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Traffic finally clears after entire ring road was brought to a halt for two hours

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Cassiobury fireworks start-time changed due to clash with Watford match

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One man dead and two seriously injured after car crashed into tree in Watford

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Month-long roadworks to be aware of - and other key work in and around Watford

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Bosses expect to sell every apartment at new retirement village

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County council debates over NHS future to be available to watch online

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Purse stolen in High Street

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Urgent talks held after news every lift will be out at Watford Junction

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Council promises to tackle suicide rates after 95 cases in county last year

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Letter: The free market is the best model for survival

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Housing association secures £30m land deal to develop affordable homes

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Town hall roundabout reopens after being shut for more than 11 hours

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Police watchdog takes over investigation of Hempstead Road crash

Hillingdon triumphs at Kids Count Awards

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Cannabis seized following operation

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Hempstead Road open after being closed all day

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Boris Johnson's £400m is 'not enough' for a new hospital

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Van and car destroyed in suspected arson attack

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Herts NHS chief takes job - on Isle of Man

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People urged to be vigilant over scam calls

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Police seize 16 vehicles and arrest a man in cross-border operation on M25

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We must not squander our green belt

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A mental health charity has been given a 'special and unprecedented' donation

Merton Road: Where you can and can't go as road closes

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Police are helping make catalytic converters more secure

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Parents raise money in honour of fallen son

Insurance worker who stole £57,000 'incredibly lucky' to avoid jail

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Two of Watford's parliamentary hopefuls joined the People's Vote march on Saturday

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Major project will shut Clarendon Road for a week

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75,000 homes and motorway tunnel hit by power cut

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Morning update - Slow moving traffic on M25 after crash

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Five essential things to check before signing a commercial lease

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Aldi is creating a new generation of wine lovers - here are two of their best bargains

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Which 1950s cinema remake had a great cast but was still a flop?

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Runner raises thousands for charity

A simple cure for nerves or stage fright

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Volunteer helps people with disabilities learn skills for work and domestic life

Need to get out in the fresh air? Go fish

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Hospital's struggle to find car park operator is not surprising

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Extinction Rebellion are hurting the wrong people

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New headmistress at girls school wants to form closer relationship with boys school

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We need shelters for the homeless all year round

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Cure Parkinson's Trust encourages people to take part in the Ricky Road Run

Council staff enjoy mindfulness chocolate eating sessions

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HS2 must come to central London to avoid pressure on Crossrail, says Mayor

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Bad parking has become an issue outside a school, according to head teacher

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Key information for bus passengers affected by roadworks in Watford town centre

Editorial: Not everything about Watford Junction is terrible

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Flood-hit streets to be looked at following complaints

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Plans for new dessert parlour in Watford town centre refused

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Letter: Thanks for a successful charity fundraiser

Burglary warning as 20 homes are targeted in just two weeks

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Care home rated 'inadequate' after residents found with unexplained bruises

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Updated

Disabled commuter slams decision to upgrade every station lift at the same time

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Reaction after Boris Johnson secures 'great new deal'

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Neighbours fear proposed new homes will tower over current houses

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Man wanted in connection with sexual assault

Harry Potter fans can bid on this house which appeared in the third film

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Asda and Sainsbury's cut fuel prices by up to 3p per litre

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Man taken to hospital after hit-and-run involving van

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Police investigating death of Luke O'Connell have charged another man

Letter: When will the council do something about the lack of social housing?

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Student wins coveted place in West End performance troupe

Morning update: Railway suspensions and delays on the A40

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Council appoints new managing director

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Girl followed by 'aggressive beggar'

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Council pledges to protect communities from hate crime

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Rabbi stunned by 'inexcusable gas chamber' teacher comment

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Labour leader promises to push for free medical prescriptions for everyone

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Jeremy Corbyn thinks Labour could win in Watford

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Teacher sacked after 'joking' about 'sending Jewish pupils to gas chambers'

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Letter: We must stand together on housing decisions

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Sport

Watford Ladies go top of the league

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Courtenay 'physically stronger' for O2 bout

Hornets to wait for news on Welbeck injury

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Cassiobury fireworks start-time changed due to clash with Watford match

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Wood thrashed away at South Park

LOANS: Sema plays part in Okaka goal

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Sport

Dean in the middle for Bournemouth match

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Hornets may have to wait a bit longer for Deeney

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Chorleywood Club through in senior cup

Unbeaten starts preserved with draw

Chalobah felt Hornets were unlucky not to win at Spurs

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Kings FA Cup journey comes to an end

Dawson describes Sanchez Flores as a 'positive character'

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Ankle problem forced Welbeck off

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Dawson sums up VAR frustrations with two words

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RATINGS: Hornets impress in draw at Spurs

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Apology issued following 'no goal' graphic confusion

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Sanchez Flores: VAR involvement in Spurs draw 'very weird'

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Watford denied first win of season amid VAR controversy

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RELIVE: VAR controversy sees Hornets drop lead at Spurs

Sanchez Flores calls for players to be realistic

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Dawson needs to build confidence

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Sanchez Flores: 'Poch is the league's best manager'

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National sport

De Jong relieved after ‘lucky’ win for Barca

Conte urges Inter to continue Champions League journey after Dortmund win

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer calls Harry Kane ‘one of the best’ in response to Roy Keane comments

Jurgen Klopp happy for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain but feels Liverpool could do better

Taylor feeling at home in London ahead of unification bout with Prograis

More history for Messi as Barca battle past Slavia Prague

My critics have short memories, insists Arsenal boss Emery

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Watford FC News

Janmaat wants new contract

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Sanchez Flores regrets lack of pre-season

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December and January television fixtures announced

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Hornets without Capoue and Prodl for Spurs

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Eriksen doubt to face Hornets

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Fan groups call for faster release of TV fixtures

Jokanovic did not feel wanted

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Children warned against trick or treating in October 1985

Nostalgia: Plans for new pool complex in Cassiobury Park in September 1983

Nostalgia: Workers take to the streets for day of action in September 1982

Nostalgia: Stars descend on Watford for charity golf day in September 1981

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Nostalgia: Industry booms in Watford in September 1980

Nostalgia: New hospital is given the go-ahead in August 1979

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Nostalgia: The age of bus conductors comes to an end in August 1978

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Interviews

Comedy legend Lenny Henry comes to Watford on his latest tour

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Award-winning choreographer breathes new life into a classic story

Award-winning comedian comes to town with new tour

Lucy Bee on how she overcame challenges to set up her own business

Bestselling children's author on her writing inspiration, her new book series and working with Hollywood

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National news

Police hold man on suspicion of murder after 39 bodies found in container

EU leaders continue to ponder a fresh Brexit delay

Office workers could be left permanently hunched, report warns

Syrian refugee develops technology to identify gender of war victims

Poor information ‘could rob young cancer patients of chance to have children’

Most cyber crime cases are closed with no suspect identified, report says

Researchers consider roll-out of ‘standing’ GP appointments

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