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Newsquest Rewards goes beyond discounts with the Wellbeing Centre - how to access
As a member of Newsquest Rewards, you can discover endless tips and tricks to improve your health and happiness with the help of the Wellbeing Centre. In case you are looking for a little self-care motivation, you can choose from fitness videos
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Family-run coffee shop set to reopen with new look and name
A beloved village shop is set to reopen later this month, with the former owner's children looking to give it "a new lease of life". The Chipperfield Larder in The Street closed in 2022, but could reopen within weeks with a new look and name.
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A glimpse inside a pub close to the canal in the past
With the artwork on the walls and the neatly laid out tables, you could be forgiven for thinking this couple were being shown the menu in a restaurant, but these pictures were taken in a pub a short walk from a canal. A Watford Observer photographer
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Rickmansworth actress stars in this year's John Lewis Christmas ad
John Lewis’ tear-jerker Christmas advert for 2024 has been released, starring a Rickmansworth actress. Margaret Clunie, who grew up in the town, plays Sally in the hotly anticipated broadcast first released yesterday (November 14). The Gifting
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30ft Christmas tree sculpture unveiled at atria Watford
A 30-foot Christmas tree sculpture has been unveiled at atria Watford as the festive season kicks into gear. Yesterday (November 14) saw an event to unveil the community Christmas tree, showcasing artwork from children at Merry Hill Infant School
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Watford march to 'Reclaim the Night' and highlight women's safety
Residents can join a march to “reclaim the night” in Watford to make it clear that women should have the right to walk without fear. Setting off from the Watford Metropolitan Line Underground station at 5pm next Sunday, November 24, the walk through
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Closure order after 'ASB and drugs' cause neighbours months of misery
Police have closed down a house where drug use and people arriving in the early hours of most days caused months of misery for neighbours. The closure order secured yesterday (November 14) means no one other than police and maintenance works can
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'Unforeseen difficulties' cause delays to major cable installation works
Cable installation works on the A412 in Rickmansworth are being delayed, with UK Power Networks citing "unforeseen engineering difficulties". Work began on September 2 and is due to end on December 2, but due to the setbacks new measures are being
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Impacts on Herts vulnerable people 'possible' as cold snap expected
Incoming low temperatures have sparked a cold-health alert for areas of the UK, with impact on health services “possible” in Hertfordshire. The UK Health Security Agency put out the warning this morning, which will be in place from 9am on Sunday
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English Heritage reveals top autumn gardens and an offer for readers!
While the days may be shorter there’s plenty of amazing English Heritage places basking in their autumnal glory and waiting to be discovered! As a charity, English Heritage ensures more than 400 of its sites, including palaces, castles, abbeys
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Watford churchgoer makes final of Big Brother 2024
Watford is being represented in tonight's Big Brother final, with charity videographer Segun Shodipo one of six housemates in with a chance of taking home £100,000. Segun, 25, was among the 16 hopefuls who entered the popular reality show on October
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Trains disruption between Watford and Euston this weekend
Train users are set to face disruption this weekend, with a heavily reduced service between Watford and London over the next two days. With engineering works taking place, there will be no Overground services between Watford Junction and Euston
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Ebosele praised but limps off in Ireland win
The performance of Festy Ebosele was praised after he made his first start for the Republic of Ireland in their 1-0 win over Finland last night but he may be a doubt to face England on Sunday. The on-loan Watford wing-back was promoted to the starting
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Bedroom ransacked as second home in road burgled within seven days
Offenders ransacked a bedroom after jemmying the window in a second burglary in the same road within seven days. Herts Police have shared an appeal for the information via their Herts Connected platform after the Highfield Way, Rickmansworth, property
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Buyer sought to knock down £3m care home for 27-home development
Developers ready to knock down a vandalism-blighted former care home and build 27 or more homes are being sought. Hertfordshire County Council-owned 54-bed residential home, Margaret House, is set for demolition after the council's plans to replace
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Plans for building four-bedroom home to replace garage submitted
Newly submitted plans seek approval for building a four-bedroom home as infill where a garage once stood. The garage by a house in Kindersley Way, Abbots Langley, has already been knocked down because it was “in poor condition” according to the
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More development eyed for 25-flat site amid potential £5.5m sale
A 25-flat site in Bushey Heath is up for sale as a “development opportunity” with “potential for site intensification”. Listings for Jubilee Flats in Greenwood Close, Langmede Drive, were shared yesterday (November 14) inviting offers starting
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Gas works to shut Watford street for two weeks
A Watford street is due to be shut to drivers for two weeks while gas works are carried out. Motorists will be prohibited from using Fuller Road, near to where it flows into St George’s Road, from November 25 to December 7 while the works are carried
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Young diabetes patient wins hospital logo design competition
A 12-year-old patient has won a competition to design a diabetes service logo to be displayed at Watford General Hospital. The contest was won by Savannah Trippick who was praised for her "clever and colourful" design which features jungle animals
