Firefighters tackle fence blaze

5:42pm Sunday 11th May 2008

Firefighters from Rickmansworth were called to a back garden in Maple Cross this afternoon after a wooden fence was engulfed by flames.

Seized bikes may be crushed

5:23pm Sunday 11th May 2008

Two motorbikes have been confiscated by police in Bushey and may be crushed after they were seen being ridden on the pavement.

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	Decision day looms for health campus
	12:48pm Sun 11 May 08
	The biggest planning application Watford has ever seen could be decided this week - almost a year after the proposal was formally submitted.

Free compost today

9:13am Sunday 11th May 2008

Residents can claim a free bag of compost today in a promotion organised by Watford Borough Council in support of Compost Awareness Week.

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Positive action to improve life

7:34am Sunday 11th May 2008

Neighbours living in north Watford are taking positive action to stamp out years of anti-social behaviour.

Peace Hospice Lottery winner

9:02pm Saturday 10th May 2008

The winning numbers in this weekend's Peace Hospice Lottery draw belong to Mrs S Bower of Watford.

Who is sports' super-volunteer?

7:18pm Saturday 10th May 2008

Behind Hertfordshire's 2000+ sports clubs lies an army of super-volunteers.

Ricky Week off to sizzling start

6:54pm Saturday 10th May 2008

Revellers made the most of glorious weather this afternoon as the 54th annual Ricky Week got underway.

Did you see violent brawl?

5:23pm Saturday 10th May 2008

Police investigating a violent brawl in South Oxhey have today appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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	New leisure centres to open in a month
	12:28pm Sat 10 May 08
	The first of Watford's two brand new state-of-the-art leisure centres will open its doors to swimmers and fitness fanatics in just four weeks time, Watford Borough Council has announced.

New text service for deaf

11:14am Saturday 10th May 2008

A new text messaging service to enable people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired to contact Hertfordshire police has been launched to mark National Deaf Awareness Week.

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Twelve weeks to change their lives

9:32am Saturday 10th May 2008

A group of young people have made life-changing steps to better their lives and help the community.

Couple in fear of race attack

7:28am Saturday 10th May 2008

A frightened couple from South Oxhey say repeated attacks by racist yobs have made them scared of leaving their own home.

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Fines for 'too much' rubbish

7:16pm Friday 9th May 2008

Fines may soon be issued to residents in the Three Rivers area if council officers believe they are throwing away too much rubbish.

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'Appalling' assault on woman aged 87

5:07pm Friday 9th May 2008

A hooded teenager is being hunted by police after an 87-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in Rickmansworth.

Man arrested for Asbo breach

4:10pm Friday 9th May 2008

A man has been arrested for breaching his anti-social behviour order.

Church car park to close

3:27pm Friday 9th May 2008

Shoppers have been warned to avoid the Church car park in Watford town centre on Sunday because the multi-story facility will be closed.

Drink driver escapes course

2:45pm Friday 9th May 2008

A magistrate has criticised the law for allowing a repeat drink driver to escape justice by moving to Scotland.

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Anyone for golf?

1:54pm Friday 9th May 2008

Up to 76,000 people were mistakenly invited to spend a day relaxing at a spa and playing golf at an exclusive hotel in Watford.

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