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Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
West Herts Sports Club mark centenary with fun day fundraiser for Peace Hospice
A family fun day held as part of celebration of 100 years of sport at a Watford club could become an annual charity event.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:57:20 +0100
Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change
Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable withing months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:13:30 +0100
Costa Coffee recall and ‘do not eat’ warning over undeclared allergen
Customers are being advised to return the product to Costa stores for a full refund.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:30:00 +0100
Parents blast 'extra questions' in SW Herts schools exam
A number of parents have lodged complaints after their children were given “extra” questions in an exam – and no time extension.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:40:35 +0100
Watford Primark CCTV 'blind spot' being exploited by thieves
Shoppers claim a CCTV "blind spot" in Watford's Primark is being exploited by pickpockets as it prevents police investigating.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Herts police officer admits calling newborn baby 'a whore'
A serving police officer is at risk of losing his job after admitting to calling his newborn baby "an attention-seeking whore", but he denies hurting her.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:25:00 +0100
Anger as Uber drivers ‘refused entry’ to Sainsbury's car park
An Uber driver is furious and says he is losing business because police are stopping him accessing a car park in Watford town centre.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Plans for Langleybury Film Hub on The Grove estate
The owners of The Grove hotel have unveiled plans to build a film hub on its estate.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Commuter slams Westfield Academy traffic
Parents letting schoolchildren of their cars on main roads because of heavy traffic is "an accident waiting to happen", a commuter fears.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Grand Designs: Bedfordshire couple build 'modernist pavilion'
The popular Channel 4 architectural show Grand Designs see Bedfordshire-based couple take on a modernist home.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:51:16 +0100
Recap of M25 updates after vehicle fire near Watford
A vehicle has caught fire on the M25 near Watford, causing two lanes to be closed.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:09:15 +0100
Recap of updates as suspicious device causes St Albans delays
Herts police cordoned off a back garden and put road closures in place in Belmont Hill, St Albans after a suspicious device was found.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:36:54 +0100
Watford patients have appointments moved for Queen's funeral
Cancer-related hospital appointments and operations are being cancelled on the day of the Queen’s funeral.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:07:46 +0100
BBC Strictly Come Dancing cancelled amid Queen's funeral as new date announced
As part of the scheduled changes the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, originally meant to return this weekend, will now launch at a later date.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Rookery being built and views of Watford's ground in 1950s
Many fans have already bought their copy of a book celebrating Watford’s centenary at Vicarage Road, but if you haven’t the pictures on this page give an indication of some of the great images it features.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:55:52 +0100
'Grenade' discovered in Belmont Hill garden in St Albans
Bomb experts have been sent to a St Albans home after landscapers reportedly discovered a grenade in the garden.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:14:28 +0100
Two Herts Arriva bus strikes called off
Hertfordshire bus strikes on two dates have been called off, as a mark of respect following the death of the Queen.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:50:00 +0100
Waitrose Rickmansworth click and collect temporarily unavailable
A supermarket’s click and collect service is set to be unavailable until November.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:48:52 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will see ‘thousands of hospital appointments cancelled’
Some NHS trusts have said that “non-urgent” procedures and clinic appointments should be postponed.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:33:33 +0100
Girl, 9, set to shave head for Watford memorial bench
A nine-year-old girl plans to shave off her hair to help fund a memorial bench for a “selfless” family friend who took her own life.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:45:00 +0100
Why were police in Rickmansworth Road near Cassiobury Park?
Around a dozen police officers responded after fears a man was wandering around with a weapon.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:31:28 +0100
Barrio is set to replace Bosleys and open in Watford
A popular Latin bar will be launching its first branch outside of London as it announces plans to open in Watford town centre.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:19:24 +0100
Bovingdon Market owners deny claim with hunt for new site still on
The owners of Bovingdon Market have denied claims that its market has relocated to a new site.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:16:20 +0100
Hunt for wanted Watford man who tried to pursue child
A manhunt has been launched to trace a man who allegedly attempted to sexually communicate with a child.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:28:05 +0100
Bank of England's September warning to anyone who uses £20 and £50 notes
It is encouraging anyone who still has them to use them or deposit them at their bank or a Post Office before the end of September.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
'Warning' as scammers try to gain entry to Watford homes
A housing association customer has issued a warning after she was targeted by a known scam aimed at gaining entry to Watford homes.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Warrant issued for Watford 'zombie knife' teen
Police are looking to arrest a Watford teenager who failed to answer bail over the possession of a ‘zombie knife’.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Anger at Cassiobury Park Avenue double yellow line question
A householder has compared once councillor's "obsession" with more double yellow lines in his street to Nicola Sturgeon's wish for a second Scottish independence referendum.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:24:27 +0100
M25 roadworks paused to ease congestion for mourners in London
A number of planned closures of motorways serving London have been paused until after the Queen’s funeral, it has been announced.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:03:40 +0100
Prince Harry breaks silence on military uniform 'ban' for Queen's funeral
Only working royals – which Harry and Andrew are not – are being permitted to dress in uniform at five ceremonial occasions.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:31:17 +0100
Amazon Prime two-day warning ahead of changes
Amazon say the hike in price of its delivery and streaming service is due to “increased inflation and operating costs”

