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Man loose with 'large hunting knife' puts A&E on 'lockdown'

Man who attacked doctor with crossbow gets 20 years

Slow traffic on the M25, M11 and M1 is causing disruption to your journey home

What's on in Watford this weekend, 16th and 17th February, 2019

There's been a theft - you know the 'drill'

New film tells true story of journalist killed in Syria

Woman tricked inside bank and loses £250

Woman's purse stolen

Don't stand so close to me: how close is too close?

Multi-vehicle crash severely slows motorway on a spring-like day

Housing targets 'hugely overstated'

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Tributes pour in for 'cheeky rogue'

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What is going on in Cassiobury Park?

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Suspected people smuggler asked why he needs nine mobile phones

'New A&E hospital is unaffordable and would remove services from Watford'

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Steampunk photographer will talk Watford Camera Club tonight

Coupled-up homeowners enjoy massive income boost while love-lorn remain locked out

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Letter: Support small retailers

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Watford striker not guilty of assault

Guaranteed love: Adopt a fluffy companion this Valentine's Day

Which shops and bars came top in town centre excellence awards?

Did you hear burglars trying to break down door?

Broken down lorry causes problems for commuters

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Three assaulted in early hours

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Hundreds of new homes proposed in local plan

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Letter: Improve public transport

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Drugs, weapons and cash seized in raids

Updated

Man’s hand ‘chopped off’

Watford man charged with murder

Man jailed for theft and attacking shop worker

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Man arrested at train station

'Ambitious' plans to transform sports club after initial setback

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A414 improvement plans for St Albans

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What's the word on the street?

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Council moves to protect Watford's heritage

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Mystery millionaire caught sending bundles of cash to strangers

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Letter: Car park on allotments site is destroying our history

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Do you have what it takes to be a caregiver?

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This is when Lidl expect to open a store in Watford

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May the Ford be with you - van gang are back in town

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Youths seen fleeing car crash

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Road closures at busy junction during pedestrian safety work

Further details of violent clash after Watford game

New equine flu case confirmed as tests prove positive

Two fined for possessing drugs in this week's court lists

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Letter: Fight for new hospital continues

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Morning update: Get to work quickly and skip the traffic

Thousands wait for hours before they are seen at A&E

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Why did this leading business sell its headquarters, then rent it back?

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WANTED: Single, mature male, seeks loving retiree for walks and cuddles this Valentine's Day

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Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Here's how to seal the deal

One woman's transformation from tubby teen to healthy eating queen

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Think you're clever? You could help fund vital cancer research

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Have you seen him?

Convicted murderer and his cronies preyed on elderly victims

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Nostalgia: Parents protest Chater School move in February 1984

Spear recovered after burglary

Major disruptions on the roads and rail this morning

Butterfly count at monitoring site short of expectations for hot summer

In Hollywood it doesn't pay to be seen with someone on the way down

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Four arrests as violent clash after Watford game leaves men in hospital

Apprentice contestant turned fashion entrepreneur shares cash making secrets for mums

'Mr Christmas' turns 85 in style

Classic food with a twist at new pop-up restaurant at The Grove

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Collision on A1 northbound causes delays and tube closures

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Letter: Donate at football match

The beginning of the wine revolution

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Homeowner hit after asking woman why she was photographing her house

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Burst water main clogs up roads on a miserable evening

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What's on in Watford this weekend, 9th and 10th February, 2019

Holocaust survivors share their wartime experiences

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Rock royalty Francis Rossi to host music night in Watford

Sport

Gracia remaining focused on the present

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Hornets beat Hoops to reach last eight

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RELIVE: Capoue fires Hornets into quarter-finals

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Gracia hoping Gomes remains with Hornets

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Oliver to officiate Rangers cup clash

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Gracia may make many changes again

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Sport

McClaren predicts 'great atmosphere' for Hornets tie

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Sarll departs Watford

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Hornets report £31.6m pre-tax loss for last financial year

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Ighalo and Sanchez Flores reunite in China

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Ladies held at QPR

High-scoring weekend for Watford Girls

Jets rescue late point at Tring

Hockey: Mixed weekend for West Herts

Fullers record fourth win of season

Gracia: Full focus required at Rangers

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INJURY NEWS: Gracia to make late Pereyra call

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REPORTS: Interest in Lukebakio growing

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Under-18s into quarter-finals

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American debut for Joshua

LOAN WATCH: Two Hornets could meet in quarter-finals

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Mariappa hails 'terrific' support

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Evergreen boost survival prospects

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National sport

Manchester City face pitch-ed battle as Newport size up giant-killing

Allegri happy with Juventus form ahead of Champions League return

Coman doubtful for Liverpool clash after suffering ankle injury

We were sloppy, but we ground out the win, says Watford’s Deeney

Wordsworth hoping to bring positive energy to AFC Wimbledon’s FA Cup adventure

Brighton’s Burn demands right mentality to avoid cup upset

I am the reason – Guardiola apologises to Mahrez for lack of game time

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Parents protest Chater School move in February 1984

Nostalgia: Protests over decision to merge schools in February 1983

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Nostalgia: Retailers fight back against Charter Place repair costs in January 1982

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Nostalgia: Plea to save high street pubs in January 1981

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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

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Interviews

Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

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

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National news

Chicago police release two men held in Jussie Smollett case

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort facing 20 year sentence

Parents of Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess question why ex-spy was housed in city

What the papers say – February 16

Shamima Begum: Islamic State runaway expresses fears over unborn child

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Five dead and five police officers wounded in shooting at Chicago business

Charities want new legislation to protect environment after Brexit

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