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Driver banned and fined £1,000 for not reporting hitting parked cars
A Lexus driver has been handed a driving ban and ordered to pay more than £1,000 after damaging two parked cars in a hit-and-run. Nnamdi Megwa pleaded guilty last month to being the driver of a vehicle involved in a road accident in Grove Road,
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Secondary school confirms reopening after 'major water leak'
A secondary school has confirmed its plans for tomorrow after a “major water leak” meant it could not open today. Yesterday (November 17), Rickmansworth School announced that it would be closed on Monday due to “unforeseen circumstances”, which
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Man arrested after three cars caught fire in Watford road
A man in his twenties has been arrested after a Watford car fire left multiple vehicles burnt out. Emergency services were called to the blaze, which involved three vehicles alight in Canterbury Road, at around 1.10am on October 9. Firefighters
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When Eurovision winners performed at Baileys 50 years ago this week
This much-loved nightspot was to go through several incarnations before it closed at the end of last year but to a generation of clubbers it will always be Baileys – and 50 years ago this week it was preparing to host a future winner of the Eurovision
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Watford man wanted over drug offences and on recall to prison
Police searching for a man wanted on recall to prison and over drugs offences have said his last known address was in Watford. Officers are appealing to the public for their help in locating wanted man Ashley Mansaram. This afternoon (November
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Business fearful of future attacks after window smashed
Croxley Green Opticians' owner says she is fearful of future attacks after a window at her practice was smashed. She told the Watford Observer that she and her family arrived at the practice in Watford Road on Monday, November 11, to find that
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Police appeal after Range Rover 'drove off with stolen caravan'
A Range Rover drove off from a Watford road with a stolen caravan - sparking a call for information. In an alert via the force’s Herts Connected platform today (November 18), they appealed for anyone who knows something about the theft near Magnet
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Warner Bros. Leavesden expansion latest as first sound stage going up
Warner Bros. has shared an update on the ongoing expansion works at its Leavesden studios. Having gained planning permission for the final version of its proposal to add 11 new sound stages, officer, workshops, and a multi-storey car park to its
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Kings Langley slip to narrow loss at Rovers
Kings Langley considered themselves a little unlucky not to come away with at least a share of the spoils following a narrow 2-1 defeat at in-form Barton Rovers on Saturday. The home side started the stronger in the Southern League Division One
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Fill your garden with glorious winter fragrance and save money too!
Treat your winter garden to a fabulous new evergreen shrub from You Garden’s range of Christmas Box - Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' - and be one of the first to be able to delight in its glorious perfume. We all know winter can be a dull and
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Ebosele given highest rating for Ireland as Vata scores for Under-21s
Festy Ebosele was again praised for his performance despite the Republic of Ireland’s nightmare second half as they were thrashed 5-0 by England. The on-loan Watford wing-back was able to start the final Nations League B2 game at Wembley despite
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Arrest after man hospitalised with GBH-level injuries
Police descended on a Watford road after a clash left a man with GBH-level injuries. Two men in their 30s who are known to each other were reportedly involved in the row in Leavesden Road on Saturday night (November 16). This morning (November
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Woman wanted in connection with fraud offence found
A woman with links to Watford and Welwyn Garden City is wanted by Herts police in connection with a fraud offence has been found.
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Watford water supplier 'on knife-edge', report claims
A report has claimed that Thames Water's supply is "on a knife-edge" with £32bn of repairs needed. The under-fire firm, which manages wastewater for Watford and most of Hertfordshire, has failed to tackle safety concerns or upgrade essential IT
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'Amber' cold health alert in place for Hertfordshire until Saturday
An amber cold health alert is in place covering Hertfordshire starting this morning. The UK Health Security Agency had previously put out a ‘yellow’ warning for the area, sharing that cold weather could have an impact on health and social services
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Oxhey Jets pay price for off-colour first half as unbeaten run ends
Oxhey Jets fell to their first defeat in 11 games as they paid the price for a lacklustre first half in a 2-0 loss at Eversley & California. The visitors made a bright enough start to the Combined Counties League Division One clash in Hampshire
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Hammer attack seriously injures man - police appeal launched
A man has suffered a "serious eye injury" after being attacked with a hammer in Rickmansworth. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an assault near the William Penn Playing Fields on Friday, November 8. Two men were having
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The Chase star opens new winter shelter in Watford
Television star Anne Hegerty was in attendance as a new winter shelter opened in her hometown of Watford. Ms Hegerty, best known as 'The Governess' on hit ITV quiz show The Chase, joined members of homelessness charity New Hope on Saturday (November
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Lidl confirms opening date for new Hemel Hempstead store
The opening date for a new Lidl store creating up to 40 jobs in Hemel Hempstead has been confirmed. Lidl’s newest store will open in Jarman Fields Retail Park on Thursday, November 28, the brand has announced this morning. A ribbon-cutting
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Haines stunner helps Watford Women beat leaders
Head coach Renee Hector was “over the moon” after Watford Women produced an excellent display to beat leaders Hashtag United 2-0 at Grosvenor Vale. Jessie Gale got the Golden Girls off to the perfect start after just five minutes of yesterday's
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Reason for school's 'unforeseen' closure today confirmed
The reason why a secondary school was unable to open today has been confirmed. Yesterday (November 17), Rickmansworth School announced that it would be closed on Monday due to “unforeseen circumstances”. It did not specify the exact cause of
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Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers
Black Friday shoppers have been warned to be wary of scammers after new figures revealed more than £11.5 million was lost to online criminals over the festive period in 2023. The figures, which come from reports made to Action Fraud, showed losses
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Lukeman salutes 'different gravy' Littler after final defeat
A gracious Martin Lukeman hailed “different gravy” Luke Littler after being overpowered by the teenage sensation in his first appearance at a major final at the Grand Slam of Darts. The Watford player made history by becoming the first qualifier
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Fresh appeal in search for missing teen
A fresh appeal has been issued in the search for a missing teenager from Watford. Leyla, 16, was last seen at around 6.30pm on Friday evening (November 15). She has dark brown and purple straight hair, and was last seen wearing a grey hoodie
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Sign sparks fears of road closure chaos ahead of Christmas lights switch on
Kings Langley residents could face chaos this weekend if planned roadworks go ahead, coinciding with the village's annual Christmas lights switch on. Villagers have expressed concerns after noticing signs informing them of a planned road closure
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Latest round-up of Watford area residents in court
Drink driving, allegedly possessing bestiality images and assault are among the reasons Watford area residents have landed in court over the last seven days. Our round-up also includes a man accused of possessing 73 indecent images and a motorist
