Today - Friday 28 July 2017

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  Radlett man charged with murder

  22 minutes ago in News

  A man is due to appear in court charged with murder.

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  Snooker stars returning to Watford

  1 hour ago in Sport

  Many of the world's best snooker players will again be in action at Watford Colosseum in February when the Coral Shoot Out returns to the venue.

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  Neighbours despair as developers submit plans to replace four Victorian cottages with retirement complex

  2 hours ago in News

  A neighbour fears the picturesque character of a conservation area will be “damaged” if plans to replace Victorian cottages with 40 retirement homes are approved.

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  Seven sign new deals

  2 hours ago in Sport

  Watford have confirmed seven of their younger players have signed new deals, including four putting pen to paper on their first professional contracts.

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  Berghuis fee agreed with Feyenoord

  3 hours ago in Sport

  Steven Berghuis will imminently move to Feyenoord after the Rotterdam club agreed a £5.8 million deal with Watford to take him to the Netherlands.

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  Watford’s Most Wanted – 28 July 2017

  5 hours ago in News

  Each week police appeal to readers of the Observer for help finding wanted suspects.

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  Samurai sword, daggers and throwing knives recovered in knife amnesty

  6 hours ago in St Albans News

  Throwing knives, ornate daggers and even a samurai sword were handed in to police as part of a week-long knife amnesty.

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  Decision to close vital children's services made six months ago

  6 hours ago in News

  The decision to close a centre for disabled children was actually made six months before it was announced.

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  Schoolchildren learn about Islamic festival

  7 hours ago in News

  Schoolchildren spent a day learning about an Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan.

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  'Serious safeguarding failures' at independent school due to be removed from schools register

  7 hours ago in News

  An independent school deemed unsafe for children is to be removed from the register of independent schools following a Department for Education decision.

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  Have you spotted 100 metal poppies in intu?

  7 hours ago in News

  A display of 100 metal poppies have been unveiled at a shopping centre to commemorate the memory of those who were cared for by a hospice.

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  If you were stranded on a desert island could you survive? Take part in the new series of The Island with Bear Grylls and find out

  8 hours ago in St Albans News

  Stripped of 21st century comforts, do you think you could survive?

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  Connection with fans 'most important' relationship for new boss Silva

  9 hours ago in Sport

  The disconnect between stone-faced Walter Mazzarri and Watford fans seems a distant memory after new head coach Marco Silva proclaimed building a relationship between himself and the club's fanbase was the "most important" connection to construct.

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  Discussions on future of Watford police station reach 'advanced stage'

  9 hours ago in News

  Discussions on the future of Watford police station have reached an “advanced stage”.

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  Renowned Indian vocalist to perform

  10 hours ago in News

  One of the finest exponents of an ancient form of Indian classical music is to give a concert in Rickmansworth on Saturday.

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  Teenage computer hacker jailed for Malware attacks has prison sentence reduced

  10 hours ago in News

  A teenage computer hacker who carried out attacks on Microsoft, Sony and Cambridge University from his bedroom has had his prison sentence reduced.

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  Morning traffic, travel and weather round-up

  10 hours ago in St Albans News

  Good morning all,

• Dennis George Daniels

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  DANIELS Dennis George Died peacefully on 21st July 2017 aged 86 years. Sadly missed by his family and friends. Grateful thanks to staff at Langley House and Watford General Hospital for their loving care. The funeral will take place at West Herts Crematorium on Thursday 3rd August 2017 at 1.40pm. All friends welcome. Details of flowers and/or donations from the funeral directors: M.K. Ginder & Sons, 170 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS Tel: 01923 247427

• Bronwen Adams

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  ADAMS Bronwen Passed away on 18th July 2017 aged 88 years. She is now at peace and greatly mourned by the family. Funeral service to take place at West Herts Crematorium on Tuesday 1st August at 1.40pm. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Alzheimer's Society c/o James Peddle Ltd, 172 New Road, Croxley Green, WD3 3HD Tel: 01923 775013

• Vera Bunker

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  BUNKER Vera Vera passed away on July 13th, aged 85 years. She was much loved and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 1st August at 3pm at Earlham Crematorium, Norwich. Floral tributes or donations to Alzheimer's Research UK c/o Gordon Barber Funeral Directors, 43 Norwich Road, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3AS. Tel: 01362 700505

• Christine Alley

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  ALLEY Christine Christine passed away peacefully on 16th July 2017 at Watford General Hospital, aged 63 years. She loved her family, took great pride in her grandchildren and had a sunny and positive outlook on life. She will be sadly missed by husband Kevin, children Sarah, Rob and Kev, mother Daphne, all of her grandchildren, the rest of her family and friends. Funeral service will be held at West Herts Crematorium, Garston, on Wednesday 2nd August 2017 at 13:20. The family have requested everyone wear bright colours in memory of Christine. All enquiries to: Co-operative Funeralcare, South Oxhey 020 8421 5739

• Shirley Samms

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  SAMMS Shirley Aged 82 A loving Wife, Mum, Nan and Great Nan passed away peacefully at home with all her family around her. Funeral to take place on Friday 4th August 2017, commital at West Herts Crematorium, 10.20am and service after at Christ Church, 11.15am. Flowers welcome or donations to The British Sjogrens Syndrome Association c/o M.K. Ginder & Sons, 170 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS Tel: 01923 247427

• Kenneth Robert Albert Reynolds

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  REYNOLDS Kenneth Robert Albert 'Ken' Passed away 6th July 2017. A gentleman that will be sorely missed. A celebration of Ken's life will take place on Monday 7th August, at 1200 at St Mary's Church Rickmansworth then 1300 at Chorleywood Road Cemetery. The family would also like to invite you after to join them at The Royal British Legion Rickmansworth.

• John SHIEL

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  SHIEL, John Passed away peacefully on July 16th aged 93. He was a devoted husband to Margaret, a much loved dad to Anne and Brenda, granddad to Ryan, Amber, Hannah and Callum, and great-granddad to Logan. He was known to many Watford residents from his years at Watford Town Hall. Funeral mass will be at Holy Rood Church, Watford on Monday August 7th at 12 noon, followed by a committal service at 1.20pm at West Herts Crematorium, North Chapel. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Enquiries to: Co-operative Funeralcare 146 New Road, Croxley Green 01923 776625

• Betty Marie Cline

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  CLINE Betty Marie Passed away peacefully at Cliftonville Care Home on 15th July 2017, aged 78 years. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Giles Church Northampton on Friday 4th August 2017 at 1.45pm Floral tributes may be sent if desired c/o Ann Bonham & Son Funeral Directors, 71 St. Giles Street, Northampton, NN1 1JF Tel: 01604 634368.

• Mick Cahill

  16 hours ago in Birthdays In Memoriam

  MICK CAHILL Remembering Mick on his Birthday 01/08/1950 You are never far from my thoughts Kathleen

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