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Queues on May 15 on the approach to the closure at j18 for Chorleywood. Credit: Twitter/@SSchmidLandsca1

Biker paralysed following crash on M25

Drug ring who smuggled 150kg of cocaine jailed

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Man dies after hit-and-run

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Husband and wife team write history book about Watford

'It is possible to live a happy live' - Mayor's vision for dementia-friendly town

Dog walker attacked by unattended dogs

New mayor in Hertsmere

Activities aim to help create a dementia-friendly Watford

MP takes to the skies during visit to aerodrome

Letter: Thousands of spoilt ballot papers in local elections

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Four charged with theft in this week's court lists

Morning update: North Circular closed again

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Jobs fair will be biggest yet

Woman found safely after overnight search

Country lane to be shut for two weeks

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Continue the magic at Harry Potter themed apartment

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Here’s how Watford fans have been reacting to the 6-0 defeat

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Boarding school will no longer be single-sex

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Dipping my toe back in the waters of showbiz

Here's why I want to make Watford a better town for people with dementia

Nostalgia: Hornets fans celebrate championship win in May 1998

Health and fitness festival offers unique classes for all shapes and sizes

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School puts on Stone Age performance

Sight loss has not stopped Wendy helping others

Fans sing until the last as City steamroller secures treble

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Dare to dream

Youngsters cheer on the Hornets with kick off less than four hours away

Mayor: Graham Taylor would be proud to see Watford at Wembley again

Hi-vis - badge of petty authority or rebel fashion statement?

Lane closures on M25 and A10 could cause weekend travel delays

COYH! - Watford fans wish the team luck ahead of FA Cup final

Three Rivers District Council to declare climate emergency

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Hertfordshire: County food banks could host trial to offer e-cigs to smokers

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'Everybody in Watford can be proud' - MP's Good luck message

1,200 homes and 27-storey tower block confirmed as part of St Albans Road scheme

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Award-winning comedian announces UK tour

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One in three Herts suicides already known to mental health services

Wonderful weather at rotary club fete

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What's on in Watford this weekend, 18th and 19th May, 2019

Major police op took place to tackle anti-social behaviour

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Food hall style restaurant reopens at five-star hotel

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Letter: Why Watford FC needs a new anthem

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Knuckleduster among items seized in drug raid

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Here is what you can do to get to the FA Cup final

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APPEAL: Two teenagers missing

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Here is a weather report for the FA Cup Final

Blue badge fraud crackdown saves £1.8m

What can we learn from death of dog in Cassiobury Park?

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Police rush to street after reports of man with gun

A hospital wants to improve the way it cares for dying patients

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Motorway lane closures to be enforced with cameras

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Reject plans to build service station, say transport bosses

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Were you there? Ricky Week parade brings out the crowds

Coach firm celebrates as rugby club clinch European title

More children than you think are walking or cycling to school

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Ex-para to make D-Day fundraising parachute jumps

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Meet the Hornet who has travelled more than 10,000 miles to be at Wembley

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Travel news: Slow traffic builds on M25 and M11 including severe tube delays

Concern as amount of waste thrown away by Herts homes rises for the first time if five years

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Call for total ban on smoking at county premises

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'The drink that changed my mind about sherry'

New nightclub opens in Watford town centre

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APPEAL: Motorcyclist seriously injured after M25 crash

McDonald's branch in Watford closes forever

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Updated

Overground timetable to temporarily change

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Plans submitted to turn bus depot into flats

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Amputee Watford fan wears the badge with pride

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Increasing thefts targeting catalytic converters

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One arrested after crash shuts M25 - severe delays remain

Live updates: M25 reopens after seven hour closure

Morning update: M25 shut near Watford and A406 closed after building fire

New parking machine at park out of order already

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Sport

Deulofeu's goal in contention for best of FA Cup

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IN PICTURES: Hornets fans arrive at Wembley

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Gray: 'Gracia told us to come back stronger'

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IFAB changes could see yellow cards for Javi Gracia

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Wallace moves into world's top 25 following best major result

Gray: 'We were battered by a better team'

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Sport

Gomes to talk to club about his future

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Gomes urges fans to focus on positives

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Mariappa is honoured to play in front of Hornets' fans

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IN PICTURES: Watford swept aside by City in cup final

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Gino Pozzo and Scott Duxbury issue statement of thanks

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RATINGS: Golden Boys' cup final ends in harsh defeat

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Gracia's pride as he looks to the future

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Fans sing until the last as City steamroller secures treble

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RELIVE: Watford lose heavily in their first FA Cup final for 35 years

Deeney looking forward to giving City a tough afternoon

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Deeney wants to lift the cup in front of his mum

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Fernandinho hoping to be fit for final

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Gracia to see his mum for the first time in a year at cup final

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FAN'S VIEW: FA Cup final is our reward

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The glorious high of the Impossible Dream

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The road to the final: Deulofeu leads stunning semi-final fightback

Kompany: City have 'hunger of lions'

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National sport

Austrian F1 champion Niki Lauda dies aged 70

Pain-free Andy Murray optimistic about return to competitive tennis

Departing Vincent Kompany tells Manchester City: ‘I have given everything’

Wickets galore at Taunton as leaders Somerset take on struggling Warwickshire

Klose signs on for three more years at promoted Norwich

Brighton chairman: Graham Potter was the outstanding candidate

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Watford FC News

Zinchenko says FA Cup is still important

Capoue calls on 12th man to help the Hornets at Wembley

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City referred to UEFA's adjudicatory chamber in FFP investigation

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The road to the final: Gray sends Hornets to Wembley

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Meet the Hornet who has travelled more than 10,000 miles to be at Wembley

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Gracia still unsure of Gomes future

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Gracia to use giant killing experience to beat City

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia: Hornets fans celebrate championship win in May 1998

Nostalgia: Elton John returns as Watford Football Club chairman in May 1997

Nostalgia: Plans for brewing to return to Watford in May 1996

Nostalgia: Excitement at plans for a new film studio at Leavesden Aerodrome in April 1995

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Nostalgia: End of an era as Leavesden airfield closes in April 1994

Nostalgia: New nightclub is approved for Watford in April 1993

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Nostalgia: Cash sought for Croxley rail link scheme in April 1992

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Interviews

Strictly Come Dancing duo’s movie-inspired new show

Help create the story in new interactive theatre show for children

Music legend Midge Ure tells all about his new tour

Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

Writer Bella Mackie on how running saved her from anxiety

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National news

Austrian F1 champion Niki Lauda dies aged 70

Three handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin’s home

Hammond takes swipe at no-deal Brexiteers as Tory leadership battle looms

New care approach allows prostate cancer patients to get test results online

Shetland named one of Europe’s top 10 destinations for 2019

Judge rules against Trump in financial records dispute with Congress

Late-life weight change linked to development of dementia, researchers say

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