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Man wanted for questioning after teen repeatedly punched for stepping on shoe

Major delays on the A12 southbound following early morning crash

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Clever boy, 11, achieves highest IQ score

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What's on in Watford and Hertfordshire this week, 24th-28th February, 2020

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Fence that stops people falling onto train track 'deliberately' kicked away

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Updated

Emergency gas repairs completed

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Museum's new exhibition reveals the secrets of Ancient Egyptian mummies

Police investigate theft from shop

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Family donate defibrillators in memory of late husband and father

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Letter: How will council reduce road congestion?

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

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Could inheritance tax be cut to 10 per cent?

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Primary school children banned from heading footballs in training

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What the new £20 note looks like and when to exchange old notes

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Where to look for the best bang for your buck cabernet sauvignons (it's not France)

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Director promises 'you won't forget' acting group's latest performance

Is it time Harrison Ford hung up his whip as Indiana Jones?

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The world's greatest living explorer embarks on a live tour

Bids for new projects being invited for Community Safety Grant Fund scheme

Celebrations announced for the VE Day 75th anniversary

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Nostalgia: Town's oldest school closes in February 1974

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Dad thanks charity after baby son rushed to hospital for emergency operation

How to drive in heavy rain and floods (and tips for demisting your windscreen quickly)

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Caroline Flack should be allowed to rest in peace

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The most expensive Supercars for sale around Watford

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Movie goers to be given enhanced experience following upgrade

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Artist’s work to appear at Royal Society exhibition

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Overturned car caused M1 slip road to shut

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New hotel offers an escape from the city

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The budget black hole behind the green bin fiasco

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New immigration laws mean curries could be replaced by spicy beans on toast, experts say

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New retro-themed restaurant pledges to support community

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Man sends naked pictures to 15-year-old girl and avoids jail

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Closure order secured at flat following "drug-related incidents"

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Seven charged following fatal shooting of Watford man

Fly-tippers dump parts of lorry in country lane

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Government tells Watford Council 'not enough homes are being built'

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What's on in Watford and Hertfordshire this weekend, 22nd and 23rd February, 2020

Gun crime reaches highest level in a decade

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Morning update - Traffic on M25 due to emergency barrier repairs and roadworks

Cans of sardines recalled over 'bacterial contamination' fears

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Let us know of an inspiring woman we should be celebrating in Watford

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Burglars flee property after they are confronted by woman

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Highways crew called to hundreds of incidents from Storm Dennis

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Care home cleared of alleged abuse of elderly resident

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Driver pulled from burning car on A414

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Two milestones at Watford Riverwell

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Letter: Car travel is a mug's game

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Morning update: Emergency repairs on M25

Pancake Day 2020: What is Shrove Tuesday and when is it?

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Mayor calls for Boris Johnson to help revive Met Line Extension

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Man airlifted to hospital after incident at building site

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Business coach whose sister died of cancer to run seven marathons in seven days

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Bright pupils crowned champions of national maths competition

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Music centre temporarily closed due to damaged roof from Storm Dennis

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Alleged paedophile told victims 'not to tell anyone about abuse', court hears

Letter: No consideration for pedestrians at new supermarket

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Morning Update: Traffic on M25

How much your council spent on settlement agreements

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The nine pet laws you probably didn’t know existed

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Inquest confirms provisional cause of death for TV presenter Caroline Flack

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6 places where kids can eat free or for £1 during half term

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Councillors want crackdown on drivers using bus route illegally

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Hertfordshire County Council is owed more than £34 million

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Find out who your Labour constituency nominated for next party leader

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One of 'Europe's most wanted men' extradited to Romania

Parents and carers encouraged to have say on children's respite centres

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Pictures show parts of Cassiobury Park submerged in water by Storm Dennis

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The cheapest and most expensive places to buy a home in Hertfordshire

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Council takes over running of park

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Paedophile jailed for historical sexual offences

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Letter: Our hospital provides great care despite government neglect

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Sport

Foster criticises new handball law after disallowed goal

Hernandez scores fine volley as loanees among the goals

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Ighalo on 'special' moment with Watford fans at Old Trafford

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Hughes: 'We never recovered after VAR call'

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RATINGS: Hornets beaten at Old Trafford

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Golden Girls into last four

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Sport

Connolly cracker continues Kings' play-off push

Hornets boss hoping Sarr takes confidence from return off the bench

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Pearson laments missed opportunities

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Hornets fail to capitalise on first-half chances as VAR denies Deeney in United defeat

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RELIVE: VAR denies Deeney while Man United score three

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O'Sullivan knocked out of Shoot Out

Hearn: 'We have to make this fight happen'

Mata aiming to make amends for Vicarage Road defeat

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Pearson will not change his approach

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O'Sullivan makes winning Shoot Out return

Chelsea away moved for TV

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Pearson hopes to remain pragmatic and not overly emotional

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McTominay may return while Ighalo could make full debut against Hornets

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Kabasele prepared for 'difficult mission'

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Selby and Allen suffer early Shoot Out exits

Kabasele brands this season 'a waste'

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Pussetto hoping to fulfil Old Trafford dream

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National sport

Thousands gather in Los Angeles to pay tribute to basketball star Kobe Bryant

Middleton stars as Bucks edge out Wizards after overtime

Football rumours from the media

Klopp: We won’t have it easy

Lampard relishing ‘underdog’ tag ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Bayern Munich

Andy Farrell believes Ireland are ‘100 per cent’ in Six Nations contention

Klopp savours ‘special’ Premier League landmark as Liverpool close on title

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Watford FC News

Aias on target for Mirandes

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Doucoure wants to replicate Vieira success

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Ladies have fourth consecutive game postponed

Thomas pleased to help first-team players get minutes

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Deeney and Ward become LGBT fan group patrons

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Mariappa hopes to put own goal behind him

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Atkinson ref for Old Trafford trip

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Town's oldest school closes in February 1974

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Nostalgia: Nearly 2,000 fans mob visiting DJ in February 1973

Nostalgia: Power crisis creates booming business for candles in February 1972

Nostalgia: Watford welcomes the new Millennium in January 2000

Nostalgia: Watford's biggest nightclub gets £3m refurbishment in January 1999

Nostalgia: WFC chairman Elton John awarded knighthood in January 1998

Nostalgia: Power failure plunges Vicarage Road Stadium into darkness in January 1997

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Interviews

The world's greatest living explorer embarks on a live tour

Award-winning children's book takes to the stage in new adaptation

New show based on popular children's books takes to the stage

New show based on popular children's books takes to the stage

How to make your cooking life easier, with bestselling cookbook author Melissa Hemsley

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National news

Trump signs military deal in India after visiting Gandhi memorial

Coronavirus self-isolation advice extended to people returning from Italy

Emergency legislation to become law before next terrorist released

In Video: Dramatic footage shows family rescued from flooded US river

Number of people contacting helpline about viewing child abuse images doubles

Woman gunned down at country home was much loved, says PM’s father

Battle lines drawn for Brexit trade talks

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