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'Racism is the pandemic' - Black Lives Matter protesters show support in Watford

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WATCH: Anthony Joshua says he wants to invest money in Watford

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Anthony Joshua leads Black Lives Matter march through Watford

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Herts County Council agrees some street lights could stay on until 2am

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Watford one of the most missed places in the UK - here's what we miss

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Pictures: Town Hall lit purple to show support for Black Lives Matter movement

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Councillor looks back fondly on his year in office as council chairman

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Walk with dinosaurs at wildlife park's after-dark event

Police searching for vulnerable missing teenager

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Your pictures: glorious sunsets and fishing fun

Call for inquiry into Covid-19 deaths in Herts care homes

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Captain Tom brought back the idea of a British hero

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When gyms might reopen and how social distancing will work when they do

How I got my big break as a film studio columnist

Coronavirus R rate remains low - despite a slight increase

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Town Hall to turn purple tonight in support of Black Lives Matter movement

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Don't miss out on bidding for Hornets memorabilia

Fish and chips: The restaurants open for delivery and collection in Watford

Thanks for giving time to help others

Hertfordshire could end up sending its rubbish up north (wonder what they think)

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TfL will hand out face masks at Tube stations to help Londoners keep new rules

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'Astonishing variation' in numbers of children going back to school

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Theatre holds online auditions for Zoom performance

Race for Life events cancelled due to coronavirus

Police searching for two missing teenagers

Your chance to play a crucial role in shaping hospital redevelopment plans

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Test and Trace scheme launched in Hertfordshire - here's how it works

Letter: Watford FC has stepped up at this time of need

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Champion sprinter who hoped to compete in Olympics becomes hospice volunteer

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Councils open new coronavirus funding scheme for small businesses

Mothercare donates clothes for families and pregnant women in need

What is chlorinated chicken and why are people concerned about it?

Premier League: Amazon, BBC, BT, and Sky publish TV schedule for remaining games

Bald men could be at greater risk of severe coronavirus symptoms, study finds

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All you need to know on the Self Employment Income Support Scheme's new deadline

Watford has highest number of coronavirus cases in Hertfordshire this week

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Watford FC to face Leicester in first Premier League game back

Black Lives Matter protests to take place in Watford this weekend

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You could be fined if you don't wear a face mask on public transport by June 15

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Trespassers jump fence to get to lido that closed amid social distancing concerns

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YouTube star to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox

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Photography competition launched to capture Watford in Extraordinary Times

Ambulances were diverted after pipe burst at Watford A&E overnight

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McDonald's relaunch delivery service at second branch

Cause of devastating fire that left families homeless revealed

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Parking enforcement to resume later this month - what you need to know

Letter: Thank you to our 'bin angel'

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Company gives away dishwashers and fridges to NHS staff and the vulnerable

Hairdressers, barbers and salons might reopen later this month in new plans

These are the Debenhams stores that will reopen on June 15

Frankie and Benny’s: Why a 'large number' of restaurants will close permanently

Are you allowed to meet friends and family indoors? Here's the official advice

Hundreds show solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement

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Pub transforms into green grocers to survive during lockdown

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We visit a primary school to see how pupils are keeping safe as they return to class

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The number of key workers in your area - with nearly 100,000 in south west Herts

Decisions to reopen schools made by 'unqualified and well-meaning volunteers'

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List of primary schools that have reopened - and those that remain closed

intu shoppers want sanitiser stations and 10-minute queues, survey finds

Watford FC's Troy Deeney donates signed shirt for NHS raffle

Desks two metres apart - How social distancing will work at these primary schools

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Sport

Stadiums to be divided into three zones

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Sema unsure of his future

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Relegation run-in: Who will avoid the drop?

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Premier League confirm fixture list

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Next issue of Hornets publication Home Tied to be published

Don't miss out on bidding for Hornets memorabilia

Hornets face Leicester in first game back

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Clubs agree to use of neutral grounds

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Five subs to be permitted

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Vega on Vialli's jealous and divided squad

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Longstaff could be destined for Hornets

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Wilmot to remain at Swansea

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Shakespeare insists: 'we are ready'

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One positive Covid-19 test, PL reveals

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Police to review fixture list

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Deeney back at the training ground

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Deeney donates shirt for NHS raffle

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National sport

Ben Woollaston reveals social distancing struggles with wife and referee Tatiana

Coronavirus wrap: Premier League testing boost as Djokovic shares US Open doubts

David Gower praises West Indies for agreeing to England tour

RFU chief Bill Sweeney says rugby union could become a summer sport

Karolina Pliskova clinches LiveScore Cup title in Prague

Our mentality proved decisive, says Manuel Neuer after Bayern win again

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Watford FC News

Hornets given green light for friendlies

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Hornets head groundsman reflects on new pitch challenges

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FA to adopt 'common sense' approach to player protests

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Kabasele worried about muscle injuries

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Unwell Deeney misses training

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Season-ticket holders given choice over money held for remaining matches

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Ighalo remaining at Old Trafford

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Anger over plans for new football stadium in April 1982

Nostalgia: Watford is declared a boom town in March 1979

Nostalgia: School sets new world record in March 1978

Nostalgia: Preparing for the Queen's Silver Jubilee celebrations in March 1977

Nostalgia: Relief for traffic-choked streets as M25 opens in March 1976

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Nostalgia: Elton John performs sold-out concert in Watford in February 1975

Nostalgia: Town's oldest school closes in February 1974

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Interviews

Springwatch returns to help viewers connect with nature

Springwatch returns to help viewers connect with nature

Fitness enthusiast's mission to get mums moving

New dance show features 'all the best things you love about Strictly’

The world's greatest living explorer embarks on a live tour

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National news

What the papers say – June 7

Tropical Storm Cristobal advances toward US Gulf Coast

More Black Lives Matter protests to take place across the UK on Sunday

Police receive hundreds of tips after Madeleine McCann suspect revealed

Rescue car for stranded Britons breaks down in Indian tiger reserve

New face mask policy should include all healthcare settings – BMA

Government can and must do more to address racial inequality – Sajid Javid

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