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Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Look inside the £8.5 million manor in on sale on Rightmove
  The 14-bedroom manor has 10 acres of private grounds.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum in week of May 30
The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning May 30:

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Watford pet rescue centre seeking home for pair of rabbits
Hello, my name is Thunder and this is my friend Peanut. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust a couple of months ago when our owner had a change of circumstances.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Redbridge leader pledges to put families first, despite low government funding
The leader of Redbridge Council has set out his plans to make Redbridge “the best place to live, work and raise a family” over the next four years.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Restaurant at Watford Business Park with rave reviews
Tucked away on an industrial estate in Croxley Green is a restaurant with exclusively five star reviews on TripAdvisor.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:26:43 +0100
Thousands attend Watford's big centenary celebration event
It seemed like the fantastic performances at the Watford centenary celebration brought out the sun as families flocked to Cassiobury Park to enjoy the event.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 15:17:21 +0100
Police searching for missing man in Watford
Police are looking for a missing man who was last seen nearly two weeks ago.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
How Benskins Brewery celebrated a royal Jubilee in Watford
As we celebrate H.M. Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable Platinum Jubilee, I’d like to tell you how Benskins Brewery in Watford marked another, long past Royal Jubilee. From Monday, May 6 until Sunday May 12, 1935, nationwide celebrations took place ...

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:27:46 +0100
Sir Elton John is in 'top health' after wheelchair picture
Sir Elton John has told fans he is “in top health” after he was pictured in a wheelchair at Leipzig Airport in Germany.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:55:00 +0100
Saturday's Watford centenary and Jubilee celebrations
This weekend Watford kicks-off celebrating 100 years as a borough, with celebrity acts Naughty Boy and Rak-Su helping to showcase their hometown.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Fans congratulate Luther Blissett on OBE
Fans have sent in their congratulations to Watford legend Luther Blissett on his OBE.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford shop owner blames parking permits for loss of earnings
A shop owner has blamed the introduction of parking permits near his business for a loss of earnings. 

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Barbershop opened by survivor of near-fatal domestic abuse
A barber who survived near fatal domestic abuse is now starting his own barbershop and wants to "pay back" Watford for all the help he was given.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Cost of living crisis: What will £20 buy you in Watford
How far will £20 go when food shopping in Watford?

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Royal scenes and sights in Watford, London and beyond
The national celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee are well underway but the build-up also provided a rich source of material for our talented photographers.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Driverless cars and Smart motorways: solutions or problems?
I am often accused of being archaic, old, stuck in my ways and an uncool dad. I prefer not to view myself as a traditionalist, but a realist. It’s simple: if it aint broke, why fix it?

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
What's the best way to prepare for an interview or meeting?
I started this month’s article thinking I would write about how I had been interviewed for a podcast recently.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Queen's Birthday Honours for Herts people in jubilee year
Luther Blissett holds a special place in Watford’s collective heart and it is wonderful to see him recognised in the Queen's birthday honours.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 20:35:00 +0100
Platinum Jubilee weekend takeaway discounts from Domino's, UberEats and more
There are a number of discounts to be enjoyed at the likes of Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Domino's for the Platinum Jubilee weekend

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:34:00 +0100
Marks and Spencer launch burger bao buns for summer barbecues
Marks and Spencer bring out burger bao buns to help turn your standard barbecue into a summertime showstopper

