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Speaking out against closure plansUpdated 1:00pm Sunday 7th September 2008 Staff and residents at three sheltered homes have spoken of the “devastating” impact the closure of a local post office would have on hundreds of lives. Why first aid is first classUpdated 10:30am Sunday 7th September 2008 A Rickmansworth woman is encouraging people to take part in first aid courses after using her skills at two high profile summer events. Mum's tortoise pleaUpdated 8:30am Sunday 7th September 2008 A mother has pleaded for help tracing a missing tortoise handed down from generation to generation of her family. Hamilton secures pole
Updated 12:36pm Sunday 7th September 2008Lewis Hamilton cruised to the 11th pole position of his 30-race Formula One career ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. Teenager dies after stabbing Labour '2-0 down to Conservatives' Three more on Shaquille stab charge Sats 'set to be scrapped next year' Call for higher tax for super rich Christina to perform at MTV awards Ross Kemp comes back to Afghanistan KT Tunstall weds on Scottish isle Rachel Rice gets Big Brother crown Jones sues Paramount over film cash
- Service for Spanish crash victims
Winning the war on superbugsCharity centre revamp approvedMum's tortoise plea (9)- Doctors given keys to 'flatpack' hospital (3)
- 'Store will ruin village' (3)
Know your alcohol limits (2) 14:15 Cream Teas »14:30 St Albans Adventure Group Sunday trip »14:30 Fun Day »14:30 Rat Pack »Last updated 12.57 with 51 incidentsA406 North Circular Road Palmers Green » Slow trafficRyanair Luton Airport » Flight FR3403 from Rome (Ciampino) was due at 12:45, now expected at 14:10A23 Streatham Hill Streatham » Heavy trafficQualified Nursery Nurses Chalfont- Telesales Bushey
Clerk to the Parish Council Wheathampstead- Sales Administrator
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Mum's tortoise pleaUpdated 8:30am Sunday 7th September 2008 A mother has pleaded for help tracing a missing tortoise handed down from generation to generation of her family. Businesses hit by weatherUpdated 7:20am Sunday 7th September 2008 For most of us this year’s soggy summer will have proved little more than an excuse to bemoan the lack of sun-induced endorphins and pine for a week away in warmer climes. Dream home turns into a nightmareUpdated 3:20pm Saturday 6th September 2008 An Abbots Langley man feels forced out of his “dream home” after plans were submitted to build a development next to his house. Cole double gives England winning startUpdated 7:46am Sunday 7th September 2008Joe Cole - the player Fabio Capello is reluctant to include in his starting line-up - again spared his blushes as England finally overcame the minnows of Andorra 2-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier in Barcelona's Olympic Stadium. KT Tunstall weds on Scottish isle Call for 'black schools' Thousands evacuated as floods rise Labour '2-0 down to Conservatives' Two new presenters join Blue Peter Rourke movie takes Venice by storm Fans queue for hours to meet Cliff Poland wins Eurovision dance title Rachel Rice gets Big Brother crown
- Sadler faces month out
- Repossessions double
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Last updated 08.37 with 42 incidentsA3211 Victoria Embankment Westminster » Road closed due to Tour of Britain Cycling EventM25 Hertfordshire » Accident clearedA10 Great Cambridge Road Enfield » Traffic light failure. Approach with care National Express East Anglia » Replacement bus service running and delays of up to 40 minutes possible due to over running engineering worksTelesales BusheySecretary to Pastoral Support Team BusheySales Administrator Technical Customer Service Supervisor St Albans- 1 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £175,000, Parkheath Estates
2 bedroom House - terraced, Watford, £199,950, Apple Property
Petrol station stab victim named Call for 'black schools' KT Tunstall weds on Scottish isle Migrant cap plan divisive, MPs toldDream home turns into a nightmare- Nude shop stunt stopped
- CCTV images of stabbings released
- Jury discharged in racism trial
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Audio & Video (32)Baby & Nursery (136)Clothing (41)Computers (Home) (31)Furniture & Décor (132)Kitchens (26)Sport & Fitness (36)Last updated 04.40 with 43 incidentsA10 Great Cambridge Road Edmonton »A4089 Bridge Road Wembley » Traffic light failure National Express East Anglia » Replacement bus service running and delays of up to 40 minutes possible due to over running engineering worksA3 Wandsworth High Street Wandsworth » Accident cleared, road re-openedAdmin Assistant Watford- Qualified Nursery Nurses Chalfont
