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Actor killed by double-decker bus did not see vehicle turning

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark concert postponed due to 'technical issues'

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Morning commuters warned of heavy rain and traffic disruption

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Woman escapes serious injury after overturning car

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Work from home to avoid road closures and traffic during NATO summit, police urge

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Alleged serial rapist 'tied up mother while he raped her children'

Hertsmere Council says webcasting meetings could affect general election campaign

Letter: Don't sacrifice our economy to 'save the planet'

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Updated

David Gauke MP to stand as independent candidate as he calls for Lib Dem votes

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Traffic news: Good tube service but severe motorway delays

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Diesel spillage on A405 and crash on M25 near Watford - live updates

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Staff take legal action against Mothercare

Public to be asked again about closure of adult care centres

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Remembrance parade has growing numbers of attendees

Standstill traffic after Ferrari crashes on major road out of Watford

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'Up to 10 police units' attend attempted burglary

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More train chaos expected due to strike action

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Labour want Lib Dems to stand down in Watford

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Alleged serial rapist embarked on 'series of shocking sex attacks'

Car driver killed in crash on dual carriageway

Coca-Cola Christmas truck will visit Watford again this year

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Letter: Trains aren't run for the public anymore

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Traffic chaos at Bushey Arches

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Morning update: Overrun roadworks causes traffic on M25

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Indoor swimming pools may massively decrease within the next 30 years

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Parks celebrate successes from awards shortlisting and high number of visitors

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School unveils plans for £1m music department

Former Brexit Party parliamentary candidate 'disappointed' to stand down for election

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Gemma is the best young chef in Watford

Jury in tears ahead of trial of alleged serial rapist

Car stolen in Watford

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Brexit Party will not field candidates in Tory seats

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Eleven people charged with speeding in this week's court lists

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Remembrance Day: 'For your tomorrow, we gave our today'

Letter: We should do more to stop engine idling

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Morning update - Very slow traffic on A406 and Piccadilly Line part suspended

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Health and wellbeing hub opens today in South Oxhey

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Mercury to pass in front of the sun - it'll be 13 years until it happens again

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Does a 'protected conversation' mean your company can avoid an unfair dismissal claim?

The most famous, unappreciated, abused and generally misunderstood wine of all time

Fifth man charged with murder

What's on in Watford this week, 11th to 15th November, 2019

The Hollywood star who took off his wig and carried on acting

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Thousands of lights to illuminate town centre at Watford Christmas lights switch-on

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Comment: Will mayor's transport schemes cope with thousands of new homes?

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Watford star beats YouTube rival in boxing rematch

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Personal trainer devotes time to helping the elderly and their health

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Nostalgia: Watford FC host first Christmas carol concert at Vicarage Road in 1989

Bake Off semi-finalist on learning to cook without sugar

The transport app designed to find the quickest route for you around Watford

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Never mind the long words, just give me a burger and chips

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Hundreds of silver cannisters found in Chorleywood

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Four teenage girls arrested after 16-year-old girl has phone stolen

Everything you need to know about a flexible minibus service launching in Watford

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Updated

Serious crash on M1

Conservatives select candidate to replace David Gauke

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Teenager charged with murder in connection with fatal Hillingdon stabbing

New flats opened for homeless families

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The best deals in the Mothercare closing down sale in the run up to Christmas

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Mum and daughter shocked to discover they had breast cancer at the same time

Bike hire scheme to be rolled out in Watford this spring

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Million pound lottery winners still live a 'basic life' but go on better holidays

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Langley Hill Independent School still 'unlikely' to meet standards when it opens

'The choice is clear - and it's a two-horse race to be Watford's next MP'

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Four women arrested after girl was robbed

What's on in Watford this weekend, 9th and 10th November, 2019

Letter: What exactly is professor's area of expertise?

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Experts to inspect rubbish people are putting in their bins

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Train survey reveals hundreds of commuters affected by rail disruption

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Morning update - Slow traffic on A41 and A406 and good service on all tube lines

Nine-year-old schoolgirl dies from rare cancer

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Award-winning acting group celebrate 75th anniversary with spectacular musical

Sport

Final voting open to decide whether Hornets change club crest

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Wilmot scores goal of the month

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Hornets bottom of league sustainability table

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Senegal boss backs Sarr to succeed

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Hornets retain interest in 'Korean Van Dijk'

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Watford youngster has game postponed

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Sport

Gilmartin given Ireland youth coaching role

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Refs chief expected to back sparing use of VAR monitors

Courtenay to fight at York Hall in December

Lionesses fundraising for equipment

Maher brace helps Fullers beat Hampstead

Lancaster calls for support on women's weekend

Dele-Bashiru wants to emulate Okocha and Kanu

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Ardent and Rangers enjoy county cup shootout success

Wilmot scores late equaliser

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Mullins praises never-say-die U23s after comeback win

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Dawson praises Hornets' togetherness

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Pereyra withdraws from international duty

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Ladies travel to Keynsham in FA Cup

Injury-hit Kings left to rue missed chances

IN PICTURES: Hornets fans celebrate a first league win

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Sanchez Flores: The players need to rest

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RATINGS: A triumphant night in Norfolk

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National sport

Gareth Southgate ready to recall Raheem Sterling against Kosovo

Hudson-Odoi did not take much convincing from Lampard to stick with Chelsea

Wales forward Wilson says Liverpool boss Klopp keeps in touch

Zlatan Ibrahimovic thanks LA Galaxy after leaving MLS club

Rafael Nadal battles back from brink of defeat to sink Daniil Medvedev

Ibrahimovic thanks LA Galaxy fans for making him feel ‘alive again’

Mark McCall urges patience amid clamour for Saracens answers

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Watford FC News

Sanchez Flores: A win especially for the fans

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Hornets celebrate first Premier League win of season

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RELIVE: Watford win in the league at last

Sanchez Flores explains defensive tactics

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Sanchez Flores has no regrets

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Doucoure wants to help team-mates

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Deeney will travel to Norwich on Friday

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Watford FC host first Christmas carol concert at Vicarage Road in 1989

Nostalgia: Watford FC chairman Elton John announces divorce plans in November 1988

Nostalgia: Plans for Watford to merge with London in October 1987

Nostalgia: Children warned against trick or treating in October 1985

Nostalgia: Plans for new pool complex in Cassiobury Park in September 1983

Nostalgia: Workers take to the streets for day of action in September 1982

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

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Interviews

Rob Brydon on how his new comedy musical show doesn't play by the rules

Photographer wins top prize at wildlife awards

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Comedy legend Lenny Henry comes to Watford on his latest tour

Award-winning choreographer breathes new life into a classic story

Award-winning comedian comes to town with new tour

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National news

SUVs could offset benefits from electric cars – report

What the papers say – November 14

Nigel Farage under pressure as deadline for General Election nominations looms

Increasing health risks from heatwaves as climate changes, experts warn

Around 13 million people in England now obese – report

Jet suit pilot will try to break his own world speed record

Excitable Edgar the star of joint John Lewis and Waitrose Christmas ad

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