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The police cordon/nearby resident Sheriff Stewart.

Neighbours' shock after shooting: 'I thought it was a car backfiring'

The police crime scene on the A41 near Watford.

The police crime scene on the A41 near Watford.

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Shooting linked to stabbings and gun row - two attempted murder arrests made

The A41 was closed between the Dome roundabout and the M1 last night.

The A41 was closed between the Dome roundabout and the M1 last night.

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A41 ‘shut for foreseeable future’ after shooting - recap

The police crime scene on the A41 near Watford.

The police crime scene on the A41 near Watford.

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Police combing A41 after shooting - road to remain shut most of day

MP Matt Turmaine has urged people to report any information to police.

MP Matt Turmaine has urged people to report any information to police.

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MP reacts to violence plaguing Watford after A41 shooting

Herts Police have confirmed why the A41 was closed.

Herts Police have confirmed why the A41 was closed.

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Shooting on A41 near Watford leaves man fighting for life

Garston Park this morning.

Garston Park this morning.

Police monitoring 'unauthorised encampments' set up in popular park

Pictures left on floral tributes at Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire.

Pictures left on floral tributes at Ashlyn Close, Bushey, Hertfordshire.

John Hunt says support ‘like a hug’ after family crossbow deaths

Wes Streeting/Watford General Hospital

Wes Streeting/Watford General Hospital

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Calls for Watford General rebuild money amid 'review' of project

Ryan Porteous in the new black away kit

Ryan Porteous in the new black away kit

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Hornets unveil new black away kit

The following restaurants are all rated 2/5 for food hygiene.

The following restaurants are all rated 2/5 for food hygiene.

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Eight Bushey eateries currently rated 2/5 for food hygiene

Amy Kirk at Everyone Active.

Amy Kirk at Everyone Active.

Fitness manager told she would 'be in a wheelchair by 30'

Police Tape stock image.

Police Tape stock image.

Two stabbings within two hours in Watford 'unrelated'

The grant will be instrumental in the creation of a new mezzanine level

The grant will be instrumental in the creation of a new mezzanine level

Local government

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Watford Workshop awarded £20k grant for expansion

News

The warning comes as many schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays.

The warning comes as many schools in England and Wales break up for the summer holidays.

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'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers

Have you been caught speeding recently?

Have you been caught speeding recently?

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What speed triggers a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how they work

New data has revealed how many crimes were committed in Hertfordshire in 2023/24.

New data has revealed how many crimes were committed in Hertfordshire in 2023/24.

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Crime data shows surge in Herts shoplifting offences

The building in the industrial estate off Tolpits Lane.

The building in the industrial estate off Tolpits Lane.

Planning and development

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Proposal to turn Watford industrial estate offices into flats

BBC Radio Four are releasing a new podcast series on the kidnap of Muriel McKay.

BBC Radio Four are releasing a new podcast series on the kidnap of Muriel McKay.

BBC release new podcast series on Muriel McKay

An Essex and Herts Air Ambulance

An Essex and Herts Air Ambulance

Man hospitalised after air ambulance called to M1 lorry crash

John and Carol Hunt, flowers laid in Ashlyn Close, Bushey.

John and Carol Hunt, flowers laid in Ashlyn Close, Bushey.

GoFundMe for John Hunt's family hits £100k target

The bridge at Rickmansworth Aquadrome

The bridge at Rickmansworth Aquadrome

Local government

Replacing bridge among four projects getting £1.5m funding

The club said its pavilion was in a

The club said its pavilion was in a

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Plans to give 'eyesore' football clubhouse 'new lease of life'

Watford Community Housing has been carrying out redevelopment in the Meriden Estate.

Watford Community Housing has been carrying out redevelopment in the Meriden Estate.

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Regulator report published after Watford Community Housing inspection

Possible small 'sinkhole' appears in car park

The 321 Arriva bus will have timetable changes.

The 321 Arriva bus will have timetable changes.

