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'Key Rickmansworth route' temporary lights to cause traffic
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (337+ words) Motorists have been warned of upcoming delays on a "key route" as two-way traffic lights will be required. "Essential" work to remove three willow trees and prune two others along Riverside Drive, Rickmansworth, will require a lane closure between 9. 30am and…...
Watford striker Hurtado switches to different Colombian club
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (286+ words) Jorge Cabezas Hurtado has left his loan spell at Millonarios FC from Watford to join another club in his native Colombia, Deportes Tolima. Though neither club has confirmed the terms of the move, it has been reported in Colombia that…...
Power cut to wipe out electricity across hundreds of homes 'for hours' - live
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (240+ words) The latest message from UK Power Networks says: "Our staff are working as quickly as they can to get the lights back on, and they've advised us that there are now 40 properties still affected. "They have managed to get a…...
Former family home could be transformed into supported children's residence
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (684+ words) A quiet property on Chambersbury Lane could be set for a very different future. A new planning application outlines proposals to shift it away from use as a typical family house and refit it to accommodate a small group of…...
Woman seen on roof of flats sparks emergency services response
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (214+ words) Police, firefighters, and ambulance crews were called out as a woman was seen on the roof of a block of flats. At around 7. 05am (July 1), officers were alerted to concerns for the safety of a woman atop Flanders Court in St…...
Summer fun photographs from Watford Camera Club members
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (86+ words) That is the current theme for Watford Observer Camera Club members. By Johanne De Luca Every four weeks usually, members of the camera club are set a new challenge, a theme is selected and then the work starts for our…...
England centre Seb Atkinson ready to test himself against Damian de Allende
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (546+ words) Seb Atkinson is ready to leave his mark on a player who has influenced his own game when he collides with Damian de Allende in England's clash with South Africa on Saturday. Atkinson made his Gallagher Prem debut against Manu…...
Jurgen Klopp plays down links to Germany head coach role after World Cup exit
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (515+ words) Jurgen Klopp has said it is "not the right moment" to talk about becoming head coach of Germany following their World Cup exit. The four-time world champions were knocked out of the tournament after a 4-3 penalty defeat to Paraguay in…...
Housebuilders face potential "4. 5 billion class action legal case
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (465+ words) Legal action against seven of Britain's biggest housebuilders is set to be launched on behalf of homebuyers in a claim that could seek to secure up to "4. 5 billion in compensation. It is being launched on behalf of more than 700, 000 people…...
Superstar" Jude Bellingham boosted by Morgan Rogers competition " Ollie Watkins
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (509+ words) Jude Bellingham's competition with Morgan Rogers is providing the England "superstar" with an edge, according to team-mate Ollie Watkins. The 23-year-old is at his fourth major tournament and is set to win his 52nd cap in Wednesday's round-of-32 encounter with the…...