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Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire to GPS track released offenders to prevent crime
Hertfordshire will begin to GPS monitor recently released prisoners in order to prevent them from reoffending.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Watford McDonald's: Mum's warning after two parking tickets
A mum whose daughter got two parking tickets within 48 hours at Watford McDonald's has urged people "not to fall into the same trap".

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Watford man guilty of string of crimes to be sentenced
A Watford man guilty of a string of crimes including theft, criminal damage, driving offences, assault and threatening behaviour will learn what punishment he faces at crown court.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100
What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:46:50 +0100
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk tickets sell out in 24 hours
Tickets for Anthony Joshua’s IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO Heavyweight World Title defence against Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday September 25 have sold out within the first 24 hours of going on sale.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:31:00 +0100
EFL issue update on players taking the knee ahead of new season
Bournemouth will host recently relegated West Brom on Friday night live in front of Sky Sports cameras as fans return to the terraces.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Covid vaccine to be approved for 16 and 17-year-olds - is it safe?
Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:10:15 +0100
Juraj Kucka from Parma close to joining Watford
Watford are nearing the signing of Slovakia midfielder Juraj Kucka from Parma on an initial two-year deal.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:14:17 +0100
Where the new £700 million Hertfordshire film studio could be
The proposed location for a £700 million film and TV studios facility earmarked in Hertfordshire has now been revealed.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Investigation underway into sudden damage of road in Rickmansworth
Works are being carried out to repair a damaged road in Rickmansworth.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Watford mayor and MP join forces to back West Herts hospital plans
Watford's mayor and MP have put their political differences aside and joined forces to show their support for redevelopment plans for the town's hospital.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:08:33 +0100
Police clamp down on anti-social bike riding in Three Rivers
Police in Three Rivers have been clamping down on bikers riding anti-socially in the district.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:15:00 +0100
Teachers at Northwood private school given permission for alcoholic bar
Teachers won’t have to leave the grounds of their £18,000-a-year private school to enjoy an alcoholic drink, a council has decided.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:39:24 +0100
Roads closed due to car fire in Bushey
Police shut two roads as firefighters tackled a car fire in Bushey.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:20:00 +0100
Call for 'rainbow crossings' in every Hertfordshire district
Multi-coloured crossings that recognise LGBTQ+ communities could be installed in every district in Hertfordshire.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:19:37 +0100
Elderly motorist dies in crash near London Colney
Police have confirmed an elderly man has died in a crash near London Colney this morning.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:44:44 +0100
Police appeal after crash at London Colney Roundabout
Police have launched an investigation following a serious road traffic collision near London Colney this morning (Wednesday 4 August).

