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Deputy PM to personally decide controversial Abbots Langley appeal
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has intervened in controversial plans for a village and will make the final decision. Three Rivers District Council refused permission earlier this year for a hyperscale data centre - the size of 12 football
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'I think we are getting a real understanding of our game plan' - Cleverley
Head coach Tom Cleverley feels that three games into pre-season the indications are that his group of players have a full understanding of how he wants them to play. Anyone who saw the games against Boreham Wood and Stevenage would have been able
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Petition to 'ban crossbows' launched after Bushey triple murder
A petition has been launched to ban crossbows after one was believed to have been used in the recent triple murder in Bushey. Carol Hunt, 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at their home in Ashlyn Close, Bushey
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Watford FC's Ken Sema celebrates birth of second child
Ken Sema has had a tremendous start to the new season before a match has even been played as he and his wife Sara have celebrated the birth of their second child. Ken and Sara both posted pictures of their baby boy Romeo on Instagram, saying: “
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Retailer given permission to knock through walls and open large store
Permission has been granted for a business to knock through the walls of Watford’s former Sports Direct and David’s Bridal units for a single large store. Watford Borough Council approved the planning application seeking permission to turn vacant
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Another US fast food chain set to launch in UK with plans for 60 new restaurants
A US fast food chain is set to open new restaurants in the UK from 2025, with 60 currently planned. Dave's Hot Chicken has signed an agreement with the Azzurri Group to open the restaurants, with the first one planned for London in early 2025.
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Plan to build school in disused field recommended for approval
Plans to build a new school in a disused field have been recommended for approval despite 46 objections. The bid to create a new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school in the disused former Durrants School playing field, next
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Swansea, Derby and Preston all make six-figure signings
Swansea City have led the spending stakes in the Championship over the last week by splashing out almost £1m on South Korean striker Ji-sung Eom. The 22-year-old scored 20 times in 108 games for Gwangju, and also netted on his only full international
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Cassiobury Park GBH stabbing as three men 'carried weapons'
Three men carrying weapons are believed to have targeted a man in a Cassiobury Park stabbing. This afternoon (July 15), Herts Police shared an appeal for witnesses to come forward after a man was left with serious injuries to his arm in Cassiobury
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Traffic at A41 and M25 interchange after pair of crashes in major road
A woman has been taken to hospital after two crashes caused delays on a road near Watford this morning. There is still heavy congestion on the M25 and the southbound A41 following a crash at the interchange between the two, near Watford and Hemel
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Parents warned of £120 fines as summer holidays approach
With the summer holidays around the corner, parents have been issued a warning that they could face fines of up to £120. Legal experts have told parents looking to save some money on their summer getaways that taking children out of school early
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Watford 1930s church hall to be demolished after plan approved
The planned demolition of a church hall can go ahead - with homes and a new hall set to take its place. The rectangular building behind St Peter’s Church, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, dates back to the 1930s but is now set to be demolished after
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Rare King Charles £20 note sells for £7000 - how to tell if you have one
A rare £20 King Charles III banknote has sold at auction for £7,000. The new banknote bearing the face of the recently crowned monarch sold at a charity auction held by Spink and Son on behalf of the Bank of England on Thursday (July 11), The Sun
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A41 closures set to last three weeks starting today
Three weeks of road closures on the A41 near Watford are set to get underway from 9pm today. Hertfordshire County Council's Highways teams will shut the southbound carriageway between Two Waters Way slip road, Hemel Hempstead, and the M25 junction
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Step back in time at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show and save £20
History buffs and aviation enthusiasts won't want to miss the spectacular Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show. This exciting event brings Duxford's role as a vital Second World War fighter base to life. We have teamed up with Just Go to help
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Tributes paid to 'wonderful wife and mother' killed in Herts tunnel crash
Tributes have been paid to a "wonderful wife and mother" who died after a crash on the A1(M) in Hatfield. Tracey Asquith-Fox, from Buntingford, was driving along the A1(M) northbound carriageway in a green Jaguar F Type on Friday, July 5. While
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Fundraiser for John Hunt's family hits nearly £30,000
The public has raised almost £30,000 for John Hunt’s family in just two days after his wife and daughters were murdered. Carol Hunt, 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at their home in Ashlyn Close, Bushey,
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Yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunder in Watford
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering Watford with heavy rain and possible thunder forecast. Outbreaks of heavy downpours are expected to develop later this afternoon (July 15) with the alert in place between 3pm today and
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Council eyes new petrol station and drive-thru restaurant
Plans for county council-owned land on the edge of west Watford to be leased as a petrol station and drive-thru restaurant have been backed by councillors. Four years ago, Hertfordshire County Council had authorised the 1.55 acre site on Ascot
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Train cancellations 'until end of the day' between Watford and Euston
A dozen Watford Junction trains have been cancelled this morning after issues towards London. Damage to overhead wires between the Watford station and Euston/Clapham Junction means that several services running between them have been cancelled
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Can I drop a kerb myself? Find out if you need permission from your council
Having a dropped kerb in front of your house can be useful in many ways. Not only does it allow access to vehicles from a road, across the pavement, into a driveway or parking area but it can also add value to your home. However, if you are
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Progress and individual player improvement is clear to see
While the result and the manner in which it unfolded was a bit of a disappointment, the actual scoreline in friendlies mean far less than the signs and indicators you see on the pitch. In that respect, there was plenty to feel positive about in
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Homeless man 'told teen she had pretty hair before exposing himself'
A homeless man who told a 14-year-old girl she had pretty hair before performing a sex act in front of her has been jailed for a year. Scott Bailey, of no fixed address, had been given a community order just over a month earlier for multiple similar
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Plan to turn Grade II listed Watford building into 'school'
New plans could see a 300-year-old Grade II listed building turned into a “school”. Frogmore House, in Watford's Lower High Street, underwent a £2 million refurbishment in 2020 before it was sold, having been given a £950,000 guide price, and then
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Teenagers experience life in Hertfordshire Constabulary
More than a dozen secondary school students experienced life working at Hertfordshire Constabulary for their work experience week. The 14 youngsters, aged 15 and 16 from across the county, were given the chance to walk in the shoes of a police
