POLICE are on the lookout for a gang of teenagers whose attacks on buses in Panshanger in Welwyn Garden City have endangered passengers' lives and jeopardised services. They have smashed two bus windows, and thrown eggs and other missiles on several other
THE Red Cross Centre in Barton Way, Croxley Green, is looking for a volunteer to take the position of centre organiser. The person should have the experience to offer advice and guidance and be there for ten to 15 hours a week running the centre. For
MAYOR of Watford, Councillor Sybil Tuckwood, opened the Meriden Neighbourhood Office in York Way on Monday, December 10. The refurbished office is designed to be easily accessible to Meriden residents and brings together under one roof many of the key
THE impending closure of maternity services at Hemel Hempstead Hospital will be discussed in Parliament on Wednesday, December 12, after Harpenden MP Peter Lilley secured a debate on the issue. The transfer of services to Watford has aroused anger throughout
TWO years and 25,000 calls since it started, Teacherline is still the Good Samaritan for an increasingly turbulent profession, offering counselling and support for a nation of over-worked teachers around the country. Established by TBF the teacher support
CALEDON CLUB were the receiving end of the most demoralising thumping in Division One last Thursday. They had no answer against an in-form H.R.S.S.C A team, who ran out 7-1 winners. Chalker Bees and Evergreen were also emphatic winners as both recorded
Top class finishing carried St Albans City to a fifth consecutive Ryman League victory on Saturday, December 8, and condemned their Essex hosts, Billericay Town, to their heaviest Premier Division reversal at New Lodge for 14 months. Whilst Saturday's
WATFORD'S FA Cup clash with Arsenal has been selected for broadcast on television. Sky Sports 1's decision to televise the third round tie at Vicarage Road on Saturday, January 5, means kick off has been brought forward to 12pm. Meanwhile, the club has
AN appeal to the public to decide how much money county councillors should be paid in allowances has been launched by Hertfordshire County Council. The chosen independent panel of five people would recommend the amount of basic allowance to be paid to
POLICE are warning elderly residents to be on their guard against bogus workmen after an 82-year-old St Albans woman was almost tricked into handing over £9,000. They have also received a number of other complaints from elderly people around the county
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IN the space of an hour, a gang of men robbed two pedestrians at gunpoint and another person was threatened with a knife, as Watford suffered a weekend crime wave. Four males approached the first victim at 1pm on Friday, December 7, as he walked in Cassiobury
A 19-year-old north London woman who threw her new-born baby, conceived from a rape, out of a first-floor window escaped jail after it was said she had "suffered enough". The woman, who lives with her family in the borough of Barnet, admitted infanticide
DISCORD between district and county councillors emerged this week over the proposed sale of the land backing onto the Dark Lane household waste site in Harpenden. The future of the district council-owned site formerly home to Kingston Mowers was the subject
ENTERPRISING students at Beaumont School who have started their own small business selling picture-holders and funky underwear are holding a special launch party at the town hall. The company, called Ladybug, has 11 board members and was launched with
STAFF at Hemley's and Macleans' funeral directors in Watford are displaying memorial Christmas trees to give familes and friends an opportunity to pay tribute to loved ones who have passed away. To place a message on the trees, contact Macleans on 01923
THERE will be a meeting of the University of the Third Age at Our Lady's Help of Christian RC Church in Park Road, Rickmansworth, at 2pm on Thursday. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a mince pie party. For further information, telephone 01923
PUPILS in primary schools in Hertfordshire are to gain a greater understanding of the cultures and upbringing of traveller children and their families, following the launch of a new educational resource pack issued by Hertfordshire County Council. The
GARSTON GUNNERS, of the Olympian League, produced the shock of the round as they dumped Premier Division outfit Beaver Sports out of the Herts Senior Cup. The side, formed just three seasons ago, left it late to come from a goal behind, conceded after
BRITISH LIONS and England star Richard Hill will be on hand to sign copies of Saracens' 125th Anniversary history book at World of Watford, Harlequin Centre, on Wednesday, 12th December from 6pm - 7.30pm. Other squad members will also be present to sign
BRITISH LIONS and England star Richard Hill will be on hand to sign copies of Saracens' 125th Anniversary history book at World of Watford, Harlequin Centre, on Wednesday, 12th December from 6pm - 7.30pm. Other squad members will also be present to sign
UNLIKE those facing another 12 months of hard work, Mr John Hancock, 64, will be able to relax this Christmas knowing he does not have to pick up a briefcase and commute to the office in the new year. Because, after more than 40 years working as a solicitor
