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Footage captured by the police car on the M25

Watford footballer banned from driving after he was caught speeding on M25

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Recording device found at cashpoint

Traffic congestion expected all round as commuters travel to Easter weekend getaways

Important info if you are visiting Cassiobury Park this bank holiday weekend

Major delays on our roads this afternoon

If you bought Dauphinoise Potatoes from Asda, they might actually be cauliflower cheese

Meet radio station's youngest ever chairman

Teen behind 'horrendous' knife attack at party locked away for six years

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Air ambulance carries out first blood transfusion

Our political parties have betrayed the EU referendum commitment

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Underground pollution 'could affect drinking water'

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Company fined thousands after workers fell through floor at building site

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Police meeting hears of rise in shoplifting to order

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Morning update: Delays and signal failures on the Underground mean heavy travel disruption

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Hospital pioneering steam injections for prostate treatment

Evening update: Delays on M1, M25, A1, and A405

Toy shop opening at intu Watford this Saturday

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Watford people facing homelessness due to 'grossly unjust' tax policy

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Young fans meet Watford star after he spotted their celebrations in Wembley crowd

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Government chooses station for 'vital upgrades'

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Mayor demands greater protections for private renters

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Letter: 20mph zones will encourage drivers to leave the car at home

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Community pull together to keep streets clean

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Diesel spill and rail delays this morning

Dramatic helicopter police chase that 'shook' windows ended in Watford

Comedian announces first tour in four years

Evening update: Travel and weather report

Community unease at potential 'chaos' caused by new service station

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Mum of twins looking for donor in her fight against leukaemia

France will rebuild after 'catastrophic' cathedral fire

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Grandmother who died in M25 crash 'enveloped her family in boundless love'

Find out who was refused planning permission in April

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Letter: Speed Indicator Devices encourage more responsible driving

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Morning update: Slow on the A406 and M25

Police launch 'life-saver' tech to combat rural crime

Revealed: How council leader and Tory party had to pay back thousands in film studio expenses

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Police called to 'street fight involving weapons'

Problems on the roads and rail this evening

Did you spot five attack helicopters this morning?

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Dance show raises thousands for African school

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Accreditation will help tackle mental health in schools

Letter: You are now entering Watford, home of Britain’s worst motorists

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Burglar breaks into cafe before fleeing on motorbike

Four-year-old boy found safe and well

CCTV appeal after burglary at luxury hotel

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Three people charged with theft in this week's court lists

Canal trust unveils new education centre

M25 collision and severe tube delays reported during morning rush hour

The number and type of friends parents want their children to have

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MEAT FREE MANIFESTO - Swapping healthy plant proteins for red meat 'lowers heart attack risk'

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Watford R&B artist 'JH' to release EP next month

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Volunteer shares joy of working for good cause

Letter: We should preserve the town's history for future generations

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Nostalgia: New nightclub is approved for Watford in April 1993

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Heading out? Here's a full travel report

Sir Michael Caine and Sir Roger Moore - the secret to their success

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Strictly Come Dancing duo’s movie-inspired new show

M25 collision may cause weekend travel disruptions

Park's miniature railway gears up for diamond anniversary

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Watford FC players in signing at intu

Chocolate Dragon Egg 'is coming'

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The wine that goes with curry like a horny dog to a leg

Gift cards up for grabs for winners of photography competition

Heavy traffic on M25 after vehicle breakdown

A quarter of Brits believe home ownership era is coming to an end

Serial criminal pleads guilty

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What's on in Watford this weekend, 13th and 14th April, 2019

Burglars pose as window cleaners to distract homeowner

Police and Crime Commissioner commits £280,000 to combat knife crime

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Herts County Council records highest ever number of safeguarding concerns about care of elderly

Letter: Help natural history society with wildlife sightings

Travel and weather report

Sport

Deeney to boycott social media in anti-racism protest

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Six could miss trip to Huddersfield

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Deeney appeal fails

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Watford footballer banned from driving after he was caught speeding on M25

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Manager hails 'well and truly deserved' title success

Back-to-back title triumphs for Bovingdon

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Sport

Title joy and cup sorrow

Miller to 'vigorously appeal' having licence revoked

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Bolton confirm Bassini deal

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Announce date for next season's fixtures revealed

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Young fans meet Watford star after he spotted their celebrations in Wembley crowd

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Joshua fight in doubt

Z-Cars to be replaced by Elton John 'from now on'

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Hornets supporters' banner has more than 800 signatures

Kabasele speaks out about experiences with racism

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Gracia not blaming players for Arsenal defeat

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Dean and East in charge of next Watford matches

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IN PICTURES: Battling Hornets finish unrewarded

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RATINGS: Ten man Hornets go down swinging

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Leavesden's County Cup final agony

Gracia: "Deeney hasn't got to explain anything"

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Deeney sees Red as Hornets lose at home

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RELIVE: Deeney sent off as Watford lose at home to Arsenal

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National sport

Frankfurt boss Hutter hails ‘perfect’ evening

Unai Emery applauds his Arsenal players after reaching semi-finals

Slow starts to second half becoming a ‘big problem’ – Sarri

Marcelino could not hide his delight after Valencia reach last four

Van Gerwen thrashes Cross to return to the Premier League summit

Frankfurt stage second-leg fightback to edge out Benfica

Valencia ease past neighbours Villarreal to reach Europa League semi-finals

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Watford FC News

Emery called Gracia after receiving Arsenal interest

Gracia thinks his friend Emery is one of the best in the world

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Golden Girls beaten by first-half penalty

Troy Deeney is 'England's best striker' - Gracia

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Emery defends Gunners' mentality ahead of Hornets trip

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Gracia will never forget semi-final atmosphere

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Blissett praises Duxbury for spirit of Taylor

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Nostalgia

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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Nostalgia: Police prepare for rowdy football match in March 1990

Nostalgia: Building of the Harlequin causes chaos for shops in March 1989

Nostalgia: Pupils band together to fight school closure in March 1988

Nostalgia: Elton John's birthday bash upsets neighbours in March 1987

Nostalgia: Prince Charles visits Watford in February 1986

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Education Yearbook

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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

Woman, 29, dies after shots fired during unrest in Creggan

Fire breaks out at block of flats featured in Only Fools And Horses

Shots fired and petrol bombs thrown in Creggan disturbance

Heathrow Airport braced for climate change protests

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Charity creates ‘ultimate formula’ for London Marathon success

Mental health support for young to focus on social media

UK benefits system not fit for purpose, warns SNP

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