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My daughter's started secondary school, and now I'm no longer cool

Council receives 'good' Ofsted rating for children playschemes

French Market returns to Rickmansworth

A child sex offender who escaped court may be on the run in Watford

New interactive sensory technology in care home allows residents to relive their past

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The best wines from California with a Z on the label

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Watford Labour in support of climate strike protests

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Sports equipment and bikes stolen following burglaries

Camelot employee told friends about lottery fraud, court told

Grandad to release pop song to support hospice and cancer research

Primary school unveil transformed outdoor garden

Care home celebrates one-year anniversary

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What's on in Watford this weekend, September 21 and 22, 2019

Autumnfest returns tomorrow with fun for all the family

Hertsmere declares a climate emergency

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Appeal for witnesses after asbestos dumped in Watford

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The River Colne in Watford is beautiful - let's hear it for the people who are cleaning it up

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BBC to hold auditions for radio talent at intu Watford

Cash and jewellery stolen following burglary in Watford

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One million steps the target in fight against diabetes

Traffic and travel: Van crash and roadworks affecting commuters

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Leader booed as protesters bring town to a halt

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Readers and politicians react to the news that Trump is expected in Watford

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Rise in catalytic converter thefts leaves garage struggling to replace devices

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Music festival to host classical acts this weekend

Man 'conspired with lottery employee to fake his way to £2.5m jackpot'

New sponsor announced for rugby club's youth team

Council vote to scrap chief executive role

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GP surgery on the cards as first image of new school at major housing site revealed

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Roadworks misery to continue into next week

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Chance to meet football stars at free open days at Watford gyms

Police searching for missing man have found a body

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Family raises thousands in memory of brother who took his own life

Woman recognised by Queen after turning 100

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NATO leaders, possibly including Trump, to come to Watford

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Councillor who survived domestic abuse tells us why women's centres are important

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Poo protest over fears that bus service could be lost

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Calls for HS2 to be scrapped as residents claim Mayor has 'forgotten outer London'

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Updated

A41 in Watford closed due to crash

Shocking crash highlights the dangers of a smart motorway

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School students and staff raises thousands after partaking in Great North Run

Commuters are enraged as the Metropolitan line has faced three weeks of delays

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Drivers left stuck in queues due to roadworks

Another extraordinary council meeting called over accountability concerns

Heavy traffic on road heading into Watford this morning

Stabbing of shopkeeper part of 'one man crimewave', murder trial told

Road to be shut for a month

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Road blocked as car smashes into barrier

Music society unveils new season of exciting concerts

Bus stop left in a state after being smeared with poo

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'No faith in our council' - Protesters to take to the streets

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Girl, 7, begins regular litter picking days as she's fed up of rubbish left behind

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We are offering budding journalists the chance to write for us

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Suspected heroin and cocaine dealer charged

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Primary school makes huge improvements, latest Ofsted report shows

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95 arrested following operation on major roads

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Family reunited with stolen dog which was found nearly 100 miles away

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Parade marks the Battle of Britain

MPs slam county council's decision to sell off art collection

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Councillors help fund good causes

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Road diversions in place near Watford station to last more than a week

Former porn star Mia Khalifa chugs beers and celebrates at Vicarage Road

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Jack the Ripper expert leads walk around London

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New modern church building and affordable homes get go-ahead

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MP says 'Hulk can break law, but not Boris'

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Call for councils to allow large-scale housing development by stations

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Intalink buses could see a massively improved bus network as consultations open

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Knife reportedly seen during disturbance in Watford

New exhibition space opens in Bushey

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Step back in time to the 16th century at medieval festival

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Animal lovers raise more than £5000 for neglected dogs and cats

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Nostalgia: Stars descend on Watford for charity golf day in September 1981

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Sport

Sanchez Flores apologises after heavy defeat

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REPORT: Hornets destroyed by City in eight-goal display

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RELIVE: Hornets battered by Blues in Manchester

U23s victorious over Robins

Sanchez Flores hails Guardiola's impact in England

Wallace struggles on second day at Wentworth

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Sport

Guardiola: 'Completely different' circumstances to FA Cup fnal victory

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Hornets boss not worried by misfiring players

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Sanchez Flores not planning to be hit for six

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Lancaster takes over as head coach

Sanchez Flores looking for style

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Three Watford games rearranged

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Kabasele prepared for City reaction

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Wallace leads the way at Wentworth

Koyejo arrives in style

Barker resigns as Kings boss

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Hoban could return to action soon

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Sanchez Flores impressed by Capoue's development

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Jets through in Vase

Kings 'going all out' to upset Invicta

Stones to miss Watford clash

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Foster expecting first win soon

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Dean in charge at the Etihad

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National sport

Essex have a Blast with thrilling final win over Worcestershire

Pepe still has plenty to do, admits Arsenal boss Emery

Granada stun Barcelona to move top of LaLiga

Lukaku on target as Inter return to Serie A summit with Milan derby win

Farrell urges England to tap into nation’s love for big tournaments

Gatland: Wales players have contacted Howley from Japan

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Watford FC News

Leno claims Gunners lucky not to lose

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Dawson more confident with Sanchez Flores

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Watford Ladies beat league leaders

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'Stubborn' Gunners surprised Cleverley

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IN PICTURES: Hornets battle back to almost beat Gunners

Sanchez Flores needs a plan for Welbeck

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Kabasele praises 'fiery' Sanchez Flores

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Stars descend on Watford for charity golf day in September 1981

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Nostalgia: Industry booms in Watford in September 1980

Nostalgia: New hospital is given the go-ahead in August 1979

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Nostalgia: The age of bus conductors comes to an end in August 1978

Nostalgia: British TV series visits town for a spot of filming in August 1977

Nostalgia: Elton John takes over as Watford FC chairman in August 1976

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Nostalgia: Landmark is lost as Ovaltine factory chimney is demolished in 1975

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Interviews

Award-winning comedian comes to town with new tour

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

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National news

Last ditch meeting to save Thomas Cook

Labour plans to scrap and replace Ofsted

Labour to introduce car scrappage scheme to boost electric vehicle sales

Labour pledge to abolish prescription charges in England

Tom Watson warns bid to oust him undermines Labour’s plan to focus on election

Youth leaders at UN demand bold climate change action

Britain basks in last day of summer sunshine before heavy rain

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