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'Energy crisis not over' as one in 10 Watford families facing fuel poverty
One in 10 Watford households were facing fuel poverty in 2022, new figures show. An energy charity has warned the government must do more to stop fuel poverty remaining a "fact of life". Energy prices rocketed from the end of 2021 due to reduced
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The simple swap drivers should make to avoid £1000s in fines over the summer
Drivers have been urged to make this simple change to their cars this summer to avoid fines of up to £10,000. The driving experts shared that by changing their car's winter tyres to regular ones, motorists could save themselves thousands of pounds
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Warning to Universal Credit and other benefit claimants over £50 DWP fine
Universal Credit claimants, and people in receipt of other benefits, are being warned they could face a £50 fine. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants who have received
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Recalling a book all about Hertfordshire
In 1909, Richard Lydekker (1849-1915) wrote a book called Hertfordshire, one of a series in the Cambridge County Geographies title. A Natural Science graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge who became a naturalist, geologist, palaeontologist and
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Hertfordshire tourist in intensive care after Caribbean shark attack
A British tourist is in intensive care on a Caribbean island after being seriously injured in a shark attack. The man, identified by local officials as a 64-year-old from Hertfordshire, was savaged 10 metres off the shore near the Starfish Hotel
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Police reassure Watford public after 'loose horse' reports
Police have shared a message after fears that a horse was loose by a road. Yesterday evening (April 26), Herts Police said they had received “several” calls from members of the public concerned that a horse was loose by Bushey Lane. However
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Young defender signs three-year deal with Hornets
Teenage defender Albert Eames has signed a three-year professional contract with Watford. It could be seen as quite a significant move by the Hornets, as Eames was part of the Under-18 squad that Tom Cleverley was in charge of earlier in the season
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Nine pictures featuring a beautiful river scene near Watford
The first rays of sun in the morning and it rising to shine through woodland and over rivers feature strongly as Watford Observer Camera Club snappers continue to capture some beautiful photos. ‘Light’ is the current theme for our talented photographers
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Watford drugs kingpin among eight people in court this week
A gang boss who imported thousands of kilos of drugs into the UK is one of eight people from around Watford in court this week. The list also includes a serial shoplifter who had a “flagrant disregard" for people's property, and a Watford man accused
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Five big stories from around Watford this week
The Horns closing AGAIN, Ofsted delight for a “remarkable” school, and a pizzeria being hailed among the UK’s best were some of our most-read stories this week. Watford FC permanently appointing Tom Cleverley also hit the headlines, as did Starbucks
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New headteacher discusses 'delightful' pupils and big challenge
The new headteacher at one of Watford's most popular schools has praised its pupils and spoken about one of its biggest challenges. Executive Principal Ben Conway recently joined the Knutsford Primary Academy after leaving Shephalbury Park Primary