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Planning applications fall to decade-low as Labour promises reform
Planning applications in Watford have dropped to their lowest level in a decade as Labour has promised to reform the planning process. Watford Borough Council decided on 543 applications in the year to March, down from 673 the year before and the
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Six-day inquiry set as refusal for £1billion data centre appealed
The applicant behind a £1 billion data centre proposal has appealed the district council's decision to block it. On January 18, Three Rivers' planning committee unanimously refused permission for the hyperscale project in a field alongside Bedmond
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Building site that become one of town's busiest roads
These images show a building site that has become one of Watford’s busiest roads used by thousands of cars every day. They were captured by a Watford Observer photographer on August 13, 1965 and were taken from the building site beyond where the
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New takeaway opens replacing recently closed restaurant
“The most delicious and authentic Greek food” is on offer from a newly opened takeaway for the town. Regulars were disappointed to hear that popular restaurant The Greek Pitta at 271 St Albans Road had been put up for sale in early April this year
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Labour consider plan to release prisoners after less than half of sentence served
Labour is considering a plan for prisoners to be released having served less than half their sentence as a way to tackle overcrowding in England and Wales. The new proposal would release prisoners on “determinate” sentences between 40% and 43%
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Man denies 'intentional strangulation and assaults'
A South Oxhey man is set to appear in crown court next month charged with intentional strangulation and assault by beating. Mariusz Kadziolka, is alleged to have deliberately strangled an individual in Harrow on December 7, last year. The 41
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Save £20 with pair of exotic, palm-like Cordyline plants with You Garden
ADD some classic style to your garden with these Cordyline plants. We have worked with You Garden to offer you a saving of £20 with this pair of Cordyline and decorative planters. This fabulous pair of cordyline plants in decorative planters
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Finance expert shares 7 top tips to boost your Credit Score
Credit scores are vital, but many of us only think about them when we are looking at personal credit options. While poor credit scores can feel like a huge barrier when it comes to unlocking credit options, a good credit score can mean access to
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'Been waiting a very long time for these' - discontinued chocolate back at B&M
A popular discontinued chocolate bar is back at B&M. It has been a difficult few months for lovers of sweet treats in the UK with several chocolates being axed by major confectionary companies including the likes of Cadbury and Nestle.
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Watford could get new market as 141-home plan recommended for approval
Watford High Street appears set for a big makeover including demolishing the former Clements building for 141-flat blocks. On Wednesday (July 10), the borough council's development management committee will consider a “major application” for the
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Free transfers and loans continue to make up most Championship transfers
Leeds United have paid the third-highest individual transfer fee in the Championship this summer, but they’ve also been busy trimming their squad. They have signed Tottenham defender Joe Rodon for a fee of £10m but that was as part of a deal that
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Watford's latest chicken shop scoops top food hygiene rating
Watford’s latest chicken shop has been awarded the highest food hygiene score in a new release of ratings. Wingers, in The Parade, was rated 5/5 after it was inspected by Watford Borough Council officers on June 25. The handling of food and
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NHS's 76th anniversary celebrated with Big Tea Party in Watford
Residents gathered in celebration of the NHS's 76th anniversary at a tea party at Watford General Hospital. The NHS Big Tea party was arranged by West Herts Hospitals Charity on Friday, in an effort to raise funds for patients and staff and celebrate
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Quiz: Think you can correctly name all these former Hornets?!
It doesn't matter how much of a devoted fan you are, there will always be players whose name escapes you. We've taken one last dive into the photographic archives for this summer to find 10 former Watford players who might trip you up. Can
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Found: Police share updated information as 14-year-old remains missing
Police have shared updated information about a missing 14-year-old as they continue to grow “increasingly concerned” for his welfare. Herts Police appealed for the public’s help on Friday (July 5) as they shared an image and description of the
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Five major planning apps set to see hundreds of homes built
Several areas around Watford could be set for hundreds more homes amid these five major planning applications. They include proposals for a 1,300-home "intergenerational" estate in Bushey, and 135 homes on green belt in Kings Langley which were
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One in five UK drivers at risk of £200 fine and 6 penalty points, study warns
Nearly one in five drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their driving licence, a new survey has suggested. Research found that 19 per cent of drivers admit to illegal phone use while behind the wheel. Insurance provider
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'Constant flow of helicopters' above Watford 'drives residents mad'
Residents were once again disturbed by the sound of a “ridiculous” number of helicopters overhead yesterday. British fans will have been glued to their screens as Lewis Hamilton recovered from the “bottom of the barrel” to end his 945-day winless
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Where Kone fee goes is on agenda for discussion
The subject of what happens with the proceeds of the sale of Ismael Kone to Marseille has been debated among Watford fans – and it’ll be up for discussion at the training ground this week. The Hornets sold the Canadian international to the French
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New safe spaces for children in emergency police protection
New facilities for children taken into emergency police protection have been officially opened. The bespoke ‘Bright Spaces’ children’s rooms are situated at Watford, Stevenage and Hertford police stations and provide a safe environment for vulnerable
