaints were made by residents in Juniper Grove, Watford, when
SUN POSTAL had another cause to celebrate on Wednesday, December 3, after it was announced the football club would get £100,000 funding to allow it to develop its ground. The cash boost from the Football Stadia Improvement Fund, supporters of the Football
NURSE Claire Nicell is in training for the Watford Half Marathon and is determined to raise lots of cash for Watford's Peace Hospice. Ms Nicell, who works in the hospice's inpatient unit, said: "I'm only a novice runner, but when I saw the event advertised
PLANS for a new road connecting a Watford industrial park to Tolpits Lane are being considered amid claims the road would create a heavy flow of traffic with people using the route as a rat run. Under the Hertfordshire Highways proposals, a heavy goods
CLASSES have been set up to give adults in Aldenham the help and support they need when they become parents. The course, to be held at St John's Church in Gills Hill Lane, is open to all parents and will be based around professional videos. Mrs Anne
THE partner of Lee Devlin, the man charged with murdering Daniel Rush in north Watford earlier this year, has appeared in court to give a character witness statement on his behalf. His partner of two years Cherie Kelly described Devlin as "generally
WATFORD's coffers will be swelled by £265,000 after Sky opted to broadcast the FA Cup Third Round clash with Chelsea live. The match will kick-off at 12.30pm on Saturday, January 3.
HISTORIC department store Clements was consigned to the pages of Watford's history last week when plans to build a multi-million pound development on the site were approved. The Victorian building in The Parade will now be torn down because of stiff
A HOME OFFICE pathologist who carried out the post-mortem on Daniel Rush gave evidence to Luton Crown Court today (Monday, December 5). Doctor Nathaniel Carey told the jury that Mr Rush had a U-shaped fracture on the left side of his skull. The 18
WATFORD were left shell-shocked after another late strike robbed Ray Lewington's men of two crucial points in an entertaining, but ultimately frustrating 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at Vicarage Road on Saturday, December 6. A Scott Fitzgerald header
WITH fans still salivating over the sparkling performance of Thomas Castaignede against Rotherham, the arrival of another Frenchman will have given further cause for the mouth to water. Raphael Ibanez, the 72-cap French international hooker, arrived
WATFORD look set to start the New Year with a welcome cash windfall after landing a dream home tie with current Premiership leaders Chelsea in the Third Round of the FA Cup. Although the Hornets' chances of emulating last season's FA Cup Semi-Final
Round Two: Evergreen Yth 0 Northwood 1; Harp Colts Pan 1 Berk Rdrs Red 0; Bushey Rgrs 0 Echoes Yth 7.
PLANS to mark the demise of Watford's oldest department store with a grand charity ball have met with an enthusiastic response, despite an increase in the original ticket price. When Mrs Anna Rankin first announced plans for the Clements Goodbye Ball
PHARMACISTS across the county are being warned to be on the lookout for forged prescriptions after a doctor's car was broken into while it was parked in a Watford carpark. The GP had left her silver VW Polo in the car park at the Hilton Hotel in Elton
THE Daniel Rush murder trial has stopped until Monday after one of the jury failed to turn up at Luton Crown Court. Justice Richard Aikens cited "personal difficulties" for the man's absence, to the remaining 11 jurors. The case will begin again on
Round Two: Hemel Aces v Chorleywood Red; Harp Pir v London Col Amber.
Round Two: St Albans Nth v Hertsmere; Oakhill Amb v Echoes Orange; Herons/Oakhill Cubs v Northwood; Nascot Wood Black v Abbots Yth/Croxley G Eagles; Alex Pk E v Harp Jags/Leverstock Gn; Hemel Aces v Riverside Hibs; Nascot Wood v Croxley G Falcons; St
Group D: Northwood v Berk Rdrs. Group E: Evergreen Yth v Comets; Leverstock Gn v Sun. Group F: Oxhey Utd v Chipp Cor; Everett Rvrs Red v Evergreen Colts. Group H: Cassio Lions v Gadeside.
