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County council wins health and safety awardUpdated 3:16pm today Thursday 20th November 2008 A Channel Four newsreader presented Hertfordshire County Council with a national award recognising its work in protecting the safety and welfare of its employees. 'Cowardly' teens steal phoneUpdated 1:43pm Thursday 20th November 2008: Two teenagers wearing hoodies stole a 13-year-old boy's mobile phone after they threatened to beat him up.Helguson set for return to WatfordUpdated 12:37pm Thursday 20th November 2008 Watford legend Heidar Helguson is in line to make his Queens Park Rangers debut at Vicarage Road on Saturday. Council escaped banking collapseUpdated 1:34pm Thursday 20th November 2008WATFORD: Watford Borough Council had £4 million invested in several Icelandic banks just months before they collapsed, it has been revealed.Colosseum shows to put Watford on boxing map Hornets deny interest in Levein
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Watford's cup quarter-final set for Sky camerasAudio & Video (43)Baby & Nursery (97)Christmas Gifts (19)Clothing (37)Furniture & Décor (199)Health & Beauty (21)Esther Rantzen is despairing...The oldest female 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' contestant - whose husband Desmond Wilcox died in 2000 - is upset that the older men taking part are unavailable, because George Takei, 71, and 50-year-old Brian Paddick are both in gay relationships while Robert Kilroy-Silk, 66, is married. County council wins health and safety award A Channel Four newsreader presented Hertfordshire County Council with a national award recognising its work in protecting the safety and welfare of its employees.
Helguson set for return to Watford Watford legend Heidar Helguson is in line to make his Queens Park Rangers debut at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
'Parents into Work' charity launchedUpdated 10:46am Thursday 20th November 2008WATFORD: An innovative charity aimed at helping parents get back into work was launched in Market Street yesterday with the rare support of every political party.Oakley replacement in four weeksUpdated 9:15am Thursday 20th November 2008WATFORD: The Conservative Party is to announce who will replace Ian Oakley as the party's candidate at the next general election after a series of interviews next month.Tool outlet fire in OxheyUpdated 8:58am Thursday 20th November 2008OXHEY: The owner of a tool business that was gutted by a fire this morning has spoken of his shock at finding the store in ruins.- Ladies, I urge you to read this !!!!!!!!!!
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Clothing (35)Pets (32)Toys & Games (67)Perhaps when they pushed the WO the club discovered they had facts and figures that were accurate from someone inside the club. Perhaps when they investigated the Elton John resignation they found the same thing. Perhaps the person concerned had been unhappy for a few months. Perhaps that person has now departed? Perhaps gagging clauses will ensure we will never know? 'Traditional strengths of loyalty, family and community.' Such as the 'loyalty’ shown to Nigel Gibbs, Lewington (and, dare I say, Boothroyd) as well as countless other former employees whose services have been dispensed with and whose silence has been bought with ‘gagging orders’? Truly puke-making. − Prof Plum, RickmansworthWatford announce big cuts in pre-tax profits »Nicola McLean demanded a birthday party - for her breastsThe glamour model was excited yesterday (19.11.08) when she realised it had been a year since her most recent breast enlargement and asked 'I'm A Celebrity. Get Me Out Of Here!' bosses to throw a party in her honour. 'Parents into Work' charity launchedWATFORD: An innovative charity aimed at helping parents get back into work was launched in Market Street yesterday with the rare support of every political party.England falter to modest 240England failed to build on a promising start from their new-look batting line-up as India's spinners restricted them to a modest total in the third match of the one-day series.
Paris Hilton splits with boyfriendParis Hilton and her boyfriend of nine months, Benji Madden, have broken up.
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Speeding drivers face new penaltiesTougher penalties for speeding and other "excessive behaviour" by motorists are to be proposed by ministers as part of a bid to cut road deaths.
HERTFORDSHIRE: Students from the University of Hertfordshire have been receiving their degrees in graduation ceremonies which started yesterday and will last until Saturday in St Albans Abbey.
Burglars spray graffiti during break-inUpdated 5:48pm Wednesday 19th November 2008WATFORD: A house was broken into and graffiti spray painted on its inside walls, during a burglary in Watford.University of Hertfordshire graduation ceremonyUpdated 5:40pm Wednesday 19th November 2008HERTFORDSHIRE: Students from the University of Hertfordshire have been receiving their degrees in graduation ceremonies which started yesterday and will last until Saturday in St Albans Abbey.Find out what's happening in the jungle in our I'm a Celebrity... section
Nicola McLean can eat anything after winning a Bushtucker TrialThe glamour model said chewing scorpions, kangaroos testicles and silkworms during the I Scream Van challenge earlier this week has given her the confidence to tackle anything she is given and has cemented a belief in her that she can win the show.Burglars spray graffiti during break-inWATFORD: A house was broken into and graffiti spray painted on its inside walls, during a burglary in Watford.
Families' hopes for hijack crewmenThe families of two British crewmen being held hostage by pirates on a hijacked oil tanker said that they hope the pair "will be home safely very soon".
Sergeant quits over victory fearsJohn Sergeant dramatically quit Strictly Come Dancing saying the joke was wearing thin.Waltz With Bashir The Japanese have been making grown-up cartoons for decades. But the emphasis of so much anime has been on sci-fi and fantasy and it's only recently that animators have begun to tackle weightier topics in the graphic novel style of, say, Art Spiegelman’s Maus.