Resoucer WatfordTelesales BusheyFINANCE OFFICER Rickmansworth2 bedroom House - terraced, Watford, £199,950, Apple Property1 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £175,000, Parkheath Estates
Whelan on target in Republic winUpdated 11:49pm Saturday 6th September 2008Glenn Whelan's rise to prominence gathered pace in Germany as his first senior international goal helped get the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start. Missing teenager: ID delay possible Councils using surveillance powers Elderly 'facing financial abuse' Greens leader slams 'robber barons' Prison officers' data missing Rachel Rice gets Big Brother crown Jones sues Paramount over film cash Christina to perform at MTV awards Lindsay and Samantha`s catwalk show RocknRolla opens Canadian festival
- Dream home turns into a nightmare
Service for Spanish crash victimsBig Brother housemate's life a year onRepossessions double- Dream home turns into a nightmare (5)
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6Last updated 00.32 with 42 incidentsA112 West Ham Lane Stratford » Road closed due to accidentB518 Mansfield Road Hampstead » Restrictions and burst water mainA3212 Chelsea Embankment Chelsea » Traffic light failureA215 Half Moon Lane Herne Hill » Slow traffic due to traffic light failureDental Nurse Croxley GreenClerk to the Parish Council WheathampsteadSecretary to Pastoral Support Team BusheyAdmin Assistant WatfordSales Administrator 1 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £175,000, Parkheath Estates2 bedroom , Watford, £182,500, Marshall Vizard2 bedroom House - terraced, Watford, £199,950, Apple Property
Sarries suffer narrow opening defeatUpdated 6:45pm Saturday 6th September 2008 Saracens kicked off the Guinness Premiership season with a 24-21 defeat to Harlequins in a gripping contest at Twickenham.- Sarries set for season opener
Serena Williams through to finalUpdated 8:27pm Saturday 6th September 2008Serena Williams is relishing the chance to capture her first US Open title in six years after the fourth-seeded American moved into the final on Friday with a 6-3 6-2 victory over sixth-seeded Dinara Safina of Russia. Blair 'only alternative to Brown' Elderly 'facing financial abuse' £1m spent in hunt for Madeleine Call for 'black schools' RocknRolla opens Canadian festival Clarkson's £317,000 from merchandiseCCTV images of stabbings released Boothroyd relieved to avoid more sales
- Nude shop stunt stopped
Dream home turns into a nightmare- Jury discharged in racism trial
Service for Spanish crash victims- Teenage burglar jailed (4)
Wall sprayed with racist graffiti (3)- Have you seen Tim? (3)
Dream home turns into a nightmareLast updated 20.22 with 34 incidentsM25 Berkshire » Lane closed on entry slip road due to obstruction on the roadNational Express East Coast London » Services moving normally due to earlier road vehicle hitting a bridgeFirst Capital Connect London » Services moving normally due to earlier road vehicle hitting a bridgeHull Trains London » Services moving normally due to earlier road vehicle hitting a bridgeFINANCE OFFICER RickmansworthTelesales BusheySales Administrator 2 bedroom House - terraced, Watford, £199,950, Apple Property- 2 bedroom House - terraced, Watford, £225,000, Marshall Vizard
1 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £175,000, Parkheath Estates
Dream home turns into a nightmare
Updated 3:20pm Saturday 6th September 2008 An Abbots Langley man feels forced out of his “dream home” after plans were submitted to build a development next to his house. Charity centre revamp approvedUpdated 1:20pm Saturday 6th September 2008 Dozens of animals will be moved from cramped cages after Hertsmere Borough Council approved the redevelopment of a charity centre. Winning the war on superbugsUpdated 10:00am Saturday 6th September 2008 Superbugs linked to thousands of hospital deaths nationwide are close to being eradicated in Watford according to a leading doctor. New Derbyshire deal for Hinds
Updated 2:31pm Saturday 6th September 2008Former West Indies all-rounder Wavell Hinds has signed a deal which will keep him at Derbyshire next season, with the option of a further year in 2010. Hundreds facing scan delays £1m spent in hunt for Madeleine Elderly 'facing financial abuse' Blair 'only alternative to Brown' Mother's grief after family deaths Clarkson's £317,000 from merchandise Two new presenters join Blue Peter Canadian World War I saga premieres RocknRolla opens Canadian festival Christina to perform at MTV awardsSadler faces month out CCTV images of stabbings released
- Making a point about shark fins
