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Watford gets most Green Flag awards in Herts for ninth year running
Watford has continued its winning streak after its parks received the most awards in Hertfordshire for the ninth year running. Seventeen parks and greenspaces were recognised at the 2024 Green Flag Awards, run by the charity Keep Britain Tidy,
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Business's sudden closure 'disrespected' customers and staff
Staff and customers say they were left in the lurch after a Watford store closed without notice. Shuropody patients arrived at the atria Watford branch on Friday, July 5, to find a note on the door explaining that it had closed that day. The
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Nostalgic snaps of legendary entertainer Jimmy Tarbuck watching Watford
It was a game watched by barely 4,500 fans but among them was the legendary comedian and presenter Jimmy Tarbuck who became one of the most familiar and popular faces on British TV screens for many years. A Watford Observer photographer captured
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Latest police update after Kyle Clifford triple murder arrest
Hertfordshire Police are still waiting to question the Bushey crossbow murder suspect as he remains in hospital. Kyle Clifford, 26, was found in a cemetery near his Enfield home last Wednesday (July 10), before being taken to hospital in a serious
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Local singer on track for top three chart hit after Taylor Swift tour
A Kings Langley singer-songwriter who performed on Taylor Swift's tour this summer is on track to chart in the UK top three. Griff, 23, is a former St Clement Danes student and released her first album, Vertigo, on Friday (July 12). It is expected
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Hunt family fundraiser smashes target as racing community donates thousands
The Hunt family fundraiser has smashed its £50,000 target within days as the horse racing community donated thousands to the cause. Ascot Racecourse and notable jockeys are among 1,300 contributors to the GoFundMe which was set up by broadcaster
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Some unusual names on new Watford Women's fixture list
Watford Women will start their 2024/25 Southern Premier Division campaign with an away trip to a club formed less than a decade ago by a YouTuber. The Golden Girls will make the journey to Essex on Sunday August 18 to face Hashtag United in a 2pm
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Vibrant overhead display to be installed in Watford town centre
Shoppers in Watford town centre may get a surprise when they see rows of colourful umbrellas overhead. The Neurodiversity Umbrella Project art installation is coming to Queens Road, by atria Watford, from July 27 to September 27 to raise awareness
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How you can see shooting stars this month as Perseid meteor shower to dazzle
The night sky is set to get even more interesting this July as the Perseid meteor shower puts on a dazzling display. The Perseid meteor shower is an annual event that is often very popular among skygazers due to the high hourly rate and bright
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Famous local business bringing its flavours to shelves
Two Bushey businesses have partnered to bring the flavour of “one of the UK's best pizza places” to home cooks. Vincenzo’s in Bushey High Street has attracted an online following that has brought “pizza tourists” from as far as the USA to try its
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Plans to reduce free parking triggers almost 4,000 objections
Plans to limit free high street parking in Kings Langley have triggered almost 4,000 objections. The 3,840-strong petition was delivered to Dacorum Borough Council last week to coincide with the launch of a three week consultation over the plans
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Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager saying its time for 'new chapter'
Gareth Southgate has quit his role as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday (July 16) morning. The decision
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Three people killed and one injured following serious A13 crash in south Essex
Three people have tragically died and another is injured following a serious crash on the A13. The road was closed, just past the Lakeside junction towards London, in Rainham, Essex, last night after the crash at roughly 10pm last night. The
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Popular beer and cider festival returns next week
Fans of craft beer and local cider will be able to enjoy a popular three-day festival again next week. The Bushey and Oxhey Ladies Circle and Round Table have once again organised the area’s beer and cider festival for 2024. It will be returning
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New burger chain set to open in Watford this week
Watford’s newest burger joint is set to launch this week with a special deal for the first 100 customers. Cheatmeals will open on the corner of Market Street on Thursday (July 18) in the former Full Stop Aesthetics unit. It will be the chain
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John Hunt urges others to 'make the most' of life after Bushey murders
John Hunt has urged people to “make the most of every day” after his wife and two daughters were killed in Bushey. The BBC racing commentator’s wife, Carol Hunt, 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at their
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Take nostalgic ride on train used for film The Railway Children and save £20
Calling all fans of the classic film The Railway Children. Embark on a magical two-day tour that combines a visit to the historic city of York with a nostalgic ride on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, aboard the iconic Green Dragon steam
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New man settling in at No.10 - and it's not Keir Starmer . . .
They may only be pre-season fixtures, but Tom Ince has achieved something in the last week that he hasn’t managed for nine months – starting two consecutive games. The veteran of more than 500 career appearances played less than 850 minutes for
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Fundraising drive for eight-year-old with rare neurological condition
Friends, family, and Watford FC fans have come together to help a non-verbal eight-year-old access kit that lets her communicate with her eyes. Charlee Baldwin was born with Moebius syndrome, a rare neurological condition that causes facial paralysis
