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LATEST NEWS

Janmashtami festival expects record crowds  - This year's festival at Bhaktivedanta Manor in Letchmore Heath over the Bank Holiday weekend is expected to attract a record 65,000 people. On August 25 the manor will also be celebrating the birthday of the founding guru of the Hare Krishna movement, A. C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Click Here to read more in the Borehamwood Times. (13 Jul 08)

Top award for Radlett swimmer  - Vishal Chohan, 16, of Craigweil Avenue , has been crowned the best young lifesaver in Hertfordshire. The award, presented for an individual’s role or involvement within a swimming club and their overall contribution to lifesaving in the county, follows four years of involvement in the Salmon Club swimming school based in St Albans. Click Here to read more in the Borehamwood Times. (12 Aug 08)

Car rammed and stolen in Radlett  - The victim was driving along Shenley Hill when a small, dark vehicle drove into the back of his black BMW. When he pulled over and got out of his car he was assaulted by two men who claimed to be armed and his car was stolen. Click Here to read more in the St Albans & Harpenden Review. (8 Aug 08)

More burglaries in Radlett  - Police are expressing concerns that there has been a spate of 3 burglaries in a week in the village - Craigweil Avenue, Watling Street and the Ridgeway. All were minor incidents but residents are being asked to stay alert. Click Here to read more in the Borehamwood Times. (2 Aug 08)

Radlett Conservation Area being appraised  - by Hertsmere Borough Council. The appraisal, being undertaken jointly with BEAMS Ltd, the trading arm of the Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust, will follow guidelines set out by English Heritage and will also help to support future planning decisions for the area. Feedback should be made to BEAMS Ltd before 5 September. Click Here to read more in the Borehamwood Times. (23 Jul 08)

Radlett tops country - in speeding tickets  - A survey of one and a half million drivers by the Insurance company, Admiral, revealed that the postcode with the most speeding points per driver is WD7. A staggering 27 per cent of drivers in WD7, which includes Shenley, have at least one speeding conviction from the last five years. Click Here to read more in the News of the World. (20 Jul 08)

Donate blood at Fairfield School  - THIS SUNDAY, 20th July, The Joely Bear Appeal has arranged a blood donor session in Fairfield School Hall, Watford Road, from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Besides existing donors, the National Blood Service would welcome all new donors between 17 and 60 (weighing no less than 7st 12lb). Click Here to read more in the Borehamwood Times. (16 Jul 08)