'Store will ruin village'Teenage burglar jailed- Boothroyd relieved to avoid more sales (7)
From one extreme to the otherTeenage burglar jailedParkes handed first league start19:30 Gertrude's Secret »20:00 An special evening with ... »20:30 Michael Messer Second Mind Band »21:00 The Honeythieves »Last updated 16.27 with 38 incidentsBiman Bangladesh Airlines Heathrow Airport » Flight BG017 from Dhaka Via Dubai was due at 18:25, now expected at 21:15A406 North Circular Road Ealing » Queueing traffic and traffic heavier than normalA406 North Circular Road Park Royal » Traffic easingA406 Pinkham Way North Circular Road Southgate » Queueing trafficSecretary to Pastoral Support Team BusheyAdmin Assistant WatfordTechnical Customer Service Supervisor St AlbansClerk to the Parish Council Wheathampstead1 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £175,000, Parkheath Estates 3 bedroom House - terraced, Sarratt, £310,000, John Roberts & Co - Chorleywood- 2 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £160,000, Warren Anthony
- 2 bedroom House - terraced, Watford, £199,950, Apple Property
2 bedroom , Watford, £182,500, Marshall Vizard
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Winning the war on superbugs
Updated 10:00am Saturday 6th September 2008 Superbugs linked to thousands of hospital deaths nationwide are close to being eradicated in Watford according to a leading doctor. Repossessions doubleUpdated 8:50am Saturday 6th September 2008 TWICE as many people in Watford are seeing their homes repossessed as debt-ridden families struggle to keep up with their mortgage repayments.Medical director of West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Graham Ramsay, has been looking to Europe in the
Sarries set for season openerUpdated 9:30am Saturday 6th September 2008 Steve Borthwick and Michael Owen will make their competitive debuts for Saracens this afternoon at Twickenham when the Men in Black begin the Guinness Premiership season against Harlequins. Jury discharged in racism trialUpdated 7:20am Saturday 6th September 2008 A crown court jury has failed to agree whether a right-wing leader used a megaphone to shout racist obscenities in a South Oxhey shopping precinct.
- Ambitious Jones targets trophies
Serena Williams through to finalUpdated 10:17am Saturday 6th September 2008Serena Williams is relishing the chance to capture her first US Open title in six years after the fourth-seeded American moved into the final on Friday with a 6-3 6-2 victory over sixth-seeded Dinara Safina of Russia. Rachel pips Mikey to take BB crown Blair 'only alternative to Brown' Soldier hoped for Afghan peace £1m spent in hunt for Madeleine Millions in recession - TUC chief Dancing stars in Eurovision contest Two new presenters join Blue Peter Canadian World War I saga premieres Rourke movie takes Venice by stormBig Brother housemate's life a year on CCTV images of stabbings released
- Teenage burglar jailed
14:00 Garden Party »14:00 Garden Party »14:00 Autumn Show »14:30 Horticutural Show »Last updated 11.26 with 45 incidentsM1 Hertfordshire » Two lanes closed, very slow traffic and entry slip road partially blocked due to overturned lorry and recovery work in the roadM25 Hertfordshire » Slow traffic due to accident, now on the hard shoulderEtihad Airways Heathrow Airport » Flight EY019 from Abu Dhabi was due at 12:15, now expected at 13:16Air Canada/BMI/Deutsche Lufthansa Heathrow Airport » Flight AC9605/BD2803/LH6466 from Vienna has been cancelled. Was due at 12:10TelesalesFINANCE OFFICER RickmansworthSales Administrator Resoucer WatfordAdmin Assistant Watford2 bedroom House - terraced, Watford, £199,950, Apple Property- 2 bedroom House - terraced, Watford, £225,000, Marshall Vizard
2 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £160,000, Warren Anthony
Jury discharged in racism trialUpdated 7:20am Saturday 6th September 2008 A crown court jury has failed to agree whether a right-wing leader used a megaphone to shout racist obscenities in a South Oxhey shopping precinct. Emergency services open dayUpdated 7:10pm Friday 5th September 2008 The three emergency services will open their doors to the public as part of an annual open day at Rickmansworth Police Station, to raise funds for the Peace Hospice. CCTV images of stabbings releasedUpdated 5:40pm Friday 5th September 2008 DETECTIVES investigating a horrific double stabbing in Watford have released these two images in the latest attempt to try to trace a vicious knife gang who slit a teenager’s throat. Mutu takes case to CASAdrian Mutu has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA's order to pay 17.17million euros (£13.84million) compensation to Chelsea.
