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Research shows that many of us have drunk more than we meant to because of rounds

Does buying rounds make us drink more?

Watford has some of the fastest internet speeds in the country

Golden Boys memories to be used in dementia programme

‘Audiences are crying out for more black British stories’

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Don't over-exercise your flat-faced dogs, vets warn as heatwave arrives

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Watford star joins young bikers for anti-knife crime protest

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Exploring Leavesden's past in a tour of its country park

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Temporary car park could be made permanent

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Great wines for less than £10

Six of the best restaurant freebies you can get for your birthday

Lebanese restaurant nominated for Deliveroo's 'best vegan offering' award

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Overcrowding is biggest travel gripe for London commuters

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Watford Observer grants available for south Herts charities

Council says it will 'never' consider shipping container homes

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Elderly woman's handbag stolen in charity shop

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Neighbours continue to fight parking controls scheme

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Letter: The West is having a crisis of confidence

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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School gets approval to replace 'outdated' buildings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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Sport

Gracia: 'The dynamic is not good and we need to improve'

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Hammers capitalise on defensive shortcomings to send Hornets to another defeat

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RELIVE: Hornets beaten by West Ham at Vicarage Road

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Gracia not losing sleep over poor form

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Doyley believes Hornets 'will do well this year'

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Young Hornets continue winning streak

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Sport

Watford star joins young bikers for anti-knife crime protest

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Gracia calls on fans for support

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Ladies looking to benefit from ‘huge starting point’ and change in attitudes

Trial nets Hinds permanent move

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Doyley was missing playing football

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'Huge disappointment' as Kings postpone first home game

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

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Pellegrini wants to replicate big victory

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Joao Pedro looking forward to Premier League

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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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National sport

Kick It Out demands ‘decisive action’ following online racist abuse of Rashford

Dominant Liverpool ease to win over Arsenal

Root leads by example to keep England’s hopes alive at Headingley

Day three of the third Ashes Test: Joe Root digs deep to keep dream alive

Ojie reveals tears of joy followed his shock Birmingham success

Captain Chiellini clinches opening-day victory for champions Juventus

Farrell warns England can still get better after hammering Ireland

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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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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

US state of Virginia marks 400th anniversary of slave ship arrival

French police use water cannon on G7 protesters

Brazilian military begins operations to fight Amazon fires

Duke of Sussex joins rugby league fans for Wembley cup final

Singer Eddie Money reveals cancer diagnosis

Russian capsule carrying humanoid robot fails space station docking

Johnson’s first summit as PM sees clash with Tusk over Brexit blame

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