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Rodgers provides Cork for leaking defence 3rd January 2009
Watford boss Brendan Rodgers has bolstered his poor-performing defence with the on-loan signing of Chelsea's Jack Cork. Rodgers has also signed Arsenal youngster Gavin Hoyte, until the end of the season. Nineteen-year-old Cork has enjoyed a spell at Southampton already this season, and is... Read More
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Bushey trees can be recycled 3rd January 2009
Hertsmere Borough Council is providing Bushey residents with the opportunity to recycle their Christmas tree on 8 January. Residents need to remove all decorations and take their tree to Kemp Place Car Park between 11am and 2pm. Other dates (same time as above) and venues across the borough... Read More
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County councillor's MBE 3rd January 2009
The Queen has recognised a Hertfordshire County councillor in her Birthday Honours List. Sherma Batson received an MBE for her services to local government and the community in Hertfordshire. She said of the award: "I feel very privileged and proud. It is a great honour and I will... Read More
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Council launch YouTube campaign 24th December 2008
Hertfordshire Council has launched a YouTube campaign, targeting young drinkers across the county. 'What's on your TV tonight?' is a short film showing the dangers that tea lights can pose if they are not used with a heat-proof holder. The film, which is just over a minute long, shows a... Read More
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Varied year ahead for the Palace 24th December 2008
Watford Palace Theatre will enter its second century of existence with a wide range of performances in 2009. A new season of comedy, touring shows, new work, youth theatre, circus, community and amateur productions will light the stage of the theatre. Artistic Director, Brigid Larmour... Read More
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Christmas card recycle scheme 17th December 2008
Watford residents have the chance to help the environment this Christmas, by recycling their festive cards, instead of just throwing them away. The Woodland Trust is running its annual Christmas card recycling scheme, and residents must dump old cards in the trust's bins, placed at the Town Hall... Read More
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Environmental crime tackled in Bushey 9th December 2008
A team of local organisations tackled environmental crime and disorder in Bushey as part of a two-day initiative last month. Hertsmere Borough Council's community services, waste services and environmental health joined forces with the police and fire service as well as Hertfordshire Highways... Read More
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Parents: apply for pre-school or nursery places 4th December 2008
Hertfordshire County Council is urging parents of children born between September 1, 2005 and August 31, 2006, to start applying for places at pre-school or nursery. Parents can log on to www.hertsdirect.org/admissions, and browse the council's 'starting nursery booklet' and then apply online for... Read More
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Bushey pensioner heating grants 4th December 2008
Hertsmere Borough Council has teamed up with health professionals, the Fire Service and the government to help elderly people find out whether they are eligible for grants to help them warm up next winter. The council is writing to over 6,000 pensioners to inform them about heating and insulation... Read More
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Watford chairman quits 1st December 2008
Watford chairman, Graham Simpson has resigned from his role at the club's Extraordinary General Meeting. A spokesperson, commented on the club website: "Graham Simpson, the chairman of Watford Leisure, has resigned from the Board with immediate effect. Andrew Wilson, currently a... Read More
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Short films used to deter adults from buying booze for kids 1st December 2008
Hertfordshire County Council targeted shoppers in Watford’s Harlequin shopping centre with short films to persuade adults not to be irresponsible and buy alcohol for under-age drinkers. The first film features a girl getting alcohol from home and the other shows a stranger buying a boy... Read More
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Bushey Olympian in new role 27th November 2008
Bushey's very own Olympic triple jumper, Michelle Robinson, has been announced as a Sky Sports Living for Sport athlete mentor for 2008/2009. In her new role, Michelle will visit students at schools across the UK as part of Sky Sports Living for Sport - a national initiative organised by the... Read More
