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Crime drop in Three Rivers 15th June 2009
Crime across the Three Rivers district is the lowest in the county, according to a police and Three Rivers Council report. The crime rate in the period January to March 2009, was 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, which was 45 per cent lower than the average for Hertfordshire last year. Offences... Read More
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County team crackdown on crime under pilot programme 9th June 2009
A county forces team, in place to improve community safety in Watford, launched the first partnership protected estate in Watford’s Stanborough Ward on Saturday (6 June). The partnership is made up of six core members including Hertfordshire Police, Fire and Rescue and the county council, and... Read More
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M25 plans surface once again 9th June 2009
The story that sparked huge debate among WeLoveRickmansworth.co.uk readers has surfaced once again. (Read the original story at www.WeLoveRickmansworth.co.uk/news/local-news/1182-rickmansworth-locals-form-committee-to-oppose-m25-compound) Three Rivers District Council has received formal... Read More
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Summer festival KO at Palace Theatre 2nd June 2009
A new summer festival in Watford kicks off this weekend, with live music, dancing, art exhibitions, film and various workshops running across local venues from 6 to 20 June, organised by Watford Community Arts Network. Watford Live is a platform for the many creative groups acoss the town to... Read More
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Watford Live - Week 1 (June 6 - 12) full listings 2nd June 2009
Your full guide to Week 1 of the Watford Live festival 2009 is below. SATURDAY 6TH JUNE Morning 11am High Street Trail, Watford Museum 11-11.45am Stu O’Connor, Watford Market Afternoon 12-12.45pm Detox, St Mary’s Square 12-12.45pm Richard Lee, Watford Market 12pm Toyboxx... Read More
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County forces join to combat arson attacks in Watford 29th May 2009
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Hertfordshire Police are working together to overcome a recent spate of arson attacks in Watford. Over the past two weeks, two post boxes have been set fire to deliberately on Prestwick Road in South Oxhey, and Eastbury Road in Watford. Watford Station... Read More
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Technology helps county crack down on thieves 18th May 2009
Officers across Hertfordshire have been kitted out with property-checking UV torches as part of an initiative to crack down on burglars and thieves. As well as the force ensuring officers are equipped with the right tools to check property for UV markings or high-tech fluids like enigmaTAG... Read More
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Top idea for local golfers 18th May 2009
Top Golf in Watford is inviting teams from local businesses, groups and societies to compete in the Corporate Challenge, a Top Golf competition on June 10. Participating teams will be able to win a range of prizes, with £10,000 being at stake for a hole in one. The event starts at 7pm and... Read More
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County pupils walk to school 11th May 2009
Primary schools from across Hertfordshire will take part in national Walk to School week, which takes place between 18 May and 22 May. This 2009 theme is Walk ‘n’ Talk and it is expected that almost 55,000 pupils from 250 primary schools will help to highlight the social side of walking to... Read More
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New report shows estate agent use rising 27th April 2009
The number of people registering with estate agents shot up by more than 12 per cent between February and March, but last week’s budget will not impact heavily on the market, according to a market report by the NAEA. The report indicated that registrations moved up from 240 per agent in... Read More
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Team takes steps to beat crunch 20th April 2009
A Hertfordshire County Council economic partnership, in place to help guide locals and businesses through the downturn, has agreed structure, governance arrangements and key priorities for the year ahead. Among the key priorities, was the development of a new economic vision and strategy for... Read More
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County's special constables put in the hours 20th April 2009
Special constables across Hertfordshire performed an all time record of 102,899 duty hours during the 2008/9 policing year, which ended on 31 March. The team’s average strength grew by just eight per cent compared to the previous year, their performance showed an increase of 16 per... Read More