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  • New community centre 'has a dazzling future'

    Dance and community groups started using the newly revamped Harebreaks Community Centre this weekend. The centre reopened as the Harebreaks Community Hub with a performance from the Dan Tien Performing Arts School, which will now be using the building

  • Goode fit and raring to go

    Saracens and England full-back Alex Goode will be fit in time for the start of the Six Nations and could even be involved for the Men in Black's Heineken Cup match against Edinburgh on Sunday. Goode's participation in the Six Nations was thrown

  • Watford High Street stars in new TV drama

    Watford’s High Street was thrown under the TV spotlight - admittedly only briefly - during the first episode of a new Channel Four series. A film crew and actors were spotted shooting a scene for "My Mad, Fat Teenage Diary" back in July, and the

  • Learn how to research your local history

    Residents can learn how to research into their local history at a talk in Kings Langley tomorrow. The Kings Langley Local History and Museum Society will hold a talk to teach residents how to research into local history using property deeds held

  • Two wickets for Finn but England well beaten

    Steve Finn’s two wickets were not enough to prevent India from sealing an emphatic 127-run victory over England to level the one-day series at 1-1. Finn dismissed Indian opener Ajinkya Rahane for just four to give England a platform and they were

  • Medals for convoy veterans - 60 years on

    More than 60 years after the end of World War Two, the men of the Arctic Convoy have been given a medal to commemorate the sacrifice they made in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. The North Atlantic Fleet sailed from 1941 until the end of the

  • Delays at Watford Junction after train breaks down

    Rail passengers face delays in Watford Junction station today. A freight train has broken down in the station and is causing delays and alterations to rail services. A locomotive is currently on its way to rescue the stricken engine.

  • Council meeting to be reheard after councillor makes 'error'

    Due to an incorrectly worded question at a council meeting, a planning application that was granted permission will have to be reheard in February. At a meeting on January 10, Hertsmere Borough Council planning committee approved a scheme to build

  • Watford's trip to Wolves moved forward

    Watford's game with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux has been moved forward to Friday, March 1 as it will appear on Sky Sports. The Hornets were set to take on Wolves on Saturday, March 2 but it will now take place the night before, with kick-off

  • Roadworks on A404 London Road

    Motorists using the A404 London Road in Rickmansworth face delays for the next three days as repairs on undreground water pipes are carried out. Two way signals will be in operation in a section of the road linking Rickmansworth and Northwood close

  • Fond farewell to local PCSO

    A Rickmansworth PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) has bid farewell to the area after eight years. PCSO Dave Twigg, a member of the Rickmansworth safer neighbourhood team, covered the Mill End and Maple Cross areas since joining the force

  • Hornets' impressive away records

    Watford’s seventh away victory of the season at Middlesbrough on Saturday ensured they became the leading travelling side in the Championship and the highest scoring team on the road in all four domestic divisions. The 2-1 victory at the Riverside

  • Hotel demolition application refused by council

    An application to demolish Rickmansworth’s only remaining hotel and replace it with 92 homes has been refused by Three Rivers District Council. The Long Island Exchange - formerly the Victoria Hotel - has been a landmark in the town since before

  • Fan's View: Sarries signings show continuity is key

    Yesterday's announcement was a significant one for Saracens. It did more than just announce that 12 players had put pen to paper to ensure their future is with the North London club. Yes, the signings of both James Johnston and Billy Vunipola

  • Northwood synagogue visited by British ambassador to Israel

    The UK Ambassador to Israel, Matthew Gould, visited Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue at the weekend to address the congregation. He emphasised the importance of trade and academic links between the UK and Israel: in scientific research towards

  • Council tax benefit cuts bite Three Rivers residents

    Residents living in expensive homes in Three Rivers or those who have substantial savings will see their council tax benefit cut from April. Anyone with £8,000 or more in the bank will not be eligible for council tax support while claimants living