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Brookfest

Family-friendly music festival returns this summer for one day only

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Get your hands on free compost

Nostalgia: End of an era as Leavesden airfield closes in April 1994

80-year-old grandmother to take on Europe's fastest zipwire challenge to raise money for charity

The best film made about the Titanic

Man sought in relation to coercive and controlling behaviour

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Come on Watford! Win it for the little guys

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Village's finest blooms on display at spring show

Tring-trained dancer to star in Matthew Bourne ballet

Rediscover your ‘inner child’ this Easter

Morning update: All the travel information you need to make the most of your Easter weekend plans

Police release this e-fit of a suspect after the home of a man in his 90s is burgled

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Twenty years of guiding work wins Lynn a hero award

Ducklings bring Easter early at care home

The best wines to have with your Easter egg

Watford Junction, Met Line Extension and Abbey Line loop among transport priorities

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Children's TV show comes to life on stage

Council brings in trial rag collection service

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Politician visits science centre

'Enough is enough' Campaigner says council needs to act before market 'dies completely'

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Letter: Royal Mail changes the rules on next day delivery

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'I didn't know mummy had these at work' - business park holds Easter farm day

Party ready to end 12-year drought at elections

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MP speaks in Parliament for family whose daughter needs medicinal cannabis

Watford footballer banned from driving after he was caught speeding on M25

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Recording device found at cashpoint

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Traffic congestion expected all round as commuters travel to Easter weekend getaways

Important info if you are visiting Cassiobury Park this bank holiday weekend

Major delays on our roads this afternoon

If you bought Dauphinoise Potatoes from Asda, they might actually be cauliflower cheese

Meet radio station's youngest ever chairman

Teen behind 'horrendous' knife attack at party locked away for six years

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Air ambulance carries out first blood transfusion

Our political parties have betrayed the EU referendum commitment

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Underground pollution 'could affect drinking water'

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Company fined thousands after workers fell through floor at building site

Police meeting hears of rise in shoplifting to order

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Morning update: Delays and signal failures on the Underground mean heavy travel disruption

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Hospital pioneering steam injections for prostate treatment

Evening update: Delays on M1, M25, A1, and A405

Toy shop opening at intu Watford this Saturday

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Watford people facing homelessness due to 'grossly unjust' tax policy

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Young fans meet Watford star after he spotted their celebrations in Wembley crowd

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Government chooses station for 'vital upgrades'

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Mayor demands greater protections for private renters

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Letter: 20mph zones will encourage drivers to leave the car at home

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Community pull together to keep streets clean

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Diesel spill and rail delays this morning

Dramatic helicopter police chase that 'shook' windows ended in Watford

Comedian announces first tour in four years

Evening update: Travel and weather report

Community unease at potential 'chaos' caused by new service station

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Mum of twins looking for donor in her fight against leukaemia

France will rebuild after 'catastrophic' cathedral fire

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Grandmother who died in M25 crash 'enveloped her family in boundless love'

Find out who was refused planning permission in April

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Letter: Speed Indicator Devices encourage more responsible driving

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Morning update: Slow on the A406 and M25

Police launch 'life-saver' tech to combat rural crime

Revealed: How council leader and Tory party had to pay back thousands in film studio expenses

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Police called to 'street fight involving weapons'

Problems on the roads and rail this evening

Did you spot five attack helicopters this morning?

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Dance show raises thousands for African school

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Accreditation will help tackle mental health in schools

Letter: You are now entering Watford, home of Britain’s worst motorists

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Burglar breaks into cafe before fleeing on motorbike

Four-year-old boy found safe and well

CCTV appeal after burglary at luxury hotel

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Three people charged with theft in this week's court lists

Canal trust unveils new education centre

M25 collision and severe tube delays reported during morning rush hour

Sport

One of the best Tales from the Vicarage Live shows yet

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Gracia plays down league position

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RATINGS: Watford labour to win against Huddersfield

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Gracia: Watford 'suffered' for their victory

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Watford tame the Terriers to go seventh

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RELIVE: Hornets get back to winning ways against Terriers

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Sport

Chelsea game rescheduled

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Gracia: 'Pawson might have been confused by linesman'

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Grant set to miss Hornets clash

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Gracia wants experienced heads to lead the way

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Leavesden shake off County Cup disappointment to win Junior Cup

Deeney to boycott social media in anti-racism protest

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Six could miss trip to Huddersfield

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Deeney appeal fails

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Watford footballer banned from driving after he was caught speeding on M25

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Manager hails 'well and truly deserved' title success

Back-to-back title triumphs for Bovingdon

Title joy and cup sorrow

Miller to 'vigorously appeal' having licence revoked

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Bolton confirm Bassini deal

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Announce date for next season's fixtures revealed

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Young fans meet Watford star after he spotted their celebrations in Wembley crowd

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Joshua fight in doubt

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National sport

Gary Wilson edges out Luca Brecel after record-breaking Crucible decider

Guardiola: I’ve known Phil Foden was special since day one

Fulham caretaker boss Parker expects club to do their best to keep Mitrovic

Dyche draws on history in support of VAR

FA Cup win and seventh place will be the best season of my career, says Deulofeu

Maurizio Sarri: The media give the Champions League too much importance

Kylian Mbappe hat-trick earns title-winning PSG victory over Monaco

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Watford FC News

Z-Cars to be replaced by Elton John 'from now on'

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Hornets supporters' banner has more than 800 signatures

Kabasele speaks out about experiences with racism

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Gracia not blaming players for Arsenal defeat

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Dean and East in charge of next Watford matches

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IN PICTURES: Battling Hornets finish unrewarded

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RATINGS: Ten man Hornets go down swinging

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: End of an era as Leavesden airfield closes in April 1994

Nostalgia: New nightclub is approved for Watford in April 1993

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Nostalgia: Cash sought for Croxley rail link scheme in April 1992

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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

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Interviews

Strictly Come Dancing duo’s movie-inspired new show

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

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National news

Comedian heads for landslide victory in Ukraine

Climate change protesters to ‘pause’ rebellion if politicians negotiate

Leo Varadkar condemns republican group after Dublin parade

Churches and hotels targeted on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka as hundreds die

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Teenage climate activist addresses Extinction Rebellion supporters

Wales, Scotland and N Ireland record warmest Easter Sunday temperatures

More than 200 dead including five Britons in Sri Lanka bombings

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