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• Rare birds could thrive as major restoration project begins at Welsh Harp reservoir

  07-12-2025 07:00 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Rare birds could thrive again at a landmark north London reservoir if work to restore their habitats is successful.
  
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• Lord from Watford suspended after 'cash for access' sting

  09-12-2025 16:10 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Two members of the House of Lords, including Lord Evans of Watford, have been suspended for breaking the rules by using their position for financial gain.
  
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• Business to launch 121st UK location at Watford retail park

  09-12-2025 15:42 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms will open its 121st UK location in a Watford retail park this week.
  
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• LIVE updates as buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London

  09-12-2025 15:36 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  London Fire Brigade are responding to reports of a gas leak in New Bridge Street, Blackfriars.
  
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• School coach with kids inside 'demolishes' bus shelter

  09-12-2025 15:10 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  A school coach with children inside has “demolished” a bus stop in Rickmansworth by crashing into it.
  
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• Man suffering with long-term chemical burn after squirted on the face at Blackfriars

  09-12-2025 15:08 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A man has been left with long-term chemical burns after being squirted with a substances in the eyes in Blackfriars station.
  
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• Festive card featuring Vicarage Road helps deliver thousands to charities

  09-12-2025 15:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The Watford Mayor’s Charity Christmas Card raised £11,000 for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice, Watford Foodbank and DRUM, with a festive design created by a DRUM artist.
  
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• Hundreds of Santas dash through park for festive fundraiser

  09-12-2025 14:47 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Around 300 Santas braved the rain in Cassiobury Park for Watford Mencap’s annual Santa Dash, raising funds to support people with learning disabilities across southwest Hertfordshire.
  
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• The Watford man behind 'see it, say it, sorted' train announcements

  09-12-2025 13:52 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Commuters will be familiar with the voice of this man with 182,600 TikTok followers but may not know Matt the Train Guy is from Watford.
  
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• Watford defender 'honoured' to become hospitals charity ambassador

  09-12-2025 13:36 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford defender Mattie Pollock has become an ambassador for West Herts Hospitals Charity.
  
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• 'Murder' victim named after stabbing in Bushey

  09-12-2025 13:20 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Police have named the victim of a stabbing in Bushey on Saturday, November 29, with proceedings ongoing
  
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• Former Watford favourite resumes training in time for Vicarage Road return

  09-12-2025 13:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Former Watford favourite Nathaniel Chalobah could make his first appearance since the opening weekend of the season when Sheffield Wednesday visit Vicarage Road tonight.
  
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• Moment blood-soaked killer wanders down London street after stabbing housemate to death in 'trivial row over mess'

  09-12-2025 12:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  Javan Lee was caught on camera leaving the murder scene while covered in blood
  
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• Herts Fire and Rescue fails its first engine response target

  09-12-2025 12:48 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has failed its first engine response target, according to its annual statement of reassurance to county councillors.
  
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• Harrow man who stabbed housemate 12 times over 'trivial' dispute convicted of murder

  09-12-2025 12:35 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  A man has been convicted of murdering his housemate after CCTV captured him covered in blood moments after the killing.
  
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• Trains face 'major disruption' at busy London station after points failure

  09-12-2025 12:22 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Trains at a busy London train station face major disruption with hour delays and cancellations expected. Live updates here.
  
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• LIVE updates as trains face 'major disruption' at busy London station

  09-12-2025 12:22 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Trains at a busy London train station face major disruption with hour delays and cancellations expected. Live updates here.
  
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• Chelsea left wondering what went wrong as Everton claim a good point

  09-12-2025 12:21 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Chelsea’s 18-month unbeaten league run ended with a shock 1–0 defeat to Everton at Kingsmeadow, despite dominating and hitting the woodwork five times in a frustrating night.
  
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• Two charged after pepper spray and robbery incident at Heathrow Airport

  09-12-2025 12:13 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Two men have been charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance after more than 20 people were affected by pepper spray at Heathrow Airport.
  
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• Three Rivers Museum achieves Arts Council recognition

  09-12-2025 11:55 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Four years of hard work have been rewarded after Three Rivers Museum achieved the Arts Council England’s ‘Accredited Museum’ award.
  
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• Motorways near Watford among worst for dumping

  09-12-2025 11:51 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The M1 and M25 both feature among the three worst motorways for dumped or fallen loads in new National Highways data.
  
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• Arrest after car stung and boxed in during Watford police chase

  09-12-2025 11:23 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  BCH Road Policing stung and boxed in a car after a chase in Watford.
  
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• Rotary Club hosts Young Chef contest followed by festive tea

  09-12-2025 10:40 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford Rotary Club hosted a packed weekend with its Young Chef competition at West Herts Catering College and a festive Pensioners Christmas Tea enjoyed by around 70 guests.
  
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• McDonald's makes major U-turn after less than a year due to customer complaints

  09-12-2025 09:39 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  McDonald’s has made a major U-turn after less than a year since launching a new product, following customer complaints across the country.
  
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• LIVE updates as four TfL lines face severe delays or no trains

  09-12-2025 08:25 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Four TfL lines are facing severe delays or are suspended. Live updates here.
  
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• Four TfL lines face severe delays or no trains

  09-12-2025 08:25 via harrowtimes.co.uk
  
  Four TfL lines are facing severe delays or are suspended. Live updates here.
  
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• New McDonald's to open tomorrow despite 59 objections

  09-12-2025 06:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Rickmansworth High Street's new McDonald’s location is set to open tomorrow after a lengthy planning battle.
  
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• 'Major revamp' of Herts SEND unveiled – but is it 'too little to late'?

  09-12-2025 06:30 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Hertfordshire County Council has unveiled a “major revamp” of SEND in Hertfordshire, but some parents fear it is already “too late”.
  
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• Watford to face Bristol City away in FA Cup third round

  08-12-2025 20:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Watford will travel to Bristol City in the FA Cup third round after the draw on Monday, with ties to be played across the weekend of Saturday, January 10.
  
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• Pubs to hike pint prices nationally - but what are Watford-area boozers' plans?

  08-12-2025 19:14 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  The Watford Observer has been asking pubs in our area whether they have or will put the cost of a pint up after new research found that nine in 10 boozers will have to put prices up.
  
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