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VDOT PREPARED IN HAMPTON ROADS FOR POTENTIAL TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL IMPACTS - Pay close attention to local forecasts and official announcements for safety messages

SUFFOLK– As Tropical Storm Michael approaches, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District stands ready to respond to...




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New musical based on Sleepless in Seattle to premiere in Wembley next month

Casting has been announced for the premiere of a new musical next month.




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Director promises 'you won't forget' Kings Langley Players' latest performance

The Kings Langley Players continues its 95th anniversary celebrations with a popular black comedy.




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St Albans theatre company's new show based on film starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith

You’re never too old to fall in love is the heartwarming message of the Company of Ten’s next production, Ladies in Lavender.




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Olivier Award-nominated comedian David Baddiel comes to Watford Colosseum on his new tour

An Olivier Award-nominated comedian is going back on tour this year.




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Visit Wales. Later: People urged to avoid all non-essential travel ahead of the bank holiday

PEOPLE in Wales are being asked to act responsibly and to avoid unnecessary travel until coronavirus restrictions have been lifted by the Welsh Government.




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14 gifts to send when the wedding is cancelled

Because yes, you should still get them a present.








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APPLE GROVE ROAD BRIDGE REHABILITATION BEGINS SEPT. 10 - Motorists advised to use alternate routes through Nov. 22

UPDATE 2: Crews need a few additional days to complete the bridge project on Route 657 (Apple Grove Road) in Louisa County due to the recent snow...




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BRIDGE WORK TO BEGIN SEPT. 10 ON ROUTE 211/522 - Two-way traffic will use eastbound bridge during construction

CULPEPER —  A new traffic pattern will take effect next week as construction begins on the westbound Route 211/522 (Lee Highway) bridge over the...




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RT. 29 ADVISORY PANEL MEETS THURSDAY IN WARRENTON - Second meeting will continue work toward improvements in New Baltimore area

CULPEPER — The Route 29 New Baltimore Advisory Group will hold its second meeting in Warrenton on Thursday to continue its discussions about improvements to improve safety and efficient movement of traffic on the Route 29 corridor between Warrenton and Prince William County.




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BRIDGE REHABILITATION UNDER WAY ON RT. 707 IN CROZET - Road reduced to one lane by day, closed to through traffic at night starting Oct. 1

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation has begun rehabilitating the Route 707 (Blair Park Road) bridge over Lickinghole Creek in...




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CEDAR RUN BRIDGE TO CLOSE FOR REHABILITATION OCT. 9 - Route 672 in Fauquier County will be closed through Nov. 30

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation will close Route 672 (Blackwell Road) to through traffic while crews rehabilitate the bridge...




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MOORMANS RIVER BRIDGE REHABILITATION STARTS NOV. 5 - Clark Road will be closed to through traffic Nov. 5-16

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation will close the Route 674 (Clark Road) bridge over a branch of the Moormans River in Albemarle...









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ROUTE 1 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED AT AUSTIN PARK DRIVE IN STAFFORD COUNTY - Delays expected to extend through the morning rush hour

  FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – (7 a.m.) An early morning crash has closed all lanes on Route 1 southbound and one lane on Route 1 northbound at Austin...




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CSX WILL CLOSE LANSDOWNE ROAD IN FREDERICKSBURG FOR RAILROAD MAINTENANCE NEXT WEEK - Lansdowne Road will be closed to through traffic from Nov. 12-17

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ˗˗  CSX will close Lansdowne Road in Fredericksburg to through traffic on Monday, Nov. 12 through early  Saturday, Nov. 17  to...




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Museum's new exhibition celebrates the tradition of art in Bushey

To mark the new decade, Bushey Museum’s latest exhibition plays on the phrase “20/20 Vision”. It has nothing to do with being able to see perfectly, but concentrates on items in the museum’s collection from 1820 and 1920 with additional loan items completed in 2020.




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Battle of Britain in the spotlight at RAF Museum's new exhibition

A COLLECTION of work exploring artists’ responses to the Battle of Britain and the Blitz is set to go on display at the Royal Air Force Museum London next month.




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Heath Robinson Museum's new exhibition features work by iconic British illustrator Charles Keeping

A museum’s new exhibition will feature work by one of the most influential British book illustrators.




