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Bushey Manor Field is popular with professional dog walkers

Campaigners kick up a stink over plans to break up field

'The Prime Minister has failed' - parties respond to Brexit vote

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Is it time for a People's Vote? Lord Adonis says 'no other options are credible'

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Motorists urged to check cars for missing items following vehicle thefts

Hammer House producer dies aged 84

Gloomy skies and trouble on the road as the Brexit saga hurtles towards a finale

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M&S announces store closures with hundreds of jobs at risk

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Watford MP writes letter to constituents ahead of Brexit vote

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MEP criticises 'perilous brinkmanship' of Brexit vote

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Man arrested after police pursuit in Watford

Commuters let down 'once more' are being treated with 'contempt'

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Letter: Let's clean up this town

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Drivers left stuck in car park as drainage work brings chaos to town centre

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Doctor warns women not to use cheeky bath bomb as sex toy

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'Fantastic' response to local plan consultation

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Roads: expect delays and heavy traffic first thing

Cancer patient warns housing association of dangerous flooring for three years

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Saracens star to lead women's fitness sessions

What's on in Watford this week, 14th-18th January 2019

Battle for football club land begins

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Mast won't be coming down because refusal was issued 24 hours too late

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Total Wipeout style obstacle course digs deep for charity

Could your story make this Watford exhibition a success?

Reckless driver caught at 72mph in a 40 as police crack down on speeders

'Mermaid puppy' thrown from van

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Seven people fined for speeding in this week's court lists

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Letter: Second EU vote will make elections meaningless

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Happy National Dress Up Your Pet Day

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Overturned lorry causes disruption for miles

Person rescued from kitchen fire in block of flats

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Police dog, 'Oz', retires after six years of service

National Pothole Day is coming up and we want to know about the worst offenders

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Council budget gap stands in the millions

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Want to work on your home but not sure if you need planning permission?

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Your chance to see award-winning musicians in concert

Letter: New vote is no betrayal

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Nostalgia: Calls to ban Monty Python's Life of Brian in January 1980

From the Star Wars empire to selling the kitchen sink: Elstree Studios in the 1980s and 90s

Comedian comes to town with brand new tour

King of the jungle Harry will reveal all

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Letter: Overdevelopment will harm our quality of life

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Hero - 'I cry to see humans suffering in such conditions'

Lack of money forces disability transport scheme to close

Teen accused of murdering sister's boyfriend is 'kind and caring'

Watch: Last chance to vote in Watford BID Service Excellence Awards 2019

Rush hour crash shuts down busy road in town

People's Vote campaigners to hit the streets in Watford

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What's on in Watford this weekend, 12th and 13th January 2019

Thieves jailed for multiple burglaries

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'Gobsmackingly lovely' Chinese wines will be on your dinner table by the end of the year

Villagers urged to have their say on development

Housing remains preferred option for MP on rail freight site

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Major street in line for 'long awaited' investment

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This horrifying knife was being carried around on our streets - until police found it

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Mayor hits out at response over Watford zoning row

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Film review: Moving period drama Colette tells true story

Family of Afghan vet keep son's memory alive ten years on

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Another major change is on its way at intu Watford

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It is now illegal for your partner to do these 10 things in a relationship

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Community 'appalled' after trees planted in memory of chairman are stolen

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Showroom to be demolished for flats

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Burst water main in town centre causing tailbacks

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Mother sexually assaulted as she walked with young son

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Border collie is 'Top Dog' after taking home first place

Updated

M25 crash shuts down two lanes - leaving motorists bottlenecked

High Street project shortlisted for award

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Brother accused of murdering his sister's 'secret boyfriend'

Updated

Reports of crash on A405

Police called to 'ongoing' burglary

Pair bailed as probe into Tesco carpark getaway continues

This is probably why you were late for work and school this morning

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Burglars searched house while woman was still at home

Sport

Hornets heading to Newcastle in FA Cup

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Spurs to have key players missing for Watford clash

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Bachmann wants to work with Javi

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Michael Oliver to oversee Burnley clash

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Scarf display planned in honour of Graham Taylor

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Hornets to celebrate life of Graham Taylor with free drinks

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Sport

REPORTS: Watford eyeing up move for Bordeaux winger

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Hornets hero Duncan Welbourne has passed away

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IN PICTURES: Hornets savour Selhurst Park success

Cathcart jokes about unfortunate own goal

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Five positives for Watford to consider following win at Palace

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Doucoure planning for future in the Champions League

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Golden Girls defeated by Bluebirds

Cleverley praises 'magnificent' Cathcart

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RATINGS: Watford snatch the points against Palace

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Gracia hails Hornets' character

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Cleverley stunner snatches the points at Selhurst

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RELIVE: Hornets come from behind to win at Palace

Hornets head coach pays tribute to Graham Taylor

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Colchester victory makes it four wins from eight for young Hornets

Benteke back in contention for Hornets clash

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REPORTS: Hornets eye Cornet move

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Fourth round date confirmed

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National sport

Football rumours from the media

Jamie Murray reveals hopes of ‘pain-free’ life for brother Andy

Rafael Benitez hails Newcastle’s confidence-boosting win over Blackburn

Robertson wins five straight frames in fightback victory over Williams

Extra-time goals from Joselu and Ayoze Perez send Newcastle through

Rory Burns relished early Alzarri Joseph test

Manchester City squad coming back together at right time – Bernardo Silva

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Watford FC News

Gracia insists Palace are more than just Wilfried Zaha

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Deeney hit with FA charge

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Jerome Sinclair has Sunderland loan cut short

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Gray and Kabasele back in training but neither will be ready for Palace

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Javi Gracia pleased to see Woking get victory

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Gracia not currently expecting new arrivals

Zeegelaar loan switch confirmed

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Nostalgia

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

Nostalgia: Snow causes chaos in December 1976

Nostalgia: Watford gets into the Christmas spirit in December 1975

Nostalgia: Protest over platform shoes in November 1974

Nostalgia: Plea to protect Cassiobury Park in November 1972

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Interviews

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

New British film is ‘a brutish statement on economic inequality’

The ‘birthplace of modern stationery’

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National news

Briton feared dead after militant attack on Nairobi hotel

Brexit defeat: Papers react after May’s deal suffers ‘historic humiliation’

May battling on two fronts after major Brexit defeat

Red Bull ‘4pm finish’ ad banned

Inflation to fall close to Bank of England’s target

Harry and Meghan to attend Cirque du Soleil premiere

Duchess of Cambridge to visit historic Royal Opera House

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