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Pompey dumped out of EuropeDavid James' howler sent Portsmouth crashing out of Europe as they tumbled to a heart-breaking 3-2 UEFA Cup defeat in Wolfsburg.
Illustrations move author WalliamsDavid Walliams revealed that he welled up when he saw Quentin Blake's illustrations of his book.
Smith reiterates he wants to stay at WatfordUpdated 5:45pm Thursday 4th December 2008 Tommy Smith says Graham Simpson leaving has thrown “yet another spanner in the works” in a “rollercoaster” month but states he still wants to stay at Watford.- Spurs end Watford's cup run
Smith reiterates he wants to stay at Watford Tommy Smith says Graham Simpson leaving has thrown “yet another spanner in the works” in a “rollercoaster” month but states he still wants to stay at Watford. The mother of Shannon Matthews has been condemned as "pure evil" and told she faces a substantial jail sentence after being found guilty of kidnapping her own daughter.
Father fails to clear name
Updated 4:47pm Thursday 4th December 2008A father who may never see his baby daughter again after being accused of a catalogue of sickening sexual abuse of his older children today failed in a last-ditch bid to clear his name.Can you identify distraction burglars?Updated 3:30pm Thursday 4th December 2008BUSHEY: A 90 year old woman was tricked into handing over money after being driven to a Watford building society by distraction burglars.Spurs end Watford's cup runThieves ransack South Oxhey social clubUpdated 2:11pm Thursday 4th December 2008SOUTH OXHEY: Thieves who ransacked a South Oxhey social club are being sought by police.
- I heard the word on the mountain
Watford Grammar School for Girls collected shoe boxes full of gifts. PICTURE: Simon Jacobs.
Simon Webbe blasted David Van DayThe former Blue member slammed the ex-Dollar singer for making an intentionally light-hearted comment about suicide. Father fails to clear nameA father who may never see his baby daughter again after being accused of a catalogue of sickening sexual abuse of his older children today failed in a last-ditch bid to clear his name.Quinn reluctantly accepts Keane decisionRoy Keane resigned as Sunderland boss after deciding he had taken the club as far as he could. I heard the word on the mountain THE tour guide admitted there were some “uphill bits” but nothing too taxing. My wife, Ellie, was concerned. She has spent several years resigning herself to the eventuality of a hip-replacement operation, only to discover her hips are fine but that she has arthritis of the spine and pelvis and is incurable. Spurs end Watford's cup run
Shannon mother guilty of kidnappingThe mother of Shannon Matthews has been found guilty of kidnapping her own daughter.
Charity throwathon by Bushey and Radlett childrenUpdated 11:14am Thursday 4th December 2008HERTSMERE: Children from martial arts clubs in Radlett and Bushey took part in a “mass throwathon”, helping to raise more than £2,500 for charity.Police suggest play bus for BusheyUpdated 10:09am Thursday 4th December 2008BUSHEY: A travelling youth centre filled with games consoles and information could become a common sight after a play bus was suggested by police last night.Riding instructor sexually abused pupilsUpdated 10:02am Thursday 4th December 2008 A riding instructor who sexually abused four of his young girl pupils was jailed for three years yesterday.
David Van Day is furiousThe former Dollar star was angered when the actor and ex-Blue singer teamed up to pen a ditty, fearing it would threaten his chances of chart success with ‘Biff, Baff, Boff’, the track he wrote with fellow ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ star Timmy Mallett.
Charity throwathon by Bushey and Radlett childrenHERTSMERE: Children from martial arts clubs in Radlett and Bushey took part in a “mass throwathon”, helping to raise more than £2,500 for charity.
Mido blames FA for Islamophobic abuseMiddlesbrough striker Mido has blamed the Football Association for the Islamophobic chanting he suffered against Newcastle last weekend.
Bank likely to cut interest ratesExpectations are mounting for a full 1% cut in interest rates when the Bank of England delivers its vote on the cost of borrowing.
British acts top Grammy nominationsBritish talent dominated the nominations for record of the year at the US Grammy Awards.
Watford's cup run comes to an endUpdated 9:42pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008 Watford’s hopes of putting their off-field turmoil behind them and reaching the semi-finals of the Carling Cup ended at Vicarage Road tonight when holders Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to win 2-1.
- Bromby back for Watford's Spurs showdown
- Rodgers: 'Carling Cup is not a hindrance'
England ready to resume tourEngland have confirmed they are flying out to Abu Dhabi on Thursday and will resume their tour of India following days of talks with security advisors.
Watford's cup run comes to an end Watford’s hopes of putting their off-field turmoil behind them and reaching the semi-finals of the Carling Cup ended at Vicarage Road tonight when holders Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to win 2-1.
Brown aims to halt repossessionsGordon Brown has moved to stem growing repossessions with a £1 billion package to allow struggling homeowners to defer mortgage payments for up to two years.
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Offenders refurbish garden
Updated 6:02pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008 An unsightly garden in Watford has been redesigned and refurbished by a team of offenders completing their community service.Naturist swimmers celebrate 40th anniversaryUpdated 4:19pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008WATFORD: Members of the Watford Naturist Swimming Club celebrated its 40th anniversary on Friday evening. Students collect 'shoe boxes of love'Updated 3:42pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008WATFORD: Students from Watford Grammar School for Girls collected hundreds of shoe boxes full of gifts for children around the world.
Offenders refurbish garden An unsightly garden in Watford has been redesigned and refurbished by a team of offenders completing their community service.
BOA concerned by funding cutsThe British Olympic Association have expressed their disappointment at the level of funding offered to some sports ahead of the 2012 London Games.
