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Roll out the red carpet 3rd November 2010
When it comes to flooring, we all know what a red carpet signifies – usually it means that those walking on it are very important people. It could be celebrities at a premier or royalty, arriving somewhere, but now thanks to Finest Flooring, it could be you and your guests making your own... Read More
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A perfect solution found in Bushey 3rd November 2010
Being in business for over 50 years has enormous benefits for clients of Preston Bennett – the Stanmore-based property group. None more so than is reflected in the recently-announced successful planning application for a new facility in Bushey, Hertfordshire for Jewish Blind & Disabled.They... Read More
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Back to the floor for Watford Depot Manager 3rd November 2010
An Arriva the Shires and Essex depot manager went ‘back to the floor’ as part of an initiative to mark this year’s National Customer Service Week Sean Smales is based at the Watford garage, and is responsible for bus services across the town and beyond. However, during one day in ... Read More
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Cash course for local schools pays dividends 3rd November 2010
Hertfordshire pupils are learning not to be rash with cash when they go out into the world - thanks to lessons in money management.Local primary, secondary and special schools have been given the opportunity to incorporate personal finance lessons into their Personal Social Health & Economic... Read More
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Bushey women achieves recognition 3rd November 2010
Bushey resident Sue Usher, has been ‘Highly Commended’ for the Trainer of the Year at the 2010 Nursery World Awards which celebrate excellence in the early years sector.Sue is the Head of Early Years and Playwork Training at Crêchendo, one of the UK’s most respected training providers. Sue... Read More
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Camden Business Man arrested in Premier League ticket investigation 27th October 2010
Metropolitan Police Service officers investigating the misuse of Premier League membership cards yesterday, 18 October, arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation, ticket touting and money laundering. Officers from the Economic and Specialist Crime Command searched... Read More
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Bushey academy becomes a school of dreams 27th October 2010
Honda’s ‘School of Dreams’ team recently visited the Bushey Academy in Hertfordshire to provide a free two-day ‘thinking skills’ workshop for 9-13 year old pupils (key stage 2 & 3) and educators. The School of Dreams programme helps young people to understand the importance of... Read More
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As the clocks go back what will you do with your extra hour? 27th October 2010
As we prepare to change our clocks on 31 October and watch the nights draw in, Maritime Greenwich, the home of Greenwich Mean Time launches the findings of its poll to find how we’d most like to spend our extra hour. Findings show more than a third (34%) of us are... Read More
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Please watch out for animals 27th October 2010
With Hallowe’en, the Hindu festival of Diwali and Bonfire Night approaching, the fireworks season seems to go on longer than ever, but please spare a thought for the animals and birds who are terrified by the deafening crashes. Traumatised dogs are rushed to vets for emergency treatment; sheep can... Read More
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British Gas initiative benefits sheltered housing residents 27th October 2010
Sheltered housing residents in two locations in Little Gaddesden are set to benefit from an initiative between British Gas and Age Concern Dacorum.As part of British Gas ‘Giving Day’ which takes place on Tuesday 26 October, the company is providing several teams of qualified engineers together... Read More
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Cracking down on illegal sales of cigarettes from vending machines. 27th October 2010
A countywide undercover operation revealed some alarming results, with the owners of vending machines at many pubs, hotels and other venues breaking the law*.Underage volunteers were asked to try and buy cigarettes from 21 vending machines, and 16 times they were successful. Of the remaining five... Read More
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Electrical training for Herts Fire and Rescue Services 27th October 2010
With government statistics showing that approximately half of all accidental domestic fires in the UK CLG Fire Statistics 2007 are caused by electricity, hands-on training for front line staff is vital. To help address this issue, the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) recently teamed up with... Read More