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More Conservative MPs revolt against Prime Minister and Dominic Cummings

Government still intends to reopen schools at beginning of June, says Prime Minister

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Survey

Tell us what you think about plans to reopen schools in June

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Families obey social distancing rules in sunny weather following Mayor’s plea

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Hertsmere MP backs Dominic Cummings as Tory MPs call for him to resign

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Working to help the homeless continue to change their lives

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Join Hornets greats in mayor's charity quiz tonight

Hertfordshire County Council to bring waste centres back in house from October

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Readers' messages of love and support to friends and family during lockdown

Seven-year-old brings joy by sending hand-crafted butterflies to care homes

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New eco-homes proposed in this week's planning applications

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Can you be sweet Daisie's best friend?

When Borehamwood had the finest film studio in Europe

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10 things to buy for summer before they sell out (and where to get them)

Historic building transformed into luxury apartments

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We went to McDonald's to see if it's worth the wait (and learnt you'll need to be lucky)

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Big boost for Abbey Line and idea of a 'passing loop'

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Paul Young was right - everything must change - so what's better about the new normal?

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Pictures: Social distancing measures in Watford town centre

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Take an online tour of award-winning Hertfordshire gardens

Boy, 13, pulled to the ground as police investigate bike robbery

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Arriva restricts number of people on buses as part of social distancing measures

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11-year-old designs window poster to help families show support for NHS

The cheapest and most expensive homes sold in and around Watford before lockdown

Leader says app is 'vital' to fighting Covid-19 and urges public to get involved

Ten parks you can enjoy in Hertfordshire while social distancing

How to dispose of face masks and gloves safely during pandemic

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Seven pubs you can order a takeaway from in Hertfordshire

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Six arrested after police called to abandoned Kings Langley mansion TWICE in one evening

Safety 'paramount' in plans to open up schools from June

Mayor salutes one of Watford's 'greatest unsung heroes'

Pub to be 'reluctantly' turned into flats

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Video

Watch: Jaw-dropping footage shows 'thousands' of bees swarming outside a home

£13m to tackle infection control in Hertfordshire care homes

Stay home or social distance this Bank Holiday weekend, mayor warns

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House prices in Watford drop by up to £25,000 as coronavirus hits UK

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10 mistakes everyone makes with their dishwasher

When and where Ikea stores across England will reopen

Wetherspoons confirm how all 875 pubs will operate once lockdown ends

The reason why an extra October bank holiday is being considered

You can sign an online book of remembrance for those who died of Covid-19

How those without a job or on furlough can apply to pick fruit on farms

7 ways to take care of your teeth when you can’t visit the dentist

Some areas might face water supply issues due to hot weather, warns Affinity Water

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Coronavirus

TfL launches review after 33 bus workers die with coronavirus

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Filipino boxer pays tribute to staff at hospital

Police called to groups of people on a green during the hottest day of the year

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'It's not fast-food' - Drone footage shows 'chaos' of McDonald's drive thru reopening

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Part of the High Street to close to most traffic as part of social distancing measures

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Paralympic trailblazer Margaret Maughan has died

Two more golf clubs reopen during coronavirus lockdown

Wagamama in Watford to reopen for delivery - here's when

Plans released for new hotel and offices in Watford

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Burger King and Starbucks reopens at M1 and M25 motorway services

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Social distancing measures to be introduced in town centre this weekend

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Blissett 'honoured' to back Jets' NHS-armed forces charity match

These are the strict safety rules in place for Boots customers

When will the next lockdown review be - and what changes could be announced?

All the supermarket opening times for Spring bank holiday

Watford FC's Mariappa must self-isolate after testing positive for coronavirus

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Updated

People go crazy for McDonald's as drive thru opening causes major gridlock

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More people headed to parks before lockdown was eased, figures show

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First look at proposals for 'landmark' flats on Watford ring road

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Sport

Government gives contact training green light

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Cleverley calls for 'no-excuses mentality' from teammates

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Pearson: Premier League integrity already affected by coronavirus

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Join Hornets greats in mayor's charity quiz tonight

Premier League announce more positive Covid tests

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Hyde claims Taylor's illness 'galvanised' Hornets

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Sport

Deulofeu pain-free and off crutches

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Watford have two more players isolating

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Watford offering Covid tests to staff and players' families, reveals Pearson

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Kabasele impressed with phase one training and backs June restart

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Henderson respects Deeney's decision

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Suarez future will remain unclear until season is over

Deeney linked with Talksport role

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Pozzo's father thinks league is rushing back too soon

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Pussetto missing training with his teammates

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Premier League moves closer to free-to-air agreement

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Pearson respects Deeney's decision

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Fifpro head warns against punishing players who do not want to train

Blissett 'honoured' to back Jets' NHS-armed forces charity match

Mariappa reveals positive coronavirus test

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Barnes reflects on Hornets FA Cup memories

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UEFA president 'certain' fans can return to football soon

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Three Covid-19 cases at Watford

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National sport

George Kruis heading to Japan at the end of this season

Football rumours from the media

Hull confirm two club personnel have tested positive for coronavirus

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Watford FC News

Premier League announce six positive Covid-19 tests

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BAME players join Deeney in raising concerns

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Premier League medical staff unsure of their responsibilities

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League to perform spot checks to ensure pandemic protocol is followed

Deeney: 'I'm not going back to training'

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League to discuss next phase of training next week

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Premier League clubs will train tomorrow

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Anger over plans for new football stadium in April 1982

Nostalgia: Watford is declared a boom town in March 1979

Nostalgia: School sets new world record in March 1978

Nostalgia: Preparing for the Queen's Silver Jubilee celebrations in March 1977

Nostalgia: Relief for traffic-choked streets as M25 opens in March 1976

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Nostalgia: Elton John performs sold-out concert in Watford in February 1975

Nostalgia: Town's oldest school closes in February 1974

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Interviews

Springwatch returns to help viewers connect with nature

Springwatch returns to help viewers connect with nature

Fitness enthusiast's mission to get mums moving

New dance show features 'all the best things you love about Strictly’

The world's greatest living explorer embarks on a live tour

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National news

Johnson supported Cummings ahead of public interest, Nicola Sturgeon says

Fire at Bombardier plant being treated as accidental

Boris Johnson lockdown plan overshadowed by Dominic Cummings fallout

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