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  • Pathologists dispel myths

    In anticipation of National Pathology week, which starts tomorrow, reporter NEIL SKINNER had his eyes opened, his mind expanded, and his stomach turned at an intriguing behind-the-scenes tour of Watford General Hospital. Pathology is, perhaps, the

  • Economy 'not all doom and gloom' says Job Centre manager

    The economic situation in the Watford area “isn’t all doom and gloom,” the manager of the town’s Job Centre has said. Job Centre Plus manager Liz Jones has viewed at first hand the worst effects of the recession; witnessing its devastating impact

  • THE JOYS OF MOVING

    Having read in a list of the most stressful things we can do I now firmly believe that the inclusion of moving is more than justified. Despite, I thought, clearly marking everything and putting like with like in the packing boxes how can things

  • King 'to appeal' jail sentence

    Shamed former Hornets star Marlon King will appeal against the 18 month jail sentence imposed after he punched a young woman in the face. King, 29, who scored a series of vital goals during his time at Vicarage Road, was jailed last week after

  • Post strike talks to continue

    Peace talks will continue between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU)tomorrow in a last-ditch bid to avoid a further two days of industrial action next week. The union has announced further strike dates on Friday, November

  • Is Hertfordshire prepared to pay extra for police?

    p> BUDGET cuts will force Hertfordshire to lose 200 police officers unless people are prepared to pay extra council tax. Hertfordshire Police Authority has just learned its Home Office budget for 20010/11 will be cut by £4.1 million, with further

  • Police award for schoolgirl artist

    A budding young artist will have her work displayed across the county after winning a police competition to encourage good behaviour on Bonfire Night. Eva Hrano, 11, from Westfield Community College, had her design chosen ahead of 30 others finalists

  • 'Two early goals were the difference'

    Malky Mackay believes the main difference between his side’s 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace and victory over Scunthorpe United by the same scoreline the week before was Saturday’s disastrous start. The Hornets were 2-0 down within six minutes at Selhurst