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Politics, it's a dirty word in this town!
Reading the Borehamwood Times this morning it occurred to me, as it often does around 11.30, long after the kids are at school and the second pot of coffee of the day has started brewing, that if we as local politicians appear to have no faith in the
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Politics, it's a dirty word in this town!
Reading the Borehamwood Times this morning it occurred to me, as it often does around 11.30, long after the kids are at school and the second pot of coffee of the day has started brewing, that if we as local politicians appear to have no faith in the
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BBC denies EastEnders speculation
Speculation was again raised this week over whether BBC soap EastEnders would be moving from Borehamwood to Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. Actress Barbara Windsor was quoted in a national newspaper on Monday saying she was "thrilled" to be returning
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Thumbs down for the NHS
It has been far too long since I used this medium to have a proper good rant. Now seems as good a time as any for me to get a couple of things off my chest. If you are in any way involved in the running of the NHS or Her Majesty’s court service, then
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Thumbs down for the NHS
It has been far too long since I used this medium to have a proper good rant. Now seems as good a time as any for me to get a couple of things off my chest. If you are in any way involved in the running of the NHS or Her Majesty’s court service, then
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Conflict of interest?
There has been a lot of discussion lately about Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council's Conservative Party leader Morris Bright stepping down from hosting an event being run by the council (Leader bows out of studios event, April 4). Morris Bright, he
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We should all be proud
Like Councillor Morris Bright, I am one of the non-executive directors on the board of Elstree Film Studios, and have been for the past year since Hertsmere Borough Council resumed overseeing the running of the studios. The board is currently comprised
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Ticket to nowhere
I know in the scheme of things this may seem small beer to the constant stream of mis- information currently being perpetrated by senior members of Hertsmere Borough Council, but the article on electronic systems being installed in buses by 2010 is
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Sal's about that then
At last Saturday's annual civic dinner, the guest of honour, Lord Salisbury, spoke about how local government had become much maligned in recent times. He called on central government and political parties of all persuasions to remember the importance
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Bogged down
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Borehamwood and Elstree Times for its continuing support of the community toilets scheme that we proposed last year (Toilet scheme could soon be rolled out, March 21). Our proposal was, we thought
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A big thank you
The Redman family wish to thank everyone who attended Henry's funeral, supported us during this time, sent cards and gave generous donations. We have been overwhelmed by the kindness and sympathy shown by so many people at such a difficult time of loss
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Fair way to heaven?
At my coffee morning a debate took place regarding the theatre development at Hertswood. All acknowledged the decline of attendance to the amateur productions, but support for the theatre was misconstrued as support for the shows. Fairway Hall surely
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Cast your vote
As the borough prepares for the elections on May 1, you may wonder if voting means as much to people here as it does to others around the world. This week we reported on the Zimbabwean radio station based in Hertsmere that hopes people in its home country
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Next up for Wood - Heybridge
Heybridge Swifts vs BOREHAM WOOD . . . Ryman League Premier Division. Scraley Road. Saturday, 3pm. ANALYSIS. Heybridge, like Wood, are fighting to safeguard their Premier Division status. The Swifts will not be pushovers, despite their lowly
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Pavement payout for street fall
A former councillor has received £8,500 compensation after tripping over an uneven pavement slab in Borehamwood. Jack Gardner, 93, suffered serious injuries after falling outside All Saints Church, Shenley Road, in November 2005 and sued Hertfordshire
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Big week ahead for Wood
It is a big week for Boreham Wood FC. In the space of a few days, the club have the chance to take another giant step towards securing Ryman League Premier Division survival and to lift a piece of silverware. Three points at Heybridge Swifts on Saturday
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Park improvements uncertain
Confusion has arisen over whether planned improvement works for a Borehamwood park will go ahead this year. At a Hertsmere Borough Council meeting in February, councillors agreed to pay £195,000 for extra amenities in Aberford Park, to improve its chances
