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The reports have led to calls for more police on the streets.

Teen gangs 'targeting lone people for money'

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What's on in Watford this weekend, 15th and 16th December 2018

Two attacks on taxi drivers being linked by police

Seven die and nine rescued after sheep became trapped in river

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Tributes to 'inspiring' journalist who has died aged 77

Three arrested after 'dispute involving a machete'

Police identify woman in connection with ATM swipe

Video released to show off the high street this Christmas

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Someone fired a gun in town centre while clubs were emptying

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'Shops will shrink from high street- and we are not going to get them back'

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New cinema opens in town centre

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Morning update: Cold and cloudy to end the working week

Grant of millions given to housing association for new social housing

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Housing targets 'unachievable' for such a small authority

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Around 300 drivers could be prosecuted after making this mistake today

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intu shopping centre flourishes with 26 per cent rise in customers

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Mental health pledge signed by council

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Decision made on whether to reinstate polling station

Radio station gives patients company over Christmas

Diesel spillage closes slip road causing severe delays

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Reaction as May holds onto leadership

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Nascot Lawn has closed, but there is still no funding agreement for its replacement

Cash left at ATM stolen

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Trouble on the M25 this morning

Public to be given say on future of fire and rescue service

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Cyclist seriously injured after suspected hit-and-run

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Football club manages to open new pavilion following investment

Oyster card extension 'good news' for rail passengers

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Robber armed with hammer attacks delivery driver outside post office

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Charity CEO nominated for Watford Community Hero

Car on fire at major roundabout

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Men's fashion store signs up to intu extension

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Updated

Trio pledge support for May as no confidence vote beckons

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Business raises money for women seeking refuge

Council chairman visits The Tin Church

Fairly smooth sailing ahead on this midweek morning

Gym to open by the new year

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Police visit school after 'pupil photographed by man in van'

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Second KFC opens in Watford

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Village votes for new parish 'clout' over planning permission

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Christmas donation drive for children at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Carvery unveils new look and pledges to support charity

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Updated

Millions to be pumped into regeneration project in town centre

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Updated

Hempstead Road open again after two-car crash

Celebration of festival of lights

Morning update: Crash shuts one lane on M1

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Ceremony to remember loved ones

Party march 'against racism and fascism'

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Off-duty fireman saved life of woman on M1

Spilled paint causes tailbacks as a stalled vehicle spells delays on the M25

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The Coca-Cola Christmas truck is here tomorrow

Updated

Drugs and cash found in morning raid

Young man overcomes challenges to win top award

The British people deserve a better deal

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Man dies after falling ill in car park

Incident on major roundabout causing tailbacks

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'You've made an old man very happy' Hornet receives lifeline festive gift

When did mayor know about David Icke talk?

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Updated

Morning update: Long delays on M25 as crash closes two lanes

We need more projects like Watford Junction for our town

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'Dangerous' man who left his ex-partner for dead jailed

2

Watford girl named as winner in writing competition

The Brett Ellis column: According to the Matilda song, I'm not grown up

Shopping centre hides treasure troves for people to find

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Nostalgia: Watford gets into the Christmas spirit in December 1975

The Paul Welsh column: Horror on the set of Hammer's last film

Who is to blame for lack of policing?

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Opening hours of youth information centres to be cut

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Mini police will be on the beat at a community event near you

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May's deal is nothing short of a sell-out

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The Brett Ellis column: Is online abuse a modern outlet for bullying?

Sport

Zohore could be in contention for Bluebirds as Warnock targets improved away fortunes

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Sonny stunner sends young Hornets through

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Why Rostron would have said no to Taylor's trophy plan

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Hornets to show Cardiff plenty of respect, says Gracia

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INJURY NEWS: Four miss out as Cleverley nears return

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Gracia: Hornets will avoid mistakes of Christmas past

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Sport

O'Leary strike sends Ladies through

Bushey go clear at the top

Croxley score six to go second

Highs and lows in cup competitions

Dash takes Northwood reins on permanent basis

Under-12s top scorers for Watford

Venue still to be set for Spurs trip

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Inexperienced ref in charge of Cardiff clash

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Chalobah: More must be done to stop racism in football

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Gracia hails 'amazing' Quina full debut

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IN PICTURES: Hornets denied at the death

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RATINGS: Quina shines on full debut

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Joshua's team 'begging' for fight, Wilder claims

Rovers close the gap at the top

Kings return with point reward from Merthyr

Gracia: Decisions went against Hornets again

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Last gasp drama sees Hornets squander points

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National sport

Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne close to Manchester City returns

We must stamp out discrimination, says Fabregas as Jewish groups condemn chants

Teenager Bukayo Saka achieves dreams by making full Arsenal debut

England turn to Giles as Strauss’ replacement

Everton boss Marco Silva not affected by Andre Gomes speculation

Macclesfield order in special beer to toast Campbell’s home debut

Hodgson not looking to transfer window to solve Palace’s goalscoring problems

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Watford FC News

RELIVE: Digne free-kick denies Hornets at the last

LOAN WATCH: Williams nets Wycombe winner

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Hornets thank fans making Goodison trip

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Success reveals mental struggles of early Watford career

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Friend in charge of Goodison visit

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Capoue ban upheld

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Gracia: No special motivation to beat Silva's Toffees

8

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Watford gets into the Christmas spirit in December 1975

Nostalgia: Protest over platform shoes in November 1974

Nostalgia: Plea to protect Cassiobury Park in November 1972

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Nostalgia: Complaints about too much sex and violence in entertainment in November 1971

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Nostalgia: Town switches to six-day shopping week in November 1970

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Nostalgia: School stands empty after 100 years in October 1969

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Nostalgia: Town responds to new drink driving laws in October 1967

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Interviews

Multi award winning film with homegrown roots

Meet the stars of this year's panto

Meet the five-time gold Chelsea Flower Show winning designer

New British film is ‘a brutish statement on economic inequality’

The ‘birthplace of modern stationery’

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National news

UK sailor Susie Goodall back on dry land after ocean ordeal

In Pictures: Frosty Friday to make way for weekend of snow and rain

Blair urges May to ‘stop banging head against brick wall’ over Brexit

Juncker denies describing May as ‘nebulous’, after PM confronts him

Theresa May’s Brexit quest hits backstop turbulence in Brussels

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Police prepared as further Paris protests predicted

Travel warnings across Scotland as freezing rain forecast

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