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• Police officer fired for ‘touching female colleague on the buttock’

  25-07-2025 20:40 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  An officer has been fire from the Met Police it was alleged he touched a female colleague on the buttock in a "sexual manner".
  
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• Top Boy and Empire of Light actor Michael Ward charged with two counts of rape

  25-07-2025 17:55 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Ward, who is known for his roles in Top Boy and Empire of Light, has been charged with two counts of rape by the Metropolitan Police
  
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• Burglar jailed for five years over two-week spree of 'high value' thefts

  25-07-2025 17:15 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Stealing high value jewellery and designer watches in Watford, Kings Langley, and Hemel Hempstead has landed a burglar five years in jail.
  
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• New 200-home plan submitted to extend recently finished Radlett scheme

  25-07-2025 16:25 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Plans for up to 200 homes have been submitted to extend a recently completed Radlett development and including relocating St Albans Rangers.
  
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• Full list of confirmed Watford Colosseum acts as reopening nears

  25-07-2025 15:58 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The Watford Colosseum is officially reopening in just over a month's time, here is a handy guide to who is confirmed to be playing and when.
  
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• The only foreign language phrase half of Brits know is how to order a drink

  25-07-2025 15:44 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The only foreign language phrase half of Brits have truly nailed – is how to order a drink abroad.
  
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• One in four gig goers miss the encore and leave early

  25-07-2025 15:37 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  One in four gig goers miss the encore and leave early – with a third prioritising how they’ll feel the next day.
  
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• Heathrow Airport terminal evacuated after fire alert with huge queues

  25-07-2025 15:26 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Part of Heathrow Airport has been evacuated as the fire service responds to an alarm.
  
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• Heathrow Airport evacuated after fire alert with long delays

  25-07-2025 14:52 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Heathrow Airport has been evacuated after a fire alert in one of the terminals. Live updates here.
  
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• The Watford area pubs that are an asset to the community

  25-07-2025 14:50 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Historic pubs across the area have been recognised as assets of community value for their importance to residents in Watford, Three Rivers, and Hertsmere.
  
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• Fire crews called to flooded road after burst water main causes closures

  25-07-2025 14:31 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A burst water main caused flooding and road closures on Kenton Lane, Stanmore, with emergency services responding and diversions in place.
  
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• Wembley is being taken over by Oasis fans - here's where you can get official merch

  25-07-2025 14:11 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Fans are arriving at Wembley ahead of tonight's Oasis reunion gig - the first of seven dates the band will play at the national stadium
  
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• Two Watford businesses named among best workplaces for women

  25-07-2025 13:48 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Two businesses based in Watford have been included on a list of the UK's best workplaces for women.
  
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• M1 safety fears raised by coroner after fatal crash near Watford

  25-07-2025 12:51 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A report has been published highlighting concerns about safety on the M1 near Watford after a crash which killed two people.
  
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• Weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro could help obese people control asthma

  25-07-2025 12:16 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Weight-loss jabs such as Mounjaro could also help minimise asthma symptoms in obese people, says a new study, as the NHS rolls out treatment for patients
  
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• Tesco brings back free fruit for kids and makes big Clubcard changes

  25-07-2025 12:16 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Tesco is bringing free kids' fruit back, along with Clubcard deal changes to help families this summer
  
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• What Watford residents want to replace The Beech House - top responses

  25-07-2025 12:01 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford residents have weighed in on what they would like to see replace The Beech House in Watford High Street after it closed earlier this week.
  
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• When Oasis rocked the Watford Colosseum stage

  25-07-2025 11:50 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  As Oasis prepare to perform at Wembley Stadium for the first time in 16 years, a look back to their Watford Colosseum show in 2002.
  
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• On This Day: WW2 veteran Ernie honoured for 'heroic' action

  25-07-2025 11:20 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  On this day in 2018, WWII veteran Ernest Searling, 100, was awarded France’s highest honour, the Legion d’Honneur, at Bushey care home for his heroic actions.
  
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• 'Sledgehammer burglary' sparks police chase before arrests made

  25-07-2025 11:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Two suspects have been arrested after burglars reportedly used a sledgehammer to force their way through a front door in South Oxhey.
  
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• Pape Diallo joins Norwich after Watford made Nestory Irankunda their priority

  25-07-2025 09:40 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Pape Diallo has joined Norwich City after Watford cooled their interest in light of the signing of Nestory Irankunda, the Watford Observer understands.
  
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• Major retailer with Harlequin store at risk of collapse

  25-07-2025 09:36 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Major high street retailer River Island is at risk of falling into administration - sparking fresh concerns for the store in Watford's Harlequin shopping centre.
  
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• New look at Leavesden Harry Potter set revealed by Google Earth

  25-07-2025 09:09 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Eagle-eyed Harry Potter fans on Reddit have unearthed a fresh look at the HBO adaptation's Leavesden set after scouring Google Earth.
  
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• Every Watford-area Ofsted rating for the 2024-25 academic year

  25-07-2025 06:31 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The Watford Observer takes a look back at every school in the area to be inspected by Ofsted in the 2024-25 academic year.
  
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• 'Insane' cycle route plan under bridges branded 'horrifying'

  25-07-2025 06:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  An “insane” cycle route plan between Kings Langley and Abbots Langley has been blasted as an “accident waiting to happen” after plans advanced this week.
  
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• Young Harrow swimmer wins bronze at national championships

  25-07-2025 06:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Mia Garner of Borough of Harrow Swimming Club won bronze and set a personal best in the 200m backstroke at the 2025 British Nationals.
  
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• Warning issued after London girls drown in the River Thames

  25-07-2025 06:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A warning has been issued about the dangers of the River Thames after two girls from London drowned in the river this year.
  
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• 6 wonderful London hidden gems open to the public this September

  25-07-2025 06:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The Open House Festival in September will see a wide range of hidden gems open their doors across London. Here are six unmissable locations.
  
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