Police had no warrant - SpeakerHouse of Commons Speaker Michael Martin has revealed police did not have a warrant to search Tory immigration spokesman Damian Green's parliamentary office.
JK Rowling's latest book unveiledA £2 million original version of JK Rowling's latest book has been unveiled as Harry Potter mania grips the globe once again.Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Animal magic is in short supply in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, a colourful computer-animated sequel for the entire family which cheekily recycles the plot of The Lion King. Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath's film strands its menagerie of misfits in the wild, where they discover the courage to follow their hearts and to reclaim a birthright as king of the jungle.
Watford mum stars in national radio match-making campaignUpdated 1:58pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008WATFORD:A mum from Watford is on a mission to win the heart of a single dad from Brighton after hearing his heart-warming story on national radio.Jail for killer who dumped victim in RadlettUpdated 1:50pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008A Slovakian warehouseman who stabbed a former Hungarian circus worker to death in a frenzied attack and then dumped the body in Radlett has been jailed for life.Rodgers: 'Carling Cup is not a hindrance'Updated 11:17am Wednesday 3rd December 2008 Brendan Rodgers says tonight’s Carling Cup quarter final with Tottenham is not a “hindrance” despite only three points separating Watford from the Championship’s relegation zone. Thrifty shoppers club together to bag a bargainUpdated 12:53pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008RICKMANSWORTH: Thrifty residents of Rickmansworth gathered on Friday evening to celebrate a party with a difference – where old clothes were swapped for new.
- Rodgers: 'Carling Cup success is wonderful feeling'
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Library celebrates 80th anniversaryUpdated 8:30am Wednesday 3rd December 2008An exhibition of photographs and memorabilia will mark the 80th anniversary of Watford Central Library moving to its current location.Chef to serve time for drug dealingUpdated 7:30am Wednesday 3rd December 2008 A chef who came to England ten years ago started dealing drugs to feed his heroin and crack cocaine addiction. Extra Time for over 60sUpdated 6:22pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008Residents aged 60 and over can this week take advantage of some free activities at Watford Football Club.Library celebrates 80th anniversaryAn exhibition of photographs and memorabilia will mark the 80th anniversary of Watford Central Library moving to its current location.Players may reject revised tour - CorkThe England and Wales Cricket Board are thought to be close to accepting tightened security arrangements for the resumption of the tour to India, but Dominic Cork claims as many as six will not return and are "traumatised".
Speaker faces MPs after search rowCommons Speaker Michael Martin is preparing for a showdown with MPs furious over the Scotland Yard raid on Damian Green's parliamentary office.
Pitt's homes open doors to familiesFamilies are moving into the first six houses built through Brad Pitt's Make It Right foundation in Hurricane Katrina-ravaged New Orleans.
Extra Time for over 60sUpdated 6:22pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008Residents aged 60 and over can this week take advantage of some free activities at Watford Football Club.Arrest warrant issued for Premier Travel Inn stolen laptops allegationUpdated 6:00pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008 A Warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man charged with handling stolen goods after several laptops were taken from a Watford hotel. Rodgers: 'Carling Cup success is wonderful feeling'Updated 6:05pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008 Brendan Rodgers has already won the Carling Cup during his time at Chelsea and the Watford manager says the feeling is something he wants everyone at the club to experience. X Factor's Amy Connolly joins Bushey infant school in world record attemptUpdated 5:13pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008BUSHEY: Dozens of infant school children burst into song alongside half a million others to beat a world record with the local help of X Factor star Amy Connolly.
- Rodgers warned his 'principles' will be tested in Championship
I personally feel I was sold two season tickets on the strength of false promises. Every time i look across at an empty East Stand i think of Graham Simpson's false promises. − palmeris60, South Ruislip O'Driscoll warns new Watford boss his 'principles' will be tested »Palmeris60 - why should the club comment? Just read these media reports for what they are - speculation by some grubby little sports hacks who have to fill space or else. − scotshorn, Aberdeen O'Driscoll warns new Watford boss his 'principles' will be tested »Extra Time for over 60sResidents aged 60 and over can this week take advantage of some free activities at Watford Football Club.Fourth operation for BallesterosSeve Ballesteros is back in intensive care after undergoing further surgery at La Paz hospital in Madrid.
Rodgers: 'Carling Cup success is wonderful feeling' Brendan Rodgers has already won the Carling Cup during his time at Chelsea and the Watford manager says the feeling is something he wants everyone at the club to experience. 'Evil' Tobin handed life for murderConvicted sex killer Peter Tobin has been jailed for a minimum of 30 years for the "barbaric" murder of schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton.
Funding boost for charity bus serviceUpdated 4:26pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008THREE RIVERS: Vulnerable residents could benefit after a funding boost was agreed for a community transport charity.Cash reward offered for golf course vandalsUpdated 4:17pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008RICKMANSWORTH: A cash reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of golf course vandals.College campus housing plans 'inappropriate'Updated 3:41pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008 Plans to build 235 new homes on a disused college campus in Watford have been recommended for refusal by planning officers.An amateur choir will go head-to-head with some of the biggest names in pop
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Baby & Nursery (73)Christmas Gifts (30)Clothing (33)Computers (Home) (37)Furniture & Décor (181)Kitchens (42)Sport & Fitness (39)Toys & Games (65)Funding boost for charity bus serviceTHREE RIVERS: Vulnerable residents could benefit after a funding boost was agreed for a community transport charity.Tobin guilty of Vicky murderConvicted sex killer Peter Tobin has been found guilty of murdering schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton 17 years ago and sentenced to life in prison.
Britney mimes during 'tribute' showBritney Spears tried to put her widely-criticised appearance on X Factor behind her as she celebrated her 27th birthday with a special show on US television.