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:27:51 +0100
'Major incident' at London Colney Roundabout
A 'major incident' has happened London Colney Roundabout leading to disruptions and road closures.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Second studio could be built on Bovingdon Airfield
A second studio could be built on Bovingdon Airfield again this autumn, according to a new planning application.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Chorleywood girl blinded by brain tumour stars at festival
A seven-year-old brain tumour patient who has been registered blind since the age of two was the excited VIP guest at a family music festival at the weekend.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Teenage girl becomes private pilot at Flight Training London
A 17-year-old girl has completed her Private Pilot’s Licence test after she soared through training in her ambition of becoming a commercial pilot.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
South Oxhey woman fails to update dog's microchip details
A dog owner from South Oxhey has been fined hundreds of pounds for not updating her pet’s microchip details.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:52:17 +0100
Watford youngster Dapo Mebude joins AFC Wimbledon on loan
Dapo Mebude has left Watford and joined AFC Wimbledon on loan for the upcoming season.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Former councillor 'despairs' for Watford's future development
I refer to the recent letters published by MP, Dean Russell and Watford Elected Mayor, Peter Taylor and the contributions from local press concerning the Watford local plan, eventually published a few days ago.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:35:03 +0100
Isaac Success wants Watford stay with Udinese interested
Isaac Success is reluctant to leave Watford this summer, amid plans to transfer him to Udinese.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:27:09 +0100
Barclays issue scam warning to people aged 21-30 with a bank account
A survey commissioned by the bank quizzed 2,000 people to compare perceptions of likely fraud victims to its own data on fraud cases.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:22:21 +0100
Andre Gray scored for Watford at Kings Langley
Andre Gray scored for a Watford academy side away at Kings Langley last night after returning from international duty with Jamaica.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:32:00 +0100
McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time
The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Wilko announces popular face mask change in UK stores
This extension follows an initial three-month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores across the UK.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Reports of 'overflowing' dog waste bins in Watford and Three Rivers
An increase in people buying dogs during the Covid pandemic has brought with it a new problem in some parts of the county – overflowing dog litter bins.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:55:00 +0100
Aldenham Estate owner on why she wants to see solar farm on her land
It is the most controversial scheme in a council’s history.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:39:32 +0100
Shelves in Watford supermarkets empty from driver shortage
Some supermarket shelves in Watford have been left emptied as businesses continue to suffer from a shortage of lorry drivers.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:15:00 +0100
Play area in Croxley Green shuts after wasp nest discovered
A play area in Croxley Green has been closed to the public following the discovery of a wasp nest.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:06:24 +0100
Watford parking: Residents earn cash by renting out drives
Home owners in Watford can make up to a £1,000 a year by renting out their driveways, it has been revealed.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Former care home in Oxhey for sale for more than £2m
A former care home is up for sale with an asking price of at least two million pounds.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:34:20 +0100
Council rolls out technology to tackle deadly Legionella
Watford Borough Council has partnered with a local firm to install hundreds of devices in council-owned buildings across the borough to fight a dangerous bacteria.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:13:23 +0100
LONDON CITY HALL: Tube strikes called off
This week’s planned strikes across the Tube network have been called off following “last ditch” talks between Tube bosses and union representatives.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:00:41 +0100
Cyclist in hospital after crash with bus in Watford town centre
A cyclist has been taken to hospital after being hit by a bus in Watford.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:50:28 +0100
Cyclist hit by bus in Watford town centre
Emergency services have rushed to Watford town centre this morning after a bus hit a cyclist.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Parking charges reintroduced at Watford General Hospital
Visitors to Watford General Hospital face having to pay for parking again after charges were reintroduced.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:23:00 +0100
Premier League players to take the knee next season
Premier League players have committed to continue taking the knee this season.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:08:21 +0100
Philip Zinckernagel keen to make Premier League impact at Watford
Philip Zinckernagel is keen to fight for his place at Watford this season in order to achieve his Premier League dream.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Watford MP's housing target argument 'disingenuous' former mayor claims
Parliament has just gone into recess. It is fairly common for government to put something out in the last days hoping it will slip quietly under the radar. So it was this end of term.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:30:22 +0100
Lloyd Doyley, Marvin Sordell, Tommy Smith and Graham Stack to play for Watford in Wealdstone testimonial
Lloyd Doyley, Marvin Sordell, Graham Stack and Tommy Smith will play for a Watford legends team in a game against Wealdstone.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:39:54 +0100
VAR changes to cut out trivial decisions in Premier League
The Premier League will look to clamp down on soft penalties in the season ahead, while attackers are set to benefit from the scrapping of so-called ‘toenail’ offsides.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Uber and Deliveroo offer discounts to boost Covid vaccine uptake
The deal comes as part of a government incentive to encourage younger people to get vaccinated against coronavirus. 

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Domingos Quina expected back in Watford training this week
Domingos Quina is expected to return to full training with Watford this week after recovering from a thigh injury.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Mystery solved after a 'dead crocodile' was found in the UK
It was fond on top of a substation transformer and locals were puzzled as to how the creature could have got there.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:08:44 +0100
Pentagon on lockdown after 'multiple gunshots' fired at US defence HQ
The Pentagon is the headquarters building for the United States Department of Defense.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:52:17 +0100
Hairdressers of the Year Winner
Congratulations to all the team at MONZ HAIR DESIGNS, they are ecstatic to have won!



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