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 09:35:00 +0100
Recreate the Royal jewels worn by Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle
Take inspiration from iconic jewellery worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100
The value of community at a Watford platinum jubilee party
We spoke to organisers at a Platinum Jubilee street party in Watford about the value of community, the jubilee, and having fun.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:17:30 +0100
Burglar flees after entering sleeping victim's bedroom
A burglar fled a house after switching on the light in the victim's bedroom.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:28:41 +0100
Watford street celebrates the platinum jubilee
The road has celebrated every Jubilee since the silver jubilee marked 25 years and this week it was packed with decoration, competitions, food, and friendly people.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0100
A Heart for Abbots Langley coffee morning gets new home
An Abbots Langley coffee morning that was set up to help people who are feeling lonely has been given a new venue.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:33:00 +0100
Get your Platinum Jubilee make up like Meghan Markle, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton
Recreate your favourite Royals' make up routine for your Platinum Jubilee celebrations from The Body Shop.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0100
Queen’s Police Award for senior Hertfordshire cop
A senior Hertfordshire cop, who led the UK’s largest ever blackmail case, has been awarded the Queen’s Policing Medal.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Family tribute to Croxley Green shop owner Cliff Vassiliou
A family has paid tribute to their adored father, grandfather, and husband Cliff Vassiliou – the Croxley Sports Shop owner who recently died.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Hundreds still not refunded for cancelled Herts Fest
Hundreds of revellers are still out of pocket nearly a year after a Herts-based festival was cancelled.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Coronation celebrations in Watford
Many readers’ recollections of the Queen’s Coronation remain vivid even though it happened 69 years ago this week.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Watford mum fears for 'suicidal' son after teen climbs crane
A distraught mum says she fears for her "suicidal" son as the system is failing to help him overcome his mental health struggles.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:33:00 +0100
Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express share where to stay to discover the new Jubilee cities
Stay at a Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Express and discover all that the new Jubilee cities have to offer.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:32:00 +0100
The Fragrance Shop is offering up to 60 percent off fragrances ahead of Father's Day
June is here and while we have the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this weekend, we also have Father’s Day to organise.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Mamma Mia the Party will make you feel like a Dancing Queen - how to get tickets
Mamma Mia the Party is at the O2 London and was lucky enough to get to experience the show.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Willows Activity Farm welcomes dinosaurs to enjoy half-term
Willows Activity Farm is holding a week of fun-filled roar-some activities for children to learn about dinosaurs.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Partygate: Watford MP won't call for Boris Johnson to resign
Watford's MP said he will not be calling for the Prime Minister to resign over partygate as he is "mindful" of his apology - but other MPs have remained silent.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Watford talent at heart of Big Centenary Celebration
The Cassiobury Park bandstand will display the huge variety of Watford talent as local people star in all areas.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0100
Watford preparing to celebrate 100 years at Vicarage Road
August 30 will officially mark exactly 100 years to the day that Watford played their first match at Vicarage Road, and the club will be marking the occasion in a number of ways.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Watford shoppers call for 'disgrace' Boris Johnson to resign
Boris Johnson “lacks integrity,” “he’s a disgrace” and should “resign” over his breaking of the Covid-19 lockdown rules, according to shoppers in Watford.

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Developers offer update on progress of Watford Riverwell projects
A timelapse video has been released showing the development of a retirement village as it nears completion.

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:51:34 +0100
Platinum Jubilee beacon locations in Hertfordshire : See the list
A network of flaming tributes to the Queen will stretch throughout the country on Thursday, including across Hertfordshire.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Woman escorted out of airport after 'ridiculous' passport rule
A BARROW woman was left fuming after being escorted out of an airport after she was refused entry to board a flight for her friend’s wedding due to the Brexit passport rule.

Tue, 31 May 2022 18:30:00 +0100
Watford petrol prices are increasing since Russia invasion
Watford fuel prices have shot up again after the EU agreed to cut 90 per cent of Russian oil by the end of 2022.

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:53:00 +0100
Lionel Messi and Argentina team arrive at The Grove Watford
The Argentina football team have been filmed arriving at a hotel in Watford.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0100
West Hertfordshire hospitals sets up food bank
A food bank has been set up for NHS staff unable to afford basic food due to the rising cost of living.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:53:11 +0100
M25 traffic held near Watford over 'police-led incident'
Traffic has been stopped on the M25 near Watford due to a "police-led incident" this evening (June 2).

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Grounded Kitchen lined up to fill former Mod Pizza restaurant in Watford
A contemporary Korean eatery has been lined up to fill an empty space in Watford town centre.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Food Hygiene: Cucina at Queens' School in Bushey rated 1/5
A school catering company for a secondary school was rated 1/5 in a food hygiene inspection.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Man found dead in Cassiobury Park
A man was found dead in Cassiobury Park.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:38:00 +0100
Recreate the Love Island villa in your home and garden from Aldi, Wayfair and The Range
Now that the Love Island contestants for 2022 have been confirmed and we have had the first look at the new villa, here's how we can recreate the look at home.



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