HEIDAR HELGUSON and Gavin Mahon are champing at the bit, seeking their first competitive games after lengthy injury-enforced lay-offs. However, their hopes were dashed by the weather when last week's reserve game was postponed and efforts to organise
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WHAT Australian icon is, on average, 403 metres in length, weighs 735 tons and can be seen over an area of 1,559 kilometres (2,979km from February)? No, it is not a rock formation, a certain bridge, the average ego of an Aussie cricketer, or the amount
THERE are two places I would have liked to be on Saturday, November 22, if I was back in Australia. One would be in Sydney for the Rugby World Cup final for the opportunity of tasting sweet victory, for once, over this sports-mad nation; the second
I WORKED in Sydney for eight months before setting off on my travels. I lived in a flat with a view of the Opera House (if you had good eyesight), the train I got to work went past the building and I enjoyed many an evening in its quayside bar. But
THE Citizens Advice Bureau (Cab) Service in Hertsmere is launching its first campaign to raise more funds by asking for cash donations direct from the public. The money raised will be spent on much-needed computer hardware and IT training for workers
THE role of carers in Hertfordshire will come under the spotlight on Friday, which is National Carers Rights Day. More than 91,000 people in Hertfordshire provide support for loved ones who are either disabled or terminally ill, providing care to the
RADLETT'S own rock 'n' roll resident has turned his attention to the stars, by composing music for the BBC documentary Moon Power. Mr Brian Bennett, who lives in Radlett, was the drummer for Cliff Richard and The Shadows before he began composing music
I WAS talking to the club chairman, Graham Simpson, the other week. It was a relaxed and largely off-the-record discussion over a couple of drinks or four. We talked on several aspects of the club but his overall view was that if the club could get
MOTHERS are adding their names to a petition to lobby against junk food being marketed to young children. The South Herts branch of netmums, a web-based network that provides information to parents, has gathered scores of signatures from supporters
THE friend who was with Watford teenager Daniel Rush when he was allegedly hit over the head and killed with a hammer has said he remembers little or nothing of the events leading up to the attack. Carpenter Blake Woodgates, 21, a former pupil at Queen's
SARACEN's returning World Cup heroes Richard Hill and Kyran Bracken were given a rapturous welcome at Vicarage Road on Sunday, but it was frenchman Thomas Castaignede who stole the show with a stunning display as the Men in Black opened up an 18-point
A LATE goal from Steve Sidwell condemned Watford to only their third defeat in 13 matches as Reading snatched a 2-1 victory at the Madeksji Stadium on Saturday, November 29. After falling behind to a farcical own goal from Neil Cox, the Hornets drew
WATFORD MP Claire Ward has written to Mayor of London Ken Livingstone calling on him to restate his support for the Croxley Rail Link. In her letter, Ms Ward said the link was "crucial" to Watford and she hoped she could count on Mr Livingstone to give
A TRAINEE interpreter for the deaf is preparing to travel 3,000 miles in an "old banger" to raise money for a deaf school in Africa. Mr Alistair Wood, of Springfield, Bushey Heath, is attempting the ambitious drive as part of the Plymouth-Dakar Challenge
AN Able Seaman from Kings Langley found herself alongside Prince Michael of Kent at a service of dedication for the Royal Naval Division memorial service in London. Miss Gemma Jones, 20, a member of the Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) Royal Guard, was at
WATFORD may not have collected all three points from a fiery 1-1 draw with Burnley on Tuesday, but Ray Lewington will have breathed a sigh of relief after his side saw out the final 20 minutes with only ten men to secure a valuable point. Earlier,
WATFORD may not have collected all three points from a fiery 1-1 draw with Burnley on Tuesday, but Ray Lewington will have breathed a sigh of relief after his side saw out the final 20 minutes with only ten men to secure a valuable point. Earlier,
WATFORD Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has been awarded a high profile "Quality Mark" for the standard of advice it gives to its clients. The Community Legal Services Commission confirmed the award on the CAB for the way it advises people who are in debt
SILENCE met Councillor Frank Ward's motion of no confidence against the leader of Hertsmere Borough Council last week. Speaking at a meeting of the council on Wednesday, September 24, Councillor Ward said that in the past two years the council had witnessed
WATFORD COUNCIL has pledged to make the town a cleaner place, but for one woman the administration should concentrate its efforts a little closer to home. During a debate at the town hall on street cleaning, she suffered an asthma attack because of
PAEDOPHILE Trevor Brooks was jailed for life after he was convicted of raping two young sisters. Brooks befriended the girls' single mother after meeting her through a chatline dating agency. Before long the 40 year old painter and decorator had wormed
MILK in Hertfordshire shops has been given the all-clear by the county's trading standards department following a series of spot checks. Three hundred samples of skimmed, semi-skimmed and whole milk from towns and villages in Hertfordshire were taken
SARACENS' unbeaten start to the season came to an abrupt end on Saturday when they were handed a 30-7 defeat by Gloucester at Kingsholm. The result extended the Men in Black's miserable record at the home of the Cherry & Whites, where Sarries have
Watford's Pop Idol hopeful Suzanne Carley has failed in her bid to get into the next round of ITV's talent show. Despite receiving praise from the show's judges for her version of Whitney Houston's Run to You, Suzanne was voted out by the public, coming
Suzanne Carley has failed in her bid to get into the final ten of ITV's talent show Pop Idol. Despite receiving praise from the show's judges for her version of Whitney Houston's Run to You, Suzanne was voted out by the public, coming in fifth place
Round One Bovingdon v London Rd; Brookside v Sawbridgeworth Jun; Chipp Cor v Riverside Hib Gn; Cheshunt Yth v Garston Jun; Harp Colts v Ware; Herons Yth v Bishop Stortford Swifts; Nascot Rgrs v Colney Heath; Northolt Utd Jun v Borehamwood Yth; St Albans
Round One: St Albans Rgrs v Waltham Cross Yth; Northolt Utd v Abbots Yth; Tring Tigers v Evergreen; East Herts Yth v Suffolk Yth; Sun Postal Yth v Harvesters.
