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Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Ascot Road pupils unveil artwork at Cortland Cassiobury
Schoolchildren have unveiled their artwork at a new housing development in Watford.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Watford's Café Bianco given 1/5 food hygiene rating
A café has received a scathing report after inspectors found out-of-date meat on the premises.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:57:41 +0000
Family pay tribute to great-grandfather who died on A405 in Garston
A great-grandfather who died after he was hit by a car has been described as a “true gentleman” by his family.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:47:45 +0000
Teen 'stabbed' near The Gossamers, Watford, sparks manhunt
A teenager was stabbed in the back during a robbery before three men evaded police.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:40:19 +0000
Person dies at Watford Junction after being hit by train
Journeys through Watford Junction have been blocked after a person was hit by a train, adding to multiple other disruptions.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:26:37 +0000
Recap of updates after person hit by train near Watford junction
National Rail have confirmed a person was hit by a train in the Watford Junction station area, all lines are blocked.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000
Reaction from Watford as mandatory housing targets to be 'abolished'
The number of new homes being built in Watford could be reduced following reports the Government is to water down targets.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:30:00 +0000
Watford legend Blissett and MP pay tribute to Peace Hospice founder
Watford legend Luther Blissett has been among the prominent community figures to pay tribute to Gill Hollander following her death at the age of 88.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Obituary: Founder of Peace Hospice in Watford Gill Hollander
A mother, grandmother, keen gardener and golfer, Gill Hollander was a devoted and dedicated charity worker whose loyalty and support to the hospice she helped found in Watford will be remembered by many.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:32:00 +0000
Burglar jailed after Café Bianco door smashed and wine taken
A burglar has been jailed after stealing wine and damaging a Watford café's door.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Defibrillator installed in Goodwood Parade, Courtlands Drive
A life-saving defibrillator has been installed after calls from residents.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:04:17 +0000
Air ambulance called to 'medical emergency' in Market Street
A man was taken from Market Street to Watford General Hospital in a “serious condition”.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Plans for nine flats in King Georges Avenue in Watford approved
Plans to build a block of nine flats in a residential street in Watford have been approved.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:42:13 +0000
Major London Euston train delays after overhead wires issue
There are major delays in and out of London Euston station today (December 7) after a train became tangled with overhead wires.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:15:42 +0000
Bushey High Street flats replacing restaurants approved
A planning application to redevelop restaurants into flats in Bushey High Street has been given the green light.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:28:38 +0000
86-home Croxley View development The Letterpress complete
An 86-home development with a £16 million budget “in the heart of Watford” has been completed.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Watford teens appear in court charged with heroin supply
Four Watford teens have appeared in court over heroin and "crack" cocaine supply charges.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Son's defibrillator campaign after mum died on train in Bushey
A son whose “perfect and humble” mother died after she had a heart attack says those who tried to save her were “horrified” to learn there was no defibrillator at the station.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Work set for new year after Little Furze school demolished
Work on 70 houses and a nursing home is set to begin next year after Little Furze School in South Oxhey was demolished.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:57:40 +0000
Man 'attacked with weapons' by men in Moor View, Watford
A man was rushed to hospital after being attacked by three men with weapons in Watford.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:40:34 +0000
Costa Coffee opens shop in Watford Junction train station
A new Costa Coffee will open in Watford Junction from tomorrow replacing a business that was sold out of administration.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000
West Herts drivers consider debt and quitting over ULEZ
Drivers are being forced to consider taking loans and quitting jobs as the ULEZ is set to expand.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:00:54 +0000
Starbucks offers free tall drink to NHS workers today only
Whether you're crazy for a cappuccino or you're lusting for a latte, here's everything you need to know about Starbucks' offer.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:59:52 +0000
Train delays from Bushey to London Euston
There are delays on London Northwestern Railway from Bushey to London Euston.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:20:36 +0000
Recap of updates as Moor View, Watford closed by police
Locals are reporting Moor View has been taped off since early this morning, as of 12pm it is still understood to be shut.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000
ULEZ expansion is 'unfair' as Tory MPs call for it to be scrapped
Nearly 30 Conservative MPs have written to the Mayor of London urging him to cancel the “regressive and unfair” ULEZ expansion.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:37:47 +0000
Man in hospital after 'stabbing' in The Gossamers, Watford
A man has been taken to hospital following reports he was stabbed in The Gossamers, Watford.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:20:00 +0000
Three Rivers fees and charges could be set to soar
The fees which residents and businesses face paying in Three Rivers are set to rise in 2023.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Memories in pictures of Ex-Watford winger Stewart Scullion
Workmanlike is a word frequently associated with Ken Furphy’s Watford side that won the Division Three title in 1969 to elevate the club to the second tier for the first time in its history – with the exception of one player.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:30:45 +0000
Met Office warning over severe cold weather in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire residents are being warned to wrap up warm this week as the Met Office issued an amber warning of severe weather. 

