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• Is WhatsApp down? Users report mass issues with messenger app

  28-02-2025 17:33 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  WhatsApp users have taken to Down Detector to share they are facing issues with the Meta-owned messenger app.
  
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• Mosque to church plan in Watford recommended for approval

  29-01-2026 18:28 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Turning the former St Thomas United Reformed Church into a mosque has been recommended for approval days after a similar scheme was thrown out.
  
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• The village near Watford which 'could be destroyed' by developers

  29-01-2026 17:45 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Sarratt residents fear developments could "destroy" their village as they seek to fight twin plans
  
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• Papy Mendy among Watford players seeking first-team football after asking to leave

  29-01-2026 17:36 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Midfielder Papy Mendy is among the Watford players who have asked to leave the club because they want more playing time, Valon Behrami says.
  
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• Watford close to signing two centre-backs but not targeting striker

  29-01-2026 16:54 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford are close to signing two centre-backs, a right-footer and a left-footer, says Valon Behrami, with Sava Goglichidze a target.
  
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• K-Pop shows announced for Palace Theatre after similar Colosseum events axed

  29-01-2026 15:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford Palace Theatre has announced a K-Pop Demon Hunters themed show for April after a similar event at the Watford Colosseum was cancelled.
  
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• Three charged over catalytic converter thefts in Watford

  29-01-2026 14:17 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Police have charged three men over catalytic converter thefts in Watford and other areas of Hertfordshire.
  
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• 'Fight not over' as refused 600-home plan appeal expected

  29-01-2026 13:50 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Neighbours have celebrated 600 homes near Whippendell Wood being blocked as a victory for the green belt – but many fear an appeal.
  
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• 'Stabbing' confirmed as reason '12 police cars' called to road

  29-01-2026 13:25 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing GBH level injuries after a stabbing in Lytham Way, South Oxhey.
  
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• Person found dead causing major disruption on London Euston route

  29-01-2026 13:19 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A person has died after an incident, causing major disruption on the London Euston station line.
  
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• 1 in 8 Admit to Being Married While in a Secret Workplace Relationship

  29-01-2026 12:49 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  New survey reveals how common workplace romance really is, with 1 in 8 married workers admitting to secret office affairs as Valentine’s Day approaches.
  
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• New Greggs store 'coming soon' at petrol station

  29-01-2026 12:20 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Greggs looks set to open a new store in Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth.
  
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• Santander to close 44 bank branches in the UK this year - see the full list

  29-01-2026 12:01 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  It comes less than a year after Santander announced the closure of 95 branches last March, in a round of cuts which hit 750 workers.
  
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• New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k - can you solve it?

  29-01-2026 11:58 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.
  
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• 'Bank card scammer targeting elderly' at parking machines

  29-01-2026 11:56 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A credit card scammer is believed to have targeted an elderly woman in Radlett and two others in Radlett and Bushey yesterday.
  
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• Faster diagnoses as cutting edge technique rolled out at Watford General

  29-01-2026 11:47 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford General Hospital now offers Spyglass endoscopy, enabling faster, more accurate diagnosis and treatment of liver and pancreatic diseases.
  
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• Removal of all 170 controversial boulders from village green recommended

  29-01-2026 11:21 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Removal of all 170 controversial boulders on The Green, Croxley Green, has been recommended.
  
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• Referee to take charge of second Watford game in just third Championship fixture

  29-01-2026 10:26 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Matt Corlett has been appointed to referee a Watford fixture in only his third Championship game when the Hornets face Swansea City on Saturday.
  
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• Work begins on huge industrial development near M25

  29-01-2026 08:46 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Work has begun on Trade City Maple Cross, an 88,000 sq ft industrial and warehousing hub near the M25.
  
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• The Apprentice hopeful: 'I want to bring Indian twist to the British pub'

  29-01-2026 07:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  The Apprentice hopeful Priyesh Bathia, from Harrow, tells this paper about the new series, 'grumpy' Lord Sugar and running two pubs with an Asian twist.
  
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• Notorious width restriction going nowhere despite ANPR success

  29-01-2026 06:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Hertfordshire County Council has no plans to remove the Woodmere Avenue width restriction, despite ANPR initially proposed as a replacement being introduced.
  
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• MP pays tribute to 'unsung heroes' Citizens Advice during Westminster visit

  29-01-2026 06:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford MP Matt Turmaine hosted Citizens Advice Watford staff at Parliament and presented departing chief officer Emma Burgham with a bottle of wine signed by the Prime Minister.
  
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• London Underground: The weekend closures you need to know about

  29-01-2026 06:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 30 to February 1) and don't be caught out.
  
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• The 9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques

  29-01-2026 01:01 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques, see who.
  
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• Police rammed 'drug driver fleeing chase on wrong side of motorway'

  28-01-2026 19:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Herts Police had to ram an alleged drug driver who fled a chase the wrong way up the M25.
  
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• Fraudster took out two Covid loans for same business just days apart

  28-01-2026 18:51 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A Northwood businessman has been sentenced at the Old Bailey for fraudulently securing two Covid Bounce Back Loans worth £50,000.
  
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• What is Messages? Spotify announces new feature for users (how to use it)

  28-01-2026 18:31 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Spotify is launching a new Messages feature for users this week so they can share what they're listening to, including audiobooks, music and podcasts.
  
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• M25 traffic STOPPED after car and motorbike crash

  28-01-2026 18:21 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  All traffic on the M25 has stopped after a crash between a car and a motorbike.
  
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• LIVE updates as M25 traffic STOPPED after car and motorbike crash

  28-01-2026 18:21 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  All traffic on the M25 has stopped after a crash between a car and a motorbike.
  
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• Martin Lewis urges McDonald's customers to 'max value' before major change comes in

  28-01-2026 17:51 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis is encouraging Brits to redeem their reward points at McDonald’s before it changes its loyalty scheme to get "max value".
  
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