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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
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on October 30, 2026Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.
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- We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart
on October 30, 2026Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them.
- Hazardous driving conditions for morning commuters as fog warning issued by Met Office
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- Scottish police to target online gangs forcing children to self-harm
on October 30, 2026Officers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly targets girls on gaming platforms and social media.
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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