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Birchville Court

Nursing home site to be turned into 41 homes

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Temperatures and traffic set to set swell today

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New Chairman appointed for Watford Borough Council

Walkabout says ‘no evidence found’ linking bar to sickness outbreak

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Beloved Superman mannequin kidnapped by thieves outside fancy dress shop

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Have your say on the Criminal Justice System

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How Watford schools are tackling knife crime

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Grand plans for 100-year-old community centre

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Woman arrested after dog attack

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Teenager struck on his head with metal pole

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CCTV appeal: Police investigate attempted burglary

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Letter: Most drivers ignore 20mph zones

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Woman attacked by two men in attempted robbery

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Marks & Spencer to close 110 more stores as profits fall

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Morning update: Drivers see delays along M25

Walkabout temporarily closed after 'number of people fall ill after night out'

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Dealer found with crack between his buttocks

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Euro elections - the parties tell us why you should vote for them

Instagram and Youtube star's donations to charity shop 'sold out in minutes'

How you can vote tactically in the European Parliament election

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Smoking costs Hertfordshire businesses millions

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Delays on train line after emergency services called to incident

Hospitals celebrate International Nurses Day

Developer finally pays bill 24 hours before court hearing

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Thousands hit by power cut

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Letter: No to new motorway service station

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Game of Thrones' Gendry Baratheon spotted in Hertfordshire

Four men charged in connection with Watford kidnap

Traffic light trial causing tailbacks in Watford

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Travel news: Heavy delays and vehicle fire could cause commute delays

Biker paralysed following crash on M25

Drug ring who smuggled 150kg of cocaine jailed

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Man dies after hit-and-run

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Husband and wife team write history book about Watford

'It is possible to live a happy live' - Mayor's vision for dementia-friendly town

Dog walker attacked by unattended dogs

New mayor in Hertsmere

MP takes to the skies during visit to aerodrome

Letter: Thousands of spoilt ballot papers in local elections

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Four charged with theft in this week's court lists

Jobs fair will be biggest yet

Morning update: North Circular closed again

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Woman found safely after overnight search

Country lane to be shut for two weeks

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Continue the magic at Harry Potter themed apartment

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Here’s how Watford fans have been reacting to the 6-0 defeat

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Boarding school will no longer be single-sex

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Dipping my toe back in the waters of showbiz

Here's why I want to make Watford a better town for people with dementia

Nostalgia: Hornets fans celebrate championship win in May 1998

Health and fitness festival offers unique classes for all shapes and sizes

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School puts on Stone Age performance

Sight loss has not stopped Wendy helping others

Fans sing until the last as City steamroller secures treble

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Dare to dream

Youngsters cheer on the Hornets with kick off less than four hours away

Mayor: Graham Taylor would be proud to see Watford at Wembley again

Hi-vis - badge of petty authority or rebel fashion statement?

Lane closures on M25 and A10 could cause weekend travel delays

COYH! - Watford fans wish the team luck ahead of FA Cup final

Three Rivers District Council to declare climate emergency

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Hertfordshire: County food banks could host trial to offer e-cigs to smokers

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'Everybody in Watford can be proud' - MP's Good luck message

1,200 homes and 27-storey tower block confirmed as part of St Albans Road scheme

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Award-winning comedian announces UK tour

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One in three Herts suicides already known to mental health services

Wonderful weather at rotary club fete

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What's on in Watford this weekend, 18th and 19th May, 2019

Major police op took place to tackle anti-social behaviour

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Food hall style restaurant reopens at five-star hotel

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Letter: Why Watford FC needs a new anthem

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Knuckleduster among items seized in drug raid

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Sport

Hornets fans personify FA Cup magic

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Jokanovic to be interviewed for Boro vacancy

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REPORTS: A number of clubs looking at Lukebakio

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Fourth Northwood Festival of Sport to take place in June

REPORTS: Hornets' bid for Oudin rejected

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Pereyra gets Copa America call-up

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Sport

Deulofeu goal voted the best of FA Cup

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Oakview one point away from another title

Perman plans for stable future at Kings Langley

Deulofeu's goal in contention for best of FA Cup

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IN PICTURES: Hornets fans arrive at Wembley

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Gray: 'Gracia told us to come back stronger'

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IFAB changes could see yellow cards for Javi Gracia

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Wallace moves into world's top 25 following best major result

Gray: 'We were battered by a better team'

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Gomes to talk to club about his future

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Gomes urges fans to focus on positives

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Mariappa is honoured to play in front of Hornets' fans

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IN PICTURES: Watford swept aside by City in cup final

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Gino Pozzo and Scott Duxbury issue statement of thanks

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RATINGS: Golden Boys' cup final ends in harsh defeat

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Gracia's pride as he looks to the future

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Fans sing until the last as City steamroller secures treble

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National sport

Morgan approach to England's spin options praised ahead of World Cup

FIFA drops plans to expand 2022 World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48 teams

Recovering David Cotterill eager to take his mental health workshops worldwide

Stuart Broad cannot think of any player past or present to improve England batting prowess

O’Sullivan threatens to miss high-profile events due to media commitments

Football rumours from the media

Two-time World Cup runner-up Phil DeFreitas backs England to end drought

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Watford FC News

RELIVE: Watford lose heavily in their first FA Cup final for 35 years

Deeney looking forward to giving City a tough afternoon

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Deeney wants to lift the cup in front of his mum

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Fernandinho hoping to be fit for final

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Gracia to see his mum for the first time in a year at cup final

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FAN'S VIEW: FA Cup final is our reward

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The glorious high of the Impossible Dream

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Hornets fans celebrate championship win in May 1998

Nostalgia: Elton John returns as Watford Football Club chairman in May 1997

Nostalgia: Plans for brewing to return to Watford in May 1996

Nostalgia: Excitement at plans for a new film studio at Leavesden Aerodrome in April 1995

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Nostalgia: End of an era as Leavesden airfield closes in April 1994

Nostalgia: New nightclub is approved for Watford in April 1993

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Nostalgia: Cash sought for Croxley rail link scheme in April 1992

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Interviews

Strictly Come Dancing duo’s movie-inspired new show

Help create the story in new interactive theatre show for children

Music legend Midge Ure tells all about his new tour

Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

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National news

Former foreign minister among dead in Somalia suicide car bomb attack

Theresa May’s fate as PM could be decided on Friday

Ian Rankin gifts literary archive to nation

Animals to ‘downsize’ over next century as humans destroy habitats, experts say

Halfords hails success of scheme which trains female prisoners for jobs

Party leaders join Scots at polls to elect MEPs

Pregnant beaver found shot dead on riverbank

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