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The Digital Switchover 26th January 2012
Standards have issued advice to help residents stay safe and shop smart. Hertfordshire residents will have their analogue TV signal switched off in April 2012. This means that to be able to watch your favourite programmes after April you will need a digital TV service. There are many well known... Read More
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Travel made easier 10th January 2012
It's going to become easier to travel to Croxley and Watford Business Parks, Vicarage Road Football Stadium, Watford General Hospital, Watford High Street, Watford Junction and the West Coast Rail Line after funding for the long-awaited new rail link plan was announced by the Department of Transport... Read More
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Business gold 10th January 2012
Hertfordshire can ‘win business gold’ Registration is open for the FREE ‘Win Business Gold’ business breakfast on Friday 27 January at The Holiday Inn, Elstree, Borehamwood. The event is the latest in an award winning series of events arranged by Hertfordshire is Ready... Read More
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University fee hike could impact landlords 14th April 2011
Landlord Assist, the nationwide tenant eviction and rent collection firm, is concerned that rises in tuition fees could have a damaging effect on private landlords with properties in ‘university towns’.Following the government’s decision to raise tuition fees by 2012, English universities will... Read More
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London housing market confidence warms up 14th April 2011
• 68% of homeowners in London now expect house prices to rise after 8 months of price falls.• 18% expect values to decline further over the next six months.• Growing confidence leads to a rise in owners planning home improvements in 2011.Two in three (68%) homeowners in London expect house... Read More
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Continental market comes to Watford 17th March 2011
The top of Watford town centre will be transformed this spring, when a continental market comes to town. Brought to you by Savoir Fayre, specialists in continental and other themed outdoor markets; the three day event, will run from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 April inclusive, open from 9.30am to... Read More
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Mortgage affordability at its best for 10 years 3rd March 2011
Mortgage affordability has hit its best level for 10 years, according to new research released this week from Barclays, but the lender is urging homeowners to look ahead and be prepared for any increase in their payments. In an analysis of more than one million customers’ accounts1 it... Read More
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Benefit cheat convicted 3rd March 2011
A Watford resident has successfully been prosecuted by Watford Borough Council for making false benefit claims.The woman of Tibbles Close Watford, failed to notify the council of a change of circumstances that affected her entitlement to housing benefit. She did not tell the council that she... Read More
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Learning to save lives 3rd March 2011
Life-saving skills were the order of the day for 16 young Hertsmere police cadets.As part of their ongoing skills development, the cadets completed a one-day basic life-saving first aid and workplace health and safety course.Cllr John Donne, president of the cadets, explained: “The cadets learnt a... Read More
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Local drivers can build up driving confidence 3rd March 2011
Older drivers are being encouraged to increase their confidence and stay safe behind the wheel by enrolling on a Driving Advantage course. The one-day confidence building course is tailored to drivers aged over 60, with presentations and advice from an advanced driving instructor and a... Read More
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Students design new clock for Watford 3rd March 2011
Students at Westfield Community Technology College have designed a clock for Arriva’s Watford depot to celebrate the changes to services in the town.James Putman, 18, and Amy Bolton, 17, designed the clock for the bus company’s depot on St Albans Road, following an appeal for local artists and... Read More
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Vehicles impounded by Police 24th February 2011
Five private hire drivers face an uncertain future following a joint operation by Watford Borough Council and police last Friday night (10 February 2011).The late-night swoop was the latest in a long series of operations to detect and deter drivers from illegally plying for hire, and putting the... Read More