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New town mayor seeks quality status
THE new mayor of Elstree & Borehamwood says she will look to steer the town council to quality status during her year in office. The prestigious title is awarded by the Hertfordshire Association of Parish and Town Councils (HAPTC) and rewards
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Young councillors change the political map
WHEN 18-year-old hospital care worker Jake Morrison took a seat in Liverpool from a councillor with almost 40 years experience on election night it signaled a change. It highlighted the desire of the voting public to get away from stuffy, out-of-touch
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County council approves cost-cutting staff deal
HERTFORDSHIRE County Council has approved a staffing agreement that could save up to £10.7 million a year. Councillors have now ratified an agreement with trade union UNISON on changes to staff terms and conditions – changes that will cut salaries
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Rugby match held between twin towns
A RUGBY match between Borehamwood and its twin town in France was the highlight of a family fun day held by the area’s twin town association. The event at Harrow Rugby Ground, in Stanmore, which is the home of Borehamwood Rugby Club, welcomed
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Driving instructors call for major safety improvements to roundabout
A BUSY Borehamwood roundabout could cause a fatal accident unless major safety improvements are made, says a group of driving instructors. Members of the Borehamwood Driving Instructors Association (BDIA) claim the shape and a lack of road
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Parakeets are being culled
THE Government's environmental body has confirmed it is culling monk parakeets found in Borehamwood. Four of the South American native birds have been trapped and killed by officers working under The Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA
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Health bus to stop off at superstore
THE health bus will be making a stop in Borehamwood next week as part of a UK tour offering health checks for shoppers. On Tuesday, May 24, the bus will be calling at Tesco, in Shenley Road, offering health checks and screening services.
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Athletics club wins medal at county games
BOREHAM Wood Athletics Club secured its first medal in years at the Hertfordshire County games last Sunday. Sophie Macken, 13, received a bronze medal in the shot put, at the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA) games held in Watford, on May
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Bank holds adoption day for dogs
A BANK in Borehamwood will be full of dogs this weekend as an animal rescue charity tries to pair pets with new owners. Employees from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have been welcomed by Metro Bank, in Borehamwood Shopping Park, to hold a rehousing
