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Kings progress on penalties in county cup
Kings Langley needed penalties to progress through the first round of the Herts Senior Cup after old rivals Tring Athletic pegged them back to a 2-2 draw. The tie was brought forward as club secretary Derry Edgar filled another blank Saturday in
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Bakery owner reveals why Ella Henderson performed a surprise set
The owner of a Bushey bakery has revealed why X-Factor star Ella Henderson wowed fans with a surprise set over the weekend. Matty Caplin, owner of Matty's Bakery in High Road, said: "Ella reached out to me to do this because over the years we've
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Watford Women to create 'lasting impacts' with Hollywood partnership
An innovative new partnership between Watford FC Women and a Hollywood-based organisation is aiming to create “lasting impacts”, do social good and make a difference on both sides of the Atlantic. Fronted by actress Judy Reyes - who has appeared
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Watford Market announces Halloween-themed event
Residents are invited to enjoy a spooky evening as a specialist late night event returns to Watford Market. Watford Market will be filled with Halloween-themed activities, food, and drinks on Friday, November 1, as the Market Lates event returns
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When star of much-loved BBC show was mobbed at a Watford school
This star of a much-loved children’s TV show was very much of the centre of attention when he opened a school fair in Watford. A Watford Observer photographer captured these scenes in November 1987 when actor Simon Vaughan, who played the character
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Man arrested 'with £2,500 worth of phones' after atria Watford 'theft'
Police arrested a man who apparently had £2,500 worth of phones on him after being alerted to a theft at atria Watford. Staff at the Apple store in the shopping centre used a ShopWatch radio to report to Herts Police, CCTV operators, and security
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'I stretched myself too far in that period of time' - Clevs on pre-season
Most of us have played some sort of football game where doing business in the transfer window is part of the fun. This summer, Tom Cleverley got to do the wheeling and dealing for real. “It was a constantly moving landscape, and we were having
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Driver hits ambulance and flees scene after speeding off from police
A reckless driver smashed his a car into an ambulance in a dangerous bid to avoid arrest after speeding away from police. Herts Police tried to stop a black Ford Fiesta in Watling Street, near Elstree, at around 8.30pm on Friday (October 11).
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'Good' Ofsted rating for school with 'distinctive family ethos'
A primary school in Rickmansworth has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with inspectors full of praise for its "distinctive family ethos". St Peter’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, in Church Lane, retained its status as a good school
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Flooding hotspot underpass shut as pump breaks
Highways have put an “emergency closure” in place for the A41 in Watford. The permit for the highways repair and maintenance beneath the A405 Leavesden Green roundabout came into effect at 11am this morning (October 14). It is set to last until
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Frustration at 'lack of progress' moving fire-damaged service
Plans to temporarily move Rickmansworth library to nearby Three Rivers District Council offices have so far been unsuccessful. At a district council meeting, leader Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst said they had offered to host the library at their
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Two hospitalised as firefighters rescue person after van and car crash
Two people were hospitalised after a van and car crashed, trapping one man inside a vehicle. Herts Fire and Rescue shared that a crew from St Albans Fire Station were on the scene of the smash in B556 Harper Lane, Radlett, and were assessing the
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Jets make it four wins on the bounce but denied blatant penalty
In-form Oxhey Jets made it four wins in a row with a 1-0 win at Chalfont St Peter but the victors struggled to contain their anger at a decision that could have changed the outcome of the game. Patrick Brander scored what proved to be the winner
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Plans for 600 homes near beauty spot move to next stage
Plans for hundreds of new homes near a beauty spot are set to move to the next stage after a consultation closed. Developers eye 600-homes plan near Whippendell Wood Croxley and Chorleywood plans for 600 and 400 homes progress
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Woman arrested after 'four bitten in bar clash'
Police have arrested a woman after four people were reportedly bitten in a clash at a bar. Herts Police have appealed for information as they confirmed that the 27-year-old woman was recently arrested as part of their investigation into the assault
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Mum who passed Lyme disease to her daughter speaks out as TV star reveals condition
A Watford mum battling Lyme disease discovered her daughter had inherited the infection after doctors told her she passed it on while pregnant. Kirstie Haysman was diagnosed with the chronic illness in February 2023 - after suffering debilitating
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Can you help find missing 17-year-old girl?
Police have appealed for help to find a teenage girl who has gone missing from Hertfordshire. Jenna,17, from Hemel Hempstead, was last seen on Thursday evening. A Herts police spokesman said: "Police are growing increasingly concerned for her
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Escape the grey skies and experience the charm of Sri Lanka
From sea turtles to river safaris, Buddhist temples and beautiful gardens, all these wonders await on a winter sun break in Sri Lanka. Available through Just Go Holidays, Sri Lanka is the perfect long-haul destination, being both welcoming and
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Royal Mint reveals it will hide 1 gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar
The Royal Mint has announced The Snowman will be depicted on a 50p coin and a gold version will be hidden inside one of its advent calendars for a lucky customer to find on Christmas Eve. To further celebrate the launch of The Snowman 2024 collectable
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Gavin and Stacey star addresses the Smithy and Nessa wedding rumours
One of the stars of the hit TV show Gavin And Stacey has addressed whether there will be a wedding in the finale of the BBC sitcom. Alison Steadman, who plays Gavin’s mother, Pam, said she has been sworn to secrecy. There has been speculation
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Hector disappointed as Golden Girls suffer first home defeat
A disappointed Renée Hector felt Watford Women “fell a little bit short” in a few areas after watching the Golden Girls suffer their first home defeat of the season as they went down 2-1 to Oxford United. A first-half brace from Ruby Sealey was
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'You cannot sustain that over a longer period'
Each of Watford’s last three Championship victories have seen them come from behind, and while that displays great character it’s not a method of victory that is sustainable. Indeed, going a goal down in league games has been a problem all season
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Five times filming has been spotted in Watford recently
Watford has been a filming hotspot of late, with everyone from Hollywood A-listers to YouTube stars sprinkling some stardust on the town. The area has had its fair share of filming in recent times, with the council encouraging studios to come to
