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Beauty and the Beast runs until December 31

Review: Beauty and the Beast pantomime shines at Christmas

Salt and Pepper are a mother and daughter

Salt and Pepper are a mother and daughter

Can you give this cute and cuddly mum and daughter a good home together?

Four of this week's selection of construction-themed pictures

Four of this week's selection of construction-themed pictures

Pictures showcasing the marvels of construction in the natural world

Otto will need plenty of mental stimulation to keep him busy

Otto will need plenty of mental stimulation to keep him busy

Energetic owner needed for 'little monkey' Otto

Four of this week's selection of construction-themed pictures

Four of this week's selection of construction-themed pictures

Nine pictures showing the many shapes of construction

Playskill's therapists in full PPE in new group activity sessions last month

Playskill's therapists in full PPE in new group activity sessions last month

Children's charity 'thrilled' to receive £600,000 grants

Blue with a soft toy companion

Blue with a soft toy companion

Can you stop this lonely bunny feeling blue?

The charity has assembled more than 40 volunteer families to help with the campaign

The charity has assembled more than 40 volunteer families to help with the campaign

Hand on Heart launches spring campaign to help homeless

Mayor Peter Taylor with the Mencap Team at Cafe in the Library, marking the occasion with one of the charity's hot drinks. Pictures: Daniel Gardiner

Mayor Peter Taylor with the Mencap Team at Cafe in the Library, marking the occasion with one of the charity's hot drinks. Pictures: Daniel Gardiner

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Watford charity cafe given helping hand with move outdoors

Precious enjoys being around people but is looking for a quieter home

Precious enjoys being around people but is looking for a quieter home

Can you give Precious a peaceful home?

Four of this week's selection of pictures inspired by yellow

Four of this week's selection of pictures inspired by yellow

Nine pictures showing the yellow that surrounds us

Razzy loves a cuddle once he gets to know you

Razzy loves a cuddle once he gets to know you

Look at his smile! Can you give Razzy a loving home?

Jon Cao has owned Ocean Bells since 2018

Jon Cao has owned Ocean Bells since 2018

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What makes a winning blend at Ocean Bells

Four of this week's selection of yellow-themed pictures

Four of this week's selection of yellow-themed pictures

Nine yellow-themed pictures featuring cute chicks and Hornets

Job opportunities for young people await at The Job Shop Kickstart event

Job opportunities for young people await at The Job Shop Kickstart event

Job Shop to connect businesses with young people

Skippy, left, and Sugar are both house rabbits

Skippy, left, and Sugar are both house rabbits

Can you give bunny buddies a good home together?

L'artista is situated in the heart of Watford town centre

L'artista is situated in the heart of Watford town centre

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L’artista is one of the most well known and popular restaurants - here's why

Four of this week's selection of yellow-themed pictures

Four of this week's selection of yellow-themed pictures

Nine stunning pictures showing the yellow around us

Jamie Kelly has been manager of Underground Tattoos for two years

Jamie Kelly has been manager of Underground Tattoos for two years

The tattoo studio offering a 'cheaper experience' while keeping standards high

The Watford Chamber prepares for their 'What does mental health mean to you' event.

The Watford Chamber prepares for their 'What does mental health mean to you' event.

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Improving mental health in the workplace and beyond

Face-to-face sessions have now resumed with staff wearing full PPE

Face-to-face sessions have now resumed with staff wearing full PPE

Innovative charity in stronger position for the future

Twiglet is starting to get used to having a fuss made of him

Twiglet is starting to get used to having a fuss made of him

Can you give this shy cat a forever home?

Four of the pictures that illustrate the new theme

Four of the pictures that illustrate the new theme

Nine pictures showing life taking a turn for the better

Andrea Michael's The Book of Us is the subject for this year's One Town One Book initiative

Andrea Michael's The Book of Us is the subject for this year's One Town One Book initiative

Author thrilled 'to see my book on a billboard'

Luna loves human attention although she can be silly around other animals

Luna loves human attention although she can be silly around other animals

Can you give loveable Luna a good home?

'Spring has sprung in town'. Photo: Demelza Slaney

'Spring has sprung in town'. Photo: Demelza Slaney

An adorable picture as spring arrives in Watford

Ines Ferreira, Kickstarter at the Watford Chamber of Commerce

Ines Ferreira, Kickstarter at the Watford Chamber of Commerce

Businesses encouraged to 'be bold' and employ young people

Casey needs a quiet home with adults only

Casey needs a quiet home with adults only

Can you continue to rebuild Casey's confidence?

