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Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Two ex-racing greyhounds at Watford pet rescue centre seek loving home
Hi! I’m Tessie and this is my friend Ernie. We’re ex-racing greyhounds looking for a comfy couch since coming to the National Animal Welfare Trust three weeks ago.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
The best coffee shops and brunch spots in Herts
Hertfordshire is not short of quaint locations for brunch, whether it’s in one of the villages and towns or right in the heart of the woods, there’s something for everyone.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
August bank holiday weekend: Here's 7 affordable family activities
The summer holidays are coming to an end but you might want to spend this bank holiday weekend doing the last few fun things with your kids.

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Planning applications week commencing August 23
Lots going on in Watford this week. There are plans to turn a former BT repeater station into a studio home at the rear of Leggatts Way, temporary consent for new building at Watford General Hospital to house a pathology department and mortuary, and ...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
6 unique UK locations to visit this Bank Holiday weekend
The UK is home to lots of unique attractions but you might not have visited or heard of them all.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Garston bus garage plans to be discussed in early September
Revised plans for homes on the site of a former bus garage will be considered in early September.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Watford ring road: Traffic light timings now switched back following delays
A set of traffic lights on Watford's ring road that have been causing delays for months have been re-timed.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Crimestoppers: Information appeal due to rural crime spike
Charity Crimestoppers is appealing for information about rural crimes after an increase of 14 per cent in the incidents.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Bank holiday bin collection dates in and around Watford
Residents are being reminded that their bin collection date will be revised this week because of the August bank holiday.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Ninja Warrior Watford launches new SEN sessions
An adventure fitness venue in Watford is launching sessions specifically for people with special educational needs (SEN).

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Inside the Harry Potter-themed Hagrid hut in Chorleywood
A hut resembling Hagrid’s hideaway has been listed among the UK’s most unusual places to stay – and it’s within a broomstick ride of Watford.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Readers pay tribute and leave their memories of window cleaner
Tributes have poured in from friends and customers of a window cleaner killed in a tragic accident.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Food hygiene rating: Improvement necessary to Thee Rivers pub
Food hygiene standards have been generally high in Watford, according to the Food Standards Agency.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Stunning scenery and sunsets in Watford and beyond
From spectacular scenery and stunning sunsets to a Dennis the Menace badge, the latest theme for our talented photographers has already led to a wide range of great pictures.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Pointless? An app that asks what's the point of everything
Watching the Welsh national football team play, with a bona fide Welshman, is an experience fraught with emotion, but one I would heartily recommend. Being vocal regarding one’s culture is often frowned upon if we display any outward signs of natio...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Three recommended New Zealand sauvignon blanc white wines
"At least once a day you should do something purely for enjoyment, and wine is my way of relaxing."

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
I'm worried about being forgotten when I work from home
There is a consensus that work will never be the same as it was pre-pandemic. Numerous businesses have seen how productive their staff can be at home, and a level of flexibility that wasn’t considered possible before will likely be the norm going f...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:35:31 +0100
Will Hughes thanks Watford fans after Crystal Palace transfer
Will Hughes has thanked the Watford fans and his teammates after completing his move to Crystal Palace.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0100
You can rent King Henry VIII's holiday home
Yes, you can rent the holiday home of King Henry the VIII for staycations.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 12:46:31 +0100
Watford sell Will Hughes to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Will Hughes from Watford.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
UK's best free-to-view outdoor artwork to visit over August Bank Holiday
Sky Arts have whittled down a list of the top 20 outdoor art attraction across the UK with art in England, Wales and Scotland making the list. 

