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Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Mercedes stolen in Watford using camera-blocking tech
A family say they feel “violated” after thieves used sophisticated technology to block their camera and steal a Mercedes from their drive.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:58:00 +0100
Chico’s Parmi N Shakes responds to launch day noise complaints
A new Watford restaurant's launch day was hit with online complaints of noise and reports of “vehicle nuisance”.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:33:54 +0100
Stalker ex-husband banned from Herts with restraining order
A man who hounded his ex-wife and posed a “serious risk” to his family has been banned from Hertfordshire in a restraining order.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Calls for 'worn-out' road markings on A405 to be fixed
“Hazardous” road markings are causing drivers to swerve and keeping neighbours awake at night, a councillor has claimed.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Black man feared life when stopped by police in London
A black man feared he would be “choked or killed” when he was handcuffed and bundled to the floor by police, in a case of mistaken identity, a court has heard.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Luther Blissett House affordable homes wrecked in water leak
Some residents at a newly built affordable housing development have had to live at hotels for nearly seven weeks after severe flooding damage.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:02:43 +0100
Pervert evades Croxley Common Moor police search
A man evaded police after exposing himself to a woman this morning, and walkers say this has happened before.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Update on progress of new Watford Muslim Youth Centre
A youth centre and community hall being built in Watford is expected to be completed next year.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:14:30 +0100
Royal Mail Strike Dates 2022: Workers launch 48 hour strike
The two-day strike is going ahead despite talks between the two sides being held on Thursday.

