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'If that tag is aimed at us, we can’t have a complaint' - Cleverley
There is a phrase from the game of cricket – a ‘flat-track bully’ – which refers to batsmen who would pile up runs on pitches that offered no help to the bowlers. However, once the conditions changed to be less in their favour then they struggle
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In memoriam: Death notices in the Watford Observer last week
The Watford Observer published eight death notices in the seven days up to Thursday. Every week, the Watford Observer publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing
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Women hit Rangers for six to progress in League Cup
Watford Women powered their way into the third round of the FA Women’s National League Cup with a 6-1 win over Queens Park Rangers at Grosvenor Vale. There was a debut for development team defender Chloe Tambula, while Melis Mehmet returned to
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'Time to stand up for the hard-working families of Watford'
The good news is that our local MP has finally stood up for local Watford residents on a matter of principle. The bad news is that it wasn’t to defend our pensioners’ winter fuel allowance of at least £200 per year and to oppose the cuts that will
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Herts station car park proposal among the latest planning applications in your area
A proposal to convert part of a Hertfordshire railway station car park into a school playground is among the latest planning applications being considered by Watford, Three Rivers, Dacorum and Hertsmere councils. West Midlands Trains Property has
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Wonderful photo of football being played next to a Watford railway line
The prospect of a football match being played so close to a railway line seems unthinkable today but things were rather different when this wonderful picture was taken. The Watford Observer is delighted to share pictures from the archive at Watford
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'If you throw a performance in like that then you have to take it on the chin'
The only thing that prevented the Watford players and staff from hearing the boos and abuse being hurled them by the travelling fans at the end of the 3-0 defeat at Luton was the thunderous noise being made by the home supporters. However, it didn
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Roads in and around Watford area set to shut for roadworks
Drivers may find their journeys disrupted as several roads in and around the Watford area are set to be shut for roadworks. Details of the temporary closures have been posted in the Public Notice Portal which is used to access the upcoming and
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Could you give big soppy Bailey his forever home?
Hi, I’m Bailey, a three-year-old German Shepherd looking for a new home. You may recognise me as I became a bit of a poster boy for the National Animal Welfare Trust when I was here last year. I thought I’d found my forever home but found myself back
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The best-rated secondary schools in the Watford area according to Ofsted
Many children will be starting secondary school in the Watford area next September, and lots of parents will soon have choices to make about where to send them. Applications for Year 7 places in the Watford area close on Thursday, October 31, so
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New appeal for teen missing for 10 days
A fresh appeal to help find of a missing teenage girl has been made by police as they grow "increasingly concerned for her welfare". Jenna, aged 17, from Hemel Hempstead, was last seen on the evening of Thursday, October 10 - as her disappearance
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Inside the gorgeous £1.8m cottage with it's own Zen Garden and hot tub
If you fancy having a peek around some properties on the market, then you don't want to miss this home. Set on Cottage Close in Cassiobury, the five-bed detached home has a guide price of £1,800,000 and is in council tax band G. With two bathrooms
