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Megan Seabourne is a partner at award-winning law firm VWV, which has offices in Clarendon Road, Watford

Who dies first is important when it comes to wills

The curse of Psycho: the film Anthony Perkins could not escape

Herts County Council pension bosses will not be asked to review tobacco investments

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Competition gives young artists a chance to see their art on a billboard

Young Herts songwriters can win chance to sing at Royal Albert Hall

Animal lover spends her time knitting and sewing crafts to support a rescue centre

Nostalgia: Plans for high street trams in July 1973

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Win family passes to feed animals and meet Pooh bear at Aldenham Country Park

Pop-up shop helps girls go to prom even if they are not able to afford a dress

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Thousands of homes to be powered by new substation redesign

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I've been the victim of a social media feeding frenzy, twice

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Stock trader who made £170,000 in a year reveals how you can achieve financial success

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Sisters celebrating success at the Dance World Cup

Comedy duo launch open air cinema

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People invited to make as much noise as possible in protest against new Prime Minister

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'Boris let Watford down - he's about to let the country down, too'

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The Westminster logjam is making it "impossible" for councils to plan their budgets

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Building used by charities is 'no longer fit for purpose'

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Coaches left in "disgusting" mess after school trips

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It's time to have your say on Watford's town centre masterplan

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CCTV images released after car was broken into

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Holiday goers warned to travel responsibly ahead of the busiest flying day of the year

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What's on in Watford this weekend, 20th and 21st July, 2019

17 injured after vehicle ploughs into crowd at charity car meet-up in Stevenage

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Bowls club under threat as access to nearby car park is fenced off, members say

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Fire service stretched to limit by blaze at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden

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Still no decision on county council waste incinerator

Hearing impaired employee 'grateful' for company honour

All Tube passengers to get 4G reception by mid-2020s, transport bosses say

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MPs among rebels hoping to stop proroguing of Parliament over Brexit

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Mayor writes to MP calling for 'urgent review' of planning law after Watford flats fallout

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Post office will re-open under a new name after being closed for two years

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Pictures: Rickmansworth Folk Festival

Barber overcame depression after surviving violent attack by ex

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It may not be the best weather for the beach this weekend

We think nobody should live in a flat with no windows - but a law seems to allow it

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Updated

A new Uniqlo store will be opening at intu Watford

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Tesco evacuated before lorry crashes into store's sprinkler system in separate incident

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Faulty lights led to tailbacks out of Watford

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'Shame on you' - but councillors refuse to reverse fire crew cuts

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Morning update: Heavy traffic on M25 and A406

A spiritual centre has finally opened - and everyone is invited to visit

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Watford building site manager praised for health and safety initiatives

Plans to build tiny flats with NO windows approved on appeal

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Watford train station set to close for a week in August

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PCSO sent sexual messages to women and teen girl he met while out on patrol

Fondly remembered South Oxhey heroes commemorated

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Congestion warning for M1 as school holiday traffic will be 'worst in five years'

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Updated

Delays of 90 MINUTES after roadworks overrun on M25

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Cemetery gates restored to former glory

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Grab your dancing shoes if you're off to Tesco this week

Hertfordshire open spaces recognised as some of the best in the country

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This is how much intu brought to Watford's economy last year

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Distribution centre 'could have catastrophic effect on nature reserve'

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Former solicitor who went bankrupt and misused client's money has restrictions extended

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Rival M25 service station plans submitted

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Money advice service helps county's poorest claim £16m in benefits

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Hertfordshire Constabulary joins national firearms surrender campaign

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MP responds to claim that campaign launch 'descended into acrimony'

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Wife thanks air ambulance crew after her husband falls from ladder

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Shoplifter who attacked staff banned from stores

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Police give update on second filmed assault

Thieves fail in attack on post office

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24/7 road closure in place this week

Traffic News: Road collision on M25 causes tailbacks

Hertfordshire County Council moves to ban smoking from its workplaces

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'Target' makes it look like council is trying to avoid paying for pothole damage

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Beat your fear of flying on holiday

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No, climate change is not natural

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Pensioner devoted to raising money for hospice after brother-in-law's death

School's bug hotel earns place at Hampton Court Flower Show

Sport

Guoan not preparing for defender to leave this summer

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Hornets claim first win of pre-season

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Foster praises low-key pre-season

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Wallace and Shinkwin into Open weekend

Gracia eyeing improvement after Ajax defeat

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Forster 'speechless' after Hornets debut

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Sport

Watford beaten late on in Austria

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Deulofeu 'can score more'

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Leganes not worried by Navarro delay

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Janmaat knows all about Ajax

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Shinkwin makes good Open start

Hornets release new kit images

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Newcastle fans praise Watford's example

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Quina returns ahead of schedule

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Langford escapes funding cut

Golden Girls start season at Portsmouth

Wilmot pleased to be back after Italian job

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Wallace thought Woods pairing was a 'wind-up'

Bachmann hoping to play his part

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Premier League 2019/20 will use head-to-head results

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Gracia urges Hornets to be demanding

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Wallace to partner Woods and Reed at The Open

Rovers boss wants Jakubiak

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National sport

Mata hopes Pogba will stay at Manchester United despite interest from Europe

The sporting weekend in pictures

Lowry will give Claret Jug pride of place on his kitchen table

The Open: A look back at Lowry’s masterpiece

Yasser Larouci carried off in stretcher during Liverpool’s defeat to Sevilla

Two-time Wimbledon champion McNamara dies aged 64

Zinchenko shed a tear over ‘life legend’ Kompany’s City exit

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Watford FC News

Fobi joins loan departures

Hornets youngster returns to Spain on loan

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Five new additions for Hornets

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Sarr 'wants to move to Watford'

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Navarro nearing loan exit

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Folivi scores just hours after joining Dons

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Downes 'really pleased' to have Folivi back

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Plans for high street trams in July 1973

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Nostalgia: Airship visit makes history in July 1972

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Nostalgia: Demands to bring back milk for schoolchildren in July 1971

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Nostalgia: People remember 'Mr Watford' in June 1970

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Nostalgia: Grammar school's new music centre wins approval in June 2004

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Nostalgia: World Cup and Queen's Jubilee give people a reason to celebrate in June 2002

Nostalgia: Fans pay tribute to retiring football manager Graham Taylor in June 2001

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Interviews

Lucy Bee on how she overcame challenges to set up her own business

Bestselling children's author on her writing inspiration, her new book series and working with Hollywood

Rock star returns to the stage for new UK tour

Jools Holland promises surprises at new music festival

Strictly Come Dancing duo’s movie-inspired new show

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National news

Mordaunt announces consultation on legal protection for soldiers

Rodrigo Duterte to address Philippine Congress amid protests

Protesters attacked by masked assailants in Hong Kong metro station

Mueller to air ‘very substantial evidence’ of wrongdoing by Trump – official

James Goddard to be sentenced for harassing pro-Remain MP Anna Soubry

Seagull steals dog from Devon garden

What the papers say – July 22

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