Nightclubs

Opinion

Brett Ellis is sad most of the nightclubs from his younger days are now closed

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Memories of the G-Spot and 10p a pint night

Pryzm owners to hire administrators weeks after Watford closure

Pryzm Watford on New Year's Eve.

Pryzm Watford on New Year's Eve.

Pryzm nightclub Watford

25 joyful pictures from closing night at Pryzm Watford

Labour’s Matt Turmaine outside Pryzm nightclub, which will close its doors on New Year’s Eve.

Labour’s Matt Turmaine outside Pryzm nightclub, which will close its doors on New Year’s Eve.

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'How many first kisses?': 'Tragic' Pryzm closure condemned

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Pryzm expecting a full house for final night closing party

Canvas, in The Parade Watford

Canvas, in The Parade Watford

Another Watford town centre nightclub marketed

The scheme was piloted in Watford.

The scheme was piloted in Watford.

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Project launches to tackle violence against women after Watford pilot

Pryzm Watford interior.

Pryzm Watford interior.

Pryzm nightclub Watford

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Will the Pryzm site become housing?

Pryzm's last night in Watford will be New Year's Eve.

Pryzm's last night in Watford will be New Year's Eve.

Watford's Pryzm nightclub set for New Year's Eve closing down party

The interior of Pryzm when it opened in 2016 and, inset, Tommy Cooper performing at the first function to be held at Top Rank in 1965

The interior of Pryzm when it opened in 2016 and, inset, Tommy Cooper performing at the first function to be held at Top Rank in 1965

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Memories of Herts' biggest nightclub as closure confirmed

Pryzm Watford in 2018

Pryzm Watford in 2018

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Pryzm Watford confirms it will close after talks break down

Five places to visit on your next night out in town

Five places to visit on your next night out in town

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Five great places to visit on your next night out in town

On the dancefloor at Paradise Lost

On the dancefloor at Paradise Lost

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More nostalgic snaps of kids hitting the dancefloor at Paradise Lost

The stage at Baileys in 1975

The stage at Baileys in 1975

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The Watford nightclub stage where legends performed

Dancing at the junior disco at Paradise Lost

Dancing at the junior disco at Paradise Lost

Great snaps unearthed of kids boogying at Paradise Lost disco

Destiny opened its doors for the first time in March 1999

Destiny opened its doors for the first time in March 1999

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Great snaps of clubbers at Watford's Destiny nightclub

Watford high street.

Watford high street.

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Watford nightlife under spotlight after bar closures

Watford has been ranked in Public First's latest nightlife spots league table.

Watford has been ranked in Public First's latest nightlife spots league table.

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Mayor defends Watford nightlife ranking after league table revealed

A number of venues are holding New Year's Eve events in Watford

A number of venues are holding New Year's Eve events in Watford

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Places to enjoy New Year's Eve celebrations in Watford

'Great memories' and economy boost: reactions to saving Pryzm

'Great memories' and economy boost: reactions to saving Pryzm

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'Great memories' and economy boost: reactions to saving Pryzm

Pryzm was saved thanks to having the courage, or

Pryzm was saved thanks to having the courage, or

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‘Cojones’ to call Pryzm bluff saved Watford’s nightlife

Kelly Currie (left) thinks the spiking figures are higher but people are to scared to come forward. Right: The marks on her son's arm after the alleged incident in November 2021.

Kelly Currie (left) thinks the spiking figures are higher but people are to scared to come forward. Right: The marks on her son's arm after the alleged incident in November 2021.

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Mum left 'sickened' by alleged drink and needle spiking figures

Pryzm nightclub in Watford faces closure even though plans to redevelop it into homes were refused

Pryzm nightclub in Watford faces closure even though plans to redevelop it into homes were refused

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'Frustration' as Pryzm still faces eviction in early 2023

Uber drivers have been banned from waiting in this Sainsbury's car park - and are reportedly also being refused entry to pick up and drop off passengers.

Uber drivers have been banned from waiting in this Sainsbury's car park - and are reportedly also being refused entry to pick up and drop off passengers.

