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Clipso Watford has announced its closure

Watford salon says goodbye as it announces closure after almost 50 years

Demolition works this week

Demolition works this week

Planning and development

Video and pictures show demolition of Watford 'eyesore' well underway

Inside O’Neill’s Watford

Inside O’Neill’s Watford

Pub's refurbishment plans shut down by council over 'visual clutter'

Cassiobury Park fireworks 2025

Cassiobury Park fireworks 2025

Date for Watford Cassiobury Park fireworks 2026 announced

The River Lea at High Street, Stanstead Abbots

The River Lea at High Street, Stanstead Abbots

River death after Herts Police chase investigated as man who died named

M25 traffic this afternoon

M25 traffic this afternoon

'Long delays' after 'lorries crash on M25' - recap

A warm welcome: Zoe Eliasson, centre, with, left, waitress and food coordinator Ciara Courtney and

A warm welcome: Zoe Eliasson, centre, with, left, waitress and food coordinator Ciara Courtney and

'Charming village pub' named best in Hertfordshire

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Night shoots with 'bangs' and 'gunfire' planned at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

Police were called to a concern for welfare report in Armour Rise, Hitchin

Police were called to a concern for welfare report in Armour Rise, Hitchin

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Hertfordshire murder arrest following death of woman in 70s

A large police presence remains at Armour Rise in Hitchin

A large police presence remains at Armour Rise in Hitchin

Hertfordshire Constabulary

First photos of Hertfordshire 'murder' scene show huge police presence

Boys & Girls Nursery in Croxley Green

Boys & Girls Nursery in Croxley Green

Watford nursery named among UK's 10 best nurseries

Watford town centre

Watford town centre

Prominent town centre bar responds to closure rumours

Herts Police visiting Mobile & Vape at 69 Market Street

Herts Police visiting Mobile & Vape at 69 Market Street

Watford vape shop owner denies 7 charges over alleged 'dodgy products'

The Harts Farm site

The Harts Farm site

Planning and development

Objectors 'really up against it' as 'David and Goliath' 280-home plan inquiry begins

News

The wonder of autumn colours are a highlight of the season

The wonder of autumn colours are a highlight of the season

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Robert Rees has links to Hemel Hempstead and Dunstable

Robert Rees has links to Hemel Hempstead and Dunstable

Herts Police share new list of five 'most wanted' people

Seleamah John-Jules

Seleamah John-Jules

Endometriosis diagnosis waits average nine years and four months, report finds

A huge emergency response was seen on the M25 earlier today.

A huge emergency response was seen on the M25 earlier today.

Two hospitalised after multi-vehicle Hertfordshire M25 crash this afternoon

'Avoid the area' warning as Watford M25 closed - live updates

'Avoid the area' warning as Watford M25 closed - live updates

'Avoid the area' warning as Watford M25 closed - recap

Watford Colosseum

Watford Colosseum

Stars of popular BBC TV show coming to Watford Colosseum

Picture showing the graffiti

Picture showing the graffiti

Beloved café hit with 'ugly' vandalism as police probe launched

Arya Restaurant owner Gyash Uddin and his chef holding the Curry Life Award.

Arya Restaurant owner Gyash Uddin and his chef holding the Curry Life Award.

Indian restaurant scoops national award at prestigious ceremony

Picture from the set of Practical Magic 2

Picture from the set of Practical Magic 2

New behind the scenes look at Nicole Kidman filming near Watford

Child says 'part of my life has been utterly destroyed' as abuser jailed

TG Jones inside the Harlequin

TG Jones inside the Harlequin

Closure date for Harlequin Post Office confirmed

There is a shade of orange to suit you and your home

There is a shade of orange to suit you and your home

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Albany shares the Orange palettes to fall in love with this autumn

Watford town centre

Watford town centre

Watford's 'benefits bill' revealed by new research

Peter Egan and Paul Martin

Peter Egan and Paul Martin

£31,219 raised to rebuild National Animal Welfare Trust’s Watford rescue centre

Yorke Mead Primary School

Yorke Mead Primary School

The 'outstanding' primary school praised for its 'strong progress'

A 70-year-old man has been arrested following the raid

A 70-year-old man has been arrested following the raid

70-year-old man arrested in drugs bust

Jump In Adventure Park Elstree has confirmed its decision to close

Jump In Adventure Park Elstree has confirmed its decision to close

Much-loved adventure park makes 'difficult decision' to close

Police were called after two people were stabbed in Stevenage.

Police were called after two people were stabbed in Stevenage.

Two stabbed in Hertfordshire 'targeted attack'

Sport

Watford's club crest.

Phoebie Poole discusses first Watford goal and adjusting to the WSL2

Watford FC's Iker Bravo.

Watford FC's Iker Bravo.

Watford international round-up: Iker Bravo on target for Spain U21s

Othmane Maamma in action for Watford against Southampton.

Othmane Maamma in action for Watford against Southampton.

