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• 'Absurd' plan to permanently shut 'vital' road sparks backlash

  09-12-2025 18:11 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  An “absurd” proposal to permanently shut Winkwell, described as a “vital” road into Hemel Hempstead, has sparked a backlash.
  
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• How to read Sophie Kinsella's bestselling Shopaholic book series in order

  10-12-2025 14:33 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Sophie Kinsella's bestselling Shopaholic series features nine books - this is the order to read them in.
  
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• New Burger King looks set to open in Hemel

  10-12-2025 14:26 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Burger King looks set to open a new restaurant in Hemel Hempstead after submitting a licencing application.
  
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• 'Devastated' fans and fellow authors pay tribute to Sophie Kinsella following death

  10-12-2025 14:13 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55 and tributes have flooded in following the news.
  
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• Sophie Kinsella's heart breaking last social media post in tribute to Jilly Cooper

  10-12-2025 14:12 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Sophie Kinsella, real name Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was best known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series.
  
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• 'Our hearts are breaking' - Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55, her family confirms

  10-12-2025 14:01 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series made into 2009 film Confessions Of A Shopaholic, has died at the age of 55
  
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• New Harry Potter baking show filmed in Leavesden

  10-12-2025 14:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The second of series of Harry Potter show Wizards of Baking is about to air, having been shot at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
  
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• Stones boss Cox admits 'gulf in quality' after Grimsby thrashing

  10-12-2025 13:40 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Wealdstone manager Sam Cox admitted there was a "gulf in quality" between his team and Grimsby Town after bowing out of the FA Cup.
  
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• 'The best' Coke flavour discontinued in 2024 returns to UK (but there's a catch)

  10-12-2025 13:35 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Coca-Cola Cherry Vanilla Coke was discontinued in the UK in September 2024, but it has been spotted in the UK again - here's where to find it.
  
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• Morrisons confirms axing of Christmas staple from cafes after more than 20 years

  10-12-2025 13:35 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Morrisons has confirmed it is not offering its Christmas dinner in cafes for 2025.
  
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• 'Rundown' £1m home to be demolished for 'modern' replacement

  10-12-2025 13:10 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A “rundown” £1 million home in Loudwater is set to be demolished for a “thoroughly modern” replacement after planning approval.
  
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• Watford-based National Lottery operator celebrated at Parliament

  10-12-2025 12:46 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford-based National Lottery operator Allwyn has been celebrated at a Westminster reception hosted by the town's MP.
  
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• LIVE updates as 'trespasser on tracks' causes SEVERE delays on Overground

  10-12-2025 12:35 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The Mildmay and Windrush lines are both experiencing severe delays due to a trespasser on the tracks.
  
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• Winners 'beyond thrilled' as school sweeps BBC awards

  10-12-2025 12:11 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The Purcell School pupils are “beyond thrilled” after their school swept the BBC Young Composer Competition 2025.
  
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• New political party backed by Corbyn launches campaign in Harrow

  10-12-2025 12:09 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  New political party Arise, led by Pamela Fitzpatrick, began its campaign in Harrow's Marlborough ward, promising major changes on housing, care, SEND support and local services.
  
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• Family business 'proud' to be voted readers' favourite barber shop

  10-12-2025 12:01 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A family-run barber shop in South Oxhey is "proud" to have been voted Watford Observer readers' favourite for 2025.
  
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• Mosque plan for church restored to council website as details added

  10-12-2025 11:20 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Plans to turn Leavesden Road Baptist Church into a mosque have been restored to the planning portal after further details were submitted.
  
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• 'Ridiculous' new six-person Christmas jumper to keep London pub-goers warm

  10-12-2025 10:56 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Southern Comfort has launched a six-person Christmas jumper, “The Big Comfort,” designed to keep London revellers warm outside pubs, offering a quirky group-hug experience.
  
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• Watford Junction disruption set to last all day

  10-12-2025 09:51 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford Junction passengers have been warned to expect disruption on the London Overground's Lioness Line until the end of the day.
  
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• Virgin Media customers get 2 extra channels totally free - see what they are

  10-12-2025 09:26 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  See the two extra channels Virgin Media 02 customers have been given for free this week.
  
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• School closed today due to 'unexpected issue'

  10-12-2025 09:16 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  An "unexpected issue" means a Hemel Hempstead school has been forced to close at short notice today (December 10).
  
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• Watford mentioned in acclaimed new Sky TV series

  10-12-2025 08:52 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford gets a surprising mention in the third episode of new Sky Atlantic series The Death of Bunny Munro.
  
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• LIVE as Elizabeth line suspended and FIVE others delayed in morning chaos

  10-12-2025 08:28 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The Elizabeth line has been suspended as many other lines face delays this morning. Live updates here.
  
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• Elizabeth line suspended and FIVE others delayed in morning chaos

  10-12-2025 08:28 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The Elizabeth line has been suspended as many other lines face delays this morning. Live updates here.
  
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• Asylum system delays and backlogs wasted taxpayers’ money – watchdog - Harrow Times

  10-12-2025 08:11 via news.google.com
  Asylum system delays and backlogs wasted taxpayers’ money – watchdog  Harrow Times
  
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• Hundreds gather in Watford to support Your Tree Our Future initiative

  10-12-2025 08:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of Watford residents joined a Your Tree Our Future event at Woodside Playing Fields, supporting a countywide initiative that has already planted over 190,000 trees.
  
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• Windy weather to continue on Wednesday as Storm Bram lingers - Harrow Times

  10-12-2025 06:58 via news.google.com
  Windy weather to continue on Wednesday as Storm Bram lingers  Harrow Times
  
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• Indian nominated for 'Curry Oscars' bounces back from 1/5 food hygiene

  10-12-2025 06:32 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A Radlett restaurant is “proud” of bouncing back after receiving a 1/5 hygiene rating within days a “curry Oscars” nod.
  
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• Alex Carey backs England over beach reset amid Australian media storm - Harrow Times

  10-12-2025 04:14 via news.google.com
  Alex Carey backs England over beach reset amid Australian media storm  Harrow Times
  
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• Single-Sex Education Linked to Potential Earnings Advantage for Girls

  10-12-2025 01:57 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Past studies have suggested that girls in single sex education have a higher earning potential than those who attend co-educational schools, although the difference might be small in some cases. Burgess Hill Girls School has explored why this anomaly exists and shared their view on why this disparity may exist.
  
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