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Tottenham expect Harry Kane to start against Watford
Tottenham striker Harry Kane is expected to make his first Premier League start of the season against Watford.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:32:04 +0100
Glow in One mini golf venue opening in Watford
A new glow-in-the-dark mini golf venue is opening up in the heart of Watford.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Building work continues on former HSBC site in Bricket Wood
Building work has started on the next phase of homes at a housing development on the former site of a HSBC management training college.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Woman sentenced after hitting cyclist on A405
A woman has been sentenced after hitting a cyclist at a roundabout.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:19:29 +0100
Army and fire service set to prop up ambulance crews during 'very busy' winter
THE military will be called upon to support the East of England ambulance service as bosses prepare for a “very busy” winter period.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:43:10 +0100
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks series could be filmed in Bovingdon
A new Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks project could be filmed on Bovingdon airfield this winter, according to new plans.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:45:24 +0100
Investigation underway after dead fish found in River Colne
An investigation is underway after a large number of fish were found dead in the River Colne in Watford.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:30:00 +0100
Bank Holiday: Reduced service in and out of London Euston
Passengers have been warned there will be a reduced number of train services running via London Euston this bank holiday weekend.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
South Oxhey Leisure Centre offering free classes
South Oxhey Leisure centre is offering free activities to celebrate a year since a major extension.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Cyber attacker of National Lottery operator Camelot is jailed
A man who targeted the National Lottery website in a cyber-attack has been jailed for two years.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Road closures in Watford, Bushey and Rickmansworth for roadworks
Motorists are facing disruption across Watford and surrounding areas due to an extensive number of temporary closures for roadworks.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Bushey woman sentenced after harassing family multiple times
A family were made to feel like they were being filmed by a Bushey woman who also sprayed the children with water and threw eggs in their garden.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:04:53 +0100
Moussa Sissoko completes move to Watford
Xisco Munoz has described Moussa Sissoko as a "top player" with Watford in talks to sign the Tottenham man.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:23:07 +0100
How to stay Covid-safe at festivals
With a bank holiday coming up and coronavirus restrictions eased, many people may consider heading out to festivals to enjoy themselves.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:21:58 +0100
Patrick Vieira confirms Will Hughes move from Watford to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieria has confirmed Will Hughes transfer from Watford in his press conference this afternoon.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:00:11 +0100
Troy Deeney and Watford discussing skipper's future options
Watford have released a statement explaining that Troy Deeney is in discussions with the club over his future.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:48:48 +0100
Ben Foster and Juraj Kucka unavailable for Watford game at Tottenham
Watford are still without Juraj Kucka for this weekend's trip to Tottenham, while new signing Ozan Tufan will also be unavailable.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:11:47 +0100
Norovirus: symptoms, how to treat it and precautions you can take
There has been a concentration of outbreaks particularly in nursery and childcare facilities, Public health experts have warned.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:17:46 +0100
Watford hold talks with Tottenham over Moussa Sissoko
Watford are in talks to sign Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Tesco Clubcard members issued urgent warning over August expiry date
Earlier this year, Clubcard users were able to extend their vouchers for an extra six months.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:38:36 +0100
ABBA Voyage: What we know about a 2022 ABBA tour
The creation of social media pages entitled ‘ABBA Voyage’ have sparked curiosity amongst fans and have set imaginations wild.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:10:07 +0100
More National Television Awards 2021 tickets released. Here's how to get them
With less than two weeks until the National Television Awards, more tickets have been released giving the public another chance to sit in the live audience.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:42:14 +0100
RECAP: Severe delays on Metropolitan Line after 'casualty'
There are severe delays on the Metropolitan Line and other major lines after a person was on the track.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Patients may have to wait until 2028 for Watford hospital rebuild
Patients in west Hertfordshire may have to wait until 2028 for a new hospital on the site of Watford General, it has emerged.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Bovingdon Market to 'resist all attempts' to close
The operators of Bovingdon Market have said they will “resist all attempts” to permanently close as councillors are set decide its future in a crunch vote next week.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
South Oxhey campaigner and lifelong Fulham fan Roy Telfer dies
A campaigner known affectionately as “good old Roy” who did his best to get things done and improve the community has died at the age of 92.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:43:00 +0100
Former Langleybury School teacher jailed for sexual abuse
A former secondary school teacher has been jailed for sexually assaulting nine young boys more than 50 years ago.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:45:00 +0100
Afghanistan: Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Northwood military base
The Prime Minister has met military personnel who have been helping to co-ordinate the evacuation effort in Afghanistan.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:41:27 +0100
One Vision community fair ‘brings people together’
Crowds watched dancing and martial arts displays at a fair to celebrate the “rich diversity” of life in Watford.



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