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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:56:34 +0100
Watford singer will feature in ITV's The Voice UK
A Watford singer and songwriter will take the stage in ITV’s The Voice.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:36:56 +0100
Watford Foodbank will close on Monday for Queen's funeral
Watford Foodbank has announced it will be closed on Monday because of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:44:19 +0100
First look at new Beech House restaurant in Watford
The front of a new restaurant and bar in Watford has finally been revealed after months of building work.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
The streets in Watford that have recorded a burglary this year
A crime map has revealed which streets in Watford recorded burglaries during the first six months of 2022.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Queen's funeral bank holiday: Bin collection days across Watford
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her state funereal has been declared as a national bank holiday.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford-based Camelot drops National Lottery legal challenge
Doubt has been cast over 900 Watford-based jobs after National Lottery operator Camelot dropped its appeal to prevent handing over its licence.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:54:17 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind 'secret letter' which cannot be opened until 2085
The letter has been kept in a glass case in a restricted part of a building in Australia signed “Elizabeth”.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:42:02 +0100
TSB down: What we know as banking app won't login
Customers of TSB have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:41:05 +0100
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax down: Lloyds banking group facing credit card issues
Customers of the Lloyds banking group have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:41:10 +0100
TSB down: What we know as banking app won't login
Customers of TSB have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:24:32 +0100
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax down: Lloyds banking group facing credit card issues
Customers of the Lloyds banking group have been reporting outages with their services this morning.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:43:38 +0100
BBC viewers shocked as royal guard collapses at foot of Queen's coffin
Soldiers in ceremonial uniform are maintaining a constant, 24-hour vigil around the Queen’s coffin while she is lying in state.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:43:00 +0100
Could Abbey Line funding failure lead to HERT link?
With the need to address climate change becoming ever more important, pushing for sustainable transport to take cars off the road seems like an easy win.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:35:51 +0100
Fratelli in Watford burgled for second time in six months
Burglars smashed their way into a popular Watford restaurant and made off with hundreds of pounds of alcohol, cash and a lollipop.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:27:59 +0100
BBC to livestream Queen lying in state ahead of state funeral - how to watch
It will means those unable to travel to London will be able to see have quiet moments of reflection from their homes.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Watford 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 within months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:02:41 +0100
Barrio Watford opening date confirmed at former Bosleys site
Watford's "first tequila bar" has confirmed when it will open in the former Bosleys site in Watford town centre.

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 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 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.

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.

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 17:27:26 +0100
London Marathon creates non-binary gender option for first time
Ballots for the 2023 TCS London Marathon open on Saturday October 1, the day before this year’s event.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:52:15 +0100
S Club 7 star Jo O’Meara updates fans ahead of emergency back surgery
The 43-year-old singer requires emergency surgery on her back, after initially injuring it in 2002,

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:21:36 +0100
Banned items revealed for the Queen's lying in state at Westminster Hall
Here's what you should and should not bring as the Queen lies in state at the Palace of Westminster.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:52:56 +0100
UK government responds to calls for new annual bank holiday after Queen's death
The campaign was launched by John Harris and has been backed by more than 100,000 people in the UK.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:10:42 +0100
Kate Middleton's tribute to Queen as coffin arrived at Buckingham Palace for final time
Mourners have already joined the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state which begins at 5pm.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:48:42 +0100
McDonald's shares it will be shutting all venues until 5pm on day of Queen's funeral
The fast food restaurant chain has announced its opening hours on the day of the Queen's funeral

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 10:48:52 +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.

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
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 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’.



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