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Unannounced spot-checks for Hertfordshire's gun-owners
Hertfordshire Police have joined a national campaign to ensure licensed firearms owners are storing their guns securely. The campaign, which started this week, aims to reduce the risks of accidental injury and guns falling into the wrong hands
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Are there more deserving families?
I thought your story about Kelly Nash and family was heartwarming, (“Lasting memories for such a deserving family”, Borehamwood Times, October 9) but it does make me question giving to charity if that’s where my money is going and I won’t be donating
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Prepare now if your home is at risk
It may have been the driest September on record, but we still saw flooding well away from rivers, with heavy storms causing flash floods across the county. Hertfordshire County Council is asking residents to check whether their property may be
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Get writing to win prize of £1,000
A poem about Borehamwood or neighbouring town could win £1,000 in a free poetry competition. Entry is completely free and anyone, young or old can have a go — beginners too. All you have to do is email a poem about your area to Local Poem at
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Memories of a well-loved actress
I am still collating memories or information on Jean Simmons, particularly from her time living at 120 Cheviot Gardens, NW2 and surrounding areas, plus her time at the Aida Foster Dance & Drama School in Golders Green. I have been temporarily
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CCTV released of man wanted in connection with attack
A man suffered a double jaw-fracture when he was attacked twice by the same person at a train station. Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to about the incident, which took place at Brighton Yard entrance point at Clapham
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Is this massive insect the rare 'death moth' caterpillar?
Two massive and potentially rare caterpillars have been spotted by a Radlett family. Anna Dockerty, of Beech Avenue, found what she believes to be two "death moth" caterpillars on her jasmine plant. She said: "We noticed a lot of droppings
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Winless Tabard toppled by Staines
Tabard’s winless start continued after falling to a 30-8 London Two North West home defeat to Staines on Saturday. The hosts got off to a fast start and opened the scoring when the ball was recycled from the base of a scrum and Wilf Lake drove
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Super slimmers hold Christmas party
Santa's grotto might not be up yet and the carollers have not yet come knocking – but a group of “super slimmers” have already held their first Christmas party. Members of the High Street Borehamwood Slimming World Group launched their festive
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'They are breaking us apart' - future of athletics club hangs in the balance
The future of a “wonderful” athletics club is in jeopardy after the town council withdrew its support for an annual fun run vital for its fundraising. Borehamwood Athletics Club relies on entry fees from the annual 10K race held every June to subsidise
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Harperbury Free School meeting cancelled
Teachers and governors at a free school that was due to open in September have cancelled a meeting about its future. Harperbury Free School was due to open last month at the former Harperbury Hospital Site, in Harpers Lane, Radlett, but the opening
