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Fake news and punishments for politicians were hot topics in the final debate

Debate round-up: Fake news, lies and punishment for politicians

London Bridge attack controversial topic in Prime Ministerial Debate

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Serial rapist Joseph McCann's crimes in full

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Serial rapist had been 'freed from prison by mistake'

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CCTV captured rapist McCann trying to book room at Watford hotel

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Watch: The moment police arrest serial rapist Joseph McCann

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BREAKING: 'Pure evil' Joseph McCann convicted of string of rapes

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Water Lane closure extended

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Honour the memory of someone who has died with this special ceremony

John Major: 'I would vote for David Gauke'

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Police release CCTV footage after car is broken into

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What's on in Watford this weekend, 7th and 8th December, 2019

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New look for surgery after merger

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Amputee footballer plays with three of his England heroes

Morning update: Mostly clear roads on mild December day

Nearly 500 online child sex crimes happened on Facebook apps last year in East of England

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Family 'shocked' as man is cleared of killing ‘role model’ son

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Christmas posting dates 2019: When to send your cards and presents by

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Mum hosting village Christmas fair this Sunday

Hertsmere's candidates reveal why you should vote for them

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More road closures tonight and tomorrow near The Grove

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Painting of horses stolen from church

Staff member threatened with axe during armed robbery

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Updated

Lib Dems accuse Labour candidate of being 'untruthful about where he lives'

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Vue is giving away FREE tickets to an exclusive event to meet boy group Rak-Su

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Samurai sword and knives found during raid

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Man admits manslaughter of ex-marine after road rage incident

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Two arrests made in relation to burglaries

Tory candidate says 'NHS is his priority'

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Traffic news: Minor tube delays and heavy fog lingers on roads

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Protesters say 'No to Trump, No to NATO' as heads of state meet at The Grove

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Alleged serial rapist Joseph McCann decides not to give evidence in court

Lib Dems accused of spreading 'blatant porkies' about election chances

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Man wanted over three burglaries

Donald Trump and world leaders gather at The Grove for NATO summit - recap

Labour says it will go further than the Tories over Watford General Hospital investment

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Lorry on fire on the M25

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Did you see any world leaders on the way to work?

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Rabbit sisters are hopping for a forever home

It is time for political newspapers to be banned, for the sake of local news

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Hempstead Road shuts tonight as police line street ahead of Trump visit

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Delays on A41 after crash at crossroads

Why we're taking a stand against fake newspapers

Airport-style security at leisure centre for NATO summit

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Updated

WATFORD DELAYS: Water leak shuts town centre road on eve of NATO summit

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Road shut after crash left person trapped

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Neighbours consider staying at home during NATO summit due to possible traffic chaos

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Pupils donate Christmas advent calendars to children in hospital

Rape accused has decided to attend trial for first time, jurors told

You've heard a lot about NATO but what does it stand for and why?

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Man stabbed near The Grove just days before NATO summit

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Morning update: Slow traffic on roads and part suspension on Central line

We are calling on political parties to stop creating fake local newspapers

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Trump arrives in UK ahead of NATO summit

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Heightened security as police begin patrolling The Grove

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Dementia-friendly carol concert hopes to spark festive joy

Two teens arrested by police investigating robberies near station

Woman hit by car in Watford

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David Gauke welcomes People's Vote endorsement

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New head teacher is swapping the US for the UK

Kiddies Kingdom in Mothercare takeover talks

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London Bridge attack victims Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones remembered at vigil

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Police searching for missing teenager

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Six people charged with speeding in this week's court lists

Waking up to icy windscreens? Here's how to properly de-ice your car

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Morning update: Crashes on M25 and severe delays on Piccadilly line

Number of domestic abuse cases sent to prosecutors lower than crime recorded

Orchestra to perform music from Star Wars and ET in movie-themed concert

Gideons Way, The Human Jungle and She - Elstree classics from 1964

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Could you be the one to give Tula the cat a loving new home?

Charity says how it helped turn dog's life around

Plans for equestrian centre on green belt gets council backing

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Sport

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Hornets confirm Pearson appointment

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Updated

Hornets set to appoint Pearson as new boss

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Mullins appreciative of Rodgers texts

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Hodgson admits Palace will have to cope with stretched defensive resources

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Mullins: We need the fans behind us

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Joshua has big weight disadvantage for Saudi showdown

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Sport

Mullins would relish permanent opportunity

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Silva sacked by Toffees

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Pereyra and Kabasele set to provide boost

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Hornets players must improve 'character'

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RATINGS: Masina the pick in Leicester loss

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Woods bounce back to surprise Hawks

Kings suffer defeat at Bromsgrove

Joshua ready to avenge Ruiz Jr world title defeat in desert duel

Mullins focusing on the positives after Foxes defeat

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Watford fall to Foxes defeat

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Hornets beaten by high-flying Foxes

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Lamouchi dismisses Hornets reports

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Mullins not intimidated by Foxes

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Golden Boys out of FA Youth Cup

Ladies advance in cup

Mullins 'surprised' by appointment

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'Balance' of Mullins and Stack 'will be good for the players'

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National sport

Anthony Joshua ‘grateful for having a second opportunity’ against Andy Ruiz Jr

Liam Millar gets used to life in the crosshairs

Allen and Maguire progress in UK Championship

Inter and Roma play out stalemate as Atletico Madrid draw again

Steven Gerrard ‘set to sign new Rangers contract’

Club comparisons mean nothing on derby day – Guardiola

United still a bigger club than City – Solskjaer

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Watford FC News

The downfall of Sanchez Flores and where next for the Hornets

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Young Hornets beaten by Everton in cup

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February fixtures to be released this month

Hornets to host Tranmere in FA Cup

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Atkinson to ref Palace match

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Mullins in charge for Leicester

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Mixed reports on Hughton

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Campaigning pays off as Peace Hospice gets the go-ahead in November 1992

Nostalgia: Neighbours' 'David and Goliath' fight against leisure complex in November 1991

Nostalgia: Anonymous call helps solve hit-and-run case in November 1990

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Nostalgia: Watford FC host first Christmas carol concert at Vicarage Road in 1989

Nostalgia: Watford FC chairman Elton John announces divorce plans in November 1988

Nostalgia: Plans for Watford to merge with London in October 1987

Nostalgia: Children warned against trick or treating in October 1985

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Education Yearbook

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Interviews

Award-winning glam rock band return with 'biblical' new album

Local actor to star in West End show from award-nominated company

BAFTA award winner launches her first game

Rob Brydon on how his new comedy musical show doesn't play by the rules

Photographer wins top prize at wildlife awards

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National news

Teenager charged after opera singer Katherine Jenkins mugged

White House to shun impeachment hearing

Donald Trump holds off on cartel terrorist designation

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn trade accusations over racism and anti-Semitism

Russian disinformation campaign behind leak of NHS documents, Reddit says

On the campaign trail on Saturday

Political parties take to streets in final weekend push before election

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