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The Paul Welsh column: A wart from where?

Keeping a regular bedtime could prevent a heart attack

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Knife crime: 20 knives surrendered to Watford police in just two days

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Bulbs to plant this autumn

Housing association open new area of affordable homes

Eighties pop rock legend dies at 74 after cancer fight

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Rising from the ashes - Temple reopens despite 'devastating' fire

MP to take Green Belt campaign before House of Commons

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'Premature babies should be breastfed'

Care home celebrates two 100th birthdays at the same time

Car explodes in ball of flames

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Up to 51 London Overground ticket offices proposed for closure

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Fire breaks out at prominent temple

Traffic, tube and weather info to get you home in time for tea

Burglar ransacked property before stealing cash

What's on in Watford this weekend, 22nd and 23rd September 2018

Government review into rail services welcomed

Burglar attacks victim in struggle for handbag

You could win £115million

The way you cross the road could be about to change

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Obituary: 'Dennis leaves a legacy for which many will be forever grateful'

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Fire engine left unmanned due to 'staff sickness'

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Dog show postponed

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Top cop nominated for hero award

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Trust says highest victims of suicide in county are men

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They're back! Time to enter awards

Hundreds of patients have been waiting for medical treatment for a year

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The NHS is struggling to fill shifts around the clock

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Richard Harrington: The times I feel I'm making a difference

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Temporary new bus services confirmed for estate

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Gender pay gap? Apparently women are paid more

Parade causes delays for commuters

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Have you seen missing Sammy?

MP says boundary review is 'fair' as he resigns himself to losing constituents

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Storm Bronagh is on it's way

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Plans for 39 new flats get the go-ahead

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'Vicious predator' behind savage M25 cat mutilations revealed

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'Outstanding' - Young offenders team receives highest rating

Fourth man guilty of armed burglary that went wrong

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Spate of bike thefts at train stations

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Church celebrates 50 year anniversary

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Girls football squad makes history

Pharmacist wins award for chlamydia and smoking screening

A traffic and Tube lowdown to get you going this morning

Barclays glitch mean hundreds locked out of their accounts

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'There is a potential cat killer at large' - Family's plea to catch unknown shooter

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The Brett Ellis column: How do you stop desecration of the green belt? With a rap, of course

Lane shut on M25 after car breakdown

Arriva bus replacement will mean 'improved' services

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Man appears in court after attack on couple

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Air pollution may be linked to dementia risk

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Royal visit - were you there?

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Virtual reality tour of the stars is coming to town

Free tennis sessions for all

Doctor offers advice on how to reduce the risk of developing dementia

Morning update: Everything you need to know to get to work on time

Expectant mother's petition to change law on support for bereaved parents

Coca-Cola looking to enter cannabis drink market with a new "wellness drink"

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Armed police storm home of innocent family

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Evening update: Delays on the Overground and broken down cars block M25 lanes

Not having a People's Vote on Brexit is "denying democracy"

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Hospice event to raise money for 'rebuilt, renovated or relocated' inpatient service

Doctors surgery to shut - but it's not all bad news

Super fans celebrate 40th anniversary of children's drama

MEP says no-deal Brexit scenario would be 'obvious disaster' for country

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Street lights to be kept on until 1am

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Annual ceremony held in honour of student who died while playing football

Giant birthday card celebrates NHS anniversary

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Burst water main causes diversions for commuters

Community groups can apply for fund - but you have to be quick

Sport

RATINGS: Gray among those to impress against Fulham

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And still: Joshua beats Povetkin to remain world champion

Gracia: Watford had chances to 'kill the game'

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Jokanovic credits players rather than his substitutions for Hornets draw

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Hornets forced to settle for a point after not capitalising on first-half dominance

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RELIVE: Hornets share the spoils at Craven Cottage

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Sport

Jokanovic backs Deeney's case for England call-up

Cathcart: Fulham have all the qualities to impress in top flight

Bellew believes Joshua should not be fighting Povetkin

Wallace one shot off the halfway lead in Porugal

Gracia: 'Professional' Kaboul can leave club

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IN PASSING: Claims of direct approach wide of the mark

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Cairney and Kebano to miss Hornets clash

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Mental strength will see Watford bounce back

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Gracia provides Chalobah fitness update

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Gracia praises Fulham boss Jokanovic

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Stack joins academy set-up

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Wallace shares first round lead in Portugal

Bovingdon bandwagon rolls on

Ewington double ends Woods' disappointing run

Derby delight for Under-18s

Joshua wary of Povetkin's threat

Tabard dominate Old Verulamians

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National sport

Heavyweight champion of the universe: Sports stars and celebrities on Joshua win

Wilder would be my number one choice for April bout, says Anthony Joshua

Woods holds three-shot lead heading into final round of Tour Championship

Anthony Joshua floors and stops Alexander Povetkin at Wembley

The best pictures as Anthony Joshua retains his heavyweight titles at Wembley

Anthony Joshua floors and stops Alexander Povetkin at Wembley

Arsenal boss Unai Emery prizes European trophy over top-four finish

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Watford FC News

Sarll hoping to mould robust and resilient youth players

Cathcart relishing regular game time

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REPORTS: Brazilian teenager set for Watford move

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Lack of composure frustrates Hoskins

Atkinson in charge of Fulham trip

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Carabao Cup tickets available to MK Dons supporters

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Kabasele hoping for international return

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Nostalgia

Our history: The events that shaped Watford

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Nostalgia: Boys make history as first male nursing cadets in September 1963

Nostalgia: Do you remember what happened in Watford in September 2000?

Nostalgia: Princess Diana and Bart Simpson come to town in July 1992

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Nostalgia: Shopping centre begins to take shape in June 1989

Nostalgia: Carnival capers in June 1988

Nostalgia: Protest against scrapping of red phone boxes in June 1987

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Education Yearbook

Education Yearbook 2018

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Interviews

Get to know the bands playing at the first Cool Britannia Festival

BBC shows documentary on exorcism by aspiring filmmaker

Teen set to release third film after finding her voice with help from MP

Jason Manford explains unusual tour title ahead of Watford show

Gritty musical examines life's choices

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National news

Corbyn would back second EU referendum if Labour activists support it

Time to hold our nerve over Brexit, May tells Tories

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12 evacuated as fire crews tackle Auchterarder blaze

Meghan describes ‘magical’ wedding day in new documentary

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House of Fraser stores in Edinburgh, Hull and Swindon face closure

Maldives election begins amid opposition cries of unfairness

Teenager dead after shooting in east London

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