Watford international round-up: Othmane Maamma on the scoresheet

Conrad Hunt comletes Farnham Town loan move

A shot from Bricket Wood Acorns penalty v Batchworth

A shot from Bricket Wood Acorns penalty v Batchworth

Eric Hand Challenge Cup First Round

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Nostalgia

Rev. John & Freda Pagan

Rev. John & Freda Pagan

Watford Jubilee Cookery Book Part 2

Before Google and first-aid apps, many childhood ailments were treated with a handkerchief and a bit of parental know-how (Image: Pixabay)

Before Google and first-aid apps, many childhood ailments were treated with a handkerchief and a bit of parental know-how (Image: Pixabay)

Whatever happened to dock leaves, magic sponges and a bit of spit?

Punters at Bar Naz

Punters at Bar Naz

Nostalgic new video of 13 Watford town centre venues in the 2000s

Watford Jubilee Cookery Book cover, 1956

Watford Jubilee Cookery Book cover, 1956

Watford Jubilee cookery book reveals recipes and memories from 1972

Screenshot from the video

Screenshot from the video

Nostalgic videos of two more Watford town centre venues 20 years ago

Wards shoe market, Rickmansworth High Street, c 1900. One of the businesses which can be tracked through the local directories

Wards shoe market, Rickmansworth High Street, c 1900. One of the businesses which can be tracked through the local directories

Old trade directories reveal what life was like in Rickmansworth a century ago

Screenshot from the video

Screenshot from the video

More nostalgic videos of Watford nightlife 20 years ago

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Gary Lineker feels Manchester City should accept whatever is coming their way (Ben Whitley/PA)

Gary Lineker feels Manchester City should accept whatever is coming their way (Ben Whitley/PA)

Gary Lineker urges Manchester City to ‘own it’ and accept punishment

Thomas Tuchel says ‘the train is rolling’ after an impressive camp (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Thomas Tuchel says ‘the train is rolling’ after an impressive camp (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Thomas Tuchel only wants players who will put their ‘full energy’ into England

Tonda Eckert was given a suspended ban and a fine (Lee Keuneke/PA)

Tonda Eckert was given a suspended ban and a fine (Lee Keuneke/PA)

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert given suspended six-week ban and fine over Spygate

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will be fighting in the early hours of the morning (John Walton/PA)

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will be fighting in the early hours of the morning (John Walton/PA)

Cardiff council asked to approve 1am Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua ring walk

The 4,000,000 guineas Frankel colt (Tattersalls)

The 4,000,000 guineas Frankel colt (Tattersalls)

Coolmore make waves with Frankel colt at Tattersalls

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been handed a suspended ban of six weeks over Spygate (Cody Froggatt/PA)

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been handed a suspended ban of six weeks over Spygate (Cody Froggatt/PA)

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert given suspended six-week ban and fine over Spygate

Portugal boss Jorge Jesus has refused to fan the flames in his fall-out with Cristiano Ronaldo (Liselotte Sabroe/AP)

Portugal boss Jorge Jesus has refused to fan the flames in his fall-out with Cristiano Ronaldo (Liselotte Sabroe/AP)

Jorge Jesus: I’ve read Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement, now I think about the team

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National News

Rebecca Wilcox, the daughter of Esther Rantzen, spoke at an event to mark the 40th anniversary of Childline (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Rebecca Wilcox, the daughter of Esther Rantzen, spoke at an event to mark the 40th anniversary of Childline (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Childline was Esther Rantzen’s favourite child, daughter says

The US secretary of state linked the values of ancient Greece to the president’s ‘America First’ agenda (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

The US secretary of state linked the values of ancient Greece to the president’s ‘America First’ agenda (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)

Defence spending hike a sign ‘Europe can awaken from long slumber’, says Rubio

Kemi Badenoch said the Tories will fight a ‘battle for the soul of the nation’ at the next election (Jacob King/PA)

Kemi Badenoch said the Tories will fight a ‘battle for the soul of the nation’ at the next election (Jacob King/PA)

Badenoch vows to scrap inheritance tax on family homes and cut welfare spending

Ethan Scott Brown took his own life after being told he would be unable to graduate from the University of Glasgow (family handout/PA)

Ethan Scott Brown took his own life after being told he would be unable to graduate from the University of Glasgow (family handout/PA)

University ‘held to account’ after grade error student took own life – family

Police during the protests (Ben Whitley/PA)

Police during the protests (Ben Whitley/PA)

Eleven arrested amid protests on anniversary of October 7 attacks

Demonstrations took place in London (Ben Whitley/PA)

Demonstrations took place in London (Ben Whitley/PA)

Clashes and arrests amid demos on anniversary of October 7 attacks

Paul Ferris has died after a brief illness, aged 62 (Danny Lawson/PA)

Paul Ferris has died after a brief illness, aged 62 (Danny Lawson/PA)

Crime boss turned author Paul Ferris dies aged 62

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