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Award ceremony for fifth annual Christmas picture competition held in Garston
December 22nd 2017, 0 Comments Published by admin userThe work of Watford’s budding young artists were recognised at the annual prize-giving ceremony for The Co-op Food Christmas Theme Picture Competition, which was held at The Stanborough Centre.. Read more..
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Garston church brings joy to Watford
Needy children across Watford will receive gifts this Christmas thanks to the continuing generosity of the members of a church in Garston who have..
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Watford Community Housing delivers 10 apprenticeships in 10th anniversary year
Watford Community Housing is delivering excellent career opportunities through a range of apprenticeships across the organisation, as it celebrates..
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Hark! Christmas Carols in the Park
Local residents braved the remaining snow and cold night air at Leavesden Country Park on Wednesday December 13 for some hearty Christmas carol..
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Chorleywood boy spreads Christmas cheer after fundraising challenge
An 11-year-old from Chorleywood has recently completed a six-hour trampolining challenge to raise money for Hillingdon Hospital’s children’s ward...
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NSPCC Chairman Receives CBE Honour from Queen at Windsor Castle
NSPCC Chairman Mark Wood who was made Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours formally received his award last week...
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Question Time for Local MP at Shenley Primary’s School Parliament
Oliver Dowden, Member of Parliament, is used to answering questions in the House of Commons, but on Friday he was put through his paces by the pupils..
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Arsonists who targeted Bushey family jailed
A court heard today how a family from Bushey were left traumatised and fearful after an arson attack on their home. Today (Thurs) the two men behind..
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All aboard the Santa Express
Hundreds of excited children were delighted to meet Santa on the Abbey Line on Saturday December 9. Platforms were busy at St Albans Abbey through to..
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Man arrested for dealing drugs in Potters Bar
Police in Potters Bar arrested a man for drug dealing after they raided a house in Updale Close at 8am on Friday (December 1). Acting on information..
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Mayor of Watford presents generous donation to local charity
The Watford based charity, Signpost, have been presented a generous donation of £4,350 by the elected Mayor of Watford, Baroness Dorothy Thornhill..
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Romanian ATM thieves jailed
Two Romanian thieves were jailed for 15 months for targeting cash points at petrol stations on roads in Herts, Middlesex, Essex and Cambridgeshire..
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Agency’s sponsorship proves a knockout success
Sponsoring local football, cricket and rugby clubs is a staple act of community support for many estate agencies. But Gibbs Gillespie, which has 15..
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Think! Don’t drink and drive this Christmas
“Think you know the limits? Don’t drink and drive,” is the message motorists are being given by road policing officers this Christmas and New..
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School welcomes well-known comedian
Students from St. Martin’s in Northwood welcomed special guest, David Baddiel to their school on November 23. Mr Baddiel has been writing for almost..
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Ex-Prime Minister gives insight into life at No.10
A Northwood school played host to political figure Gordon Brown last month as he celebrated the release of his new book. Organised by Chorleywood..
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Promotion joy for water polo club
Watford Water Polo Club’s first team were celebrating last month after they qualified from Division Two into Championship One of the British Water..
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Starlight Christmas Pantomime cheers up young patients at Watford General Hospital
Christmas is a particularly difficult time of year for children to be in hospitals so this festive period, Starlight Children’s Foundation brought a..
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Watford places second at Las Vegas Topgolf Tour
After months of hard work and practice, London residents Matt Cousens and Brad Barnes placed second in the global Topgolf Tour Championship in Las..
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Multi-million pound development reaches key milestone
A key milestone was reached at a multi-million pound shopping centre development in Watford with a ‘topping out’ ceremony. The £180million intu..
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Drivers caught using mobile phones during road safety operation in Maple Cross
Four people were caught using their mobile phones while driving, within 10 minutes of a road safety operation getting under way in Maple Cross..
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Watford shoplifter issued with Criminal Behaviour Order
A prolific shoplifter from Watford has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). CBOs replace Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) and..
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Airfield to become new home for Dancing on Ice
Popular entertainment show Dancing on Ice is moving its location to Bovingdon Airfield, having been filmed at the famous Elstree Studios for eight..
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Christmas festivities to return in St Albans city centre
A turnout of 15,000 people is expected at the Christmas lights switch on in St Albans this year. The event on Sunday November 26 will begin at 12pm..
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Exhibition sheds new light on refugees
The life and times of a refugee were explored at an exhibition in Bushey last month. Author and campaign fundraiser Sue Hampton, who lives in..
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Bushey Synagogue members help a good cause
Members from the Bushey Synagogue lent a help in hand by volunteering for the Small Acts of Kindness charity in the lead up to Mitzvah Day (annual..
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Dog spooked by fireworks freed from six-inch gap
A dog who escaped out of a window and got trapped between a conservatory and a brick wall after becoming spooked by fireworks is recovering after a..
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Talented teenage musicians to display their skills
Star students from the Purcell School in Bushey, Britain’s oldest specialist school for young musicians, will be presenting a programme of solo..
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More than 100 new cycle spaces at Watford Junction
Watford Borough Council and London Midland are providing 142 additional spaces for cyclists at Watford Junction Railway Station – so there’s no..