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Jordan’s $153k sneakers up for auction

Netflix docu-series The Last Dance has kept basketball fans occupied while the sporting world goes into lockdown, with more than six million Americans tuning in to ESPN every week.




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Cash-strapped NRL on verge of record $2.3b payday

The cash-strapped NRL is just days away from securing a stunning new TV broadcast deal worth up to $2.3 billion, the richest in Australia’s sporting history.




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CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON THIRD SEGMENT OF I-64 WIDENING PROJECT - Shoulder strengthening work to begin Sunday, August 12

Construction is scheduled to begin Sunday, August 12, weather permitting, on the third of three segments to widen approximately 21 miles total on Interstate 64 in Newport News, James City County and York County.




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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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Award-winning show comes to Finchley with a new spin on Shakespeare's most famous play

Juliet & Romeo, Lost Dog’s award-winning version of Shakespeare’s teenage love story, has been playing to sell-out audiences all over the UK since February 2018.




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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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CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING TO BE HELD FOR RT. 15/17/29 WARRENTON SOUTHERN INTERCHANGE - Public invited to learn more about the project Nov. 13 at Lord Fairfax Community College

CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to attend a citizen information meeting to learn about the upcoming project...






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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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UPDATE: ALL LANES ARE NOW OPEN ON ROUTE 1 AT AUSTIN PARK DRIVE IN STAFFORD COUNTY - Expect residual delays in the area

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – All lanes are now open on Route 1 at Austin Park Drive in Stafford. An early morning crash closed Route 1 southbound and...




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81-year-old Watford painter wins competition with 'global warming' themed artwork

An 81-year-old painting enthusiast has won a competition with a painting that epitomises the disastrous effects climate change could have on London.




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Hertfordshire artist’s work to appear at Royal Society exhibition

A local artist’s work has been selected from over 1,500 entries to appear alongside artworks by some of Britain’s leading artists.




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New art exhibition at University of Hertfordshire explores the role of plastic in our lives

Last week, a brand new and highly topical exhibition of contemporary art opened to the public at the University of Hertfordshire. Visually stunning and extremely thought-provoking, Plastic Matter is a unique group exhibition that explores plastic’s potential to become something more treasured, looks at how hastily we consume and dispose of it, its environmental impact and its future role in society.




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Little Richard dead at 87

Little Richard, one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, has died at the age of 87.




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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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Debut author from Harpenden longlisted for prestigious award

An author from Harpenden has been longlisted for a prestigious award.




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New book takes readers on a journey around Watford 100 years ago

A new book will tell the story of Watford’s lost places.




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St Albans author's book shortlisted for prestigious award

An author from St Albans has been shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s prestigious 2020 Romantic Novel Awards.




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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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Hackers reported to be 'Zoombombing' private video meetings in Watford

Hackers have been reported to be ‘Zoombombing’ private online video meetings with abusive messages and offensive video footage.




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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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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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Watford Ladies claims breathless win at Plymouth Argyle to stay top

Spirit, determination and quality on the ball all came to the fore as Watford Ladies claimed a breathless 5-4 victory at Plymouth Argyle to keep them at the summit of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division.




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Watford Ladies progress in FA Cup with win over Plymouth Argyle and will now travel to AFC Fylde or Sunderland in the next round

Watford Ladies started the new year with a flourish in their resounding 5-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the Women's FA Cup third round.




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Watford Ladies head coach Clinton Lancaster named December manager of the month

Watford Ladies head coach Clinton Lancaster has been praised by general manager Grace Williams after he was named FA Women’s National League Premier Division Manager of the Month for December.




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Watford Ladies knocked out of Women's FA Cup by Sunderland

Watford’s Women’s FA Cup hopes ended in the fourth round as Sunderland prevailed in the clash of the National League high-flyers with a 2-0 victory in the north east.




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Watford Ladies game with Hounslow has been called off due to heavy rain

Watford Ladies game against Hounslow in the FA Women's National League has been postponed due to constant heavy rain.




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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 captain Helen Ward called up by Wales for Estonia match

Watford Ladies captain Helen Ward has been called up for international duty by Wales for a friendly with Estonia.




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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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Where to order fresh food boxes and hampers

Restaurants and cafes are closed to sit-down customers so food services across the Sydney are getting creative, offering you an easier way to do-it-yourself from the comfort of your own home.




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Food & Drink Week returns with a host of fantastic deals at restaurants in Watford

Watford town centre's fantastic range of restaurants, pubs, and bars have teamed up for the third consecutive year to celebrate Watford Food & Drink Week. From Monday, June 17, to Sunday, June 23, you can enjoy special drinks offers, free samples and discounted set menus throughout the town centre.




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Fiesta time at opening of new Las Iguanas restaurant in Watford High Street

If The Florist is cool and charming, its new downstairs neighbour, Las Iguanas, is all about fun and colour.




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Have your cake and eat it too at Watford's new vegan festival

If you thought vegan festivals were just for vegans and veggies, think again. Everyone is enjoying vegan these days from Will.I.AM and Jennifer Lopez to Benedict Cumberbatch and Brad Pitt. Vegan week from Great British Bake Off showed us just how much fun you can have with vegan food and now the supermarkets appear to be competing with each other as to who can bring out the best new vegan goodies. Vegans now have their own cool menus in most mainstream restaurants, pubs and cafes. So if you’re




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Indulge in your favourite drink at upcoming gin festival in Watford

A festival celebrating gin and tonic is coming to Watford next month.




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Get pampered at Watford Debenhams with a Dior facial and makeup consultation

Having a facial in a department store might not sound the most relaxing experience. However, once the door slides shut on Dior’s private spa room in Debenhams’ flagship store in intu Watford, it only takes a moment to tune out the voices from outside and tap into your inner zen.




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Our verdict on Sopwell House's new £14million spa in St Albans

The moment you step through the door, Cottonmill Spa sprawls before you like the promise of paradise. Not for nothing are guests given maps to help them find their way around. You could easily get lost here, but oh what a place to get lost in.




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Popular family rave returns to Watford with music from top DJs

The UK’s much-loved best family festival, ​Camp Bestival​, and original family ravers ​Big Fish Little Fish have teamed up once again to host their legendary family rave tour.




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Legendary musician Artur Cimirro to make his UK debut at upcoming Master Music Festival in Watford

The Master Music Festival returns in March 2020 to Watford’s Clarendon Muse. Headlining the festival is legendary Brazilian concert pianist Artur Cimirro, who will be making his long-awaited UK debut with a recital on Saturday, March 28. Alongside much-loved classics, Artur will showcase his own compositions.




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Watford orchestra returns with new concert after sold-out performance

A Watford orchestra will be joined by the leader of the BBC Concert Orchestra for a concert later this month.




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Trinity Orchestra's concert in Harrow to feature award-winning musician

A concert in Harrow will feature the winner of the BBC Young Musician competition.