A FORUM to promote food safety in chinese restaurants has been launched by Hertsmere Borough Council. The inaugural meeting took place last week and was attended by more than 40 restaurant workers. Following recent scares surrounding potentially cancerous
WHEN he went on holiday to Bali three years ago, Watford firefighter Russell Ward had no idea of the massive part he would later play in a major relief effort. Russell, 36, was one of the first people on the scene to help in the aftermath of a devastating
A COFFEE morning with an Indian flavour will be held at The Peace Hospice, Watford, on Saturday, March 12. The event is a twist on the traditional coffee mornings, hosted by the hospice. Guests will be able to enjoy specially blended Indian roasted
SARACENS bounced back from last week's disappointing defeat at the hands of London Irish by grinding out their third straight away victory on Friday night. Three second-half penalties from the boot of Glen Jackson and a first-half try from Raphael
SARACENS bounced back from last week's disappointing defeat at the hands of London Irish by grinding out their third straight away victory on Friday night. Three second-half penalties from the boot of Glen Jackson and a first-half try from Raphael
A TRAINING film which raises awareness of the educational and cultural desires of pupils from African Caribbean backgrounds will premiere at St Michael's Catholic High School, High Elms Lane, Garston Tuesday, March 8. The film aims to inspire young
THE award winning ideas of a Francis Combe ICT teacher that saw him win a prestigious £5,000 prize are currently being used as a national example of what can be achieved through the effective use of technology in teaching and learning. Gaining the
A STUDENT from Northwood is hoping to trade the classroom for the boardroom as she prepares to take part in a conference for world leaders of the future. Isabel Barker, a pupil at St Helen's School in Northwood, is hoping to raise enough money to take
A STUDENT from Northwood is hoping to trade the classroom for the boardroom as she prepares to take part in a conference for world leaders of the future. Isabel Barker, a pupil at St Helen's School in Northwood, is hoping to raise enough money to take
PUPILS at Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls have something to sing about the school's choir has been crowned BBC Radio 3 Youth Choir of the Year 2005. Supporters of the St Catherine Singers leapt to their feet with whoops of delight as BBC Radio
THE British Horse Society (BHS) has issued its stamp of approval to Hill Farm in Radlett, giving it the thumbs up as an official livery establishment. Trudi Palmer, yard manager of the Watling Street site, is pleased as punch about the decision. She
A REVAMP is planned for shops in Carpenders Park, it was announced at the end of February. General redecoration and maintenance work including installing new benches, bins and a cycle rack, will take place in the shopping parade at the bottom of Carpenders
IN a bid to win over voters, the Tories' would-be MP for Watford vowed he would work to keep Harefield Hospital open if elected in May. On Tuesday, February 22, the Conservative campaign trail hit Watford, with Tories braving the snow to canvass support
A CROXLEY GREEN pub is toasting its success after being named local Pub of the Year. The Sportsman public house in Scots Hill was awarded the title by the Watford and District Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Andrew Vaughan, secretary at Watford and
THE administrator of department store group Allders confirmed at the end of February the Watford branch will close. Allders stores in Basingstoke, Camberley, Watford and Southampton are to shut after administrator Kroll was unable to find buyers.