Round One: Acorn Rdrs v Harvesters Sth; Alex Pk Sth v Nascot Rgrs; Berk Allstars v Everett Rvrs; Bovingdon v Abbots Yth; Chiltern Utd v Comet Vipers; Chorleywood Red v Evergreen Jun; Croxley Guild v Harp Barons; Gadeside Rgrs v Hemel Red; Hemel Aces v
First Round: Herons v Harp Sharks; Echoes Yth v Whet Pumas; Muswell Eagles v Chiltern Utd; Alex Pk Rdrs v Cassio Clarets; Harp Pir v London Col Blue; St Albans C East v Harvesters Sth; Elstree Vale v Borehamwood 2000; Berk Rdrs v Well End; St Albans
Group A: Alex Pk Yth v Edmonton Rgrs; Whetstone Sabres v Enfield Rgrs; Pinnacle Grads v Elstree Vale. Group B: Echoes v St Albans City East; Harp Colts Falcons v London Rd; Bedmond Ajax v London Col. Group C: Riverside Hib v Harvesters Nth; Hemel
Group F: Northwood v Goffs Oak; Whetstone Wildcats v Nascot White; Wood Rgrs v Chorleywood Blue. Group G: Riverside AFC v Chorleywood Red; Select Soccer v London Rd B; Wood Boys White v Whetstone Lynx. Group H: Whetstone Tigers v Harvesters East
Round One Oakhill Tigers Red 0 Borehamwood Yth 8; Scrabble Allstars 3 Harp Dukes 2.
Gadeside 1 Harvesters 5; Stevenage Tn 12 Riverside AFC 2; Comets SC 2 Broxbourne Bor V&E 9; Hadley Rgrs 0 Welwyn Pegasus 9; Broadhall Yth 1 Riverside Hib 4; Hemel 0 Abbots Yth 6; Garston Boys 1 Borehamwood Yth 4; Hatfield Yth 2 St Albans City East 3;
A WATFORD man has admitted stealing $1,400 in travellers cheques belonging to a customer at a hotel in Bushey where he was working. Gary Flatt, 31, of Bucknalls Close, Garston, was the customer service manager of the Ramada Jarvis Hotel when he took
DIGNITARIES from different political parties came together to support the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre (LJMC) for Cancer Support and Information at Mount Vernon Hospital. The centre was celebrating its tenth anniversary on Friday last week with a
WATFORD MP Claire Ward saw how families and older people in the area have benefited from a free heating and insulation scheme. Visiting the home of locals John and Sheila Charles, Ms Ward saw how local people are benefiting from the Warm Front scheme
WHILE it may have been a peculiarly long and dry summer, golfers in Hertfordshire will be bracing themselves for the onset of winter and, to ensure they are able to play their sport during the wet months, Northwood Golf Club will relay its greens in a
NEWLY-PROMOTED Watford Premier netball club were unable to make home advantage count as they lost 43-33 in their opening National Clubs League fixture against Aquila on Sunday. In a nervous opening period, neither side was able to establish a convincing
WATFORD have allowed Wayne Brown to join Gillingham on a one-month's loan. The Hornets have been told to reduce the wage bill by off-loading two players, and by loaning Brown, this buys a little relief on the wages. "Wayne was keen to get his season
RAY LEWINGTON has so far resisted the temptation to pitch Scott Fitzgerald into the team in an effort to solve the goal-scoring problem. "You put pressure on him because of the situation. If he does not score, it could affect his confidence. Mind you
NEAL ARDLEY, whose contributions in the creative department have been missed, is set to return to the side against Ipswich tomorrow (September 27) after he reactivated a pulled calf muscle last Thursday and so missed the Wigan and Bristol City games.
