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  • Watford will be respectful to Sala

    Watford will be respectful to Cardiff City in Friday's match at the Cardiff City Stadium, following the discovery of the body of Bluebirds striker Emiliano Sala. The match will be the first to take place at Cardiff’s home ground since Sala’s remains

  • Under-13s into County Cup last four

    Watford FC Girls Under-13s have a Herts County Cup semi-final against Garston Ladies to look forward to after a 2-1 extra-time triumph at Berkhamsted Raiders Reds on Saturday. Katie Lemon and Eva Brown scored the goals for the Golden Girls as they

  • Town goes orange to support young boy

    Hundreds of people swapped their usual attire to dress head to toe in orange to raise £4,000 which will help go towards helping a 13-year-old boy. On February 1, schoolchildren at York House School and St Clement Danes School, along with 22 shops

  • Warnock has injury concerns

    Cardiff City are doubtful about both Sean Morrison and Victor Camarasa as Neil Warnock prepares for the visit of Watford on Friday. The Bluebirds’ boss spoke to the media on Thursday morning and provided an injury update ahead of the game at the

  • Trust blasted for not considering new A&E hospital site

    An MP has reacted angrily to news that a new hospital will not be built after a trust opted for a redevelopment of Watford General Hospital instead. Hemel Hempstead MP Sir Mike Penning has written to the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock

  • Gracia wants Gomes to stay

    Watford head coach Javi Gracia wants Heurelho Gomes to stay and play for Watford next season. The Brazilian goalkeeper was recently quoted as saying he is "99 per cent sure" he will retire at the end of the season, but after some impressive recent

  • intu properties record £1bn loss in 'challenging' year

    Shopping centre owner intu has swung to an annual loss after suffering a collapse in the value of its properties in what it described as a "challenging" year. The company, which owns the indoor shopping centre in Watford town centre, had a torrid

  • Violent thugs attack elderly couple at home

    Three thugs violently attacked an elderly couple in their home before raiding their safe. Detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary on Rickmansworth Road, Watford, between 9pm and 9.30pm on Tuesday. Three intruders forced their way

  • Intruders ransack home

    A home was ransacked and a collection of jewellery stolen during a burglary. Hertfordshire Constabulary said a home in Grange Road, Bushey, was broken into between 6pm and 7.15pm on Monday (February 11). Intruders turned the place upside down

  • Hornets keeper receives bizarre red card

    Watford's out on loan goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann received a bewildering red card while on duty for Kilmarnock against Rangers last night. The Austrian, who has been in good form in Scotland this season, was sent off just 25 minutes into the

  • Council tax rise backed by 'majority'

    Hertfordshire County Council will raise council tax by almost 3 per cent after a “majority” of people supported a consultation. Councillors agreed a raft of spending plans as part of their annual budget decided on Tuesday (February 19) – including

  • Hoban has Hornets' support

    Injured defender Tommie Hoban has the full support of Watford, according to head coach Javi Gracia. The 25-year-old damaged his cruciate ligament while playing on loan at Aberdeen, adding to a long list of setbacks, including a dislocated shoulder

  • Bosses back business boom

    A business network said a 13 per cent increase in registered companies in Hertfordshire is vital for a “strong ecosystem”. Chris Luff, chief executive officer at Watford and West Herts Chamber of Commerce, joined the Elected Mayor, Peter Taylor,

  • Discuss future hospital options with NHS bosses

    Health service bosses will present options for future hospital provision at a public meeting next month. Senior clinicians and leaders from West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust and Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will ask people