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The pilot scheme is taking place at Tesco Extra in Watford

Watford one of just two stores to take part in new Tesco trial

Police not investigating Labour leader

Family pay tribute to beloved mother

What is stamp duty land tax and how can I ensure I pay it on time?

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Man in military uniform 'threatened driver with gun on M25'

Letter: Redeveloping Watford General will present risks to safety

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

Broken down tanker shuts one lane on M25

Some problems on the roads and rail this morning

Award-winning artist’s exhibition to go overseas

Do you recognise these men?

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Letter: Redevelopment of hospital is a temporary fix

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Burglar spooked after finding homeowner asleep in bed

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Heading out? Major rail problems today

Why are grown men still obsessed with Star Wars toys?

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One-handed pianist to star in upcoming music festival

Nostalgia: Police prepare for rowdy football match in March 1990

Schools' artwork inspired by American painter on display

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Evening update: Travel and traffic information needed for the start of your weekend

Great British Dog Walk a pawsitive success

Areas most behind stopping Brexit revealed

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What's on in Watford this weekend, 23rd and 24th March, 2019

Urgent appeal to trace van after burglars take safe in 'targeted' attack

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Second exit at Watford Junction discussed

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Hundreds of pupils will be offered school places today

Letter: A BAME view of Brexit

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Man sweeps up hair in honour of his late father

Morning update: All the traffic and travel you need

Your poll card is on its way

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Wear your seatbelt, say police

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Big Wordfest returns this weekend with fun for all the family

New hopes for hospice funding could mean 'business as usual'

Council 'united' in keeping A&E facilities in Watford

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Police and Crime Commissioner's frustration over “irresponsible misunderstanding” on police numbers

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Attention Sci-Fi fans - WatConOne is coming

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Pilot scheme aims to reduce risk of stockpiling medicines

Restaurant plants itself in intu

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Find out which school has been crowned Watford Debating Champions

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'Scarface' killer was working in Watford and about to commit his third murder

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Rickmansworth man takes on marathon in father's memory

Letter: The recycling myth

Thieves steal bank card for spending spree

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MAJOR delays due to a sewer failure

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Grammar school in national final

Watford schools perform well despite lack of cash

Minor delays reported for morning traffic with cloudy skies

Council pledges to support Windrush victims

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Updated

Fire crews find body after tackling shed fire

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Have you seen him?

Council crackdown on empty homes

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Teen attacked before he and his friend are robbed at McDonald's

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This is Watford's favourite type of takeaway

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The major step taken in Watford to tackle modern slavery

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Volunteers needed for Watford’s Spring Clean

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Sinkhole closes road until further notice

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Green light for ‘joint strategic plan’

Bollard breakdown blocks buses

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Town centre 'rebrand' to be announced this summer

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Letter: Should male circumcision be banned?

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Watford mayor joins care home singalong

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Morning update: Major travel disruptions across the roads with a sinkhole completely closing one road

Journey into the unknown with Psychic Sally

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Neighbours fight plans to turn 'historic' home into flats

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Woman racially abused at petrol station

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Take a sneak peak inside Gringotts Wizarding Bank as the Harry Potter Studio Tour reveals its biggest expansion yet

The 24 roads where you're set to see a 20mph zone introduced

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CCTV appeal after fuel thefts

Major funding allocated to improve public's wellbeing

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Record number of knives surrendered in latest amnesty

Charity golf day needs business backing

Letter: Quick turnaround of NHS bosses

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Sport

Attwell to ref Watford for first time since 2014

Ladies lose to league leaders

Cathcart features in Northern Ireland win

Kings get the job done to move to brink of play-offs

Sema stays on bench as Sweden win

Sancho grateful for Sterling's guidance

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Sport

Courtenay makes impressive start to professional career

Pereyra makes substitute appearance in Argentina defeat

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Cathcart helps Northern Ireland make winning start

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Gomes: 'Foster is best in England'

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Updated

Ticketmaster acknowledge semi-final ticket sales problems

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Hornets in home kit for Wembley

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Sordell reveals academy difficulties

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FAN'S VIEW: Selection decisions to be made but enjoy 'roaring into the summer'

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Lukebakio plays as Belgian U21s lose

County Cup success continues for Girls

Mariappa hails Hornets' togetherness

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Foster: 'Keepers make no difference in FA Cup'

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Watford Ladies U23s claim Hertfordshire Cup

Semi-final tickets to go on sale from Thursday

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Confirmation of rescheduled Hornets games

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FA Cup semi-final date confirmed

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Watford to clamp down on season ticket no shows

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National sport

Hendrick happy to help goal-shy Republic

Indian Open: Shubhankar Sharma to shine on home soil

UEFA called to investigate as “anger” expressed over Schar concussion

Women in Football joins defence of Tottenham’s Hector following racial abuse

McCarthy putting points over anything as Republic eye Euro 2020

O’Neill eager to win on the road after solid start at home

Cardiff to argue Sala transfer was invalid

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Watford FC News

Quin: 'No shame in Youth Cup defeat'

FA Cup goal was a special one for Gray

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Rearranged fixture likely to be played before semi-final

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Cassidy 'sad' to see cup run come to an end

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Mariappa: 'Our feet are firmly on the ground'

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Hornets to face Wolves in semi-finals

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Hornets slip out of FA Youth Cup

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Nostalgia

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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Nostalgia: Noel Edmonds visits Watford in February 1985

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Nostalgia: Parents protest Chater School move in February 1984

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Education Yearbook 2018

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Interviews

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

Multi award winning film with homegrown roots

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National news

Donald Trump signs document recognising Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights

Egg-wielding Brexit supporter who struck Jeremy Corbyn jailed for 28 days

Britons hurt in rocket attack from Gaza on Israeli home

Lorry drivers ‘mystified’ as no-deal Brexit transport plan activated

Charles and Camilla tour Cuba’s Old Havana

Scottish independence blogger ‘horrified’ by homophobia accusation

Luke Skywalker congratulates Star Wars super fan on BB-8 bionic arm

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