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One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change
A one-month warning has been issued to thousands of households in receipt of Housing Benefit. Thousands of people who receive Housing Benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), have weeks to take action or risk losing their benefits
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Police helicopter called as part of manhunt after 'assault'
Hertfordshire Police have arrested a 16-year-old after they used a helicopter to search a north Watford neighbourhood in the middle of the night. Courtlands residents questioned why the aircraft was heard circling above homes between 1am and 2am
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Northwood's FA Cup hopes end at first hurdle
New-look Northwood’s FA Cup hopes ended at the earliest possible hurdle as they went down 2-0 at home to Ashford Town (Middx) in the extra preliminary round on Saturday. The hosts went into the with a feeling that it was a couple of weeks too soon
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Drugs bust sees man arrested in relation to A41 shooting
Herts Police have executed a drugs bust in Watford that saw a man arrested in connection with the A41 shooting. Multiple police vehicles were seen in Woodside, near Harebreaks Recreation Ground, at 9.17am today (August 5) with the force saying
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Youthful Jets well beaten in league opener
A youthful and new-look Oxhey Jets side had no answer to Staines & Lammas as they fell to a 4-1 home defeat in their opening match of the Combined Counties League Division One season on Saturday. Fielding eight debutants including five players
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Classic snaps of Helen Mirren wowing Watford Palace Theatre
It is 37 years since one of Britain’s most successful and famous actors played a starring role on stage in Watford, causing her to miss a date with royalty. A Watford Observer photographer captured these images of Dame Helen Mirren at a photo call
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What the Hornets did was good, what didn't happen was telling
There was much to feel encouraged by in Saturday’s draw with Brentford, although perhaps the main take-aways were what was missing and didn’t happen. Having been soundly stuffed behind closed doors by Fulham, and then outfought by a physical and
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Police seen smashing way into home before arrest - recap
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'Idiot' arsonists strike AGAIN at closed 3g pitch
"Idiot" arsonists have struck again at a closed South Oxhey football pitch, pushing the possibility of ever repairing it further into doubt. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the Sir James Altham 3G Pitch in Little Oxhey Lane
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Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 worth of support that they are entitled to. The Money Saving Expert is urging any pensioners with an income of £235 or less a week to check if they are eligible
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Former council leader suspended amid 'anonymous allegations'
Dacorum Liberal Democrats have suspended a former council leader over “anonymous” misconduct allegations. Councillor Ron Tindall, of the Adeyfield West ward in Hemel Hempstead, has been suspended from the party’s branch at Dacorum Borough Council
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Knockaert launches social media blast at Watford and their fans
Former Leicester City and Brighton forward Anthony Knockaert has used an Instagram story to launch an astonishing attack on Watford and their fans. The 32-year-old, who recently retired from playing, has been a subject of anger and ridicule among
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Thieves steal two cars at the same time a street apart
Thieves stole two Lexus cars in Watford at the same time just a street apart, sparking separate police appeals for information. The force have asked for the public’s help after a black Lexus RX was stolen in Waterfields Way, near the town centre
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Watford's annual housebuilding target set to be cut by government
The government's latest housing target for Watford aims for dozens of fewer new homes a year than the previous goal, new figures show. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner will make local housing targets mandatory again, as she unveiled an overhaul
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Cleverley wants to strengthen defence, midfield and attack
When a head coach is asked about where he would like to bring in new signings and replies by mentioning defence, midfield and attack, then it’s an obvious sign the squad is still short of where it needs to be. A week before Watford start the new
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Luxury hotel to build 'world class' golf facility as plans approved
Permission has been given for a new “world class” golf facility at a luxury hotel near Watford. Three Rivers District Council approved the Grove’s proposals on Friday (August 2), after some small amendments during the planning process. The
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Watford stylist hopeful for win at Salon Awards 2024
Stylists at a Watford salon think they “stand a good chance” after featuring on the Salon Awards shortlist. Rebel Rebel Hair Studio, in Villiers Road, Oxhey, is up for ‘best salon’ and ‘most sustainable salon’ in Hertfordshire area on the first