Author Dean Shaw
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WORLD CHAMPTIONSHIP: Marvellous Marty from Watford to perform on world stage
August 15th 2022, 0 Comments Published by Dean ShawA talented boy from Watford has high hopes as he prepares to represent the UK in a dirt-bike racing world championship. Marty Spires, 10, will be heading to Finland later this month with his parents.. Read more..
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BOWLED OVER: Brilliant Gerrards Cross bowls foursome win the British Championships
Four members of Gerrards Cross Bowls Club (GCBC) including a father-son duo have won the British Isles Championships. Kirk Smith, Tom McGuinness, John..
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INSPIRATIONAL: Chalfont St Peter family and friend to ride to Ireland for Shane
A Chalfont St Peter mother and her friends are taking on a gruelling cycling challenge from London to Ireland in memory of her son. Margaret Corrigan..
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BRILLIANT BOWLS: Gerrards Cross bowls club their class as Malaysian international visit
Gerrards Cross Bowls Club (GCBC) continue to prove why they are one of the best in the country as they hosted the Malaysian Commonwealth Games squad...
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SPEED LIMIT: Costly new speed limit signs in Gerrards Cross would be “money well spent”
New signs needed to change the speed limit on a Gerrards Cross road would be “money well spent” despite estimates coming in at £30,000.” The..
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TEAM ENGLAND: Watford teenager wins bronze at Commonwealth Games
A Watford teenager has won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games after competing in the men’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball. Abderrahim..
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SUSPENDED SENTENCE: Chalfont’s drug dealer avoids jail
A drug dealer from Chalfont St Peter has avoided jail. Tommy Taylor, of Layters End, was given a suspended sentence and ordered to do 150 hours unpaid..
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BEST IN BUSINESS: Inspirational Ruislip nursery manager named as one of top 70 women in education
An inspirational nursery manager in Ruislip has been listed in the country’s top 70 Business Women in Education. Jodi Roth, nursery manager at RAF..
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SELF-CARE: Breast cancer patients to benefit from new treatment scheme at Northwood hospital
A Northwood cancer centre is now offering some patients new self-administration treatment which could cut hospital visits by 80 per cent. Mount Vernon..
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YOUNG MAESTRO: Sweet sound of success for talented Northwood schoolgirl
A talented Northwood schoolgirl has earned a prestigious music scholarship. Xaviella, who is in Year 9 at Northwood College for Girls, earned the..
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GREAT WORK: Ruislip house builder raises thousands for charity
Staff from a Ruislip-based house builder relived their school days as they took part in a fun-filled charity sports day in aid of Cancer Research UK..
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SPECTACULAR SIGHT: Green flash captured on camera as meteor zooms over Croxley Green
Residents in Croxley were treated to a spectacular sight earlier this month as a meteor flew over the village. A green flash sped across the country..
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BERKO FEST: Residents invited to book tickets for return of popular Berkhamsted festival
Tickets are now on sale for BerkoFest which celebrates the very best in local music, food and entertainment. The family-friendly festival is being..
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VITAL VICTORY: Kings Langley FC avoid relegation with important win
Kings Langley FC are staying up after a dramatic victory on the final day of the season. They won 2-0 at Salisbury FC yesterday (April 23) to secure..
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RUPERT’S RALLY: St Albans family aims to raise awareness of condition which almost took their baby’s life
A St Albans family is hoping to raise vital funds to raise awareness of a genetic neuromuscular condition which almost took their baby’s life. ..
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95 HOMES: St Albans residents object to green belt development plans
Residents in St Albans have voiced their concerns about plans for 95 new homes on green belt land. The proposed development would see land dividing..
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PEDAL POWER: Inspirational boys from St Albans set off on year-long cycling challenge
A group of five inspirational boys from St Albans are well underway in an epic year-long charity challenge which requires them to cycle 20,004km in..
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STREET HUBS: Plans submitted for six new hubs to provide free Wi-Fi in Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead could benefit from new street hubs that would provide free Wi-Fi, phone charging and emergency calls. Plans have been submitted by BT..
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TOP MARKS: Watford school celebrates top Ofsted results
Watford Grammar School for Boys (WGSB) are celebrating after being graded as Outstanding by Ofsted. The school faced its first full ofsted..
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‘NO HERITAGE’: Plans to demolish house and build new homes in Abbots Langley face objections
A controversial planning application has been met by opposition from the community who say there “will be no heritage for future generations” if..
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CASH BOOST: Watford FC Former Players Club handed cash boost
A community initiative set up by former Watford players has been handed a £1,000 boost by a housing developer. The Former Players Club was recently..
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RAISING AWARENESS: Abbots Langley church bells ring out warning over climate emergency
The bells of St Lawrence Church rung out recently to raise awareness of the ongoing climate emergency. The Abbots Langley church made the special bell..
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REHEARSALS UNDERWAY: Delight as Abbots society prepare for Pirates of Penzance
Abbots Langley Gilbert & Sullivan Society (ALGSS) say they are “delighted to be back” as they prepare to perform for the first time post..
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PRESCRIPTION FINES: Huge number of people In Watford fail to pay for prescriptions
Despite the NHS being under greater pressure than ever before, 172 fines were handed out to people in Watford for failing to pay for their..
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MARATHON MISSION: Dad completes marathon in aid of Paul Strickland Scanner Centre in Northwood
A dad has taken on and completed this year’s London Marathon while raising funds for the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre at Mount Vernon Hospital,..
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ECO INTIATIVE: UK’s first electric ambulance to be launched at Mount Vernon in Northwood
The UK’s first electric ambulance is set to be launched at Northwood’s Mount Vernon Hospital. The Hillingdon Hospitals Trust announced on August..
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INSPIRATIONAL: Hemel Hempstead man takes on mammoth challenge for neighbour
An inspirational Hemel Hempstead man cycled to Scotland in a bid to raise funds for a new kitchen for his disabled neighbour. Steve Golc, from..
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IMPROVED SERVICE: More buses promised to Hemel residents as timetable changes
Bus users in Hemel Hempstead have an improved service after Arriva Hertfordshire made timetable improvements. The changes were introduced from August..
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RAISING FUNDS: Hemel woman set to take on marathon for cause close to her heart
A woman from Hemel Hempstead will take on this year’s London Marathon in a bid to raise funds for a cause close to her heart. Robyn Shuck will take..
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BUSINESS BACKED: Apprentice star backs Bushey woman’s inspirational business
A terminally-ill woman from Bushey has had her business backed by an entrepreneur who stars in BBC’s The Apprentice. Bushey businesswoman Jeannie..