NEAL ARDLEY, whose contributions in the creative department have been missed, is set to return to the side against Ipswich tomorrow (September 27) after he reactivated a pulled calf muscle last Thursday and so missed the Wigan and Bristol City games.
WATFORD will be looking to make an appointment to take over some of the work undertaken by chief executive Tim Shaw when he resigns next summer. Chairman Graham Simpson, who will take over 20 to 25 per cent of Shaw's work as executive chairman, stressed
SUNDERLAND are still on course to sign Tommy Smith. Smith has been training with Sunderland for two weeks but is not regarded as fit enough to come in contention for tomorrow's (September 27) game with Reading should he sign before the deadline.
WATFORD's recent loan signing from Tottenham Hotspur Stephen Kelly, a Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, and Neal Ardley are likely to make the starting line-up on Saturday (September 27) against Ipswich Town, and Scott Fitzgerald may get the
OVERNIGHT repair work on the M1 north of Watford is due to start next Friday, October 3, between Junction 8 for Hemel Hempstead and Junction 9 for Redbourn. The work, which consists of repairing cracks, resurfacing and renewal of road markings, will last
A MISSING 18-year-old last seen getting into a car by her mother outside her West Yorkshire home could be in Watford, police believe. Nancy Parker, who is also known as Nancy Wall, has never gone missing before and police are concerned about her whereabouts
THE Watford Observer website has won a prize as second best weekly newspaper website at recent awards. The Newspaper Society, the voice of the British regional press, announced on Monday that watfordobserver.co.uk and its sister newspaper website, stalbansobserver.co.uk
POLICE are hunting four Asian men after a late night shooting in Watford last week. The suspects, all said to be in their early 20s, are wanted in connection with the incident at Century Retail Park between 11pm, Monday, September 15, and 2am, Tuesday
THE buy-to-let sector remains buoyant, with demand for rented property at its highest level for two years, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The amount of rental property coming on to the market is also rising at
THERE are tentative signs that affordability constraints have begun to bite and are acting as a natural brake on the housing market. The market has been boosted by low interest rates and higher earnings. However, indicators suggest affordability
THE Be Bop and Be Bop created by Renault are two interpretations of the compact MPV theme, one is an all terrain SUV and the other a sporting model under the Renaultsport brand. Be Bop and Be Bop combine rounded forms with structured lines for greater
THE Watford Observer website has won a prize as second best weekly newspaper website. The Newspaper Society, the voice of the British regional press, announced on Monday that watfordobserver.co.uk and its sister newspaper website, stalbansobserver.co.uk
A JOINT police and probation report released this week shows ten of the 225 sex offenders on Hertfordshire's sex offenders register were cautioned or convicted this year for breaching the terms of their registration. The report detailing how the public
RACE crime will not be tolerated in Hertfordshire, is the message from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). In partnership with the police, Magistrates Court Service and Probation Service, the CPS is holding a public event to publicise its crackdown
UNHAPPY householders in Croxley Green say their complaints about youngsters throwing eggs at their properties have been ignored. The egg throwing comes from the Byewaters estate in Watford, across the canal to recently built houses in Croxley Green.
ELEVEN per cent of calls to the Hertfordshire-based charity Parentline Plus are from parents worried about drug and alcohol abuse. Hertfordshire manager Sandra Hiller says it is clear that parents cannot prevent teenagers having access to drugs with
YOUNGSTERS in Hertfordshire can put their artistic talents to good use to design a poster encouraging those affected by domestic violence to seek help. The competition launched by Hertfordshire Constabulary, in conjunction with other agencies, helps
Saracens' Paul Bailey rushes in to support his grounded team-mate Richard Haughton. Picture: X387013 by Dave Herring
Tigers' full-back Tim Stimpson finds himself at the bottom of a pile of bodies. Picture: X387009 by Dave Herring
Former Tiger Andy Goode is sent tumbling by Josh Kronfeld. Picture: X387008 by Dave Herring
Thomas Castaignede is beaten to his own chip and chase by Sam Vesty. Picture: X387006 by Dave Herring
