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Lamenting the loss of kids' freedom
‘Be back in time for tea’ was a well-worn saying during my youth as the evenings followed a similar pattern come rain, hail, or shine. Arriving home, there was a real sense of urgency to hang the school uniform up on the floor, chuck on the nearest
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'I think he's a bit of a genius' - Cleverley on Southgate
When Gareth Southgate leads England out for the Euro 24 Final in Berlin tomorrow night, it could be the pinnacle of a managerial journey that started in a very similar way to that of Watford head coach Tom Cleverley. Southgate, who was born in
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John Hunt praises ‘magnificently inspirational’ surviving daughter
A BBC racing correspondent has praised his “magnificently inspirational” surviving daughter after they lost three family members in the Bushey crossbow attack. During Sky's coverage at the Ascot Racecourse this afternoon, correspondent Matt Chapman
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Fundraiser for 'heartbroken' Hunt family attracts thousands within hours
A fundraiser has been set up for the Hunt family after the Bushey crossbow attack left them “heartbroken”. Horse racing broadcaster Matt Chapman created the GoFundMe page today for John and Amy Hunt, after they lost three family members in the
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Sneak peek into new games centre with 18-hole crazy golf
A brand new games venue is set to open offering a 18-hole crazy golf course, VR games and over 50 arcade machines. Photos have revealed inside the Adventure Leisure’s latest Mr Mulligans branch, which will launch in Jarman Square, Hemel Hempstead
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Watford's tallest tower nearing completion as first companies move in
Watford’s tallest building is nearing completion as the first companies are moving into its commercial wing. The Clarendon, which is 25 storeys-tall, will provide 168 new homes once it is finished in the fourth quarter of this year. The Clarendon
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LIVE: Stevenage 2 Watford 2
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Three Proud Men hoping for another standing ovation
Receiving another standing ovation is the goal of the oldest star of a play about the lives of three gay men when it returns to the stage in Watford next week. Bryan Timberlake, Ian Port and Lee Keogh first appeared in Three Proud Men in February
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Man 'chased with gun' at Watford station - more details released
Hertfordshire Police have released more details on the “gun altercation” which saw armed officers called to Watford town centre. Police were called to Watford High Street Station at around 4pm on Wednesday (July 10) after a member of the public
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'We are devastated' - family of crossbow attack victims release statement
The family of the Bushey crossbow attack victims said they are “devastated” as they spoke out for the first time. The BBC racing correspondent John Hunt and daughter, Amy, have now released a statement after Carol, 61, and daughters Hannah, 28,
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How we used to be represented in a bygone era
Three Rivers Museum Trust chairman Fabian Hiscock takes a look at elections from a bygone era. Readers will have noticed that there’s been an election recently. So many parties, so complicated the issues, so much information...It’s happened before
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Police reappeal as missing 16-year-old spotted after weeks
Police have reappealed for the public's help after a missing 16-year-old from Borehamwood was spotted in another Hertfordshire town. Lewis first went missing almost three weeks ago when he left home at around 12.45am on Sunday, June 23. Update
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The first 14 snaps from our 'School's Out' picture special
It’s almost the end of the school year and we’ve been celebrating it with our ‘School’s Out’ photo special pull-out in this week’s Watford Observer. The eight-page supplement features 17 schools from Watford as well as Bushey, Rickmansworth and
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Latest atria restaurant confirms opening date as queues expected
The opening date for a new atria Watford restaurant has been confirmed, alongside an offer of a year’s free food for three Watford customers. Popeyes will be bringing its Louisiana-style burgers, wings, tenders, and more to the shopping centre
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Businesses remember Carol, Hannah and Louise 'who always smiled'
Bushey High Street businesses said the victims of the crossbow attack were “friendly” and “always smiled” as they paid tribute to them. Carol, 61, Hannah, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, were found seriously injured at home in Ashlyn Close on Tuesday
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Nine super snaps as we wait for summer to return
Summer may feel like its on hold due to the wet days and lower than normal temperatures for this time of year but the disappointing weather hasn't stopped our talented photographers from again sharing some great snaps. 'Summer fun' is the current
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Five fantastic cafes in Watford you need to visit
In need of a caffeine fix or fancy a tasty quick meal? Watford is overflowing with cafes and coffee shops to quench your thirst. Whether you are eager for an espresso or fancy a full English breakfast or maybe just a slice of cake, we have rounded
