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In memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer last week
The Watford Observer published one death notice 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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A community 'heartbroken' by a 'cruel and inhuman act'
I know that our whole community was heartbroken to learn of the murders of Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt in Bushey. They were known to many residents in the area, and we cannot begin to imagine what their family and friends are going through at
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School floodlights proposal among the planning applications in your area
A proposal to install floodlighting for two sports pitches at a school is among the latest planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Dacorum and Hertsmere councils. York House School, in Sarratt Road, Croxley Green, has applied
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Looking for a quick bite? The 5 best fast food spots in Watford
Sometimes when you're in a rush and your hungry, your only option is to grab a quick bite from a fast food joint. Although fast food spots have often gotten bad press for typically serving food that might not be the healthiest when you're in a
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UK weather to continue to improve as highs of 27C forecast over summer holidays
The UK is set for more hot weather over the coming week as the Met Office has forecaster highs of 26C and 27C. Friday, July 19 was the hottest day of the year in the UK so far, with St James Park in central London reaching 31.9C. However, the
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Legendary Coronation Street duo exit the ITV soap for 'new adventures'
Legendary Coronation Street stars Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Carla Connor (Alison King) have exited the ITV soap opera to pursue 'new adventures'. Recently, on the Manchester-based show, Roy was arrested for the murder of Lauren Bolton (Cait
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View of a landmark bridge when a major road was under construction
A train passes over a viaduct stretching across what was to become one of Watford’s major roads when it was under construction around 30 years ago. The Watford Observer is delighted to share pictures from the archive at Watford Museum and this
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Home Bargains coy over retail park unit as mystery business set to open
Home Bargains has remained tight-lipped amid revived clamour for a Watford store after a mystery business submitted plans for a large unit. A retailer was granted permission to knock through the walls of Waterfields Retail Park’s vacant former
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No finds in Muriel McKay search after five days
Police officers hoping to find the remains of a woman who was kidnapped in Hertfordshire more than 50 years ago have found nothing after five days of digging, it has been reported. On Monday (July 15), the Metropolitan Police began a fresh search
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What's the legal age you can leave a child home alone?
THE Euros and Wimbledon are over, and the Olympics are just around the corner - but for many children summer will truly arrive with the school holidays. While young people look forward to a long summer break, parents and carers might find themselves
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Have you seen missing man from Watford?
Hertfordshire police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing man from Watford. Sean, 34, was last seen on Saturday (July 20) at 11am. READ MORE New parking restrictions set to be introduced in Watford roads
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New parking restrictions set to be introduced in Watford roads
New parking restrictions are set to be implemented across several roads in Watford while a flat-rate daily charge to park on another street in the town will take effect from Monday. Details of the Watford Borough Council orders that are proposed
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Inside the gorgeous farmhouse-style home on sale for £1.1 million in Watford
A three-bedroom detached family home located in the highly sought-after Cassiobury estate is on the market. The farmhouse-style property is set on Parkside Drive and has a guide price of £1,125,000 in the Council tax band F. One of the home's
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Can you give cute Dixie her forever home?
Hello, I’m Dixie, a two-year-old girl who’s looking for my forever home after coming into the National Animal Welfare Trust in June as a stray. I’m a friendly, independent girl who loves to be the centre of attention, getting as much fuss as possible
