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Elstree blood lab evacuated
Around 150 people were evacuated from an NHS blood laboratory in Elstree this afternoon after an air conditioning system caught fire. Fire crews from Garston, Watford and Borehamwood were called to the NHS Bio Products Laboratory, in Dagger Lane, the
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Watch Wood for just £1
Fans have the chance to watch Boreham Wood's final two home matches for just £1 a game. And both matches will be free to U14s. However, supporters must collect their match ticket from the club before noon this Saturday. A club spokesman said: "We hope
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Director honoured at Elstree plaque unveiling
Oscar winner Lord Richard Attenborough was a surprise guest at a plaque unveiling at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood on Sunday. The event was held to honour the career of veteran actor, producer and director Bryan Forbes. Guests included actor Keith
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The grass roots of society
As spring struggles to emerge, Janaki Mahadevan looks at the blooming history of garden societies in the borough In an age where vegetables appear washed, chopped and conveniently packaged on supermarket shelves, it is hard to imagine a time when people
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Walk raises money for British Legion
Members of the Borehamwood branch of the Royal British Legion took part in a sponsored walk on Sunday, raising around £900 for ex-servicemen and women. Despite heavy rain, the 10 walkers made their way from the branch base in Shenley Road, Borehamwood
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End of an epic era
As another Hollywood great takes his final bow, Paul Welsh reflects on the larger-than-life career of screen legend Charlton Heston. One of the greats from Hollywood's golden era has departed for that great sound stage in the sky. Sadly, Charlton Heston
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Council writes off £232,000 of unpaid tax
Hertsmere Borough Council wrote off £232,000 of unpaid council tax last year, it has emerged. Figures released this week by the Department for Communities and Local Government show the authority gave up chasing the outstanding tax payments in 2007.
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Final score is cruel on Tabard
Staines 50 Tabard 3 . . . London Division Two North . . . Tabard's disappointing season continued on Saturday with yet another loss, but the game was more exciting than the final scoreline suggests. The visitors actually enjoyed some good periods
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Wood remain in relegation battle
Heybridge Swifts 4 Boreham Wood 1 . . . Ryman League Premier Division . . . This one-sided mauling at the hands of fellow strugglers plunges Wood's fate back into the deep realm of uncertainty, as their topsy-turvy season continues to serve up unfathomable
