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• 'Magnificent' Woodside Playing Fields tree branches removed

  21-09-2023 19:37 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A “magnificent” tree near a play area is set to have all its branches removed for health and safety.
  
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• Watford General rebuild 'won't be finished until 2038'

  23-01-2026 18:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The Watford General Hospital rebuild will not be completed until 2038, according to National Audit Office analysis.
  
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• 'Shocking government cuts to my work support have taken a huge toll on me'

  23-01-2026 18:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Newsquest London journalist Emily Davison had her Access to Work grant from the Department for Work and Pensions cut by 80 per cent. She reveals the impact it has had on her as a disabled person and her concerns for others in a similar position to her.
  
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• New padel club set to open in Hemel

  23-01-2026 17:29 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A new padel club is set to open in Hemel Hempstead, offering courts at the Leverstock Green Tennis Club site.
  
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• Schizophrenic killer who stabbed grandmother in Burnt Oak given hospital order

  23-01-2026 16:21 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A man who killed a grandmother to death in Burnt Oak after ordering a knife online has been given a hospital order.
  
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• Man taken to hospital after crash in busy Harrow road

  23-01-2026 15:58 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A crash in Headstone Road, Harrow saw a man taken to hospital after being treated at the scene for a leg injury.
  
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• Flats plan with 142 objections in limbo as decision delayed

  23-01-2026 15:55 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A decision has been delayed on controversial plans for flats in Rickmansworth that have garnered 142 objections.
  
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• McDonald’s customers call out ‘greedy’ fast food chain amid loyalty scheme changes

  23-01-2026 15:20 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  McDonald’s has revealed it will be making changes to its customer loyalty scheme, MyMcDonald's Rewards, from March 2026.
  
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• Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'

  23-01-2026 15:15 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Growing up, and later, when he moved to London, Radio 1 presenter and DJ, Dean McCullough never had a fixed address and regularly faced the daunting prospect of sleeping on the streets. 
  
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• Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon to play Watford Colosseum

  23-01-2026 14:44 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon - aka Johnny Rotten - is set to play at Watford Colosseum this year, fronting Public Image Ltd.
  
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• Watford businesses among winners in Hitched Wedding Awards

  23-01-2026 14:14 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Several businesses in and around Watford can count themselves among the winners at this year's Hitched Wedding Awards.
  
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• 'Mouldy food' among string of problems found at 0/5 chip shop

  23-01-2026 13:45 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The full 0/5 food hygiene report for Bushey Fish Bar in Sparrows Herne has revealed a litany of issues.
  
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• Referee named for Watford's trip to Blackburn

  23-01-2026 12:55 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Adam Herczeg has been appointed referee for Watford's trip to Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Championship tomorrow.
  
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• Bloodbath as 20 dead chickens found strewn across allotments

  23-01-2026 12:52 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Finch Lane, Bushey, allotment holders were horrified to discover “gruesome” dead chickens after someone reportedly smashed the padlocks.
  
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• Recap as busy Harrow road closed after crash

  23-01-2026 12:08 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Headstone Road in Harrow is closed after a crash. Detours are in operation for bus routes 223 and H14.
  
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• Portsmouth boss Mousinho would be 'surprised' if Watford don't finish in the top six

  23-01-2026 11:35 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  John Mousinho joined Frank Lampard, Chris Wilder and Rob Edwards in praising the quality of Watford's squad in the 2025/26 Championship.
  
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• I tried 6 cheap winter warmers - these actually work without touching the thermostat

  23-01-2026 11:31 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  From electric blankets to heated throws, battery-powered scarves to a car seat warmer powered by my cigarette lighter, these gadgets keep me warm through winter.
  
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• Traitors contestant who grew up in Watford makes final of hit show

  23-01-2026 11:24 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford Traitors contestant Jade Scott is one of six contestants to make the final of the fourth series of the wildly popular BBC show.
  
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• Discontinued Pepsi Max flavour returns to UK after 30 years and it's 'new favourite'

  23-01-2026 11:06 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A Pepsi Max flavour discontinued in the UK 30 years ago has been spotted in Home Bargains, and shoppers have labelled it their "new favourite".
  
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• Plan for 600 homes by ancient woodland REFUSED over green belt fears

  23-01-2026 10:50 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Plans for 600 homes opposite Whippendell Wood in Croxley Green have been refused over green belt concerns.
  
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• 'Bitter disappointment' as station snubbed in £280m step-free access funding

  23-01-2026 09:21 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Despite having no step-free platforms, Bushey Station has been snubbed in a government scheme to improve access.
  
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• Paramedics treat injured after two M25 crashes in 10 minutes at same junction

  23-01-2026 09:20 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 means traffic is being held with long delays. Live updates here.
  
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• Police crack down on illegal school drop-off parking

  23-01-2026 08:38 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Herts Police are cracking down on illegal drop-off parking at St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood.
  
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• London Overground line suspended for hours by signal failure

  23-01-2026 08:22 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A London Overground line is predicted to be suspended for hours after a signal failure. Live updates here.
  
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• More than 100 objections pour in over 'dangerous' plan for new street of homes

  23-01-2026 06:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  More than 100 objections have poured in over plans for a road of 28 homes in place of a small Bushey footpath.
  
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• London bin crowned as best in the world by son and dad on 'rubbish' mission

  23-01-2026 06:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A rubbish bin enthusiast is on the hunt to find the best in the world.
  
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• Inside the ‘fabulous’ hidden gem restaurant tucked away in a historic building

  23-01-2026 06:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Discover the fabulous hidden gem restaurant tucked away in a Grade II listed building in London, Sessions Arts Club.
  
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• This is when a Pinner pizza restaurant will give away free food to local heroes

  22-01-2026 19:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Minori Italian Restaurant in Pinner offers free lunch to UK service personnel, launching a permanent 15% Hero Discount for armed forces and emergency services.
  
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• 'No direct link' between Watford sinkholes - but here's what likely caused them

  22-01-2026 18:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Hertfordshire County Council believes there is no direct link after two sinkholes opened up in Watford within hours of each other.
  
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• Former Watford forward Dennis signs for Brondby in Denmark

  22-01-2026 17:50 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Former Hornets striker Emmanuel Dennis has signed for Brondby, the club managed by his former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper.
  
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