Head Coach: John Connolly Captain: Jonathon Humphries (pre-World Cup), Danny Grewcock (post-World Cup) Last season: 11th In: Lee Best, Brendon Daniel, Andrew Higgins, Michael Lipman and Jamie Williams (all from Bristol), Rob Fidler (Gloucester
Director of Rugby/Chief Executive: Mark Evans Captain: Andre Vos Last season: Seventh In: Mike Worsley (London Irish), Siua (Josh) Taumalolo (Bridgend), Gavin Duffy (Connacht), Ben Willis, Andy Dunne and Simon Keogh (all Leinster), George
MAINTENANCE work that could cost in excess of £100,000 is being considered for council owned flats in Oxhey. A number of alternatives are under discussion to improve two mainly council owned blocks of flats and maisonettes at The Highlands. At a meeting
FUTURE large rises in the Council Tax could be decided by the people of Watford if the council agreed to put further increases to a vote. The news comes after Watford Green Party Councillor Steve Rackett urged Watford and Hertfordshire councils to put
Head Coach: Mike Schmi Captain: Chris Johnson Last season: Promoted as champions of National League Division One In: Christian Loader (Bridgend), Craig Short (Bristol), Derek Jelley (Leicester), Peter Smyth (Leinster), Guy Easterby and Luke Gross (
Head Coach: Rod Kafer Captain: Simon Raiwalui Last season: Eighth In: Emiliano Bergamaschi (Bristol), Raphael Ibanez (Castres), Alex Codling (Harlequins), Simon Raiwalui (Newport), Taine Randell (Otago), Andy Kershaw (London Wasps), Stephen Sparks
COOKING has taken 37-year-old Mark Wilding round the world, where he has been a chef in France and the United States of America. More recently he has been the master chef at a hotel in Chamonix in the French Alps, and because of his familiarity with
EVERY place has its special hour, sunrise or sunset. With Venice, it's a dazzling 24-hour feast for the eyes and heart. And love at first sight. Built on a lagoon, Venice is similar to a group of small islands linked by more than 400 bridges which have
A JOINT police and probation report released this week shows ten of the 225 sex offenders on Hertfordshire's sex offenders register were cautioned or convicted this year for breaching the terms of their registration. The report detailing how the public
A SOLICITOR who helped himself to more than £50,000 of his clients' money was struck off for dishonesty last week. David Bultitude, 46, did not bother to work out who should have the money before transferring it to his office account. He later claimed
YOUNG fitness enthusiasts of St Helens School will don sweatbands and trainers next week to participate in a charity workout led by GMTV's celebrity guru, Mr Motivator. The session will be one of three staged at the girls' school in Eastbury Road, Northwood
A COURT has placed an injunction on the owner of a Chinese restaurant for refusing entry to a blind man and his guide dog. The injunction means that Mr Andrew D'Cruz, owner of The Imperial Garden Restaurant in High Street, Watford, has to pay Mr Leigh
STAFF and students of Queens' School welcomed the Bishop of St Albans to the assembly hall on Tuesday, September 23, for its presentation evening. The Reverend Christopher Herbert was guest speaker at the event designed to commend the efforts and achievements
STUDENTS of Bushey Meads School wishing to study or carry out research after school hours are invited to do so at a weekly homework club. The supervised club, during which allows students free access to ITC equipment and research materials, is open
THE abolition of homework for students in senior years is just one of a number of radical changes to be introduced at a secondary school in Garston. Hundreds of students returned to schools across Watford this September to study additional subjects
This 175-acre country park the only one in Hertfordshire offers visitors an attractive combination of woodland, parkland and farm animals, open water, nature trails and an adventure playground. The recreation of AA Milne's 100 Aker Wood complete with
ROD KAFER, the Saracens head coach, refused to blame his players for a lack of conetration which saw them throw away a glorious chance to record their first victory over Leicester Tigers in three years. An early contender for the try of the season,
ROD KAFER, the Saracens head coach, refused to blame his players for a lack of concentration which saw them throw away a glorious chance to record their first victory over Leicester Tigers in three years. An early contender for the try of the season
Bushey High Street, opposite Bushey Golf and Country Club or from HerkomerRoad. Historic garden, variety of roses, cloisters, Grade II listed building. 020 8207 2277
More than 190 acres of historical open land, woodland and green space with plenty to amuse walkers and children. See the canal and lock and the riverboats that travel up and down, let your children enjoy the paddling pool, the picnic areas, tennis courts
Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood. This mature park includes tennis courts and car parking. 01923 776611
Dunstable. A park with routes and trails and a countryside centre with educational facilities and gifts for sale. Refreshments available. Open daily: . 01582 608489
Cycle track along the disused railway line from Watford to Rickmansworth is used by cyclists and walkers. Horses permitted on eastern section between Moor Lane and Rickmansworth. Spot the grebes, herons and kingfishers around the lakes and canal and foxes
King George Avenue, Bushey. These large playing fields include multi-sports area, a large play area, small paddling pool, tennis courts, bowling green, pavilion cafe, wildflower meadow and car parking facilities. Open daily from 7am to dusk: . 020 8207
Off Moatfield Road or Bournehall Lane, Bushey. These large playing fields are marked out for football pitches. Open daily from 7am to dusk: 020 8207 2277
Signposted from the town centre. Lying beside the Grand Union Canal the aquadrome includes water and woodland with children's playground and opportunities for fishing, sailing and windsurfing. Open April to August 8am to 8pm and September to March 8am
St Michaels Street, St Albans. Here you can see the remains of Roman Walls, the hypocaust, museum with hands on discovery area, and the site of the London gate to the city. A paddling pool, large lakes with wildfowl make an ideal picnic setting: Bands
Grove Mill Lane, Watford. This 160-acre site provides bridle ways and an ideal day out for scenic walks and nature trails: 01923 226400
WATFORD defender Wayne Brown has joined Division One rivals Gillingham on loan for a month. The former Ipswich Town player has been unable to break into the Hornets first team this term, although he has suffered from an injury disrupted start to the
WATFORD defender Wayne Brown has joined Division One rivals Gillingham on loan for a month. The former Ipswich Town player has been unable to break into the Hornets first team this term, although he has suffered from an injury disrupted start to the
Group One: Enfield Rangers v Harvesters North; Harpenden Colts Panthers v Edson Youth. Group Two: Northwood v Berkhamsted Raiders; Comets SC v Lyndhurst. Group Three: Sun Postal Blue v Moor Park; Evergreen Youth v Riverside Hibernian Youth. Group
Group B: St Albans City East v London Road. Group C: Borehamwood FC v Harvesters North; Everett Blue v Hemel Aces; Riverside Hibernian v St Albans City South. Group D: Northwood v Whetstone Panthers; Riverside AFC v Everett Black; Abbots Youth v
Group A: Elstree Vale v Oxhey United Black; Evergreen Youth v Everett Green; Gadeside Flames v St Albans City East. Group B: Alexandra Park Youth v Hemel Aces B; Borehamwood Sharks v Bedmond Yellow; Brady Maccabi v Harvesters North. Group C: Alexandra
Group C: Chorleywood Red 1 Borehamwood 2000 12; St Albans City South 0 Riverside Hibernian 9. Group D: Berkhamsted Raiders Red 3 Abbots Youth 1; Whetstone Panthers 3 Alexandra Park North 1; Riverside AFC 1 Everett Rovers Black 7. Group E: Hemel
Round One: Abbots Youth 5 Comet Vipers 1; Acorn Raiders 8 Bovingdon 1; Alexandra Park North 12 St Albans Rangers 1; Alexandra Park South 4 Chorleywood Scorpions 5; Berkhamsted Town 4 Croxley Guild 6; Chipperfield Corinthians 5 Scrabble 5 (aet - Chipperfield
STAFF and students of Queens' School welcomed the Bishop of St Albans to the assembly hall on Tuesday for its presentation evening. The Reverend Christopher Herbert was guest speaker at the event designed to commend the efforts and achievements of students
ALMOST 500 chickens died from suffocation on the way to a slaughter house after a lorry driver pulled into a service station and fell asleep. The dead broilers were among more than 4,000 birds being transported from West Yorkshire for slaughter at Bell
GOVERNMENT plans to clamp down on bogus charity street collections have been welcomed by Watford MP Claire Ward. Miss Ward said she hoped the proposed new rules announced last week would help restore public trust and confidence in the charitable sector
Round One: Chorleywood Red 3 Enfield Rangers 0; Muswell Hill Eagles 1 Herons 4; Abbots Youth 0 Woodhall Wanderers Crusaders 5; Riverside AFC 3 Sun Postal Blue 1; Berkhamsted Raiders 5 Echoes Youth 3; Whetstone Pumas 9 Cassiobury Claret 4; Chiltern United
Group A: Enfield Rangers 4 Alexandra Park Youth 1; Elstree Vale 0 Edmonton Rangers 2; Hadley Rangers 0 Pinnacle Graduates 8. Group B: London Road 2 Echoes 4; London Colney 0 St Albans City East 5; Harpenden Colts Falcons 3 Bedmond Ajax 6. Group
Group I: Edson 1 Alexandra Park South 1. Friendly: Enfield Green 0 Borehamwood Scorpions 3.
Preliminary Round: London Colney Blue 3 Hadley Wood 1; Oxhey Jets Blue 3 Pinnacle Scholars 1.
