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The Lemarie Centre in St Albans Road. Credit: Google Street View

Building used by charities '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

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

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

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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Pictures: Rickmansworth Folk Festival

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

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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

Honeybee the Shetland pony is a hit with care home residents

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Nostalgia: Airship visit makes history in July 1972

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Calls for Govia Thameslink Railway to resolve weekend delays and cancellations

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RSPCA braced for 'hectic hedgehog' month

'It's amazing to see people happy and achieving goals' - Care worker urges others into career

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The perils of being a middle-aged man in a nightclub

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Major rise in cost of providing care for most vulnerable children

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Hundreds of disabled travellers miss flights and end up stranded at UK airports

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Public feedback needed for cancer centre review

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All the movies that will be showing at the free outdoor cinema, the Big Screen

Letter: A&E hospital location could cost lives

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New library service provider appointed - but you can't find out who it is yet

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Vodka could be on the verge of a new renaissance

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School bids farewell to long-serving staff members and headteacher

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Reaction as NHS groups vote for major investment at Watford General

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Peace Hospice Care supporter Joan marks 21 years of fundraising with Starlight Walk

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Road shut due to burst water main

Sport

Forster 'speechless' after Hornets debut

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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

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Sport

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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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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Green hold nerve to win Plate

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National sport

Pragmatic Woods accepts there will be ups and downs as Open hopes disappear

Thomas labels Alaphilippe Tour de France favourite after shock time trial win

Westwood hits form at Open with help of caddie girlfriend

England’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria to be played in front of reduced crowd

Fleetwood makes his move at Open but Woods set to miss cut

New Derby boss Phillip Cocu determined to be his own man

Eoin Morgan welcomes chance to play Euro T20 Slam cricket for hometown club

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Watford FC News

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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Watford made to wait for Pereiro

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Pedro deal paying off for Fluminense, says Brazilian report

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Paiva on trial with Hornets

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Saint-Maximin linked with Watford

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Nostalgia

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

Nostalgia: Watford Springs faces threat of closure in May 2000

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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

North London Sainsbury’s becomes first supermarket building to get listed status

Lisbon Lion goalscorer’s boots sold for £18,000 at auction

Sea of umbrellas as golf fans brave rain at Open

Pro-Brexit group founder wins appeal against £20,000 EU referendum fine

Family court judge signals end of celebrity baker Paul Hollywood’s marriage

‘Fanatical’ neo-Nazi terrorist group member who called for ‘race war’ jailed

People run into streets as 5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Athens

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