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News

• Continental markets return to Watford

  WATFORD: Watford town centre will host two specialist outdoor markets later this year. read more

• Bra donation scheme 'well supported'

  HERTSMERE: Women across Hertsmere have donated more than 17,000 unwanted bras to a council recycling scheme. read more

• Send us your pothole pictures

  HERTFORDSHIRE: As drivers county-wide continue their daily battle with the increasing number of cavernous craters in our roads, the Watford Observer is asking for your help in identifying the worst and most dangerous potholes in the area. read more

• 'High-tech industry could see Watford flourish', says Tory chairman

  WATFORD: Conservative Party chairman Eric Pickles visited the offices of a Watford IT company this afternoon – on the day when his party sought to ally itself with high-tech industry. read more

• Abbots Langley Gardening Society to hold annual spring show

  ABBOTS LANGLEY: The Abbots Langley Gardening Society is to hold its annual spring show in the coming weeks. read more

• Woman's suicide bid over fears for son

  WATFORD: A 40-year-old woman with mental health problems set fire to her flat as she tried to kill herself due to fears over her son in care. read more

• Sarratt youth club awarded grant

  SARRATT: A youth club in Sarratt has been awarded a grant by a Hertfordshire County Councillor to help improve facilities. read more

• Volunteers wanted to help grow school's vegetable patch

  WATFORD: Budding gardeners at a Watford primary school are appealing for volunteers to help them create their own vegetable patch. read more

• New speed limit for death crash road

  WATFORD: A new 20 miles per hour speed limit has been imposed outside a Watford school – the site of a tragic accident two years ago. read more

• Watford music producer notches up another chart hit

  WATFORD: A music producer from Watford has a managed to notch up a second top-ten hit. read more

• Help for volunteers in Three Rivers

  SOUTH OXHEY: Would-be volunteers attended a free seminar organised by a Three Rivers charity service in South Oxhey today. read more

• English Heritage refuse to list historic Croxley school

  CROXLEY GREEN: English Heritage has refused to protect a historic Croxley Green primary school, despite the owners' plans to demolish it. read more

• Bovingdon Market raided for fake goods

  BOVINGDON: Counterfeit clothes, shoes and CDs have been seized from Bovingdon market following a joint operation by Hertfordshire Trading Standards and Hertfordshire Constabulary. read more

• Hundreds apply for Tesco jobs

  WATFORD: A new Tesco Express store will open in north Watford next week. read more

• Hospice shop raised £500,000

  SOUTH OXHEY: Staff and volunteers who work at the Peace Hospice shop in South Oxhey have raised £500,000 for the charity. read more

• Insurance plan for dogs

  HERTFORDSHIRE: Dog owners across south-west Hertfordshire could be forced to buy insurance for their pets as the Government attempts to tackle to growing number of dangerous breeds. read more

• Community groups to vie £50,000 council grant

  WATFORD: Community and youth groups have been invited to bid for grants in a £50,000 council giveaway. read more

• The Grove hotel in England 'bugging' storm

  WATFORD: Exclusive hotel The Grove found itself at the centre of a national media storm this morning after revelations that the England football team was bugged during its latest stay. read more

• Miss Herts finalist hoping for night to remember

  WATFORD: A woman with a love of animals is hoping for a night to remember when she competes for the Miss Hertfordshire crown. read more

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