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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
- Fuel leak spreads more than two miles along River Taff
on October 18, 2026Public Health Wales advises people living nearby to shut their doors and windows due to the smell.
- Man and woman in their late teens die in collision
on October 18, 2026Police say the driver dies in hospital as a result of her injuries.
- Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond named
on October 18, 2026The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students.
- Man, 80, who died in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond namedon October 18, 2026
The flying instructor has been described as "a gentleman and an experienced aviator" by former students.
- West Midlands Police officer who accessed police records 2,000 times sacked
on October 18, 2026A misconduct hearing said many of the records accessed were sensitive and held "intimate information".
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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