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Community group fuelled to continue good workUpdated 4:09pm Thursday 8th January 2009 DACORUM: An organisation that supports voluntary and community groups has benefited from a £32,000 cash boost. Shake-up proposed for Bovingdon admissionsUpdated 3:28pm Thursday 8th January 2009BOVINGDON: Battling villagers have forced the county council to introduce a set of improvements to controversial school admissions rules for Bovingdon youngsters.Rodgers announces next target - a bandUpdated 5:08pm Thursday 8th January 2009 Brendan Rodgers said he is keen to bring in his next “major” signing as soon as possible and who is his next target? - a marching band. Campaign to stop speeding driversUpdated 3:05pm Thursday 8th January 2009 HERTFORDSHIRE: Speeding drivers will be targeted in a new road safety campaign.- Saracens in talks over Fulham move
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Liz Hamilton-Smith says Oxhey Woods have been desecrated by council maintenance work.
CharitiesCheck out your favourite charities »Synagogue's heightened securityUpdated 2:29pm Thursday 8th January 2009Security staff at Watford Synagogue are on heightened alert following a week of violence in the Middle East. MP lobbies support for troops
Updated 2:26pm Thursday 8th January 2009
MP Mike Penning is putting pressure on the Government to prevent troops from being over-stretched in Afghanistan.
Council leader to relinquish Watford seatUpdated 2:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009WATFORD: The leader of the county council has confirmed he will not stand for re-election in his marginal Watford seat - but has denied allegations he is running from an electoral fight.- Stone me, we're outta time
Oliver Cox cycled, swam and skied 10km to raise £600 for a special gift. PICTURE: Simon Jacobs.Ozark Resonator Guitar Ozark 3515BE Resonator Guitar. With full on-body engraving and gold plated hardware. Offered with an AKG acous
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MP welcomes 'freeze' paymentUpdated 5:45pm Wednesday 7th January 2009WATFORD: As the cold snap continues to bite Watford MP Claire Ward has welcomed a government cash boost for the elderly and the vulnerable.Trains return between Watford and St AlbansUpdated 5:10pm Wednesday 7th January 2009WATFORD: Trains between St Albans Abbey station and Watford Junction, seriously disrupted by power problems since Sunday afternoon, started running again this afternoon. Village Green application may scupper phone mastUpdated 4:20pm Wednesday 7th January 2009RICKMANSWORTH: Determined residents campaigning against the building of a mobile phone mast near their homes hope to scupper the scheme with a planning application of their own.Nine-year-old Oliver Cox cycled, swam and skied 10km to raise £600 for a special birthday gift.
Health Campus update meeting in BusheyUpdated 3:36pm Wednesday 7th January 2009BUSHEY: The project manager of the £1 billion redevelopment of Watford General Hospital will speak with residents on Tuesday to update them on the scheme's progress.Tell the council what you think of itUpdated 3:13pm Wednesday 7th January 2009WATFORD: The council will hold a series of scrutiny meetings to examine the way it does things and to improve and develop services. Saracens in talks over Fulham moveUpdated 12:34pm Wednesday 7th January 2009
Saracens are reportedly in talks with Fulham about moving to Craven Cottage.
Charity seeks runners to raise fundsUpdated 2:50pm Wednesday 7th January 2009 ABBOTS LANGLEY: A charity dedicated to improving the lives of disabled people is looking for keen runners to take part in this year’s London BUPA 10K race.- Eddie Jones bemoans new laws
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Country pub assault deniedUpdated 9:00am Wednesday 7th January 2009 FLAUNDEN: A man has appeared in court after an alleged assault at the Bricklayers Arms public house. More rail miseryUpdated 8:39am Wednesday 7th January 2009TRAVEL:Thousands of rush hour commuters face yet more rail misery this morning after a second crippling power failure in a week.Disabled man's car stolen as he charged batteryUpdated 7:00am Wednesday 7th January 2009 A disabled man was reunited with his vehicle when police found it a day after being stolen while he charged the battery.
Drunk funeral director found slumped over steering wheelUpdated 7:00pm Tuesday 6th January 2009 A funeral director has been banned from driving for 27 months after he was found passed out at the wheel more than twice the legal drink drive limit. Warrant issued for shoplifting case defendantUpdated 5:40pm Tuesday 6th January 2009 Dacorum magistrates issued a warrant for the arrest of a 21-year-old man when he failed to appear in court on shoplifting charges. Trial set after raid of Carpenders Park NurseryUpdated 5:00pm Tuesday 6th January 2009 Two men are due to go on trial after plants and furniture worth almost £5,000 were taken from Carpenders Park Nursery.
Warrant issued for shoplifting case defendantUpdated 5:40pm Tuesday 6th January 2009 Dacorum magistrates issued a warrant for the arrest of a 21-year-old man when he failed to appear in court on shoplifting charges. Trial set after raid of Carpenders Park NurseryUpdated 5:00pm Tuesday 6th January 2009 Two men are due to go on trial after plants and furniture worth almost £5,000 were taken from Carpenders Park Nursery. Trains skip Watford Junction, frustrating residentsUpdated 4:38pm Tuesday 6th January 2009WATFORD: Residents have been left frustrated by what they see as a “ridiculous” decision to stop Watford's direct rail link to Manchester.Pupils at Rickmansworth School are taking part in ground breaking research
Asbo woman found with scissors up sleeveUpdated 11:00am Tuesday 6th January 2009 A doorman discovered a pair of scissors on a 35-year-old woman after an incident in Watford town centre. Veterans to be recognisedUpdated 9:43am Tuesday 6th January 2009 DACORUM: War veterans in Dacorum are being asked to come forward to receive a badge for their years of service. Eddie Jones bemoans new lawsUpdated 9:24am Tuesday 6th January 2009
Eddie Jones expressed his frustration at the Experimental Law Variations after Saracens lost 22-16 at Gloucester.
Mohican man who wielded knife given chance to stay out of jailUpdated 9:00am Tuesday 6th January 2009 A man facing up to four years imprisonment after making threats with a knife has received a suspended prison sentence.- Old boys could be reunited in replay
M&S 'to axe 1,000 jobs'
Marks & Spencer will axe more than 1,000 jobs, it has been reported, as economic gloom continued to grip the high street.
Villanueva puts Rovers through
Chilean midfielder Carlos Villanueva scored the only goal of the game to save Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce further misery in the north-east as Blyth's latest FA Cup fairytale very nearly lived on.
Jobs lost as retail gloom deepens
Terry puts Lucy up for BB eviction
Terry Christian has chosen glamour model Lucy Pinder as the least talented in this year's Celebrity Big Brother, thereby secretly nominating her for eviction.