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Elderly women 'homeless' when 30-day notice is up

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Calling all budding entrepreneurs

Comedy writer's dormant script is off to the big leagues

Devoted daughter vows to continue mother's 40-year legacy

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We need to be able to work with schools and colleges on mental health care

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Man convicted of triple burglary

Hospital trust still facing £52m deficit

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Devoted footy fan to finish 231-mile away game marathon at Vicarage Road

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My favourite gins from 2018 (and one for the designated driver)

Shop relaunch bags £150 in twenty minutes as all items sold for £1

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Violent crime on Tube up by more than 40 per cent over last three years

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Problems to expect on the road home tonight

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SpongeBob Squarepants gives pupils a surprise visit

What's on in Watford this weekend, 19th and 20th January, 2019

Vote for your favourite pub or restaurant in business awards

‘Brexit nothing to do with medicine shortage’ says pharmacist

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Dog rescued after eight days and 100-mile trek

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County set to raise council tax by maximum allowed

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Burial of Holocaust victims restores dignity to victims

Workplaces spared from turning into flats under new act

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Mayor grilled by school boys

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Father and son memoirs adapted into emotional drama

Horse dies after being hit by bus

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Mother's bus humiliation is part of 'worse' problem

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Driver seriously injured after crash in residential street

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Police chase van towing suspected stolen diggers

Business park takeover set to earn council millions

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Hotel celebrates Veganuary with vegan afternoon tea

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Aerial search for man who escaped from police ended

Government survives no-confidence vote

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'Essential' works to hospital car park continue

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Students learn lessons of history to promote future tolerance

Firefighters called out to loft fire

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Burglars smash open and ransack house

More misery at station car park

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Five-year-old to star in award-winning TV show

Winter support for homeless extended

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Remains of Auschwitz victims to be buried at special ceremony

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Six mile queues on the M25 but... there is snow

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Recruitment open day – find out about exciting careers in the police

New spinner at play park

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Youngster says USA move is a 'perfect opportunity'

QUIZ: How comfortable are YOU financially (this poll says you need two homes)

'Angel' Kaiya's life was not 'without meaning'

Teenager found guilty of killing sister's 'secret boyfriend'

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Government survives confidence vote

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MPs back Government in no-confidence vote

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Lots of traffics on the roads as the M25 creaks to a standstill

Right turn temporarily banned due to traffic light replacements

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Have you seen him?

Police appeal for information following burglary

'Cruel' cleaner who scarred her ex for life jailed

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Updated

Shoppers upset over changes to shopping centre parking prices

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Letter: Hospital is underfunded

Dogs resuscitated with 'Smokey Paws' equipment following canal boat fire

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Mayor calls on government to be bolder after air quality announcement

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Poundland engagement ring on sale in time for Valentine's Day - for £1

Campaigners kick up a stink over plans to break up field

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'The Prime Minister has failed' - parties respond to Brexit vote

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Is it time for a People's Vote? Lord Adonis says 'no other options are credible'

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Motorists urged to check cars for missing items following vehicle thefts

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Hammer House producer dies aged 84

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M&S announces store closures with hundreds of jobs at risk

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Watford MP writes letter to constituents ahead of Brexit vote

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MEP criticises 'perilous brinkmanship' of Brexit vote

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Man arrested after police pursuit in Watford

Commuters let down 'once more' are being treated with 'contempt'

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Letter: Let's clean up this town

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Drivers left stuck in car park as drainage work brings chaos to town centre

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Doctor warns women not to use cheeky bath bomb as sex toy

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'Fantastic' response to local plan consultation

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Roads: expect delays and heavy traffic first thing

Sport

RATINGS: How did the Hornets perform against Burnley

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Gracia disappointed after Clarets stalemate

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Hornets forced to settle for point from drab goalless draw

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RELIVE: Hornets draw 0-0 with Burnley on special day honouring Graham Taylor

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Gracia: I'll toast Newcastle Brown to GT if Hornets win

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Gracia insists Deeney is a good person

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Sport

Gracia: 'I have never spied'

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Gracia's aim is to just try hard

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Williams makes Exeter switch

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A legend who demonstrated his gratitude through energy, blood and sweat

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Hughes to miss Burnley but Gray could return

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Deeney fined for Coote comments

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Dyche has injury concerns ahead of Hornets trip

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Youngster says USA move a 'perfect opportunity'

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REPORTS: Agent denies Kamano bid amid increased speculation

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Battling Jets earn point at high-flyers

Under-16s hit double figures again

Ward named player of the round in FA Cup

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Femenia happy with the start to the new year

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Bachmann wants to push for Scottish title

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Lukebakio named Rookie of the Month

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Pereira leaves Hornets for MLS

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Oakview and Reed set up Senior Cup semi-final clash

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National sport

PSG take revenge for cup exit with nine-goal rout of Guingamp

‘We have to keep going’: Mbappe insists PSG will not ease up after thumping win

Solari hails ‘brilliant’ performance as Madrid down Sevilla to climb to third

Valverde keen for Barcelona to avoid another humbling by Leganes

Munster edge past Exeter to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals

Cardiff secure club-record capture of Sala

Bayliss confident England are well placed to succeed in massive summer ahead

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Watford FC News

Hornets heading to Newcastle in FA Cup

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Spurs to have key players missing for Watford clash

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Bachmann wants to work with Gracia

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Michael Oliver to oversee Burnley clash

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Scarf display planned in honour of Graham Taylor

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Hornets to celebrate life of Graham Taylor with free drinks

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REPORTS: Watford eyeing up move for Bordeaux winger

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Calls to ban Monty Python's Life of Brian in January 1980

Nostalgia: Work begins on High Street reconstruction in January 1979

Nostalgia: Park and ride scheme helps alleviate Christmas traffic chaos in December 1977

Nostalgia: Snow causes chaos in December 1976

Nostalgia: Watford gets into the Christmas spirit in December 1975

Nostalgia: Protest over platform shoes in November 1974

Nostalgia: Plea to protect Cassiobury Park in November 1972

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Interviews

Multi award winning film with homegrown roots

Meet the stars of this year's panto

Meet the five-time gold Chelsea Flower Show winning designer

New British film is ‘a brutish statement on economic inequality’

The ‘birthplace of modern stationery’

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National news

Suspected car bomb explodes in Londonderry

Labour MP shares pictures of son after she delayed birth for Brexit vote

Two patients die after contracting pigeon droppings infection at hospital

#FirefightingSexism: Four-year-old inspires global firewomen campaign

Duke of Edinburgh ‘pictured driving Land Rover’ two days after crash

Cold weather ‘here to stay’ with disruptive snow possible, say forecasters

It Ain’t Half Hot Mum actor Windsor Davies dies aged 88

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