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Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Number of homes flooded in Hertfordshire in 2020
More than 100 properties were flooded in Hertfordshire in 2020, it has been reported.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:31:24 +0000
The Hertfordshire teachers absent in December due to Covid-19
Schools in Hertfordshire saw one in 23 teachers absent because of coronavirus on just one day before Christmas, new figures reveal.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Family plead for answers of missing man Carl Hodges
The family of a man who has been missing for five years has reissued an appeal in hope to find answers.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
List of rapid Covid test sites in and around Watford
Hertfordshire County Council is continuing to expand the number of sites offering free rapid Covid tests for people with no symptoms.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say January was coldest in 10 years
The Met Office revealed January 2021 was the coldest the UK has seen in 10 years, with further wintry conditions expected this week.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:21:11 +0000
Clap for Tom Moore suggested after veteran dies from Covid
People are calling for a nationwide round of applause to pay tribute to Captain Tom Moore, who died today from Covid.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:29:00 +0000
Freezing weather and chance of snow in Watford this weekend
Cold weather and the possibility of snow is set to strike yet again this weekend.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:03:21 +0000
Councillor gives update on Water Lane flooding in Watford
A county councillor has given an update on a flooded road in Watford.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Watford animal welfare charity suffers £40,000 losses in pandemic
The Watford branch of an animal rescue and rehoming charity has been hit hard by the pandemic and is seeking help to pay for a much-needed new kennel block.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:52:52 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: A life in pictures
The WW2 veteran captured the nation’s hearts last year when he made 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:11:01 +0000
Police investigating after brick thrown onto A41 in Watford
A driver narrowly missed being struck by a brick that had been thrown off by a bridge by a boy.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:10:54 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Nine Watford FC team pictures from previous decades
Edward VII was King, Henry Campbell-Bannerman was Prime Minister and Watford were playing in Division One of the Southern League under the club's first ever manager John Goodall. The year was 1906 and the picture at the top of this page is how the...

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:31:14 +0000
Radlett roads in 'desperate' need of resurfacing
A councillor is calling for urgent attention to disregarded side roads that need resurfacing.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:08:26 +0000
Man assaulted and threatened with pole in High Street, Watford
Police are investigating a "distressing incident" where a man was physically assaulted and threatened with a metal pole.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:09:17 +0000
Parts of Water Lane remain flooded and closed
Questions have been raised as parts of Watford has remained closed following a recent flooding.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:52:25 +0000
Royal Mint reveal rarest 50p coins in the UK
The Royal Mint has today revealed the rarest and most valuable 50p coins in circulation in the UK.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:20:49 +0000
Pig stabbed to death in Elstree
A pig has died after it was stabbed several times in what has been described as a “brutal attack”.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Full list of Covid symptoms - including Covid tongue
People with Covid-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid-19: jab rollout for Essex and Hertfordshire elderly
More than four in five people aged 80 and over in Hertfordshire and west Essex have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail issues scam warning to UK customers
Royal Mail has warned people to watch out for various scams currently doing the rounds.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
1 in 8 workers in Watford furloughed in December
More than one in eight eligible jobs were furloughed at the end of December, new figures show.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:31:20 +0000
Supermarkets back plans which could see delivery of alcohol refused
Uber Eats and supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons are backing the new venture committing to stop giving booze to drunk customers.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:26:54 +0000
Boris Johnson hints tier system will not return when lockdown ends
It was expected that regions across England would return to the previous Tier 1 to Tier 4 level restrictions put in place before Christmas.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Reader praises Watford General and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals
We have all suffered in one way or another during this awful pandemic since March 2020 and whenever we have been asked to conform, in many instances not to our liking, most of us have dealt with these instructions just to keep ourselves okay.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Covid scams: the latest scams you need to be aware of
Covid scams continue to catch people off guard as opportunistic fraudsters find ways to exploit the current situation. 