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:38:59 +0000
Thousands raised after Watford Mencap's charity run
Thousands of pounds have been raised after around 200 people took part in races dressed up as Santa Clause.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:30:00 +0000
Stan Waszkiewicz retires from Herts Police after 50 years of service
An “exceptional” former police officer is retiring from Hertfordshire Constabulary after half a century with the force.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:31:08 +0000
Man dies after 'fall' at atria's Palace Car Park, Watford
A man has died after reportedly falling from a car park in Watford.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:11:01 +0000
M25 near Watford shut over concern for person on bridge
The M25 near Watford was shut for around three hours following reports of concern for someone’s welfare on a bridge.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:03:36 +0000
Police appeal to find 17-year-old Ethan from Watford
Herts Police have confirmed a teenager who was missing from Watford has now been found safe.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:22:05 +0000
Met Office reveals chance of snow in Watford this week
Weather forecasters have predicted the chance of snow in Watford this week along with longer-range guidance up to Christmas.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:30:00 +0000
Bushey Hall Farm haulage enforcement notice appeal dismissed
A haulage firm must stop using land for storing and repairing vehicles in what is being described as a “victory” for neighbours.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Inspector calls for ‘major improvement’ at Shemul, Northwood
An Indian restaurant in Northwood has received a damning report after an inspector found “mouldy” food in a fridge.  

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000
ULEZ expansion: The roads where west Hertfordshire borders London
Drivers of the most polluting vehicles will be charged to travel anywhere around London from the end of next summer.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:55:00 +0000
Catalytic converter stolen from car at Bushey Costco
Police have issued an appeal after a catalytic converter was stolen from a parked car.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000
ArrivaClick providing free travel to Watford Welcoming Spaces
Minibuses are providing free travel for residents in Watford who need somewhere warm to stay to keep their heating bills down.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Counter terrorism Christmas warning for eastern England
Counter terrorism police have warned people in eastern England to be alert over Christmas.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Christmas school nativity plays of past in Watford, Radlett & Sarratt
It’s that time of year again when children and teachers will be busy making costumes and rehearsing for that annual festive tradition in schools across our area and beyond, the nativity play.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:30:00 +0000
MP Dean Russell grilled by Future Academies Watford pupils
Watford’s MP says he was “put through his paces” by pupils during a Q&A session.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:15:00 +0000
Bushey Heath roadworks set to cause delays until end of week
Four-way temporary traffic lights could cause disruption for motorists for the rest of the week.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:33 +0000
Watford man admits drug driving van without licence
A Watford man has admitted to cannabis possession and driving a van after using the drug, without insurance or a licence.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:07:19 +0000
Police appeal after TV and tablet stolen in Bushey burglary
Police are looking to speak to people who saw a stolen TV being carried away after two burglaries.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:08:23 +0000
Fatal crash by A405 North Orbital Road and Bucknalls Lane
Police have appealed for witnesses after a pedestrian in his 70s died following a crash in Watford.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000
Planning applications in Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum
A proposal to construct a new building next to a church is among the planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Arriva ‘sorry’ but Watford bus turmoil set to continue
Arriva says it is “genuinely sorry” for buses disruption amid claims it is “destroying people’s lives” – but the turmoil looks set to continue.



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