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MP reacts to violence plaguing Watford after A41 shooting
Watford's MP has reacted to the A41 shooting after it was linked to violence that has plagued the area in recent weeks. A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after being shot on the A41 - following which an 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion
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Shooting linked to stabbings and gun row - two attempted murder arrests made
The A41 shooting is being linked with recent targeted attacks around Watford, Herts Police have confirmed. A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after he was shot yesterday (July 25) at around 5.20pm while travelling southbound near Junction
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Police combing A41 after shooting - road to remain shut most of day
Police are currently combing a closed stretch of the A41 near Watford after a shooting left a man in a life-threatening condition. A man on an e-bike was travelling southbound near Junction 5 when he was seriously injured during a run-in with occupants
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Shooting on A41 near Watford leaves man fighting for life
A shooting on the A41 North Western Avenue in Watford has left a young man fighting for his life - with the road set to be shut for most of today. It was reported that at around 5.20pm yesterday (July 25), a man on an e-bike was travelling southbound
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'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers
Drivers have been warned to expect a 'weekend of woe' as millions of drivers hit the roads. The RAC has predicted that 13.8 million motorists in the UK will embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday. Under this estimation, this weekend
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John Hunt says support ‘like a hug’ after family crossbow deaths
BBC racing commentator John Hunt has told friends that every message of support “feels like a hug” following the deaths of his wife and two daughters in a crossbow attack, a colleague has said. Matt Chapman, an ITV commentator, said Mr Hunt was
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Hornets unveil new black away kit
There is a nod to the past in Watford’s new black away kit which has been unveiled today. The shirt features a yellow and red stripe, but a closer look at it reveals what the club described as a “subtle pattern” of the their old crest from the
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Police monitoring 'unauthorised encampments' set up in popular park
Watford Borough Council are aware of “unauthorised encampments” in a park. Following reports that a group had travellers had moved into Garston Park, pictures have emerged showing “up to 30” vehicles parked on the grass this morning. The council
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A41 ‘shut for foreseeable future’ after shooting - recap
5:49pm Summary More violence in the Watford area that will do little to ease fears already stoked by the Bushey murders
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Fitness manager told she would 'be in a wheelchair by 30'
Having been told she would “be in a wheelchair before she was 30”, a coach now leads fitness classes at Three Rivers gyms. Amy Kirk was diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) when she was just 18 and aiming to apply to dance schools with
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Eight Bushey eateries currently rated 2/5 for food hygiene
Eight Bushey eateries currently hold a 2/5 food hygiene rating - meaning inspectors have told them improvement is needed. Over half of the area's 142 establishments are rated 5/5 and none have been told they need 'major' or 'urgent' improvement
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Calls for Watford General rebuild money amid 'review' of project
Calls for the government to confirm and release funding for rebuilding Watford General have continued amid a “review” of the timetable for the project’s delivery. At the end of last week, health secretary Wes Streeting described the previous government