Group A: Gadeside Flames 5 Elstree Vale 1; St Albans City East 4 Evergreen Youth 0; Everett Green 2 Oxhey Utd Black 1. Group B: Borehamwood Sharks 2 Harvesters North 4; Bedmond Yellow 7 Hemel Aces B 0. Group C: Harpenden Lightnings 8 Alexandra Park
Group F: Chorleywood Blue 0 Goffs Oak 10; London Colney 0 Nascot Wood White 3; Northwood 0 Whetstone Wildcats 2. Group G: Whetstone Lynx 2 Chorleywood Red 2; Hemel Athletic 6 London Road 0; Riverside AFC 0 Select Soccer 16. Group H: London Road
WATFORD Mayor Dorothy Thornhill has been accused of a grave misjudgment after a recent visit to a crematorium. Senior Labour officials this week labelled her comments "bad taste" during her tour of the West Herts Crematorium in High Elms Lane. The
BUSES will replace trains north of Rickmansworth when essential track replacement work is carried out during the next two weeks. Buses will replace London Underground Metropolitan Line services north of Rickmansworth tonight (Friday) and next Friday
A BITTER row has erupted over the ownership of a piece of land which residents claim was given to them in 1887. The land, situated off the Leavesden High Road, used to house a building called Jubilee Hall which locals say was presented to them by justice
All Clubs should note that from Sunday 23 November 2003, West Herts home venue will be King George V Playing Fields, Tolpits Lane, instead of Metropolitan Police Sports Ground
The company has been successfully established in Watford and surrounding areas since 1989. We are an independent agent who have offered a personalised and professional service during our 14 years of trading. We serve numerous landlords in letting their
The Home Management Company Ltd is dedicated to Residential Lettings and Management and was established in 1986 in association with Friends Estate Agents in Bushey to give a unique service to landlords who wished to let their homes, and responsible tenants
Judy Pearson-Turner of the Pearson-Turner Partnership has been in residential lettings and property management for nearly thirty years having been with both corporate and small firms she has been based around the Hertfordshire and North London area.
AN exhibition of art by local disabled people and those from Watford's Italian twin town will be held at Watford Town Hall next month as the European Year of Disabled People draws to a close. The exhibition was developed in Pesaro in Italy and has toured
POLICE are treating a fire at a derelict hotel in Chorleywood on Saturday as suspicious. Eight firefighters wore breathing apparatus as they battled the blaze at the empty Sportsman Hotel in Station Approach on Saturday at 12.55am. Vandals are thought
A YOUNG man from Kings Langley will be hoping for a serving of success when he takes part in an international tennis tournament next month. Matthew Swallow, of Toms Lane, has been playing tennis for five years. The Kings Langley School pupil will
THE police have unveiled their latest tool in the fight against crime a Smart car. The latest edition to Watford police's fleet is a two seater from Mercedes-Benz and smart Watford, of Lower High Street, Watford. The car is part of a five-month
STREET cleaning in north Watford has "got worse" over the last six months, according to a recent survey. Residents in the Callowland Ward were given the opportunity to respond to the council's claims that street cleaning had improved in a survey carried
MOVES to close Meriden Primary School have provoked outrage from teachers, governors and parents and led to claims a community will be divided. A consultation document published this week by Hertfordshire County Council as part of a review of school
ANGRY residents have accused Watford Council of turning a blind eye to constant planning breaches by a waste recycling plant. A letter from the council, sent in reply to a series of complaints by local residents, makes clear that despite breaking strict
SCOTT FITZGERALD added another chapter to his success story on Saturday, November 15, as he sent Norwich City, with eight wins out of eight at home this season and requiring a win to go top of Division One, crashing to a shock 2-1 defeat at Carrow Road
ROD KAFER, the Saracens, head coach, was relieved to see his side eventually overcome a spirited display from Penzance & Newlyn on Sunday to book their place in the Powergen Cup Quarter-Final. A shock had looked on the cards at a packed Mennaye Field
Match played on Sunday, November 9 NORTHWOOD made a great start when Matt Davidse connected with Andy Arnold's cross after 30 seconds. But later in the first-half omonia got two goals in quick succession to shock the home side, who duly drew level
Everett Rovers 1 Stevenage Borough 9; Hemel Celtic 1 Wymondley Park 6; Hemel Hempstead Blue 2 Northolt United Juniors 1; Hertsmere 0 Cheshunt Youth 9; Leverstock Green (walkover) P Codicote Tigers P; Nascot Wood Rangers 0 Evergreen Youth 2; Riverside
Whetstone Wanderers 7 Mill Hill Rangers 6; Headstone Manor 0 Pinnacle 6; Brimdsown Rovers 3 Enfield Rangers 1; Harrow St Marys 1 Northwood 7.
