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Virtual system 'huge success' for Watford stroke patients
A virtual assessment system at Watford General Hospital has been hailed a "huge success" after helping hundreds of stroke patients in its first year. The stroke video triage system allows ambulance crews to link with a hospital stroke specialist
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Jets stretch unbeaten run to ten games to continue memorable month
In-form Oxhey Jets made it ten games unbeaten and continued their climb up the Combined Counties League Division One table after a thumping 4-0 victory over ten-man Holmer Green last night. Dave Barnes and Tom Inch’s side had lost 3-1 to the same
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Cleverley: 'The exciting part is we’ve not even hit close to top gear'
Practically a third of the league games played, Watford ended the match with Oxford in the top four – and Tom Cleverley feels his side still have a lot of improvement in them. While the Hornets have won eight of their 15 Championship fixtures,
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Shoppers vow to ditch Quality Street this Christmas for 'best ever' tub
M&S shoppers have vowed to ditch Quality Street this Christmas in favour of the "best ever" selection tub you can buy in the UK. The brand's Mini Bites have become a beloved treat in recent years, containing fan favourites like double chocolate
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A street that disappeared to build the Harlequin centre
Structures are often demolished before large-scale redevelopments take place – in some cases entire roads are consigned to the history books. The Watford Observer has again joined forces with its friends at Watford Museum to look back at structures
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Rotting rubbish builds as dodgy parking 'blocks collections for weeks'
Rotting rubbish in overflowing bins that haven't been collected "for weeks" have triggered health and safety fears in South Oxhey. A Bridlington Road resident's photo on social media saw several others voice dismay over the bin storage unit linked
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Blockbuster set of climbing roses on offer from You Garden!
Few trios are as fabulously vibrant as this climbing rose collection from You Garden. Gardeners will enjoy a remarkable display of traditional English climbing roses dangling from archways, pergolas, and fences all courtesy of the climbing rose
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Oliver Bonas hoarding up in Watford but opening appears delayed
Oliver Bonas hoarding has gone up outside its upcoming atria Watford unit, but it looks like the opening date has been pushed back. In September, it was announced that upmarket lifestyle brand Oliver Bonas would be opening its largest Hertfordshire
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Coffee chain opens latest café inside atria Watford
Atria Watford has a new café, offering customers another spot to take a break during their shopping trips. Black Sheep Coffee finally opened at 8am yesterday (November 12) after “coming soon” hoarding first appeared in the shopping centre near
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Code to spot bonus cash for millions on Universal Credit, PIP & more before Christmas
Millions of households are set to receive some welcome bonus cash ahead of Christmas thanks to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). As the cold weather rolls back in again, pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child
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A 'legend' who dedicated his life to local football - tributes paid to Eric Hand
A football pioneer once regarded as a pariah who became a leading and widely respected administrator in the game has died. Former Hertfordshire FA chairman and honorary life past president Eric Hand passed away in Watford General Hospital yesterday
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The pension change that could help millions of women
Bringing in “family pension pots” could help to close the gender pension gap, a report has suggested, with women particularly at risk after retirement. An estimated two in five women and one in three men are potentially heading towards retirement
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Father and daughter's classic film and TV channel up for major award
A TV channel run by a father and daughter from a Chipperfield shed has been nominated in two categories at a prestigious awards ceremony. Talking Pictures TV, run by Noel Cronin and Sarah Cronin-Stanley, has been shortlisted in the favourite channel
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Post Office confirms 115 branches facing possible closure
The Post Office has confirmed 115 branches which could close as part of a transformation plan - but Watford's are not on the list. Larger crown branches that are loss-making may be axed or could be taken over by third parties, such as WHSmith,
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Permanent film hub around Grade II* mansion recommended for refusal
Plans to turn a mansion where The Crown and Mission: Impossible were filmed into a permanent film hub have been recommended for refusal. Hotel group Ralph Trustees Limited said its plans would “seamlessly integrate” Grade II* listed Langleybury
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Plans to revamp 'eyesore' football clubhouse given green light
A pavilion used by Chorleywood Common Youth FC is set to be upgraded after Three Rivers councillors voted to grant planning permission for the development. The club can now refurbish the inside of the building, add a small side extension for storage
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Appeal forces through 12 antenna telecoms base station on flats' roof
A telecoms base station with 12 antennas is set to be built in Watford after a successful appeal. Permission was previously refused by Watford Borough Council for the base to be built on a recently built block of flat's roof - where Arriva's Bus
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House catches fire in suspected arson attack
Police have revealed that the cause of a house fire was deemed to be suspicious – sparking an arson investigation. Emergency services rushed to Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, at around 1.30am on Friday, November 1, after reports that a fire which had
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Kings Langley road closure continues after 5 weeks of misery
Kings Langley residents could face more delays and disruption as a major road remains closed, despite works having been due to end this week. Toms Lane has been closed at the junction of Primrose Hill since September 30, with an initial permit
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Bond between Cleverley and fans has helped improve home form
Goalkeeper Dan Bachmann said the strong bond the Watford fans and Tom Cleverley has been a significant part of the vastly improved form at Vicarage Road. Since he took over, the head coach has not lost any of his 13 home games and with six wins
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Resurfacing for 'pothole city' road 'already making a difference'
One of Watford’s worst roads for potholes has been resurfaced after being labelled “pothole city”. The deteriorated surface of St Albans Road, Watford, contributed to it being found to be one of the most dangerous roads in Hertfordshire for cyclists
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Found: 'Growing concern' for missing teenager
Herts Police have said they are growing “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of a teenager after he went missing yesterday. Jack, from Langleybury, near Abbots Langley, was last seen at around 1pm (November 12) and police have released an appeal
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Revealed: six-figure cost to fight data centre plan as verdict looms
Defending an appeal seeking to push through a huge data centre near Abbots Langley has cost £107k, as residents await the outcome. On January 18, Three Rivers District Council's planning committee unanimously refused permission for the hyperscale
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Nursery 'thrilled' after scooping positive Ofsted inspection
A Chorleywood nursery says it is "thrilled" after scooping a positive Ofsted inspection with all areas judged to be 'good'. Hollybush Montessori, based in Common Road's Hollybush Hall, was inspected on October 14 before the report was published
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Young chef's marbled cod wins Watford Rotary cooking competition
The Watford Rotary Young Chef competition crowned its winner at West Herts College on Saturday. Jacob Levy, aged 14, impressed judges with his marbled cod with avocado puree, sesame herb salad and pickled vegetables, and fresh fruit dessert.
