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Watford's original name
Watford's original name was Watforda first mentioned in 1007 in Anglo Saxon charter.
Watford's Rivers
The rivers that run through Watford are the River Colne & River Gade.
Watford's first train station
It was called "Watford Railway Station" and opened in 1837 and closed in 1858. Replaced by Watford Junction station. This was part of the London to Birmingham railway.
Watford meaning
The meaning of Watford from old English is thought to be "Waet" meaning full of water and "ford" shallow place on a river.
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BBC Latest News
Latest news stories from the UK
- Tributes paid to boy, 11, after body found in river
on June 2, 2026Mackenzie Swift entered the River Don in South Yorkshire on Saturday, with a body found late on Monday night.
- Severely disabled people can now consent to care arrangements, Supreme Court rules
on June 2, 2026The judgement, which was triggered by a case brought by the attorney general for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK.
- Donaldson rape accuser says he apologised to her years later at a Christian centre
on June 2, 2026Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.
- Murder victim told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed
on June 2, 2026An independent investigation into why Henry Nowak was handcuffed by police as he was dying is ongoing.
- Police bodycam shows officers handcuffing stabbed student as he lay dying
on June 2, 2026Henry Nowak was handcuffed after his killer Vickrum Digwa lied and claimed he was racially abused by the teen.
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Watford Junction Typical Departures
Every 10-15 min
Platform: 7 or 9
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 20-30 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 30 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 30-60 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 15 min
Platform: 9 or 10
Operator: London Overground