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Do police cars have speed cameras? Motoring expert reveals the answer
Have you ever driven past a police car on the road and wondered if it can catch you speeding? Almost 350 people are killed each year on the UK’s roads, according to RAC, with speed among the contributing factors. Not only is it dangerous but
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The unwelcome return of medieval 'nasties'
‘Comebacks’ are rarely welcomed as they invariably fail to live up to the hype: See Peter Kay, Elton John and, er, syphilis (now there’s a column opener I thought I'd never write!) But, oh yes, the moment none of us have been waiting for has arrived
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Watford 1 Brentford 1 - as it happened at Vicarage Road
Both goals came in the first seven minutes as Watford ended their pre-season preparations with a 1-1 draw against Brentford at Vicarage Road. With Wes Hoedt injured, the returning Moussa Sissoko wore the armband and Francisco Sierralta (with large
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Watford teen appears in court after Southend seafront violence
A teenager from Watford is set to appear in crown court charged with weapon possession after violence broke out in Southend. Tyler Omo-Irogho was one of a group of teenagers who were charged and faced court today (August 3) after violent disorder
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TfL 'sorry for disruption' as Herts operator pulls out of contracts
TfL has apologised for disruption after a Hertfordshire bus company pulled out of its contracts with the body. In a statement yesterday evening (August 2), Sullivan Buses, based in South Mimms, said it was withdrawing from all of its Transport
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RECAP: Watford 1 Brentford 1
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Doumbia handed Watford's sole visa wildcard for the season
Watford have confirmed that the club's one available Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) wildcard place has been allocated to Malian striker Mamadou Doumbia. Doumbia's GBE place is due to be finalised next week, meaning he has been unable to appear
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'Do not eat': Morrisons and Hovis crumpets may contain 'pieces of metal'
Popular Morrisons and Hovis brand crumpets have been recalled because they may contain small pieces of metal. Various Rathbones Kear crumpets are “unsafe to eat” due to the presence of metal. The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets
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Hertfordshire bus operator withdraws from all TfL contracts from today
Bus services have been disrupted after a Hertfordshire company withdrew from contracts, citing a £200,000 per month shortfall. Sullivan Buses, based in South Mimms, shared a statement from managing director Dean Sullivan yesterday evening (August
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Old postcards prompting more questions than answers
Schools are out and summer holidays beckon, so may I take the liberty of turning the tables. Are any sleuths willing to ponder some open-ended questions? First, a mystery now partly solved, relates to a photographic postcard by ‘Kay’ of a Benskins
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Watford teen charged with wounding with intent after Southend violence
A Watford teenager has been charged with weapon possession and assaulting an emergency worker after recent Southend disorder. Essex Police have named seven teenagers charged in connection with the violence on the seafront on Tuesday evening (July
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Watford Junction line 'disrupted all day' on top of planned closures
An issue is set to disrupt trains on a railway line through Watford all day. National Rail has confirmed that many trains on the Abbey Line, between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey, will not run today (August 3) due to “a shortage of train
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5 restaurants in Bushey you should be visiting and why
Looking for a new spot to eat in Bushey? Then look no further as there are plenty of lovely restaurants that you need to visit. Be it the Mediterranean taste of Turkish, the spices of India, the sweet and sour of Chinese and the perfect slice of
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Stunning river scene in a village near Watford
From droplets on a flower, sailling a boat on a lake to canals and rivers close to home and some stunning scenery, our talented photographers have captured a beautiful range of pictures to illustrate their latest challenge. 'Water' is the new theme
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Shopping parade set for upgrades including new storefronts
Works to improve a “well-used” shopping parade, which are set to last until October, have got underway. Murrill Construction Ltd is carrying out the project on behalf of Watford Borough Council to improve the look, accessibility, safety and transport
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Inside the stunning Victorian cottage on sale in Nascot Village
A charming two-bedroom Victorian terraced house, complete with period features and a convertible basement, is on the market in the sought-after Nascot Village. According to the listing, the property has been meticulously maintained, boasting a
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'Crumbling Watford General unsustainable', says trust amid project review
Watford General's trust says the site's "crumbling infrastructure" is not fit for purpose after the nationwide project was paused for a "complete review" by government. Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she has had inherited a £22bn projected