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Letter: The West is having a crisis of confidence

Letter: The West is having a crisis of confidence

Elderly woman's handbag stolen in charity shop

Neighbours continue to fight parking controls scheme

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Reaction and photos as pupils collect their GCSE results 2019 - recap

CCTV appeal after boys robbed at shopping park

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Three Rivers welcoming to help registered EU nationals stay in the UK after Brexit

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100-year-old speaks about losing husband and home in the war

The restaurants offering FREE food to GCSE pupils receiving their results

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Man caught smuggling drugs into The Mount prison is jailed

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School gets approval to replace 'outdated' buildings

Letter: Thank you to hospital staff

Police swoop after people spotted trying to break into cars

Charity grateful after donations buy new van

Morning update: Bakerloo line signal failure delays on GCSE results day

Car key burglars stole vehicles worth more than £660,000

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Orchestra is looking for new members in Watford

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Thousands of fare dodgers overcharged by rail companies

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Appeal after KFC drive-thru plans turned down

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Children are growing up in container homes and converted offices, study finds

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60,000 expected at annual Hindu festival which marks special milestone this year

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CCTV appeal after burglary at house

Review launched into whether proposed HS2 railway should continue

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Police chief meets Boris Johnson to discuss policing in Hertfordshire

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Letter: People have been living in chicken coop homes for years

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Traffic news: Broken vehicles cause delays across the M25

Community volunteers head to canal for mammoth clear-up

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People with non-visible disabilities are now eligible to apply for a blue badge

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Gang robs boy of his mobile phone

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Police seize cannabis during raid

Police pull over the most bizarre vehicle ever which was spotted on the MOTORWAY

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Letter: We want to make an informed decision on parking

Companies race each other at wipeout obstacle course

Traffic and travel update: Some delays on M25 and A406

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Art group's new exhibition will donate a percentage of proceeds to charity

Indoor go-karting centre is given the green light

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New shrubs at Cassiobury Park introduced for a more 'picturesque' entrance

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Teen held over gun possession charge

Police investigating spate of attempted break-ins

Letter: Fracking is a controversial process

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Five people charged with drink driving in this week's court lists

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Morning update: Some severe rail delays and clear motorways

Been awarded compensation? Don't just put it in the bank - do this

How I became a newspaper columnist

This volunteer devotes her time to helping people with life-limiting illnesses

Young actress with spina bifida stars in David Walliams' new play

Nostalgia: British TV series visits town for a spot of filming in August 1977

Renters are falling into debt and forced to leave homes due to attending weddings

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Went to Barca, bought the T-shirt, but was it worth it to see Messi?

Have your say on future of taxi service in Watford

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Comedian returns with live shows based on Phoenix Nights character

Schoolboy to star in West End musical

Could you vote if there was a general election over Brexit?

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Traffic news: Partial closure on TfL and clear motorways

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Rum: when and how to drink it when not on board ship

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Controversial parking spaces 'may be in wrong place'

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How rough sleeping is being tackled in Watford after funding boost

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Struggling live music venue is in need of your support

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Here's why you should have your say on plans to turn Watford Town Hall into a hotel

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Editorial comment: Let's drink to the future of pubs

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Reaction and photos as students receive A-level results 2019

'Extraordinary and dedicated' judo coach dies aged 82

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Police community event to be held in South Oxhey next week

Man charged with drink-driving

Rugby club chairman pays tribute to 'right-hand man' Gary who has died aged 51

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Letter: Poor decision to recruit children as climate scientists

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11 top jobs you can get without a university degree

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Plans for 76-bedroom extension at The Grove set to be sent to Secretary of State

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Run-down hotel could make way for 61 homes

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Teenager charged after police seize gun in Watford

Fire brigade union to hold crisis meeting over future of service

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No date set yet to resurface 'one of the worst roads in the county'

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Having charity running libraries deprives councils of business rates

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Sport

Trial nets Hinds permanent move

Deeney: 'I was trying to be a hero'

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Hornets could be without three key players

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Kings clinch Doyley coup

Pellegrini wants to replicate big victory

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Joao Pedro looking forward to Premier League

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Sport

Knee operation rules Deeney out for 'several weeks'

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Sema loan confirmed

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Youngsters head out on loan

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Too early to consider changing stadium VAR displays, says Swarbrick

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Capoue excited by Sarr's first training session

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Page promoted to Giggs' stafff

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Kavanagh to take charge of Hornets' Hammers clash again

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Battling qualities delight Mullins

Ward praises Golden Girls' maturity

Welbeck may have to wait for starting opportunity

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Sema nearing Udinese loan switch

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Plenty of positives in draw for Barker

Foster: 'We need to score goals'

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IN PICTURES: Improved display but another defeat

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Deulofeu: 'They didn't deserve this win'

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Gracia voices penalty concerns

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RATINGS: Hornets unable to recover at Goodison Park

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National sport

Football rumours from the media

They hit everything that moves – England boss Jones puts faith in ‘Kamikaze kids’

Rusedski backs Konta for US Open success

US Open – the British are coming

Archer’s heroics give England’s batsmen perfect platform at Headingley

Day two of the third Ashes Test: Focus turns to England’s batsmen

Wilder sends warning to Ortiz and Fury as he opens restaurant in Batley

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: British TV series visits town for a spot of filming in August 1977

Nostalgia: Elton John takes over as Watford FC chairman in August 1976

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Nostalgia: Landmark is lost as Ovaltine factory chimney is demolished in 1975

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Nostalgia: Town reflects on the golden days of print in July 1974

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Nostalgia: Plans for high street trams in July 1973

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Nostalgia: Airship visit makes history in July 1972

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Nostalgia: Demands to bring back milk for schoolchildren in July 1971

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Education Yearbook

Education Yearbook 2018

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Interviews

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

Rock star returns to the stage for new UK tour

Jools Holland promises surprises at new music festival

Strictly Come Dancing duo’s movie-inspired new show

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National news

Minister accused of ‘cosying up’ to Brazil government as Amazon rainforest burns

‘Final reminder’ over bank holiday rail closures

Russia’s opposition leader Alexei Navalny released after month in prison

Several non-binding offers tabled for Harland and Wolff – administrators

Canada stops Hong Kong consulate staff going to China

Newspaper becomes Ed Sheeran Daily Times in tribute to local superstar

Hasbro picks up Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One in £3.3 billion deal

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