BNP councillor speaks of list angerUpdated 1:54pm Wednesday 19th November 2008SOUTH OXHEY: A British National Party councillor has spoken of his anger after he and fellow party colleagues were named on a leaked membership list.Park and ride to help last minute shoppersUpdated 2:26pm Wednesday 19th November 2008WATFORD: A park and ride scheme will again run on the five days leading up to Christmas, however, the mayor has warned shoppers not to expect it to become a regular service.Jake White to work with SaracensUpdated 12:05pm Wednesday 19th November 2008 World Cup winning coach Jake White will spend next week working with Saracens. Family fun in parkUpdated 2:33pm Wednesday 19th November 2008LEAVESDEN:The first family fun session took place at Leavesden Country Park on Saturday.
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What should we remember?Park and ride to help last minute shoppersWATFORD: A park and ride scheme will again run on the five days leading up to Christmas, however, the mayor has warned shoppers not to expect it to become a regular service.QPR appoint SousaQPR have confirmed the appointment of Portugal legend Paulo Sousa as their new first-team coach.
Jake White to work with Saracens World Cup winning coach Jake White will spend next week working with Saracens.
PM: Swift action on Baby P reportGordon Brown has insisted those to blame for failures in the Baby P case should be "held accountable".
Sergeant waltzes away from StrictlyFormer political journalist John Sergeant is pulling out of Strictly Come Dancing.
Traders to learn Tesco fateUpdated 10:02am Wednesday 19th November 2008RICKMANSWORTH: Traders in a busy corner of Mill End will learn tomorrow night whether a Tesco store will be built in their midst.Use antibiotics wiselyUpdated 9:52am Wednesday 19th November 2008HERTFORDSHIRE: Health experts are encouraging doctors, nurses and the public to use antibiotics responsibly to ensure that they continue to work effectively in the futureUsher pleads not guilty to internet child pornography chargesUpdated 8:00pm Tuesday 18th November 2008 WATFORD: Child pornography allegations have been denied by a 42-year-old man, who will stand trial next year.Solid Oak Gateleg Table Circa 1910. Folds flat to 18 against a wall.Perfect for a kitchen or flat. Can have 1 or 2 sides up. Excellen
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Own stem cells save woman's lungA woman has become the first person in the world to be given an entirely laboratory-engineered organ in a landmark operation that could change the face of transplant surgery.
BBC trust debates pranks row reportThe BBC Trust is meeting to discuss the management's report on the furore over Russell Brand's radio show.
Usher pleads not guilty to internet child pornography charges WATFORD: CHILD pornography allegations have been denied by a 42-year-old man, who will stand trial next year.Walcott dislocates shoulderTheo Walcott has been ruled out of England's friendly with Germany in Berlin on Wednesday after dislocating his shoulder in training.
Council leader in Baby P apologyThe head of Haringey Council offered his personal apology and that of the authority over the events that led to the death of Baby P.
Usher pleads not guilty to internet child pornography chargesUpdated 8:00pm Tuesday 18th November 2008 WATFORD: CHILD pornography allegations have been denied by a 42-year-old man, who will stand trial next year. Riding instructor ‘groomed’ teenage girls for sexUpdated 7:00pm Tuesday 18th November 2008 A riding instructor sexually assaulted a number of girls over several years, a court heard. Watford transport habits revealedUpdated 6:30pm Tuesday 18th November 2008WATFORD: Only one in ten journeys within Watford are completed by public transport, while 20 per cent are made on foot, a survey has revealed.Navman Deluxe Europe Sat Nav Brand new sat nav still in original packing- navman S80 deluxe europe edition rrp- £279, it will make a great
Audio & Video (42)Baby & Nursery (107)Clothing (39)Furniture & Décor (208)Sport & Fitness (39)Toys & Games (75)Watford transport habits revealedWATFORD: Only one in ten journeys within Watford are completed by public transport, while 20 per cent are made on foot, a survey has revealed.
Watford announce big cuts in pre-tax profitsUpdated 4:31pm Tuesday 18th November 2008 Watford are looking into building a cheaper East Stand and will focus on their “traditional strengths of loyalty, family and community” after seeing their pre-tax profits cut by £7.6m, despite making almost as much in player sales in their last financial year. Christmas charity day at Radlett farmUpdated 5:39pm Tuesday 18th November 2008RADLETT: A farm, furniture and design shop and their festive visitors are set to raise money for a cancer charity this Saturday.Record Poppy Appeal defies Credit CrunchUpdated 5:13pm Tuesday 18th November 2008WATFORD: Royal British Legion volunteers say they expect a record-breaking total when this year’s Poppy Appeal donations are finally counted up. Council set to move behavioural problem centre to school in BusheyUpdated 5:26pm Tuesday 18th November 2008BUSHEY: Hertfordshire County Council is set to approve plans to move a centre for children with “significant behavioural problems” to a school in Bushey.- Watford's cup quarter-final set for Sky cameras
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So I guess that means when a club gets promoted players and managers get huge percentage pay increases and bonuses but when they come straight back down there is no financial penalty at all, they all just carry on regardless and keep the same pay. It is absolutely crazy, − cliff46, watford Watford announce big cuts in pre-tax profits »Christmas charity day at Radlett farmRADLETT: A farm, furniture and design shop and their festive visitors are set to raise money for a cancer charity this Saturday.Coin earns Drogba three-match banDidier Drogba has been given a three-match ban by the Football Association after admitting a charge of violent conduct.Watford announce big cuts in pre-tax profits Watford are looking into building a cheaper East Stand and will focus on their “traditional strengths of loyalty, family and community” after seeing their pre-tax profits cut by £7.6m, despite making almost as much in player sales in their last financial year.
BBC 'arrogant' over prank calls rowThe BBC was accused of "arrogance" as its boss accepted Radio 2 was wrong to announce Jonathan Ross's return date.