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Chakvetadze strike Watford's highlight in friendly defeat
An impressive early goal from Giorgi Chakvetadze counted for nothing as Wycombe came back from a goal down to win 3-2. It was a disjointed and disappointing performance from Watford – there were some decent individual performances but collectively
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Last season it was New Year's Day - this time Plymouth away on a Friday night
Watford fans have been handed the prospect of a Friday night trip to Plymouth with the announcement of the games chosen for broadcast by Sky Sports up until January 4, 2025. The Hornets will now make the 480-mile round trip to Home Park on Friday
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Nursery 'delighted' with first Ofsted rating 18 months after launch
A nursery said it is “absolutely delighted” to be rated ‘good’ by Ofsted 18 months after it was set up. The Clarendon Montessori School, based at the North Watford Scout Hut in Abbots Langley, received the positive rating in its first inspection
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When England's World Cup-winning manager watched Watford play
Today is the 58th anniversary of the greatest day in England’s football history – the day England won the World Cup. Bobby Moore famously lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy at Wembley Stadium on July 30, 1966 after a 4-2 extra-time victory over West
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All caravans now left Garston Park after eviction notice
Multiple caravans are still at a Watford park after the unauthorised encampment flouted the council’s deadline to leave. Watford deputy mayor Aga Dychton confirmed that by 2pm today (July 30) half of the travellers have been removed from Garston
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Police called to concerns for man on roof amid claims he was 'sunbathing'
Emergency services raced to the Meriden after concerns were raised for the welfare of a man on top of a 17-storey tower. Locals questioned what was happening on social media after two police cars and a fire engine were seen in Garsmouth Way yesterday
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Fraudster jailed after targeting Watford store amid £500k spree
A serial shoplifter who defrauded a Watford store and many other high street retailers during a £500,000 spree has been jailed for 10 years. Narinder Kaur, 54, travelled all over the country to deceive retailers into refunding her for items she
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'I think my qualities and characteristics suit this role much better'
Tom Cleverley thinks he will be more suited to life as a coach than he was as a player. Despite making nearly 400 professional appearances as a player, 13 England caps and a Premier League winner’s medal, the 34-year-old said in a fascinating interview
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Pedestrian in 60s hospitalised after being hit by car at petrol station
A man in his 60s has been rushed to hospital after he was hit by a car at a Watford petrol station. Hertfordshire Police closed the Sainsbury’s garage at The Dome roundabout earlier today (July 30) after they were called to a crash in the forecourt
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Man charged with attempted murder named as six bailed after shooting
Police have named a man charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing, as six other people were arrested in connection with the A41 shooting in Watford. Arrests were made over a series of recent "targeted" attacks, including a shooting
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Police shut petrol station for hour and half after crash - recap
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Crossbow victim alive with bolt in chest when police arrived – Inquest
The daughter of BBC racing commentator John Hunt, who died after an attack at her home, was still alive and had a crossbow bolt in her chest when police arrived, the opening of an inquest has heard. Hannah Hunt, 28, was able to text someone pleading
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More details released on 2,300sqm hangar plan at aerodrome
An aerodrome said it was "excited" as it shared more details on plans for a new 2,300 square metre helicopter hangar near Watford. London Elstree Aerodrome has partnered with the multinational helicopter manufacturer Leonardo to build a new facility
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Homes plan labelled 'vast, virtually featureless, black mass' blocked
Watford Council has blocked a planning application to create homes by Watford Junction station. Vacant office space above recently opened dentist Junction Dental, in Station Road, would have been turned into five flats under a proposal submitted
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Police investigating after van smashes through fence into front garden
Hertfordshire Police are investigating after a van smashed through a fence into a front garden in Watford. Photos show officers at the junction of Cassio Road and Whippendell Road after they were called to a crash at around 1.15am on Saturday,
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Stretches of 'Watford's most dangerous road' to close for resurfacing
Resurfacing for two stretches of a major road that was recently named Watford’s most dangerous for cyclists has been set. From The Dome roundabout to Longspring and from Bedford Street to West Street, A412 St Albans Road will have its carriageway
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Only 13 Premier League clubs above Watford in transfer income table
Figures published by the football data website Transfermarkt.co.uk show Watford have had the 14th highest transfer income of clubs in England in the last 10 years. The Hornets are reported to have banked £378m over the last decade, placing them
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Watford Observer readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this flash sale
Watford Observer readers can subscribe to our news and sports site for an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50 per cent off an annual subscription during our flash sale. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news and sports
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Office building to be demolished for flats and retirement facility
Plans for 69 homes and a 65-bed care facility have been formally approved after a near-four-year process. A vacant 70,000-square-foot office building in Two Brindley Way, Apsley, is set to be knocked down to make way for two blocks of flats, a
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Enjoy new rose variety which promises summer-long spectacle with our offer
Gardeners are in for a treat with the arrival of the ‘Raspberry Ripple’ rose. This unique variety boasts stunning two-tone blooms that will add a splash of colour to any garden. The eye-catching combination of red and white on each flower makes
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Another business in former Watford Pryzm building set to close
Another business in the building Pryzm once occupied has announced it will shut at the end of its lease. Laser Planet Watford shared an message via its social media pages yesterday (July 29), confirming that it is set to close after 12 years operating
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Dust reduction promised as £11million waste shredding build begins
Work to build a £11million waste shredding facility near Watford has officially got underway. A ground-breaking event was held at the site next to Waterdale Recycling Centre, Garston, on Friday, July 26, to mark the start of construction. The