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Crook jailed over £1.1m burglary spree across Herts and nearby
A prolific burglar has been jailed after homes across Hertfordshire and nearby had £1.1 million worth of items stolen during raids. Emiliano Krosi, 24, has been sentenced to 11 years and three months after being found guilty of 33 counts of conspiracy
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Emergency road closure set to impact multiple bus routes
Several bus routes are set to be affected by an emergency road closure in Watford tonight (November 14). Lower High Street will be closed from 8pm until 5am, causing changes to a number of routes that typically serve the town centre. Intalink
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Founder of cooking and mental health group wins award
The founder of a women's cookery group that focusses on mental health has been given an award to recognise her services to the community. Eva Mbiru, 51, received an honorary award for community advocacy and female empowerment at the Building Blocks
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Tom Cleverley takes . . . the Tom Cleverley quiz!
The international break presented an opportunity to talk to Tom Cleverley without the need to ask about the game coming up in the next few days. So, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to do something a bit more light-hearted and fun. Therefore
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Sky launches appeal after studios expansion blocked
Sky Studios has launched an appeal after plans for a northward expansion were rejected over green belt fears After finishing work on its south studio, which since 2022 has hosted production teams for some of the biggest films out there at the moment
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Voyeur given suspended sentence and restraining order
A voyeur who recorded a woman in Watford without consent has been handed a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to the offence. Roopesh Rawal, of Coulser Close in Hemel Hempstead, entered a guilty plea at St Albans Magistrates' Court last month
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'Ticking time bomb' as a fifth of Year 6 children in Watford obese
A fifth of 10 to 11-year-olds in Watford are obese or severely obese, new figures show. The professor in charge of children's health in England called obesity a "ticking time bomb", but warned the NHS cannot solve the problem alone. New figures
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Parkgoers 'unequivocally support' knocking down and replacing café
Parkgoers have shown “unequivocal support” for replacing a café but responses on where to move it are more split. Hertsmere Borough Council is looking at allocating just over £1m to improve King George Recreation Ground, in Chiltern Avenue, Bushey
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Watford revealed as Hertfordshire's biggest gambling hotspot
Watford has emerged as the gambling hotspot of Hertfordshire with more bookies than anywhere else and huge health-related costs. The town has 18 betting shops, according to a new county council report, and 15.1 per cent of the area's adults are
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Train line blocked between Watford and London Euston
A Watford Junction fault is blocking the line from London this morning and into the afternoon. The signalling system issue near the station means that many journeys between the town's main station and Euston are disrupted. It is currently expected
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Line-up for 'bigger and better' Watford Winterfest confirmed
The full line-up of entertainment that will be taking to the stage during Watford's festive Winterfest event has been confirmed. From 2pm to 6pm on Saturday, November 23, The Parade will be filled with Christmas spirit for the festive event featuring
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Nine new CCTV cameras incoming - with 5 possible locations revealed
New CCTV is set to be installed across the Three Rivers District, with the council agreeing to purchase nine cameras to catch out criminals. While subject to rubberstamping at a full council meeting next month, the new cameras are almost certain
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Atria Watford extends hours as Christmas opening times confirmed
Atria Watford has confirmed its opening times for the Christmas period, including special evening openings. From December 12 to December 23, the High Street shopping centre will be operating later to allow Christmas shoppers more time to grab gifts
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Lukeman set for second Cross clash at Grand Slam of Darts
Martin Lukeman will be hoping history repeats itself when he meets Rob Cross in the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts and keep alive his dream of being pictured on stage with his wife. The Watford thrower reached his second televised last-eight
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UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim
Millions of Apple customers in the UK could be owed compensation if a legal claim from consumer group Which? is successful. Which? has launched a £3 billion claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant has breached competition law by “forcing its
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for nearly 400 times face value on eBay
We are all being urged to check our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for nearly 400 times its value at auction this week. The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens
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Not much festive cheer on Boxing Day for Watford over last two decades
It is six weeks today that Watford will host Portsmouth at Vicarage Road on December 26, but best make the most of your celebrations on Christmas Day, because Boxing Day has not been a good occasion over the last decade. The regular festive fixture
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Plans to block off 'dumping ground' area under bridge
Plans to block-off a “disgusting” area under a bridge on the edge of Watford are in the works. The space beneath Link Road, which runs between Watford and Bushey, is set to be cleared on Sunday (November 16) as it is currently filled with discarded
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Controversial plan for field of 181-battery units withdrawn
Controversial plans for a 181-unit battery energy storage system have been withdrawn after 2,655 objections. Under the proposal, undeveloped green belt land between Elstree Substation, near Bhaktivedanta Manor, would have been filled with the battery
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Revised plans for 675-home scheme aim to tackle traffic fears
Updates to plans for 675 homes on green belt and natural beauty land have sought to tackle highways fears amid hundreds of objections. A slew of new documents have been added to the Three Rivers District Council planning portal this month to amend
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Delay moving Mount Vernon services to Watford branded 'appalling'
The “appalling” delay in moving services from Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to Watford has been flagged at a county council meeting. Proposals to relocate it to a new site adjoining Watford General Hospital were drawn-up after an urgent 2019 review
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Santa Dash returns to Watford this December
The Watford Santa Dash is set to return for its eighth year to help raise funds for charity. Taking place in Cassiobury Park on December 1, the event features a 5k race and a 1k fun run. The event, which is organised by Watford Mencap, is open
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Watford mayor joins organisations to celebrate 'Purple Tuesday'
Organisations in Watford celebrated 'Purple Tuesday' with a special event at atria shopping centre. Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, joined organisations on Tuesday to mark the occasion. Purple Tuesday is a global social movement aimed at enhancing
