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Nascot councillor Mark Hofman pictured outside the garage built by Max Lock which is facing demolition

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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Air ambulance will carry blood for immediate use

Morning Update: Get to work quickly and stress free

Council shut down house for antisocial behaviour

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This is how you get a free breakfast

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5k walk encouraging people to take action against cancer

Young mum unsure if she’ll ever fully recover from ‘petrifying’ hit-and-run

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‘A Shalamar concert is a giant party’

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Evening update: Fuel spillage causing delays on the M25

Man pleads not guilty to knife attack

Elderly woman has thousands stolen off her after debit card stolen

Revealed: How the Tesco car park violence unfolded as woman is jailed

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Lawyers make strides to help young people

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Fire crews help medics rescue man with breathing troubles

Woman sentenced over Tesco car park violence

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Carer stole thousands off elderly victims

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Letter: Art is not the council's to sell

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Two people charged with assault in this week's court lists

If you want a crime solved, go to the professionals

The going's slow on the M25 this morning

Business park's new amenity hub complete with gym and cafe officially opens

How building your own home can land you with an unexpected bill

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'There's no other show quite like it'

'Harrods of Abbots' marks 20th anniversary

Charlotte's stunning photo wins her place in next round of national competition

Letter: Where do we put new homes?

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

How Elstree Studios was rescued from the brink of demolition

Spring walk in aid of cancer scanner centre

Boost for IVF couples in south and west Herts

Golf day to raise money for life-saving cancer scanning centre

India is fascinating, enlightening and jaw-dropping - only going there gives you the flavour

Handbag stolen from Wetherspoons pub in town centre

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Rock supergroup to tour again following the release of their ninth album

Schoolgirl trampolinists reach new heights

Here is your chance to learn from the experts

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Stacey believes in 'the ripple effect' of doing good for others

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Sentencing of woman charged with Tesco car park violence postponed AGAIN

A wine you've never heard of is the one to watch in the next five years

WATCH: Music teacher recites the first 2,500 digits of Pi from memory

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Evening update: Getting you home as quick as we can

Man who threw knife to avoid being caught for a second time jailed

Solving school places demand high priority

Superhero-themed rave is fun for all the family

World Book Day: who did your child dress as?

What's on in Watford this weekend, 16th and 17th March, 2019

Listed building to be turned into flats despite concerns about parking

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Spring into table tennis

Letter: No to 20mph zone

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Faith groups 'horrified' by New Zealand mosque terror attack

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Schoolgirl raises £2,000 for homeless in yoga challenge

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Windswept weather continues with minimal traffic delays

Mayor: 'Back redevelopment of Watford General Hospital'

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New businesses have nowhere to go

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Are county services still vulnerable to companies like Carillion going bust?

New campsite found hidden in bushes

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Family of Gail Miller plead for answers - a year after her death

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Why I abstained and defied my government's wishes on Brexit

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Film studio issues warning to public

Head teacher warns of 'serious challenges' facing all schools

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New checks stop taxi drivers banned in other areas getting licences in Watford

Couple 'joked around' as toddler lay dying in hospital bed

Supermarket called out for slashing knife prices - on the day they pledge to stop selling them

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Health bosses have STILL not agreed how to fund replacement services for Nascot Lawn

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Sport

Semi-final tickets to go on sale from Thursday

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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Quin: 'No shame in Youth Cup defeat'

Reed warm up for County final with last-eight success

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Sport

Police dent Kings' play-off hopes

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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IN PICTURES: Emotion and celebration as Hornets reach semi-finals

Hornets await semi-final draw

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RATINGS: Big performances see Hornets make FA Cup semi-final

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Maintaining the same mentality

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Gracia: 'No clear decision yet' about Gomes' future

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Gray sends Watford to Wembley

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RELIVE: Hornets reach FA Cup semi-final

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Gomes grateful for Hornets

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Zaha could miss quarter final

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Gracia: 'Players feel like they belong'

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National sport

Cardiff Blues to sign Wales winger Josh Adams

Robertson ruled out of Scotland’s opening Euro 2020 qualifier

Kieran Trippier keen to finish disappointing season on a high

Harry Kane welcomes Callum Hudson-Odoi’s flair to England squad

Adrian Lam content to play waiting game over role at Wigan

Everton investigate after object allegedly thrown onto pitch against Chelsea

Team Sky to become Team INEOS in May

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Watford FC News

Gomes to give up goalkeeping for God

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Souare strengthens Eagles' options

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Hornets injury free for FA Cup

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Under-20 call-up for Wilmot

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Gomes: 'Watford one of the best'

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Britos wants Uruguay return

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Blissett reflects on Arsenal victory

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Nostalgia

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

Nostalgia: Protests over decision to merge schools in February 1983

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Education Yearbook

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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

Hotel owner arrested after three killed in St Patrick’s Day crush

‘Lying’ policewoman led to murderers’ convictions being quashed

Man and two women jailed for life over Glasgow flat murder

Rise in number of children in early learning and childcare

Democrats Beto O’Rourke and Elizabeth Warren urge end to Electoral College

Charles honours war dead during Commonwealth tour

Delay to Brexit must be ‘useful’ to get EU approval, says negotiator

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