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Uber drivers 'out of pocket' amid 'chaos' over town centre car park ban

REKOM UK also does not see the planning refusal as a 'victory' just yet. Credit: Stephen Danzig

REKOM UK also does not see the planning refusal as a 'victory' just yet. Credit: Stephen Danzig

Pryzm nightclub Watford

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Pryzm landlord still 'committed' to replace club with new homes

There are plans to demolish a building in The Parade and construct 147 homes in its place. Credit: Stephen Danzig/Dwyer Asset Management

There are plans to demolish a building in The Parade and construct 147 homes in its place. Credit: Stephen Danzig/Dwyer Asset Management

Editorial comment

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Potential planning stand-off has implications for too many people

A CGI showing how the current building in The Parade could be redeveloped. Credit: Dwyer Asset Management

A CGI showing how the current building in The Parade could be redeveloped. Credit: Dwyer Asset Management

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Housing plans that would see Pryzm kicked out recommended for REFUSAL

There are plans to redevelop a building in The Parade resulting in the closure of several businesses including Pryzm nightclub and Iceland. Photo credits: Stephen Danzig (Pryzm) and Dwyer Asset Management (CGI)

There are plans to redevelop a building in The Parade resulting in the closure of several businesses including Pryzm nightclub and Iceland. Photo credits: Stephen Danzig (Pryzm) and Dwyer Asset Management (CGI)

When could plans to turn Pryzm and Iceland into homes be decided?

A petition aimed at saving Pryzm nightclub in Watford has been presented in the House of Commons by the town's MP Dean Russell

A petition aimed at saving Pryzm nightclub in Watford has been presented in the House of Commons by the town's MP Dean Russell

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Fight to save Pryzm nightclub taken to Parliament by Watford MP

The landlord for Pryzm Watford says the club has been told to leave by January. Other businesses situated within its building in The Parade have also been served notice. Club picture credit: Stephen Danzig

The landlord for Pryzm Watford says the club has been told to leave by January. Other businesses situated within its building in The Parade have also been served notice. Club picture credit: Stephen Danzig

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Pryzm given date to LEAVE with landlord determined to turn club into homes

Three of the images captured by our photographers in 1993

Three of the images captured by our photographers in 1993

When sports stars visited and more memories of Watford in 1993

Three of the pictures captured by our photographers 30 years ago

Three of the pictures captured by our photographers 30 years ago

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When Paradise Lost became Kudos and other memories of life in 1990's Watford

Taxi rank at Watford Junction

Taxi rank at Watford Junction

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Closing Pryzm would be 'final nail in coffin' for Watford taxi drivers

Losing Pryzm nightclub could spell the end for Watford as a night-time destination

Losing Pryzm nightclub could spell the end for Watford as a night-time destination

Editorial Comment

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Closing Pryzm might tear the heart out of Watford's nighttime economy

There are early proposals for 146 homes and retail space in The Parade in Watford town centre, which includes the Pryzm nightclub site, resulting in its

There are early proposals for 146 homes and retail space in The Parade in Watford town centre, which includes the Pryzm nightclub site, resulting in its

Cultural attractions

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Pryzm at risk of CLOSING after proposal for homes at nightclub site

Check to see where you can bring in the new year. (Canva)

Check to see where you can bring in the new year. (Canva)

See all the New Years Eve events you can attend across Watford

Covid-19 Vaccine passport will be required for nightclub entry (PA)

Covid-19 Vaccine passport will be required for nightclub entry (PA)

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Covid-19 Vaccine passport will be required for nightclub entry this month

Pryzm's owner says the club will deft government guidance to implement vaccine passports. Photos: Newsquest, PA, Pixabay, Pryzm

Pryzm's owner says the club will deft government guidance to implement vaccine passports. Photos: Newsquest, PA, Pixabay, Pryzm

Editorial Comment

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Vaccine passports may happen whether clubs want them or not

Pryzm in Watford. Picture: Holly Cant.

Pryzm in Watford. Picture: Holly Cant.

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Watford's Pryzm set to defy vaccine passport guidance

The YMCA building is prominent in this view from high above the town centre. Pictures: VIc Jo

The YMCA building is prominent in this view from high above the town centre. Pictures: VIc Jo

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Five fantastic pictures of Watford from the air