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Journalist for the Watford Observer covering news across Watford, Hertsmere, Three Rivers and Dacorum. If you have a news story that you think will be of interest to us and our readers, make sure to get in touch.

Latest articles from James Cowen

Peter Taylor spoke about street names during a council meeting

'No plans to change street names at the moment' - Mayor

Watford’s Mayor has said there are no plans to change street names “at the moment” as a new street naming policy was adopted in the town.

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Stephen Giles Medhurst took a photo of the overhanging vegetation being cut back

Overhanging vegetation FINALLY cleared from cycleway and footpath

Overhanging trees and vegetation that had covered a cycleway and footpath in Watford have been cut back.

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Police would like to identify this man as part of their enquiries (photo Herts Police)

Appeal after parked vehicle hit by car

Police are investigating after a motorist crashed into a parked vehicle.

Image: Radar

How often fly-tipped waste is discovered in Watford

Fly-tipped waste is discovered in Watford three times a day on average, figures reveal.

Image: PA

Door-to-door testing to begin after South African Covid variant found in East Finchley

Door-to-door testing is set to begin in an area of Barnet after a case of the South African variant of coronavirus was found.

Inside the underground war bunkers at The Grove (photo Watford FromAbove Youtube)

VIDEO: Inside the underground war bunkers at The Grove

Many of us will know The Grove in Watford as a luxury five-star retreat set in stunning countryside and being one of Hertfordshire’s most prestigious venues.

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Watford town centre during lockdown

Mayor's praise as town's Covid rate now 10 times lower than at start of lockdown

Watford’s Mayor has thanked residents for their efforts in bringing down the town’s coronavirus infection rate.

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A planning application had been submitted to build a phone mast in Bushey (google street view)

Council refuses plans for new 5G phone mast that was slammed as an 'eyesore'

Plans to build a 5G phone mast have been thrown out by a council after neighbours voiced their anger over it.

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Emily Corrigan with her children (photo Brain Tumour Research)

Mother had brain tumour growing inside her for up to 10 years without knowing

A mother who had a brain tumour growing inside of her for up to 10 years without knowing is calling for more investment in finding a cure for the disease.

These are some of the street names that have been looked at in Watford (image google street view)

Council set to debate proposals that have not ruled out changing street names

Recommendations made by councillors that have not ruled out changing street names reflecting “negative history” in Watford are set to be debated.

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