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'It didn't come home' - Heartbreak for England as Spain triumph at Euro 2024
For yet another major tournament England fans have been left feeling crushed, as once again, it did not come home. England reached the final (Sunday 14 July) after beating the likes of Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Netherlands. Spain
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Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond officially end TV partnership
Top Gear trio Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond have officially ended their professional partnership. The three stars are known for presenting major TV host together such as BBC’s Top Gear and Prime Video’s The Grand Tour over the
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Plans submitted for 129 flats over five-storey blocks
Carpenders Park could see over 100 new flats built in five-storey blocks after plans were submitted. Housebuilder Kebbell Development has applied to demolish the existing office buildings west of Delta Gain to build four new apartment blocks, as
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In memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer last week
The Watford Observer published four death notices this week. Every week, the Watford Observer publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Top tips on how to protect and maintain your exterior doors to keep your home fresh
Exterior doors can dramatically change the appearance of a home. Whether it’s your front door, back door or even garage doors, a fresh coat of paint might be just the ticket to rejuvenate exterior doors, but which paint is best? We've teamed
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Enjoy the delights of the Chatsworth Country Fair and save £30pp
ENJOY a trip to the unforgettable Chatsworth Country Fair, held amidst the stunning scenery of the Peak District and the grand Chatsworth House. We have teamed up with Just Go to help save you £30. This two-day escape, starting on August 31
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Getting used to life at 'Hogwarts for grown-ups'
I got a new job this week. It’s one that I’ve aspired to for a long time. I’ve had a shot at getting it before, but it didn’t work out. This time, however, Watford voted for Labour’s offer of change in the general election on July 4. We won it
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‘It’s written in the stars’ - Watford hopeful for Euro final tonight
Football fans said Watford will "party all night" if England win the Euro 2024 final this evening. The Three Lions are set to play the first final away in their history when they face Spain at Berlin's Olympiastadion at 8pm BST. Bookies have
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A round-up of the planning applications in your area this week
Are any of your neighbours planning to build an extension? Does a nearby business want to make alterations to its premises? Every week the Watford Observer publishes an extensive list of applications to give readers an opportunity to see if any
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New date to view 400-home plan for former golf club
Residents are invited to view plans for up to 400 homes at a former golf club this week after a consultation was cancelled amid the “tragic” crossbow murders. The landowner of Bushey Hall Golf Club and developer Griggs Homes are looking to redevelop
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What we know so far about the Donald Trump assassination attempt
US presidential candidate Donald Trump was shot and injured at a campaign rally, which also saw a spectator and the gunman killed. Mr Trump was giving a speech to supporters in Butler, Pennsylvania when the incident occurred. He was seen ducking
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Inside the stunning refurbed 1930s home with a gorgeous open-plan kitchen
A four-bedroom semi-detached house, constructed in the 1930s and just 0.40 miles away from Bushey Station, has recently hit the market. Set on Sherwoods Road, the property comes with a guide price of £995,000 as estate agents Browns share its pristine
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What do you think of atria Watford? Shoppers share their views
Atria Watford is a centrepiece of the town and sees thousands visit from across Herts and London - but what do people think of it? Home to dozens of shops including Apple, Next, Kurt Geiger, Superdrug, L'Occitane, Zara, Foot Locker, H&M and
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Looking back at a former hospital and its original entrance
This building was a hospital for around 60 years but the entrance to it changed during its latter years. The Watford Observer is delighted to share pictures from the archive at Watford Museum and this week we recall this view of the Peace Memorial
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Tesco stores shutting early tonight - here's why
A national supermarket chain has announced it will be closing its doors early this evening. More than 1,800 Tesco Express stores across the nation will close at 7.30pm instead of their usual time to allow employees to watch the nail-biting final
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The final 13 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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Road closures set to disrupt journeys near Watford
Motorists are facing disruption to their journeys after the green light was given to the temporary closure of several roads near Watford for roadworks to take place. Herts County Council has confirmed that orders have been made to close roads in
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Crossbow ban 'not enough', says women's centre after Bushey murders
Watford Women’s Centre has said tackling violence against women and girls is “everyone’s responsibility” in the wake of the murder of a mother and two daughters in Bushey. The Watford Observer spoke to the Market Street charity, which helps women
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Could you give this happy boy his forever home?
Hello, my name’s Hunter and I’m a two-year-old lurcher looking for my forever home. I came into the National Animal Welfare Trust three weeks ago as a stray. The team don’t know anything about my past but it didn’t take them long to fall in love with
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Football is coming home tonight predicts Cleverley
Football will come home tonight – that is the prediction of Watford head coach Tom Cleverley ahead of England’s meeting with Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Cleverley, who has been a participant in the FA’s International Player to Coach (IP2C) scheme