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:34:52 +0000
Rickmansworth Aquadrome shuts due to flooding concerns
Rickmansworth Aquadrome has been temporarily shut in response to safety concerns to recent flooding incidents.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:31:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock confirms 90% of over 80s have had Covid jab
Stay with us for updates as Matt Hancock gives a Covid vaccine update to the nation.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:23:00 +0000
Watford Council fines barber shop owner for ignoring Covid rules
The owner of a barber shop has paid a £1,000 fine after they flouted coronavirus rules and kept their business open under Tier 4 restrictions.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:29:11 +0000
Covid: Three skin conditions could be first signs of virus
A new medical study has revealed three skin conditions could be the first signs a person has contracted Covid-19.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000
One week remaining to nominate businesses for Watford BID awards
There is one week remaining for readers to nominate Watford businesses that they feel have provided outstanding service during this challenging past year.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Guide dog attacked while on walk in Cassiobury Park
A guide dog has been left “nervous about going out” after it was attacked by a smaller dog while on a walk with its owner.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:46:43 +0000
Testing for South Africa Covid variant set to start in Herts
Urgent testing for the South Africa variant of coronavirus is set to start in Hertfordshire.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:09:20 +0000
Crash between car and ambulance left Watford road shut for hours
Two people were taken to hospital after a crash between an ambulance and a car.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Watford housing and school sites in Maple Cross and Croxley Green among our archive stories
A controversial housing development and concerns over the sites of new secondary schools were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:10:13 +0000
Avanti Meadows school opens as Covid-19 vaccination centre
The second mass vaccination centre in Hertfordshire has opened today in a push to make more vaccination slots possible.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:55:29 +0000
Asos buys Topshop and three other brands from Arcadia collapse
Asos has confirmed it has sealed the takeover of Topshop and three other brands from the collapse of the Arcadia retail empire for £265 million.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000
ITV doctor explains side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Hilary Jones has said that 50 per cent of people who've had the Covid vaccine have reported a common side effect after getting their jab.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:40:45 +0000
Another flood warning issued for River Colne in Rickmansworth
Residents are being warned that flooding to properties and low-lying areas remains “possible” after heavy rainfall.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:20:52 +0000
Covid: Matt Hancock hopeful of a 'great British summer'
People can look forward to a ‘great British summer’ thanks to the continued success of the Covid-vaccine programme, the Health Secretary has said.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Cancer survivor Sam Ryan to appear on Channel 4's Mend it for Money
A 29-year-old furniture maker who survived cancer three times during his childhood will appear on our television screens this month.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Covid-19: Excess deaths up in Watford and Hertfordshire
Watford saw a big increase in recorded deaths in 2020 compared to the average for the previous five years, analysis of official figures shows.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:05:21 +0000
The symptoms 'more common' for new Covid variant sufferers
Those included in the analysis were tested over two months between mid-November and mid-January.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Watford's religious leaders condemn Covid vaccine 'misinformation'
As people of faith, we are committed to the path of love for all human beings. During the pandemic, we have seen, and shared in, the pain of these unprecedented times. We have seen people die, be bereaved, struggle for life, lose jobs and liveliho...

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:45:33 +0000
Six new UK driving laws in 2021 every motorist should know
The Department for Transport has confirmed 2021 is set to bring changes to some motoring laws and policies.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Updated coronavirus government guidance for employers
It was recently announced that those employers making claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be published. HMRC will publish employer names, details about the value of the claim and company numbers, on a monthly basis.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:04:31 +0000
South African variant and 5 other key points from Matt Hancock press conference
On Monday night Matt Hancock addressed the nation amid news 105 cases of the new South African variant of the coronavirus had been detected in the UK.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:15:36 +0000
Boris Johnson hints tier system will not return when lockdown ends
It was expected that regions across England would return to the previous Tier 1 to Tier 4 level restrictions put in place before Christmas.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:40:48 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore battles coronavirus
Captain Sir Tom Moore is in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
Readers share school pictures from growing up in Watford
How do you remember your school days? Were they the best of your life or perhaps you do not look back on them so fondly? Are you still in touch with your school friends or do you wonder what happened to the person you sat next to in class?



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