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:15:52 +0100
Snapchats not sending: What we know as Snapchat not working
Users of the social media app, Snapchat, have been reporting issued with their service this morning.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:09:53 +0100
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Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0100
Hertfordshire has highest metal thefts rate outside London
Hertfordshire appears to be a metal theft hotspot, with the highest rate of metal infrastructure being stolen outside of London.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Kings Langley Beer and Fizz Festival this weekend
Kings Langley’s first ever beer and fizz festival boasts more than 20 real ales and a range of champagne.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:29:57 +0100
H&M launches cost cutting drive as profits plunge
H&M has confirmed plans to cut costs by £160 million after profits plunged.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:15:00 +0100
Online and phone systems at Hertsmere Borough Council down
Hertsmere Borough Council has apologised following after a system outage which has left residents unable to access services for help and advice.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:17:08 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's cause of death revealed as death certificate released
Queen Elizabeth II died, aged 96, at Balmoral surrounded by members of the royal family earlier this month.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0100
Married at First Sight: Whitney Hughes and April Banbury
Two women from Hertfordshire have chosen to marry complete strangers in a bid to find their perfect partners.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:59:00 +0100
Watford fundraising mum 'heartbroken' by Pakistan flooding
A woman with family roots in Pakistan says she has been left “heartbroken” by the scenes of devastation caused by flooding.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:54:19 +0100
Rail Strikes Watford: What services will be affected?
Taking place on Saturday, October 1 many services will be severely disrupted with only a limited service operating between 7.30am and 6.30pm.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:59:43 +0100
CCTV appeal after man 'fondled himself' on Hertfordshire-bound train
Police have released a CCTV image after a man allegedly fondled himself in front of a woman on a train that travels through Hertfordshire.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:47:53 +0100
Councils around Watford among those warning of services cuts
Watford, Three Rivers, and Hertsmere councils are among a group warning local authorities may “need to review what, if any, discretionary services we can continue to deliver”.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:40:00 +0100
Cost to redesign Woodmere Avenue width restriction revealed
The cost to remove and replace a set of crash-prone bollards at a width restriction in Watford has been revealed.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:22:35 +0100
KSI to send ‘truckload of Prime to many schools’
KSI has claimed he will send “a truckload” of Prime to “many” schools after one banned his product.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:35:00 +0100
Woman dies after 'medical emergency' at Bushey station
A woman has died after she suffered a suspected heart attack.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:34:16 +0100
Greene King prospective tenant for White Horse Chorleywood
New landlords may have been found for a pub whose previous tenants handed in their notice after the pandemic saying “times have changed”.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:50:00 +0100
Photos show extent of damage after Harper Lane bridge crash
Photos have revealed the perilous state a railway bridge has been left in and the extent of damage to vehicles after a head-on crash.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:55:00 +0100
Vicarage Road to be resurfaced in late October
One of Watford’s most famous roads is to finally get some “much-needed” repairs.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford Facebook group organise pop-up foodbank
A Watford Facebook group gave away heaps of food and other essentials last week as they organised their first foodbank event.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Which GPs around Watford have the most patients per doctor?
NHS data shows the GP surgeries in the Watford area with the highest workload, as patients struggle to book appointments across the country.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:29:54 +0100
How to watch the London Marathon on TV and online
Watch the London Marathon this weekend from the comfort of your own home.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:01:34 +0100
Gangsta’s Paradise rapper and Big Brother star Coolio dies aged 59
The American rapper, known best for the 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, has died aged 59.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:59:56 +0100
Watford borrowers losing out on homes amid mortgage chaos
An estate agent has warned that Watford buyers are already being forced to give up their ideal homes as mortgages are withdrawn.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:18:19 +0100
Croxley Green shop window shattered in van crash
A van left a plate glass window shattered on the ground when it collided with a beauty therapist’s shop window.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:51:52 +0100
Plested tops charts with Lewis Capaldi song Forget Me
A local songwriter had to pinch himself when it was announced the songs he co-wrote charted first and second in the same week.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Share your stories ahead of Sunday's London Marathon
It’s the London Marathon this weekend with thousands ready to take on the 26.2-mile race.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:36:52 +0100
Watford Wetherspoon pub Colombia Press put up for sale
The Columbia Press in Watford has been put up for sale along with 31 other Wetherspoon pubs nationwide.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:45:29 +0100
Radlett railway bridge damaged after three vehicles crash
A rail bridge was badly damaged after multiple vehicles crashed.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Mother's horror at attack on teenage daughter in Watford
A 15-year-old girl who was filmed as she was repeatedly kicked to the head has spoken about her trauma.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Bushey girl Ava, 11, diagnosed with fatal Batten disease
The family of an 11-year-old girl was told she will be lucky to reach her teenage years after a rare fatal disease devastated her health.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Watford parties clash over mini-budget
Opposing political parties in Watford have hit out against the “complete sham” mini-budget introduced by the Conservative government.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:09:13 +0100
Netflix searches for actor to play Prince Harry in The Crown
You can apply to be a young Prince Harry in Netflix's The Crown.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:31:08 +0100
Royal Mail workers announce 19 days of strikes in coming months
The CWU said the strikes will have a “dramatic impact” and will cover peak mail periods such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas build-up.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:36:30 +0100
Is Sky Broadband down? What we know about Sky internet outages
Users of Sky Broadband have been reporting issues with their service this morning as there seems to be an issue with internet outages.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Channel 4's Nine Perfect Strangers: Full cast list and how to watch
Based on the bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty, Nine Perfect Strangers will be showing on Channel 4

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:35:47 +0100
Road in Radlett shut after crash - recap
Police were in Radlett after multiple vehicles have crashed. Read our blog recap

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:47:47 +0100
Police find missing Watford teenage boy
A teenage boy who was reported missing from Watford has been found safely. 

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Construction of Vicarage Road Stand at Watford
Generations of fans grew up watching Watford on the open-air terracing at the Vicarage Road End but almost 30 years ago the complexion of the stadium was to change significantly as the bulldozers moved in.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:57:25 +0100
Hertfordshire Arriva strikes called off as pay deal agreed
Arriva strike action has been called off after a pay offer was accepted by a ballot.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:37:11 +0100
Drugs and ASB reported at Harwood Recreation Ground, Watford
Police have upped patrols around a popular children's playground in Watford amid reports of drugs and antisocial behaviour.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:35:44 +0100
Man fined £810 for watching woman at Watford Junction toilet
A pervert who watched a woman using the toilet at a station for his own sexual gratification has been handed a £810 fine.



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