Round Two: St Albans City East 0 Alexandra Park Youth (aet St Albans win 4-2 on pens); Hemel Aces A 4 Harpenden Hurricanes 1; London Maccabi Lions 4 Borehamwood Scorpions 2; St Albans City West 3 Parkfield 3 (aet St Albans win 5-4 on pens); Leverstock
WATFORD seem unlikely to receive an improved bid from Nottingham Forest for Danny Webber in the immediate future. In an interview with former The Watford Observer sports reporter Ian Wilkerson, who now covers Forest for the Nottingham Evening Post,
Round Three: Everett Rvrs v Stevenage Bor; Hemel Celtic v Wymondley Pk; Hemel Blue v Northolt Utd Jun; Hertsmere v Cheshunt Yth; Leverstock Gn v Codicote Tigers; Nascot Wood Rgrs v Evergreen Yth; Riverside Hib Gn v Bedwell Rgrs; St Albans City Nth v Wormley
Round Two: St Albans City East v Alex Pk Yth; Hemel Aces A v Harp Hurric; London Lions v Borehamwood Scorp; St Albans City West v Parkfield; Leverstock Gn Oaks v Abbots Yth; Omonia Gn v Edmonton Pumas; Chorleywood Lions v HMH; Enfield Gn v Bedmond Yellow
WATFORD face a formidable obstacle when they take on Norwich City at Carrow Road tomorrow (Saturday, November 15) but Ray Lewington is distinctly upbeat about the Hornets over the longer term. "I think we can start edging up that table," said the Watford
IN an amazing feat of human endurance, a Rickmansworth man swam the distance of The Channel in 48 hours despite being paralysed from the chest down. Mr Robin Gibbons last week endured two days of sweat and tears to swim 22 miles in 48 hours. Mr
THE next time a Three Rivers resident hears the beep of a text message it may signal more than just a friendly greeting. Three Rivers District Council has recently introduced an innovative scheme to remind tenants to pay their rent. Since October
HAVE you always wanted to channel your skills towards the greater good? If so, The Mount Bovingdon Visitors' Centre may have the opportunity that you have been waiting for. They are looking to further improve visits for the 31,256 people who visit
NURSE Rosemary Lucey from Rickmansworth is celebrating the publication of a new book to which she was invited to contribute a chapter. Breast Cancer, Nursing Care and Management has been written for nurses and other health care professionals and it
THE annual lung cancer awareness month taking place this November, will be supported by Bishops Wood Hospital in Northwood. For the second year Macmillan Cancer Relief is joining forces with the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, to help raise awareness
RED tape and bureaucracy is strangling business in Watford, according to newly-appointed shadow industry secretary Stephen O'Brien. Mr O'Brien said a Conservative government would reduce expensive business laws and free up valuable management time.
TWELVE brave women from Watford and District Classic Vehicle Club have followed in the footsteps of the WI Calendar Girls by posing for a sexy charity calendar. Cars and glamorous women have always been a popular combination so the club hopes to raise
SARACENS pulled of a major coup this week when they pipped Northampton, Rotherham and interest from clubs in France and Wales to sign former Springbok prop Cobus Visagie on an 18-month contract from Western Province. The 30-year-old tight-head, who
SARACENS' World Cup winning duo Richard Hill and Kyran Bracken stepped off the plane to a hero's reception at Heathrow on Tuesday and within hours made themselves available for selection ahead of Sunday's clash with basement club Rotherham and Hill will
Clubs are invited to send representatives to the County Ground at Letchworth for this event on Monday, December 1 2003. The Football Development Department will be giving a presentation and ground tours will be available. The evening commences at 5pm
Referees Secretary has reported that it is becoming difficult to cover matches due to retirement of referees and some moving from the area. Enquiries would therefore be welcomed from referees moving into the area and from members of Clubs who would wish
CAT lovers in the Three Rivers area should take the opportunity to meet a local author doing a book signing at Chorleywood Bookshop on Saturday, November 29. Mrs Marilyn Edwards, from Rickmansworth, will be signing copies of her new storybook, The Cats
THE first in a series of music, song and dance events will take place in Watford town centre on Saturday. From 2pm to 4pm local performers will take over St Mary's Square and entertain shoppers with a celebration of different dance styles from hip hop
RICKMANSWORTH residents are being called on to help in a footpath investigation by Hertfordshire County Council. The investigation will determine if a passage running along 167 High Street is a public right of way. The county council needs to hear
THE boxing gloves may have been off, but the hat stayed on when stylish sportsman Chris Eubank came to town to sign copies of his autobiography on Thursday, November 20. The star visited Waterstones in Watford to meet and greet his fans and promote
WATFORD COUNCIL'S housing boss has renewed calls for local authorities to be handed extra tax-raising powers. Councillor Andy Wylie said he wanted the Government to reinstate the council's ability to levy business rates. Local councils used to collect
