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  • RATINGS: Hornets bad start continues with West Ham defeat

    Watford scored their first goal of the season against West Ham United, but also capitulated at the back in something of a Jeckyll and Hyde performance. Going forward the Hornets looked positive, but lacked a clinical edge, while in defence they

  • The day a bicycle helmet saved my life

    It was as serene a moment as I have enjoyed for some time. Lying on the gravel track, I could hear the birds warbling as the gentle breeze wafted across my body. I thought that now would be an opportune moment for a doze. Coming to a few seconds later

  • Gracia: 'The dynamic is not good and we need to improve'

    Javi Gracia admitted the dynamic needs to change quickly as he was left to contemplate shortcomings at both end of the pitch following Watford's 3-1 defeat to West Ham United. The Hornets have now lost their last seven games in all competitions

  • Does buying rounds make us drink more?

    A third (31%) of drinkers in the East of England drink more than they intended because they were encouraged by others, reveals a new study by independent alcohol education charity, Drinkaware. Nearly a third (27%) of adults, who drink in the region

  • Doyley believes Hornets 'will do well this year'

    Lloyd Doyley is backing Watford to overcome their disappointing start to the season and enjoy another positive Premier League campaign. The Hornets go into this afternoon’s clash against West Ham United seeking their first goal and point of the

  • Golden Boys memories to be used in dementia programme

    Memories of glorious Hornets matches from the past are one of the tools being used to help people with dementia. Watford FC's Community Sports and Education Trust this week launched its Golden Memories programme, aimed at those with a mild to moderate

  • Young Hornets continue winning streak

    Watford Under-23s continued their excellent start to the season by picking up their third consecutive win when they beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 on Friday evening. The young Hornets have now scored ten goals from their opening three matches, with

  • Watford star joins young bikers for anti-knife crime protest

    A Hornets star who still bears the scars of his stab wounds joined an anti-knife crime protest to demand change. Watford striker Andre Gray joined forces with BMX professional Ryan Taylor and Henry Smith, the founder of anti-knife crime charity

  • Exploring Leavesden's past in a tour of its country park

    A TWO-YEAR project to celebrate a village’s heritage has transformed a park with sculptures and themed play equipment. Leavesden Country Park recently unveiled its new playground, as well as a sculpture trail paid for by the National Lottery Heritage

  • Temporary car park could be made permanent

    A parish council is seeking views on whether residents would support making a temporary car park permanent. Watford Rural Parish Council has launched a survey regarding the 55-space car park in Henbury Way, South Oxhey - which replaced the car

  • Gracia not losing sleep over poor form

    Javi Gracia has said he is spending more time than usual thinking about Watford following their poor start to the season. The Hornets' head coach said he was not quite losing sleep over the current predicament, but that he was more focused on trying