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  • Man collapses in Harlequin Shopping Centre

    A man collapsed while having a heart attack in the Harlequin Shopping Centre today. Police and paramedics were called at 2.50pm, to the area outside Primark. The 70 year-old-man was given CPR and a defibrillator was used. More to follow

  • Clear the air meeting sets platform for Sarries win

    Director of rugby Mark McCall revealed how a clear the air meeting was held with the Saracens players last week to try and get the team back to winning ways. In the build-up to the game against Harlequins, Saracens were on the brink of a three-game

  • Competition to find town's strongest man

    A fire engine truck pull, car deadlifts and a loading medley will just be some of the highlights at this weekend’s competition to find Watford’s strongest man. Spartan Gym in Sandown Road will hold a competition to find the strongest man in Watford

  • Coffee morning raises £270

    Visitors had their mugs at the ready in Kings Langley at the weekend to mark the world’s biggest coffee morning. The King’s Christian Bookshop, at Christ Church Baptist, served coffee and cake to all at their Macmillan coffee morning on Saturday

  • New care home officially opened

    Residents have welcomed the opening of a newly built care home for the elderly in Watford. Montrose care home was officially opened in Langley Road and a commemorative plaque marked the new beginnings. Montrose care home has replaced Tremona

  • Vydra could return at the Valley

    Watford's leading scorer Matej Vydra is fit enough to return for their trip to Charlton Athletic tomorrow night but centre back Nyron Nosworthy is still out. The pair were both absent during Saturday's 3-2 victory over Huddersfield Town after being

  • Celebrity chef helps bakery with bread-making classes

    A Rickmansworth bakery enlisted the help of celebrity chef Paul Hollywood as they gave bread-making classes to children at Earls Court. Paul Barker from Cinnamon Square on Church Street offered the classes as part of the bakery’s Lessons in Loaf

  • Guild to hold floristry demonstration

    A Bushey flower guild is to host a demonstration on floristry. Guest speaker Susie Roberts will present talk "Say It With Flowers" on Tuesday, October 9, at St James Church House, High Street, Bushey. St James Church Flower Guild is hosting

  • Record turnout for Moor Park 10K

    A record number of runners took part in the Moor Park 10K and the Junior Fun Runs on Sunday to raise more than £30,000 for a cancer charity. The sold-out event saw runners young and old starting out from Merchant Taylor’s School, before passing

  • Talk on Holocaust at Synagogue

    A personal account of the Holocaust will feature at the next meeting of the Council of Christians and Jews, Radlett and District Branch. Guest speaker Helen Hyde will speak about her family’s story at Radlett and Bushey Reform Synagogue, Watling

  • Chance to do early Christmas shopping

    Bushey residents will be able to get their Christmas shopping in early, with a Traidcraft event in the town. A selection of crafts, jewellery, cards and foods will be on sale on Monday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 16, from 10am to noon and

  • Farrell watched videos to rediscover form

    Owen Farrell revealed he has been watching videos of himself kicking last year in an attempt to rediscover his form from the tee. The fly-half has struggled with the boot recently, most noticeably at Wembley two weeks ago where he missed four first-half

  • Anti-social behaviour crackdown a success

    A crackdown on anti-social behaviour in South Oxhey during the summer holidays has been hailed a success by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Operation Contend has brought about a 26.9 per cent reduction in reports of anti-social behaviour and a 32 per

  • Talk for gardeners

    Gardening enthusiasts are invited to a talk on the "Allotment Year". Guest speaker Stuart Thorne, who has about 40 years experience as a Radlett allotment holder, will present the lecture on Tuesday, October 18. The event will be held at Christ

  • Road closed following crash

    A main road near Bushey Heath is closed following a three car crash that led to an oil spill this morning. The A41 North Western Avenue is closed both ways between A411 Elstree Road and the junction with the A5 Brockley Hill and Elstree Hill South

  • TV soap scene filmed in town

    An Audi and a BMW 5 Series have been seen careering slowly around central Watford as the BBC films an episode of EastEnders. A crew of around 30 strong were seen filming around St John’s Road and Westland Road near Watford Magistrates Court.

  • Neuton: 'I can do much better'

    This article was printed in Friday's Watford Observer   It is fair to say Neuton has not made the ideal first impression with the Watford supporters but the Brazilian has stressed he is here to stay and is determined to become a fans favourite