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Problems reported with 'faulty' payment machines at second town centre car park
Further complaints have been made about the CitiPark managed car parks in Watford town centre, with a resident claiming to have faced issues at a second site. Last week, the Watford Observer reported that dozens of customers at the Gade Car Park
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Check your timetables as weekly recycling collections to end next week
Watford residents are reminded to check their timetables as weekly recycling bin collections end next week. Blue-lidded bins will be collected once every two weeks for most homes in the town from Monday, October 21, after the Watford Borough Council
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Man charged with string of offences including robbery and assault
A Watford man has been charged with more than a dozen serious offences including robbery, assault and threatening several drivers on the A405 and M1. Police looking for Elstree man wanted over nine thefts ASDA North Watford car park
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Popular café receives fresh funding boost for new facilities
A Watford community café has been awarded an Asda Foundation grant that will fund improvements to its facilities. Random Café, located at 24a Garsmouth Way, has been given a £10,900 'investing in spaces and places' grant to convert its two existing
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Teen sentenced after supermarket car park crash sparked manhunt
A teenager has been sentenced after a police helicopter search took place following a supermarket car park crash. Kawish Bhatti, of Woodside, Watford, was arrested after Herts Police were called to reports of a smash at the Asda multi-storey car
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Popular road race to celebrate 40 years this month
The founder of a popular community event says he's "overwhelmed and delighted" to be returning for its 40th year. Kevin Murphy came up with the idea for the Ricky Road Run in Rickmansworth as a 23-year-old back in 1983. Watford Colosseum
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Seven away games in eight weeks covering more than 2,600 miles coming up
There’s the small matter of a trip up the M1 to come first, but on the horizon is a run of away trips that could easily be called the 'unmagnificent seven'. That’s because between Tuesday October 22 and Saturday December 21, Watford will play seven
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Rangers prevail on penalties to advance in county cup
Herts Senior Cup Round One Cassiobury Rangers bounced from their heavy defeat in the FA National Sunday Cup seven days previously to knock out Wheathampstead Wanderers Sun Sharks 3-0 on penalties following a 3-3 draw. Rangers controlled the
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Lifelong estate couple celebrate 60 years since tying the knot
A South Oxhey couple have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary, six decades after the Watford Observer featured their big day. Irene and Ron Voss tied the knot on September 26 1964 in Irene's mum's living room, with the ceremony being featured
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Asif Shaikat found not guilty at magistrate court trial
A man who was remanded in custody over stalking allegations has been found not guilty and his case dismissed. Asif Shaikat appeared at Luton and South Bedfordshire Magistrates' Court on October 7. During the hearing no evidence was offered
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Woman's bank card stolen in 'distressing' traffic warden scam
A scammer posing as a traffic warden climbed into a woman's car in Hemel Hempstead and demanded she hand over her bank card. The victim was parked on Hillfield Road, close to the hospital, when a man in a hi-vis vest got into her car and told her
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Sir Elton John performs for King and Prime Minister at major summit
Sir Elton John performed for an audience which included both the King and the Prime Minister at a major investment summit in London. The music legend and former Watford FC chairman was the musical guest of honour at an exclusive reception at St
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£95,000 Instagram scam leaves builder in 'crippling debt'
A builder has been left in "crippling debt" and "suffering from panic attacks" after being conned out of £95,000 by a social media scam. Colin Theobald fell foul to the fraudsters after answering an Instagram advert for crypto currency in June
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Police looking for man after theft of £1k worth of meat
Police are appealing for information on a man they want to speak to following the theft of £1,000 worth of meat. David Bryce, 33, is wanted for questioning in relation to nine thefts which took place between August 13 and September 2.
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QEII bridge among closures at the Dartford Crossing this week
The QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing is set to close this weekend, adding to a series of closures at the Dartford Crossing this week. Running through to Monday, October 21, both the anticlockwise and northbound tunnels will also experience
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Dangerous stalker jailed after breaking into Watford woman's home
A stalker has been jailed for 13 years after “erratic and frightening behaviour” including breaking into a Watford woman's home. Karl Chads appeared for sentencing at Wood Green Crown Court after being found guilty of stalking with fear of violence
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Police investigating spate of burglaries across Watford and South Oxhey
An expensive China set and jewellery were among items stolen from homes by burglars in recent reported break-ins. Herts Police are appealing for information after three homes in Watford and South Oxhey were burgled since Friday evening. A property
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Five arrested after 30-year-old killed in shooting
Five people have been arrested after a fatal shooting rocked a village last month. Herts Police were called with reports of a shooting in Railway Terrace, Kings Langley, at 12.33am on September 17 before finding 30-year-old Mustapha Jatta with
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Do you have asbestos in your home? How to identify this dangerous material
Once widely used in construction projects across the UK, asbestos has been fully banned since 1999. The dangers of this material are well-known with those exposed to it suffering from conditions like asbestosis (an inflammatory condition affecting
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Asda Christmas delivery slots open today - how to book yours
Asda shoppers can book their Christmas delivery slots from today. With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda has announced Asda Delivery Pass shoppers can now pre-book their festive food deliveries. All other Asda customers will be able
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Asda Christmas delivery slots open today - how to book yours
Asda shoppers can book their Christmas delivery slots from today. With just 10 weeks to go until Christmas, Asda has announced Asda Delivery Pass shoppers can now pre-book their festive food deliveries. All other Asda customers will be able
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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible
As many as 760,000 may be missing out on a benefit worth up to £3,900 a year, while also missing out on becoming eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that last year, 760,000 families who
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02 Arena managers officially sign on to reopen Watford Colosseum
The 02 Arena’s managers have officially signed on to manage a reopened Watford Colosseum next year. The partnership with the borough council - which has been in the works since early last year - has now been formally agreed, giving AEG Presents
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Woman jailed for stealing from shop four more times after being banned
A prolific Watford shoplifter has been jailed after four thefts from a shop she was already banned from. Jenna Harris, of Lincoln Drive, appeared in Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on October 2 having admitted to four thefts from the Prestwick Road
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M25 closure amid motorway works confirmed for next fortnight
One section of the M25 is set for several different closures over the next fortnight in the list of motorway works. Maintenance works underway between 10pm and 5am from October 22 to October 24 mean motorists will need to take a diversion if they
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'He cared more about this football club than people know or appreciate'
The sale of Wes Hoedt after the season had started left Tom Cleverley with precious little time to fill a captain-sized hole. The Dutch defender finally moved to Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia, but for long periods it seemed he would stay at Vicarage
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Cabbie shares stories of picking up A-list stars
A black cab driver from Kings Langley has given an insight into one of the perks of his job - sharing a host of brilliant selfies he's taken with world famous stars he's driven around. Sean Dugdale has been a London cab driver for 12 years and
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Company promises fix after 'tearing up woodland footpath'
Cadent Gas has promised to fix a woodland path after tearing it up by “using it as a shortcut” without permission. The gas distribution company has ongoing works in Greenways, Hazelwood Lane, and Trowley Rise in Abbots Langley to replace old gas