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Virus separates Poh from partner

Poh Ling Yeow, a MasterChef Australia winner and now also a contestant, hasn’t been able to see her husband Jono Bennett for a month because of coronavirus travel restrictions.




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Ruffalo unrecognisable on set of new show

HBO’s new miniseries I Know This Much Is True is a heart-wrenching drama that will punch you in the guts over and over again.




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'Extremely experienced' overseas hotelier buys Botleigh Grange Hotel

AN ICONIC Hampshire hotel which closed its doors after going into administration has been bought by an international hotelier.




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Pinner author's quest to visit every secondhand record shop in the world

An author from Pinner has published a book this week.




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Support for domestic abuse victims in lockdown in Hertfordshire

'Coronavirus lockdown is not responsible for domestic abuse - people are.'




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This man turned lockdown boredom into internet fame with one household item

In normal times, boredom is easily alleviated through the gamut of activity on our doorsteps. Coffee mornings, the cinema, body rubs, pubs and clubs all grab our attention, but when limitations are enforced, oh, what to do?




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Watford Haidery beat West Herts A to reach Watford Observer Fourteen14 Shield final

There cannot have been many successful run chases in the history of the Watford Observer Fourteen14 Shield that started and ended with a six, less so with both shots being struck by members of the same family. But that was what happened on Tuesday as Watford Haidery capitalised on a blistering early onslaught to secure their place in Wednesday’s final against Abbots Langley with a five-wicket victory over West Herts A.




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Gloucestershire gain upper hand against Middlesex at Merchant Taylors' School

Josh Shaw returned his best figures of the season as Gloucestershire gained the upper hand by bowling Middlesex out on the opening day of their County Championship clash in Northwood.




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Tim Murtagh takes five wickets as Middlesex beat Gloucestershire in Northwood

Tim Murtagh grabbed his fourth five-wicket haul in the County Championship this season as Middlesex rolled Gloucestershire over for 137 to clinch victory inside three days at Merchant Taylors’ School.




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Watford Haidery thrash Abbots Langley in Watford Observer Shield final

A destructive display of batting power propelled Watford Haidery to their first Watford Observer Fourteen14 Shield triumph for 30 years as holders Abbots Langley were swept aside by more than 100 runs in last night’s final.




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Leverstock Green A edge out Watford Town A to win Watford Observer Plate

The margin of victory was perhaps closer than it should have been but Leverstock Green A held their nerve in the final over to beat Watford Town A by five runs and win the Watford Observer Fourteen14 Plate last night.




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Steven Finn optimistic ahead of Middlesex T20 clash with Surrey

Steven Finn feels Middlesex’s Vitality Blast side possess similar qualities to the team that clinched the county’s first and only T20 triumph 11 years ago.




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Sell out Radlett crowd sees Radlett beat Gloucestershire in Vitality Blast

Dawid Malan’s imperious unbeaten knock of 91 steered Middlesex to a rare Vitality Blast victory against Gloucestershire at Radlett as they climbed to second place in the South Group.




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Radlett Cricket Club groundsman Nick Searle receives ECB Groundsman of the Year commendation

Radlett Cricket Club head groundsman Nick Searle has received a commendation in this year’s annual ECB Groundsman of the Year Awards.




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Watford Ladies see off Chichester City to set up Middlesbrough Plate semi-final

Middlesbrough stand between Watford Ladies and a place in the FAWNL Plate final after the Golden Girls swept aside Chichester City 4-0 to march into the last four.




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Watford Ladies FAWNL Plate semi-final at Middlesbrough postponed

The bad weather has caused yet more frustration for Watford Ladies after their FAWNL Plate semi-final at Middlesbrough tomorrow was postponed.




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Watford Ladies beat Middlesbrough to set up FAWNL Plate final with West Bromwich Albion

Watford Ladies will face West Bromwich Albion in the final of the FA Women's National League Plate after beating Middlesbrough 2-0 in the semi-final on Sunday.




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Watford Ladies season ended prematurely due to coronavirus

Watford Ladies have had their season declared null and void by the football association after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.






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How to lose weight while in self-isolation

You’ve been cooped up in your home with nowhere to go — no social outings, no restaurant visits and no cocktail catch-ups with friends on the weekend filling up your calendar.