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  • Watford are promoted to the Premier League

    Watford have been promoted to the Premier League after Norwich City and Middlesbrough failed to win this afternoon. The Hornets’ 2-0 victory at Brighton meant Boro had to get at least a draw to give them hope of catching Watford and Norwich needed

  • Watford 'find a way' of scoring

    Chris Hughton identified Watford’s goal-scoring ability as the difference between the two sides at the Amex Stadium and believes that is why the Hornets are capable of finishing the job and winning promotion to the Premier League. The Hornets beat

  • Hornets on brink of promotion

    It is now a question of waiting for other results but Watford could be promoted to the Premier League within a few hours after they beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 to open up a four-point lead at the top of the Championship. The Hornets now know

  • HALF TIME: Deeney fires Hornets ahead at Brighton

    Troy Deeney has come up with a captain’s goal for Watford at Brighton and Hove Albion and it is a strike that means the Hornets lead the Seagulls 1-0 at half time of their crucial Championship clash. The opening 45 minutes certainly haven't been

  • Easter wit

    Witty Watford minister John Boyes definitely has a way with words. Quick-thinking passers-by cuckled as they read the religious message in time for Easter outside St James’s Road Baptist Church. Mr Boyes, who is also Watford FC chaplain, clearly

  • LIVE BLOG: Watford are back in the Premier League

    7:04pm Has it settled in yet? Even if it hasn't, it's a wonderful reality. Watford will be playing Premier League football again next season. Enjoy the celebrations tonight, thanks for joining us during this incredible rollercoaster

  • First-time voters talk about the issues that matter to them

    Housing, jobs and the future of the NHS are the key issues influencing first-time voters ahead of the General Election. The Observer spoke to three young people who will be walking in to the polling station for the first time on May 7. Martin

  • Looking back: April 25, 1986

    Fermenting semolina and a one million point darts score were all part of the fun at a charity weekend in Bushey as part of National Cystic Fibrosis Week. Club members from the Lincolnsfield Sport and Social Club in Bushey Hall Drive played their

  • Opposition profile: Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton & Hove Albion all but confirmed their place in next season’s Championship without kicking a ball thanks to Blackburn Rovers’ triumph over Millwall on Tuesday. Despite the Seagulls being on a run of five games without a victory – including