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Latest bus timetable changes confirmed - including new school service

The figures follow the wake of the murder of three women in Bushey on July 9.

The figures follow the wake of the murder of three women in Bushey on July 9.

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'Horrendous': Herts women suffer 1,000 violent incidents a month

The figures follow the wake of the murder of three women in Bushey on July 9.

The figures follow the wake of the murder of three women in Bushey on July 9.

'Horrendous': Herts women suffer 1,000 violent incidents a month

Watford Carnival in 2023 and 2022.

Watford Carnival in 2023 and 2022.

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Watford's Notting Hill-inspired carnival returning for third year

CCTV showing debris flying around. Inset: parts of the equipment wedged under the train.

CCTV showing debris flying around. Inset: parts of the equipment wedged under the train.

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Government publishes investigation into 124mph train crash

Rickmansworth Folk Festival

Rickmansworth Folk Festival

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Rickmansworth Folk Festival 2024: a cultural extravaganza

The Hempstead Road, Courtlands Drive junction/the site off Russell Lane.

The Hempstead Road, Courtlands Drive junction/the site off Russell Lane.

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Developer willing to pay £105k to rework junction near A41

Sport

Ryan Porteous in the new black away kit

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Hornets unveil new black away kit

The club said its pavilion was in a

The club said its pavilion was in a

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Plans to give 'eyesore' football clubhouse 'new lease of life'

A jubilant Lloyd Doyley celebrates scoring against QPR

A jubilant Lloyd Doyley celebrates scoring against QPR

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The moment that will always be in Doyley's heart

Watford triumphed on their Wednesday night trip to Easter Road

Watford triumphed on their Wednesday night trip to Easter Road

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Encouraging signs as Watford reward travelling fans with Hibs victory

Jack Grieves celebrates scoring for the Under-21s last season

Jack Grieves celebrates scoring for the Under-21s last season

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Former Hornet Cowie delighted to sign Grieves on season-long loan

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National Sport

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Team GB’s athletes to inspire a new generation to take up sport with their exploits at the Paris Olympics (Carl Court)

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘excellent’ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony down the River Seine

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

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Paris welcomes Olympics Games with groundbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine

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Watford FC News

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Nostalgia

The original Kings Head pub is on the right

The original Kings Head pub is on the right

Former village pub near Watford that was demolished and rebuilt

Dozens of onlookers gather to see what is happening

Dozens of onlookers gather to see what is happening

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Striking photos of moment lorry veered off bridge in 1960s

A 'cash & wrap' service was available in WHSmith

A 'cash & wrap' service was available in WHSmith

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A nostalgic look inside Watford High Street's WHSmith

Stephenson Way at the Five Arches and the Beechen Grove Interchange in March 1993

Stephenson Way at the Five Arches and the Beechen Grove Interchange in March 1993

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View of a landmark bridge when a major road was under construction

Lesley's daughter aged seven Highland dancing with Debbie Cooper's dancers. Image: OVEG Summer Fayre, 1994

Lesley's daughter aged seven Highland dancing with Debbie Cooper's dancers. Image: OVEG Summer Fayre, 1994

Dancing through the years in Watford and Bushey

Pryzm - and the clubs that came before it - is the inspiration for Made in Watford's 'Dance Hall Discotheque' t-shirt design

Pryzm - and the clubs that came before it - is the inspiration for Made in Watford's 'Dance Hall Discotheque' t-shirt design

Watford fashion brand's nod to nightclub with nostalgic T-shirt

Enjoying a dip in the pool at Watford Springs

Enjoying a dip in the pool at Watford Springs

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A look back at Watford Springs - the perfect site for a hot summer's day

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National News

Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Alex Brandon/AP)

Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Alex Brandon/AP)

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering optimism on Gaza ceasefire

A vehicle drives past the spreading River Fire (August Frank/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

A vehicle drives past the spreading River Fire (August Frank/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

Air tanker pilot killed as US wildfires spread

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

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Trump struck by bullet during assassination attempt, FBI says

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – July 27

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree

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