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Tomorrow night will tell how Watford's players have reacted
“There is only one way I can tell that properly, and it comes tomorrow night.” That was how Tom Cleverley answered when asked how his players had reacted to the performance, result and feedback on Saturday at Kenilworth Road. Bachmann
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Dangerous dog 'kills another cat' despite being 'rehomed far away'
Herts Police have confirmed they are looking for a dog after it reportedly killed a second cat this weekend. The force had been called with reports that the pet had killed a cat in Ross Crescent, in the Leaveden Green estate, at around 3.15pm on
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Pensioners urged to be vigilant over 'malicious' Winter Fuel Payment scam
British pensioners have been warned over a "malicious" new text message scam targetting those affected by cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment. The fraudulent message claims to be from the "UK Government Living Allowance Office" and tricks unsuspecting
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Man sent to crown court over 'possession of drugs and weapons'
A Watford man will appear in crown court charged with a string of crimes involving possession of weapons and drugs. Rickell Bickram, 32, appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 18, accused of possessing “a weapon designed or
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What's worse than watching the Luton defeat? Watching it three more times . . .
Watching Saturday’s game once was bad enough, but Tom Cleverley viewed it three more times before he went to bed. The Hornets head coach started his inquest into what happened at Kenilworth Road with more than four hours of sitting through it all
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New M1 and M25 closures confirmed with 'up to 30-minute delays'
Two new motorway closures expected to cause up to 30-minute delays in Hertfordshire are part of the latest list of upcoming works. Necessary carriageway repairs mean the M1 will be closed northbound between junctions 4 and 5, with a diversion in
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Pizza chain among seven eateries to get new food hygiene ratings
Restaurants, a pub and coffee shop are among seven places to be given new food hygiene ratings by inspectors. The eateries in Watford, Aldenham and Bushey have recently had fresh scores published – with all scooping 4/5 or 5/5. Pizza Express
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Turkish restaurant looks set to open in Watford
A new Turkish restaurant looks set to open in Watford after another business closed. The former Mekan Bar and Grill unit in St Albans Road now has new black signage with blue and white lettering showing that ‘Sizzle ‘n Fizzle Kitchen’ will be opening
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Bachmann passes fitness test and is available to face Leeds
Goalkeeper Dan Bachmann passed a fitness test this morning and is available for tomorrow’s trip to Leeds United. The Austrian international struggled during Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Luton with a thigh issue, but head coach Tom Cleverley confirmed
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Town centre car park to be redesigned to support reletting building
The former Iceland car park in Watford town centre is set to be upgraded, with less spaces, to try and bring the store back into use. The supermarket, in The Parade, permanently closed on October 14, 2023, as the business shut four locations nationwide
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Controversial plans for more than 100 homes take big step forward
Controversial plans for more than 100 homes near Garston have taken another step forwards as flooding concerns were overcome. Care home provider Anchor wants to demolish 56 existing bungalows in the Kytes Drive estate and build 63 houses, as well
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Row erupts after Winter Fuel Payments debate branded 'boring'
A Bushey councillor has given his side of the story after political opponents shared a video of him storming out of a "boring" debate on the Winter Fuel Payments cut. Hertsmere's Conservative group accused Liberal Democrat county councillor for
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Postcode lottery delight as pair scoop £666k and £333k
Two residents in the same street picked up £666,666 and £333,333 respectively in the People’s Postcode Lottery. Angela Plant, of the winning WD5 0NH postcode in Wadham Road, Abbots Langley, has vowed to go on a spending spree with her partner,
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Tributes paid after 'titan' councillor dies aged 73
Tributes have poured in for a former Three Rivers district councillor "titan" who died last week after serving the community for more than 30 years. Roger Seabourne, who retired in May 2024, died on Wednesday, October 16, aged 73. He was first
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Man in 40s airlifted to hospital after being hit by car
A cyclist has been airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car in Hertfordshire this morning. The collision involved a man in his 40s and a red Kia Rio near the Redbourn Road roundabout on the A5183, Redbourn, at 7.25am. Herts Police and
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Debris closes M25 after car transporter lorry crash
The M25 was closed near Watford due to debris after a car transporter lorry crash. Herts Police were called to the motorway twice this morning (October 21) as Hertfordshire County Council Highways warned of “long delays” for motorists heading anticlockwise
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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RECAP: Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after Herts collision
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'There has to be consequences for that performance' admits Cleverley
From the moment they took the lead after 11 minutes until the last celebrating player had left the Kenilworth Road pitch, the Luton fans justifiably taunted the travelling Watford fans behind the goal. From chants about buses to being beaten on
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Watford trio fined more than £1.4k total over fare dodges at court
Three fare dodgers from Watford have been handed fines totalling more than £1,400. The trio appeared in Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on October 11 and in each case a charge of boarding a train in a non-compulsory ticket area without a valid ticket
