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Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:49:48 +0100
Live traffic updates as M25 closure causes 90-minute delays
Motorists are being warned of 90-minute delays this morning on the M25 following a large cooking oil spill.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:25:09 +0100
M25 traffic after closure between Hatfield and Enfield
A stretch of the M25 will remain closed this morning with motorists being warned of 90-minute delays back towards Watford.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Update on new original Snapchat series of Anthony Joshua
Snapchat has provided an update on Anthony Joshua’s exclusive series where he was filmed going around Watford and giving back to people in the community.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Watford Foodbank donations take hit amid cost of living crisis
The manager of a food bank says he is uncertain about the future of struggling families as donations decline amid a national cost of living crisis.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Old West Herts College in Kings Langley to be knocked down for flats
Preparation is underway to demolish a former college building ahead of a new development of flats on the site.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:08:18 +0100
5 types of bacteria linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Certain types of bacteria were common in urine and tissue samples from men who had prostate cancer

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:08:53 +0100
Live M25 traffic updates after lorry sheds load near Enfield
There are very long delays.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:10:10 +0100
Future of Forest House Education Centre in Radlett in question
The future of an education centre for a child mental health unit is currently in question as options are being reviewed.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:20:01 +0100
Police searching for missing Radlett woman
A search is in place to find a woman who has been missing for over four days.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:40:00 +0100
New 9 bus service launched in Watford as part of Arriva changes
A new bus service has launched today for passengers living in areas that were negatively affected by wider changes on Arriva's bus network.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:36:00 +0100
M25 closed: Cooking oil spill delays reopening
The M25 has been closed for more than three hours after a lorry shed its load and spilled oil over the carriageway.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:05:00 +0100
London Euston to close over May bank holiday as Easter work completed
Major track upgrades have been carried out at Watford Junction - but passengers are being warned of more disruption over the next bank holiday as well.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:01:00 +0100
Ceremony held to mark start of construction of Rickmansworth care home
The construction of a 76-bed care home for residents including those with dementia has begun.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:29:30 +0100
Watford’s primary schools and their Ofsted ratings
Parents of children who will soon start primary school will have received their offers today.​

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:55:00 +0100
Sarratt village green bike donation event for refugees
Unwanted bikes will be collected from Sarratt Village Green by residents helping a charity that supports refugees in the UK.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:43:58 +0100
Anthony Joshua shows off strength at Meriden Easter party
Anthony Joshua showed off his strength in a jaw-dropping punch and drove a child around in a Lamborghini during an Easter party.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Watford mayor 'remarkably silent' over Jurassic Experience failure
When it was announced in a blaze of publicity that there would be a ‘Jurassic Experience’ in Cassiobury Park featuring 50 life-sized dinosaurs, mayor Peter Taylor, as usual, got in on the act.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:25:01 +0100
Traffic near Watford affecting Little Bushey Lane towards A41
Motorists are being warned of long delays near Watford this morning (Tuesday) due to roadworks.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:40:00 +0100
Watford's Shaun Pinner captured by Russia
A former British soldier from Watford has been captured by Russian forces.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
First look inside Mayfield Watford retirement village
Properties at a retirement village under construction in Watford are proving to be "incredibly popular", according to the developer's chief executive.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
24 storey tower submitted on old TJX site in Clarendon Road
Plans for another high-rise tower in Watford have been submitted.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Permanent Post Office in Chipperfield set to return
A Post Office is set to return next month after being closed for nearly a year.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Repeat knife crime offenders avoiding jail in Hertfordshire
More than a third of repeat knife crime offenders in Hertfordshire have avoided jail, new figures show.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:49:32 +0100
Freeze The Fear: How to try Wim Hof's breathing challenge as seen on the BBC show
See the Wim Hof breathing method as seen on BBC Freeze The Fear.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:16:51 +0100
BBC Freeze The Fear location: Where is the Wim Hof show filmed?
BBC One viewers all want to know where Freeze The Fear is filmed. Find out where.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:35:37 +0100
BBC Eastenders' Katie Jarvis pleads guilty to assault and racially aggravated harassment
Judge Samantha Leigh bailed Jarvis to return to the court on Wednesday to be sentenced.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:41:22 +0100
LOOKFANTASTIC launches ‘TikTok Made Me Buy It’ beauty box and we’re obsessed
Find all of TikTok's most viral beauty trends in one place.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:35:14 +0100
Guinness launches new cold brew coffee beer
The drink has finally come over to the UK after a successful launch in America.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:05:26 +0100
Prince Harry reveals what was discussed in surprise meeting with the Queen
It is the first time the couple had been seen together publicly on this side of the Atlantic for two years.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:18:53 +0100
PS5 restock at Amazon this week - when to buy yours
UK gaming fans have been given hope with rumours that there could be a PS5 restock at Amazon as early as tomorrow. Read more:

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:33:57 +0100
Millions of half-price train tickets to go on sale in April and May
A new 'Great British Rail Sale' is seeing millions of train ticket prices reduced this spring

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Iceland launches Jubilee garden party ranges including a £1 lunch range
Iceland has created unique party food items that are fit for the occasion itself.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Five free family-friendly attractions in Watford
We may all be watching our pennies at the moment, but that doesn't mean the family can't have any fun over the bank holiday weekend.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:01:09 +0100
Watford's British fighter Shaun Pinner begs Boris Johnson for help
A British fighter from Watford who has been captured by Russian troops has pleaded for Boris Johnson to help bring him home.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Life in the UK test: Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz
The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Watford quiz: How well do you really know the area?
How well do you know Watford?

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum
The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning April 11.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Easter weekend walks close to Watford
Fresh air will do us all good, so why not enjoy the weather by taking a trip through local scenic walks.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Religious foundation appeals council's refusal over its canopy building
A religious foundation has submitted a planning appeal in a bid to keep a small building that was constructed without planning permission.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
More allotment holders in Watford than when Farm Terrace open
Further to a letter published last week in regards to allotment provision and investment from Watford Borough Council.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Court case shows pitfalls of leaving jointly-owned property
The way you share ownership of jointly-held property really matters when making your Will, as shown in the recent case of Dunbabin & Ors v Dunbabin.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 18:01:23 +0100
PrettyLittleThing launches collection of dog clothes, toys and more
PrettyLittleThing (PLT) has launched a Pet Collection including a dog dressing gown, coats, toys and more and it's available to buy now.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:58:49 +0100
Cartwright & Butler share the best royal gardens to enjoy for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Here are the top 10 royal gardens where you can enjoy a picnic and how to posh it up to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:57:48 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Easter Monday April 18
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Monday, April 18.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Sajid Javid meets West Hertfordshire hospital chiefs
Hospital bosses met with the Health Secretary to share their "shovel-ready" redevelopment plans with him.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0100
John F Kennedy School pupils win Dragons' Apprentice award
A group of Year 12 students managed to turn £100 into more than £1,000 for Watford FC’s charity.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Hand on Heart helping hundreds of rough sleepers in England
Dozens of volunteers are playing their part in a Watford-based charity’s biggest campaign to date to help people in need across England.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Fire crews attend crashes on M1 slip road and in Chorleywood
Firefighters had to rescue people trapped in their vehicles after two separate crashes overnight.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Best beer gardens in Watford according to TripAdvisor reviews
With the weather set to warm up from mid-April, here are a few of the best places to sit outside and enjoy a drink in Watford.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Watford cinema turned bingo hall that is now Essoldo Court
This building is one of the most recognisable in Watford and its name gives more than a nod to one of its former uses.



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