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Superb Hornets out of cup
If ever there was a game when everyone associated with Watford could take a great sense of pride and even pleasure in a defeat then this was it after Spurs booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Vicarage Road with a 1-0 victory.
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Discuss the action as it happens
The Watford Observer is hoping fans will enjoy interacting pre-match, during the game and after the final whistle has blown on our website. Twitter users can contribute just by adding the #WatfordFC hashtag and for those of you not on the social networking
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Watford reject third Newcastle bid
The Hornets have rejected a third bid from Newcastle United for Adrian Mariappa, the Watford Observer understands. Newcastle made a second bid last night, which was rejected, and that was followed up with another offer today, which was again declined
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Pensioners sickened by "luxury" hotel break in Weymouth
A pensioner from Watford is taking legal action against a tour operator after claiming staff on a holiday excursion threatened to leave him on the roadside if he did not stop being sick. Edward Hollman and his wife Margaret planned their stay at
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Craft session held in Abbots Langley
Residents across Abbots Langley have gathered together at the village’s Baptist Church for an afternoon dedicated to craft. The event, held at the church in School Mead on Thursday, January 26, attracted 14 people. Visitors learned a series of
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Bus stuck on the green in Croxley Green
A double decker bus is stuck on the green in Croxley Green. The Arrival vehicle is half on, half off the grass and is blocking one lane of the road. Did you see the bus? Send us your pictures to abinnie@london.newsquest.co.uk.
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Seminar is perfect tonic for Watford's pharmaceutical firms
A lunchtime seminar entitled The Future of Pharma by Professor Brian D Smith was hosted by solicitors Matthew Arnold and Baldwin LLP in conjunction with Watford Chamber of Commerce. Professor Smith, a recognised leader in the pharmaceutical field,
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Crafty Karen putting new skills to good use
An Abbots Langley woman is hoping to bring new skills to the village by starting a “craft movement”. Last summer, Karen Ashworth, of Gable Close, received an email from Watford Community Housing Trust (WCHT) offering the chance to learn
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Pupils present Christmas cash collection to children's charity
Pupils at a school in Watford have presented a cheque for £700 to a charity helping to provide education for children around the world. Berrygrove Primary and Nursery School collected the money during their Christmas productions and decided
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Restaurant owner throws party to celebrate winning top award
An Abbots Langley restaurant owner has celebrated winning Caterer of the Year 2011, by throwing a party. Councillors, MPs and well-wishers all gathered at the Forest of India in Abbots Langley High Street to help owner Abdul Chowdhury celebrate the
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Court hears how pensioner was struck by dazzled driver
An 89-year-old man died a month after being knocked down as he crossed a road in Watford using his walking frame, a court heard yesterday. Arthur Lakin was heading home when he was struck by a black Vauxhall Vectra in Rosslyn Road and was left
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Barnes looking forward to Sordell show
Watford legend John Barnes is most looking forward to seeing highly-rated striker Marvin Sordell when he returns to Vicarage Road for his first Hornets game in several years. Barnes will be a pundit for ESPN at tonight’s (Friday’s) game and
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Spate of thefts from vans
A spate of thefts from work vans in Three Rivers took place during the weekend. There were nine thefts and attempted thefts from motor vehicles between January 20 and 22, in Maple Cross, Sarratt, Rickmansworth, Abbots Langley and Northwood. Items
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Friday, January 27, 2012
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Declining heritage a bitter pillbox to take
When we think of historic buildings, we British tend to go long. Because we’ve got the benefit of many centuries worth of architecture, we reckon that Hampton Court Palace, The Globe Theatre and Stonehenge are historic. Unless it was visited by the original
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Woman hospitalised after crash
A woman has been taken to hospital following a car crash in Watford this morning. Police and ambulance were called to Hempstead Road just before 7.30am after a truck and a car crashed. The road was partially blocked for a part of this morning when the
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Family reveals torment over Hakim killing
The family of murdered Watford man Mujib Hakim have spoken of their grief after the trial. In a statement released after the jailing of Josh Lewis for 24 years, the family said: “The killing of our darling little brother and son Mujib has deeply
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Dyche hoping for FA Cup magic against Spurs
Watford manager Sean Dyche is hoping the magic of the FA Cup will be “sprinkled” on his side when they face Premier League title-challengers Tottenham Hotspur tonight. The Hornets take on Spurs in the fourth round of the FA Cup and Vicarage
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Police praise Watford Observer for helping catch Hakim's killer
The lead detective in the Mujib Hakim murder investigation has praised the Watford Observer for its help in snaring the 40-year-old’s killer. Josh Lewis, who was on Wednesday jailed for 24 years after being found guilty of stabbing the Royal
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Hornets boss expects Mariappa to stay
Sean Dyche has indicated Watford would try to sign a direct replacement for Adrian Mariappa if the defender was sold but insists he doesn’t expect the player to leave before the window closes. Newcastle United made an offer for Mariappa on Monday but
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Digital UK Roadshow to visit Watford
Residents will be able to find out more about the switch to digital TV at an information event this weekend. The Digital UK Roadshow will be visiting Watford on Saturday, January 28, to offer advice on what to do when the traditional TV signal
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Barber shop fundraising day for Peace Hospice
A barber's shop in Croxley Green will hold a special fundraising day with cake and face painting today. CJ Barbers, in New Road, is hosting the event between 8.30am and 5.30pm, to raise money for The Peace Hospice in Watford. Bacon rolls
