William Penn - contract terminated

After mounting delays, Gee Construction, the main contractors at William Penn Leisure Centre, have had their contract terminated by Three Rivers Council. The council will manage the team of sub-contractors directly in an effort to finish the remaining work and get the new pool open as soon as possible. Full story>

Ricky Pancake Race 2009

Organisers of the annual Rickmansworth Pancake Race are seeking competitors for this year's race. The charity event, in aid of Watford Mencap, will once again see participants charge down the High Street wielding frying pans. Teams of four are sought for the relay event on Tuesday, February 24. Runners are encouraged to wear either fancy dress or company branded T-Shirts. The entry fee is £50 per team. To enter a team contact (01923) 713 622 or email fundraising@watfordmencap.org.uk

BUSINESS FOCUS: Long Island Exchange

Rickmansworth Web brings readers a new section focussing on local businesses, promoting the services on offer. Here we focus on Rickmansworth's late night bar, restaurant and hotel - Long Island Exchange Bar & Grill

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Chorleywood dental practice is best in South-East

Rosebank Dental Practice in Chorleywood has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Practice in the South East, beating off stiff competition from 6 other dental surgeries short-listed from across the South East. Rosebank Practice is located in Shire Lane at the heart of Chorleywood.
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Rickmansworth company helps crack doorstep crime

In response to increasing doorstep crime Rickmansworth company StranDNA (UK) Ltd have created “Chain Reaction” a crime prevention product. This unique security device has been specifically designed to ease the fear associated with such crimes.
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Save money in 2009 with real nappies

They may not be able to walk yet, but over 100 of the Three Rivers district's very youngest residents are already doing their bit to save their families cash and protect the local environment - by using real nappies. Around 3 billion disposable nappies go into landfill in Britain each year and for every pound that is spent on buying disposable nappies the taxpayer spends 10p on their disposal. Full story>

Facelift for Rickmansworth Aquadome

Three Rivers District Council, working with the Countryside Management Service, has secured a grant of £118,232 to fund improvements at the popular Rickmansworth Aquadrome. The grant has been awarded by Natural England through DEFRA's Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF) and is in addition to the £75,000 secured from the same fund last year. Full story>