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Letter: Redevelopment of hospital is a temporary fix

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Burglar spooked after finding homeowner asleep in bed

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Heading out? Major rail problems today

Why are grown men still obsessed with Star Wars toys?

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One-handed pianist to star in upcoming music festival

Nostalgia: Police prepare for rowdy football match in March 1990

Schools' artwork inspired by American painter on display

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Evening update: Travel and traffic information needed for the start of your weekend

Great British Dog Walk a pawsitive success

What's on in Watford this weekend, 23rd and 24th March, 2019

Areas most behind stopping Brexit revealed

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Urgent appeal to trace van after burglars take safe in 'targeted' attack

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Second exit at Watford Junction discussed

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Hundreds of pupils will be offered school places today

Letter: A BAME view of Brexit

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Man sweeps up hair in honour of his late father

Morning update: All the traffic and travel you need

Your poll card is on its way

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Wear your seatbelt, say police

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Big Wordfest returns this weekend with fun for all the family

New hopes for hospice funding could mean 'business as usual'

Council 'united' in keeping A&E facilities in Watford

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Police and Crime Commissioner's frustration over “irresponsible misunderstanding” on police numbers

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Attention Sci-Fi fans - WatConOne is coming

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Pilot scheme aims to reduce risk of stockpiling medicines

Restaurant plants itself in intu

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Find out which school has been crowned Watford Debating Champions

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'Scarface' killer was working in Watford and about to commit his third murder

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Rickmansworth man takes on marathon in father's memory

Letter: The recycling myth

Thieves steal bank card for spending spree

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MAJOR delays due to a sewer failure

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Grammar school in national final

Watford schools perform well despite lack of cash

Minor delays reported for morning traffic with cloudy skies

Council pledges to support Windrush victims

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Updated

Fire crews find body after tackling shed fire

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Have you seen him?

Council crackdown on empty homes

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Teen attacked before he and his friend are robbed at McDonald's

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This is Watford's favourite type of takeaway

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The major step taken in Watford to tackle modern slavery

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Volunteers needed for Watford’s Spring Clean

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Sinkhole closes road until further notice

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Green light for ‘joint strategic plan’

Bollard breakdown blocks buses

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Town centre 'rebrand' to be announced this summer

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Letter: Should male circumcision be banned?

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Watford mayor joins care home singalong

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Morning update: Major travel disruptions across the roads with a sinkhole completely closing one road

Journey into the unknown with Psychic Sally

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Neighbours fight plans to turn 'historic' home into flats

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Woman racially abused at petrol station

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Take a sneak peak inside Gringotts Wizarding Bank as the Harry Potter Studio Tour reveals its biggest expansion yet

The 24 roads where you're set to see a 20mph zone introduced

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CCTV appeal after fuel thefts

Major funding allocated to improve public's wellbeing

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Record number of knives surrendered in latest amnesty

Charity golf day needs business backing

Letter: Quick turnaround of NHS bosses

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Air ambulance will carry blood for immediate use

Council shut down house for antisocial behaviour

This is how you get a free breakfast

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5k walk encouraging people to take action against cancer

Young mum unsure if she’ll ever fully recover from ‘petrifying’ hit-and-run

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‘A Shalamar concert is a giant party’

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Evening update: Fuel spillage causing delays on the M25

Man pleads not guilty to knife attack

Elderly woman has thousands stolen off her after debit card stolen

Revealed: How the Tesco car park violence unfolded as woman is jailed

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Sport

Sema stays on bench as Sweden win

Sancho grateful for Sterling's guidance

Courtenay makes impressive start to professional career

Pereyra makes substitute appearance in Argentina defeat

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Cathcart helps Northern Ireland make winning start

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Gomes: 'Foster is best in England'

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Sport

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Ticketmaster acknowledge semi-final ticket sales problems

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Hornets in home kit for Wembley

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Sordell reveals academy difficulties

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FAN'S VIEW: Selection decisions to be made but enjoy 'roaring into the summer'

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Lukebakio plays as Belgian U21s lose

County Cup success continues for Girls

Mariappa hails Hornets' togetherness

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Foster: 'Keepers make no difference in FA Cup'

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Watford Ladies U23s claim Hertfordshire Cup

Semi-final tickets to go on sale from Thursday

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Confirmation of rescheduled Hornets games

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FA Cup semi-final date confirmed

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Watford to clamp down on season ticket no shows

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Quin: 'No shame in Youth Cup defeat'

Reed warm up for County final with last-eight success

Police dent Kings' play-off hopes

FA Cup goal was a special one for Gray

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National sport

Morgan excited by unique challenges of the summer ahead for England

Home World Cup will suit Moeen Ali, claims Phil Tufnell

Laura Kenny in fine form on day two of Six Day Manchester

Durham chief defends appointment of Bancroft as county captain

Scott Hend beats Nacho Elvira in play-off to win Maybank Championship

Seamus Coleman hopes Gibraltar can take points from Republic of Ireland’s rivals

Kemba Walker leads late fightback as Charlotte Hornets keep alive play-off hopes

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Watford FC News

Rearranged fixture likely to be played before semi-final

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Cassidy 'sad' to see cup run come to an end

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Mariappa: 'Our feet are firmly on the ground'

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Hornets to face Wolves in semi-finals

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Hornets slip out of FA Youth Cup

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IN PICTURES: Emotion and celebration as Hornets reach semi-finals

Hornets await semi-final draw

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Police prepare for rowdy football match in March 1990

Nostalgia: Building of the Harlequin causes chaos for shops in March 1989

Nostalgia: Pupils band together to fight school closure in March 1988

Nostalgia: Elton John's birthday bash upsets neighbours in March 1987

Nostalgia: Prince Charles visits Watford in February 1986

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Nostalgia: Noel Edmonds visits Watford in February 1985

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Nostalgia: Parents protest Chater School move in February 1984

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Education Yearbook

Education Yearbook 2018

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Interviews

Help create the story in new interactive theatre show for children

Music legend Midge Ure tells all about his new tour

Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

Multi award winning film with homegrown roots

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National news

Cyclone Idai death toll rises to more than 750

RAF flight with 20 tonnes of aid heading to Mozambique to help cyclone victims

Dubai denies R Kelly concert plans

PM’s potential successors dismiss ‘coup’ speculation

How the Pink Moon could influence Meghan’s labour

David Lidington dismisses speculation he could replace Theresa May as PM

In Pictures: Runners take in London’s landmark sights during half marathon

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