- Hundreds facing scan delays
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Baby & Nursery (135)Clothing (39)Computers (Home) (30)Furniture & Décor (127)Kitchens (25)Music (15)Pets (39)Toys & Games (23)Last updated 07.15 with 31 incidentsA306 Hammersmith Bridge Hammersmith » Partially blocked due to accidentPiccadilly Line London » Minor delays due to earlier emergency engineering worksMetropolitan Line Greater London » Minor delays due to signal failureA4204 Kensington Church Street Kensington » Traffic light failure. Approach with careSecretary to Pastoral Support Team BusheyTechnical Customer Service Supervisor St AlbansTelesales Bushey- Sales Administrator
Dental Nurse Croxley Green2 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £160,000, Warren Anthony1 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £175,000, Parkheath Estates2 bedroom House - terraced, Watford, £225,000, Marshall Vizard
Serena Williams through to finalUpdated 1:44am Saturday 6th September 2008Serena Williams is relishing the chance to capture her first US Open title in six years after the fourth-seeded American moved into the final on Friday with a 6-3 6-2 victory over sixth-seeded Dinara Safina of Russia. Soldier hoped for Afghan peace Labour to pay back charity donation FTSE hit by worst week in six years £1m spent in hunt for Madeleine Teenager missing in Tenerife Rachel pips Mikey to take BB crown Royal show wannabe at wrong audition RocknRolla stars Canadian festival Clarkson's £317,000 from merchandise Canadian World War I saga premieres
- CCTV images of stabbings released
Beekeeper finds hayfever cure- Teenage burglar jailed (4)
- Boothroyd relieved to avoid more sales (3)
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Road closed due to accident investigation workA3 Clapham Road Clapham » One lane closed due to temporary traffic lights and water main workQualified Nursery Nurses Chalfont- Dental Nurse Croxley Green
Clerk to the Parish Council WheathampsteadTechnical Customer Service Supervisor St AlbansSales Administrator 1 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £175,000, Parkheath Estates3 bedroom House - terraced, Sarratt, £310,000, John Roberts & Co - Chorleywood2 bedroom House - terraced, Watford, £225,000, Marshall Vizard2 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £160,000, Warren Anthony
Murray enjoying centre stageUpdated 10:27pm Friday 5th September 2008Andy Murray is relishing his return to Arthur Ashe Stadium for Saturday's US Open semi-final showdown with world number one Rafael Nadal. Fake death canoeist launches appeal Soldier hoped for Afghan peace Shannon's mum charged with kidnap Two teens remanded over stab death Rourke movie takes Venice by storm Fans queue for hours to meet Cliff Canadian World War I saga premieres Mikey favourite to win Big BrotherSadler faces month out Pegasus stalls
- Big Brother housemate's life a year on
- Teenage burglar jailed
- Nude shop stunt stopped
Wall sprayed with racist graffiti- 'Store will ruin village' (3)
Last updated 23.16 with 16 incidentsA12 Wanstead » One lane closed due to earlier accident and emergency repairsA308 Windsor Road Egham » Road closed due to serious accidentA308 London Road Kingston Upon Thames » Just passable due to floodingA505 Dunstable Road Luton » Road blocked due to floodingTechnical Customer Service Supervisor St Albans- FINANCE OFFICER Rickmansworth
Admin Assistant WatfordClerk to the Parish Council Wheathampstead- 2 bedroom , Watford, £182,500, Marshall Vizard
- 2 bedroom Flat/apartment, Watford, £160,000, Warren Anthony