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Finding space to keep the faith

9:51am Wednesday 19th November 2008

Muslims held their first Friday prayers in Borehamwood last month. Suruchi Sharma reports on the birth of a community.

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Will policing pledge pay off?

8:40am Saturday 15th November 2008

The Government is introducing a new pledge to improve neighbourhood policing. Reporter Suruchi Sharma talks to members of Hertmere’s crime and disorder reduction partnership to discuss the implications

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Big worries for small firms

8:30am Thursday 6th November 2008

With the economic crisis dominating the headlines daily, it is a worrying time for many. Janaki Mahadevan takes a look behind Borehamwood’s high street to see if the gloomy facade tells the whole story.

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Parental guidance advised

9:00am Tuesday 4th November 2008

It is often assumed parenting is a skill that comes naturally, but being a parent isn’t always child’s play. Miriam Craig finds out about free courses starting in Borehamwood this week to help parents cope with bad behaviour.

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Getting people to speak up

3:39pm Thursday 30th October 2008

With the recent shake-up of Hertfordshire Police Authority, CHARLOTTE GRAY finds out what the new lead member for Hertsmere can offer the borough’s residents

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A healthy dose of advice

3:00pm Friday 24th October 2008

Every medical service from dentistry to surgery is covered by patient advice teams. KATIE MCGONAGLE speaks to the staff who deal with questions and complaints RECEIVING medical treatment of any kind can be a daunting experience — even if the treatment goes smoothly.

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Just a bump in the road

4:17pm Tuesday 14th October 2008

Although the teenage pregnancy rate in Britain is falling, it remains the highest in Western Europe. JANAKI MAHADEVAN finds out what is

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A remedy for health checks

8:52am Friday 10th October 2008

The forums that keep a check on health trusts have been reshaped but, as red tape prevents the new system from progressing, SURUCHI SHARMA investigates whether the Government gave up on the old ones too soon. Involving patients in health consultations has become the norm over the past few years.

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