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Skydive for Dale raises more than £4,000

Skydive for Dale raises more than £4,000

5:53pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

A skydive in memory of a Kings Langley teenager who died of a heart complication has raised more than £4,000 - enough to fund heart tests for 200 more teens.

Missing 14-year-old Tyrone Blackmore found safe and well

5:34pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

A 14 year old boy from Hemel Hempstead, who was reported missing earlier this month, has been found safe and well this afternoon.

Dentist faces legal battle over sign

Dentist faces legal battle over sign

5:30pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

A dental practice in Watford is facing a legal battle with the council after it put up a large advertising sign without permission.

NATO sailor aims to play 72 holes of golf at Moor Park for charity

Gilles LeBlanc will play gold to raise money for the Lynda Jackson Mcmillan Centre at Mount Vernon Hospital and the Peace Children’s Centre in Watford.

5:13pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

A Canadian serviceman stationed at NATO'S Northwood Headquarters aims to raise cash for two local charities by playing 72 holes of continuous golf at Moor Park on Friday, June 1.

Perfect weather helps make May fair 'one of the best ever'

3:57pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

A break in the clouds gave the sun just enough time to shine on this year's Rickmansworth May Fair, which took on a royal theme as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Never knowingly underbaked

Never knowingly underbaked

3:35pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

A department store in Watford will be holding a tea party later this month to raise cash for and awareness of a homeless charity.

New neighbourhood inspector for Three Rivers

Det Insp Robin Winder.

2:58pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

Three Rivers’ new neighbourhood inspector is returning to the area where he first worked as a sergeant.

Bakery wins window display award

Bakery wins window display award

2:56pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

Rickmansworth bakery Cinnamon Square has been given the award for the most attractive window display during Ricky Week.

Golfers raise cash for Peace Hospice

Golfers raise cash for Peace Hospice

2:38pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

Golfers from across Hertfordshire joined together yesterday (Tuesday) to raise cash for The Peace Hospice.

West Herts College tutor smashes indoor triathlon record

Jon Cowell smashed the indoor triathlon record and raised cash for Help for Heroes.

12:51pm Wednesday 16th May 2012

A tutor at West Herts College shattered a triathlon world record this week, raising money for charity in the process.

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