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Campaigners ready to battle again as new 700-home plans floated
Residents’ protests are expected to fire back up again as plans for 700 homes on land they fought to save have been revealed. Miles Ponder first became involved in local politics when he founded the Land North of Farm Way campaign in 2018, which
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Football's club's Remembrance fixture set to be biggest yet
An annual football match which has raised thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal is set to get even bigger after the opposition for this year’s fixture was announced. Oxhey Jets FC stage their annual Remembrance Match in
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NHS trust progresses with plans for health campus at vacant Hemel site
Plans to build a new West Herts NHS Trust health campus in a town centre have received £200,000 funding. Dacorum Borough Council’s cabinet has allocated the money towards the next stage of drawing up proposals for a facility at Hemel Hempstead's
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Watford MMA star vows to keep improving after first round win
Rising Mixed Martial Arts star Sam Patterson vowed to get straight back into the gym in his quest for continued improvement after claiming his second successive victory by submission. The 28-year-old, from Radlett, needed just under three minutes
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Inside look at railway works as Watford train line remains shut
Network Rail has shared a closer look at essential engineering works which have shut a Watford train line for almost a week. The railways body posted photos online of the improvements to the London Overground line between the town and London Euston
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Herts Police respond to rumours of far-right protests tonight
Herts Police have responded to rumours of far-right protests this evening amid reports of more than a 100 planned nationwide. It comes after more than a week of riots across England following the killings of three girls in Southport. Following
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Video captures black smoke billowing from golf club fire
Footage has captured the moment a metal shed was “engulfed” by black smoke as people were evacuated after a golf club fire. Oliver Offredy was playing at the Little Hay Golf Complex in Box Lane, Bovingdon, on Monday (August 5) while a fire broke
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Determined Jets bounce back with impressive victory
A spirited and determined display saw Oxhey Jets dig in to beat Windsor & Eton 1-0 and secure their first victory of the new Combined Counties League Division One season last night. Following Saturday’s disappointing performance in the 4-1 defeat
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Highways and flooding teams object to controversial development
Despite updated designs to address fears, highways and flooding experts have again objected to the Kytes Drive redevelopment plans. Care home provider Anchor submitted proposals to demolish the estate’s 56 existing bungalows and build 63 houses
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Website handling Watford's digital equity scheme in UK extends time left
The closing date for investment in Watford’s digital equity scheme in the UK has been extended, meaning there are now more than seven weeks left. This alteration brings the time remaining on the UK website handling the project, Seedrs, in line
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Olympic star 'super impressed' by pupils during school visit
Olympic star Gail Emms MBE recently inspired pupils with a badminton masterclass at a school in Bushey. St Margaret’s School hosted a "High Performance Programme" event, welcoming young elite athletes and giving them an unparalleled experience
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Council pushing for licence revocation over 'outrageous' fly-tip
A newly released picture shows the “outrageous” fly-tip that landed a waste removal company a £10,000 fine. Dacorum Borough Council prosecuted Eco Clear Waste Management Ltd, based in Old Mill Lane, Hunton Bridge, after it admitted the unauthorised
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Police officer barred over working as ambulance driver while on sick leave
Hertfordshire Police have barred a former officer for life after they found he earned thousands of pounds from a second job while on sick leave. Former police constable Mark Logan, who worked at the force’s headquarters in Welwyn Garden City, was
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Latest M1 and M25 closures confirmed over next two weeks
The M1 and M25 are set for closures near Watford over the next fortnight, with motorists warned to avoid them where possible. Many motorway journeys after 10pm or 11pm will be disrupted as resurfacing, parapet works, and electrical works take place
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Community spirit shines at St Michael's Church summer fair
West Watford residents turned out for a community summer fair at St Michael's Church. The event, brimming with activities, food and stalls took place on August 3 on the church green and housed an array of trinkets, crafts and henna art. The
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Watford Junction trains delayed or cancelled all morning
Watford commuters face delays and train cancellations all this morning due to an issue on the line. National Rail warned that damage to overhead wires between Watford Junction and London Euston means some lines are blocked. Trains between these
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Agent dispute makes Asprilla's future even more unclear
The future of Yaser Asprilla became even more unclear overnight as Colombian football agency Synerjoy Soccer claimed they have the sole rights to represent the Watford forward – and not the two men pictured with him in recent days. Asprilla has
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Brighten up your garden in late summer with Butterfly Candy Buddleia
A stunning new collection of Buddleia is set to brighten up late summer gardens. The ‘Butterfly Candy’ collection offers a vibrant mix of compact patio butterfly bushes, bursting with colour and fragrance. We've teamed up with You Garden to
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Under-21s season starts at home to Fleetwood next week
Watford’s Under-21s ended their pre-season preparations with a 1-0 defeat at Wingate and Finchley on Saturday afternoon. The only goal of the game at the Maurice Rebak Stadium came from striker Luke Deslandes nine minutes into the second half.
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New school plan missing £2m after councils HALVE contributions
Hertfordshire County Council will be forced to pick up a £2 million shortfall after two councils halved their contributions towards plans for a new special needs school. Breakspeare School currently teaches 97 children on a site in Abbots Langley
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Watford ranks in UK's top ten for electric vehicle charge points
Watford has once again ranked among the UK's top ten locations for electric vehicle (EV) charging devices. Watford placed ninth for charging devices per 100,000 population with the data stating there were 392 total public charging devices.
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New venue that just screams family fun and work nights out
Crazy golf used to be something reserved for a day at the seaside, but with Mulligans arriving in Hemel Hempstead it means that – and much more family fun besides – is right on our doorstep. The recently-opened venue in Jarmans Park doesn’t just
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Green belt land eyed for 700-home scheme including new school
A huge area of green belt land is being eyed for up to 700 homes, with a planning application seemingly on its way. Hertsmere councillors have said they were informed of Clarion Housing's intention to build the homes, a primary school, retail and
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Watford residents urged to join Cancer Champions Programme
Residents in Watford and Three Rivers are being urged to become "cancer champions" to bridge health inequalities. The new programme is a collaboration between One Vision, a community organisation, and Macmillan Cancer Support, a prominent charity