Andrea Michael has been published 13 times

Andrea Michael has been published 13 times

One Town One Book reading initiative returns

'Blooms'. Photo: Manmohan Panda

'Blooms'. Photo: Manmohan Panda

Nine pictures giving more reason for optimism

Terry Scott performs the opening of Watford Museum on March 14, 1981

Terry Scott performs the opening of Watford Museum on March 14, 1981

Celebrating 40 years of Watford Museum

Mr Reg finds new situations and people scary after being mistreated in the past

Mr Reg finds new situations and people scary after being mistreated in the past

Can you make scared Reg feel safe?

'Lovely light (no tunnel) on Chorleywood Common.' Credit: Tracey Phillipps

'Lovely light (no tunnel) on Chorleywood Common.' Credit: Tracey Phillipps

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Nine pictures showing more light at the end of the tunnel

'We enjoyed watching the sun go down this evening'. Credit: Amy Phillips

'We enjoyed watching the sun go down this evening'. Credit: Amy Phillips

Nine pictures showing better times are ahead

The vehicle is the 110th that has been donated by the West Herts Charity Trust

The vehicle is the 110th that has been donated by the West Herts Charity Trust

One Vision 'humbled and honoured' to receive donated van

Afzal Pradhan, right, with some of the Hand on Heart volunteers

Afzal Pradhan, right, with some of the Hand on Heart volunteers

Hand on Heart volunteers 'a shining light in this storm' to help the vulnerable

Frank is a friendly Staffie who loves to be around people

Frank is a friendly Staffie who loves to be around people

Friendly Staffie Frank would make a loving companion

Photo: Jill Rutland

Photo: Jill Rutland

Nine great pictures from enjoying your daily exercise

Students will have the opportunity to talk directly to employers

Students will have the opportunity to talk directly to employers

Bringing together the best of Watford to help young people

Olive & Sugar would make ideal pets for a family

Olive & Sugar would make ideal pets for a family

Playful rabbits looking for a loving home

Credit: Emma Pez

Credit: Emma Pez

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Nine pictures of places to enjoy a walk in lockdown

Sean Tidy, left, and Graeme Collette in front of the inspiration for 'Cassio'. Credit: twistyimages.com

Sean Tidy, left, and Graeme Collette in front of the inspiration for 'Cassio'. Credit: twistyimages.com

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Taking creative inspiration from Watford and its people

Nominations for this year's awards close tonight. Credit: Simon Jacobs

Nominations for this year's awards close tonight. Credit: Simon Jacobs

Your last chance to nominate favourite Watford businesses

Cookie will need an experienced owner who is home all day

Cookie will need an experienced owner who is home all day

Can you give Cookie the loving home she needs?

Credit: Demelza Slaney

Credit: Demelza Slaney

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Nine pictures to help take our minds off lockdown

All images - Rightmove.

All images - Rightmove.

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Dreaming of running your own company? These Watford businesses are on the market

Young people collaborating

Young people collaborating

Bringing young people and employers together at Generation Watford

Socks the dog came to the National Animal Welfare Trust as a stray, frightened and cowering, unsure of his new surroundings and people

Socks the dog came to the National Animal Welfare Trust as a stray, frightened and cowering, unsure of his new surroundings and people

Pets charity launches new kennels appeal following £40,000 losses in pandemic

There is one week remaining to nominate your outstanding businesses in Watford town centre

There is one week remaining to nominate your outstanding businesses in Watford town centre

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Time running out to nominate your favourite Watford businesses

These are among the pets that have found a new home

These are among the pets that have found a new home

Pets finding happiness in their new homes

Credit: Peter Vlad Dan

Credit: Peter Vlad Dan

Nine pictures to remind us of better times ahead

Did you go to one of the Watford schools attended by these famous faces?

Did you go to one of the Watford schools attended by these famous faces?

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Did you go to one of the Watford schools attended by these famous faces?

The Chamber's young apprentices and Kickstarters. From left to right: Ines Ferreira, Harry Clark, Danny Thompson, Rebecca Carroll, Lee Keogh, Niamh Carmichael, Kia Whittaker.

The Chamber's young apprentices and Kickstarters. From left to right: Ines Ferreira, Harry Clark, Danny Thompson, Rebecca Carroll, Lee Keogh, Niamh Carmichael, Kia Whittaker.

Chamber supporting young people and paving the way for businesses

A delighted BID Service Excellent Awards winner

A delighted BID Service Excellent Awards winner

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Help celebrate Watford's outstanding businesses in these challenging times

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