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Traffic slowing near j17 for Rickmansworth on the M25 Photo: Highways England

Morning update: Tube lines part suspended and delays on the motorways

Police will investigate officer's late night visit over parking

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Shhhh! Library by-law change allows mobile phones - but another key rule will change

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Calls for senior councillor to step down over 'questionable' charity expenses

Preparations in place to soften the impact of ‘No Deal’ Brexit

Carers set to lose thousands with new Government policy

Lollipop person to be introduced outside two schools

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'Watford deserves better'; Labour members 'disappointed' over split

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Preventing knife crime at the top of new Inspector's priorities

Woman's purse snatched in middle of the day

Letter: More questions than answers over hospital's future

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Overturned car caused long tailbacks this morning

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Three charged with theft in this week's court lists

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Happy ever after? How a no-deal Brexit could impact your divorce

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Supervet to star at upcoming DogFest

Driver's fury after policeman called round at 1.30AM to tell her off about her parking

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Review: A pre-Brexit last-chance look at two of Ireland's finest hotels

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Letter: Hospital's long saga

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'Difficult two years' spurs woman to take on 100km challenge

New food out coming to town centre

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TV presenter to come to Watford

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Nostalgia: Noel Edmonds visits Watford in February 1985

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Looking back on Albert Finney's Elstree film performances

Girls use coding skills to reach final of cyber-security competition

When a child is born... it's not like the song

Strictly stars come to town with new show

Meet the supermarket worker who knows many of his customers' first names

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Grand Designs Live returns with inspiration for your home and garden

Cyclist calls for rethink of bollards after bike crash

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Councillors vote for County Hall bosses' pay rise

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Man loose with 'large hunting knife' puts A&E on 'lockdown'

Man who attacked doctor with crossbow gets 20 years

Slow traffic on the M25, M11 and M1 is causing disruption to your journey home

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

There's been a theft - you know the 'drill'

New film tells true story of journalist killed in Syria

Woman tricked inside bank and loses £250

Woman's purse stolen

Don't stand so close to me: how close is too close?

Multi-vehicle crash severely slows motorway on a spring-like day

Housing targets 'hugely overstated'

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Tributes pour in for 'cheeky rogue'

What is going on in Cassiobury Park?

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Suspected people smuggler asked why he needs nine mobile phones

'New A&E hospital is unaffordable and would remove services from Watford'

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Steampunk photographer will talk Watford Camera Club tonight

Coupled-up homeowners enjoy massive income boost while love-lorn remain locked out

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Letter: Support small retailers

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Watford striker not guilty of assault

Guaranteed love: Adopt a fluffy companion this Valentine's Day

Which shops and bars came top in town centre excellence awards?

Did you hear burglars trying to break down door?

Broken down lorry causes problems for commuters

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Three assaulted in early hours

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Hundreds of new homes proposed in local plan

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Letter: Improve public transport

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Drugs, weapons and cash seized in raids

Updated

Man’s hand ‘chopped off’

Watford man charged with murder

Man jailed for theft and attacking shop worker

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Man arrested at train station

'Ambitious' plans to transform sports club after initial setback

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A414 improvement plans for St Albans

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What's the word on the street?

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Council moves to protect Watford's heritage

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Mystery millionaire caught sending bundles of cash to strangers

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Letter: Car park on allotments site is destroying our history

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Do you have what it takes to be a caregiver?

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This is when Lidl expect to open a store in Watford

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May the Ford be with you - van gang are back in town

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Youths seen fleeing car crash

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Road closures at busy junction during pedestrian safety work

Sport

Hornets draw Palace in the FA Cup quarter final

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Okaka angered by lack of game time at Watford

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FA Cup quarter-final draw info

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Youngsters well beaten by Addicks

IN PICTURES: Hornets edge past Hoops to reach round six

Dons wait to learn extent of Hoban knee injury

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Sport

Gomes: 'We need to believe'

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Professionalism and commitment to the club praised

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RATINGS: Britos shines brightest as Hornets advance into last eight

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Gracia remaining focused on the present

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Hornets beat Hoops to reach last eight

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RELIVE: Capoue fires Hornets into quarter-finals

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Gracia hoping Gomes remains with Hornets

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Oliver to officiate Rangers cup clash

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Gracia may make many changes again

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McClaren predicts 'great atmosphere' for Hornets tie

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Sarll departs Watford

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Hornets report £31.6m pre-tax loss for last financial year

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Ighalo and Sanchez Flores reunite in China

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Ladies held at QPR

High-scoring weekend for Watford Girls

Jets rescue late point at Tring

Hockey: Mixed weekend for West Herts

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National sport

Paul Pogba desperate to make amends for lack of United trophies last season

Azpilicueta hopes to lift the Chelsea mood with three season-defining matches

Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Man City

Sarri clinging to positives after Chelsea fans turn air blue in anger

Djokovic thankful for recognition of recovery slog with Laureus gong

Maurizio Sarri not concerned as Chelsea fans turn against manager

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Nostalgia

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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Nostalgia: Retailers fight back against Charter Place repair costs in January 1982

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Nostalgia: Plea to save high street pubs in January 1981

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Nostalgia: Calls to ban Monty Python's Life of Brian in January 1980

Nostalgia: Work begins on High Street reconstruction in January 1979

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Interviews

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

Meet the stars of this year's panto

Meet the five-time gold Chelsea Flower Show winning designer

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National news

HSBC profit jumps but falls short of expectations

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Small businesses facing ‘life or death’ no-deal Brexit struggle

North East motorists could be hit by charges on Tyne bridges

Barclay to brief Cabinet on latest Brexit negotiations

Honda to close Swindon car factory with 3,500 job losses

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11 arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing in central London

People rescued after getting stuck on SeaWorld ride

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