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:35:00 +0100
Night trains planned for mourners heading into London after Queen Elizabeth II's death
Transport bosses have confirmed that extra trains will be running into London after the Queen's death.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:45:58 +0100
National Highways issue 'important' message to drivers using M25, M11, M3, M4, M23 and M6
Planned roadworks will be paused from this week until after the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:24:36 +0100
Prince Harry banned from military uniform at Queen's funeral despite Andrew rule change
It is likely to be a bitter blow for ex-soldier Harry, who is proud of his decade in the forces.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:45:00 +0100
Rise in motorbike thefts sparks police warning
A notable increase in thefts of motorcycles and mopeds has been recorded by police in Hertfordshire.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:50:00 +0100
Lib Dems win Abbots Langley Parish Council by-election
The Liberal Democrats have won a by-election returning the party to control of every seat on a parish council.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:01:11 +0100
Appeal after stabbing at The Pioneer Plays Festival
A man was stabbed during a large fight at a popular music festival in Hertfordshire.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford holds a proclamation ceremony for King Charles III
People of all ages and backgrounds attended Watford’s proclamation ceremony on the accession of His Majesty King Charles III.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:25:56 +0100
Primark to shut store in Watford on day of Queen’s funeral
Primark has announced it will shut all of its stores next Monday due to the Queen’s funeral.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Watford's buses of the 1960s and 1970s
Although the car now dominates the roads, many people still rely on buses to help them get around.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:17:12 +0100
London hotel prices soar ahead of the Queen’s funeral
People planning to visit London for the Queen’s funeral face soaring hotel bills.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:48:50 +0100
House market experts: ‘Hurry if selling, halt if buying’
Experts have issued advice on how the projected interest rates will likely affect house and rent prices in the coming months.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:06:03 +0100
What is lying in state? How and when to visit the Queen’s coffin following her passing
When you can pay your respects to the Queen as she lies in state this week.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:43:33 +0100
Milk shelves empty after Animal Rebellion protest in Hatfield
Some supermarket shelves in Hertfordshire were left empty of milk after campaigners disrupted a dairy distribution facility.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:05:08 +0100
EFL confirms when football will return amid period of national mourning for the Queen
EFL matches are returning this Tuesday, the football league has announced, after they were temporarily postponed following the news of the Queen’s death.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Top 10 places for breakfast around Watford
Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford Leisure Centre Woodside gets £200,000 boost
Upgrades have started on Watford’s leisure centre following a £200,000 investment.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:42:02 +0100
DWP: When £150 cost of living payment to disability benefit recipients
The DWP confirmed the first of the cost-of-living payments will be paid this month

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:02:11 +0100
Queen's funeral bank holiday explained - will I get a day off?
King Charles III approved a bank holiday to take place for the Queen’s funeral as he was proclaimed King on Saturday

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:48:56 +0100
Mourners may have to wait 12 hours to see the Queen in Westminster Hall
London rail services and roads will be very busy during the official mourning period.



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