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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
- Police officers investigated over handling of sex offender who murdered two women
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- 'Sex predator let out to kill' and 'net zero plans rolled back'
on August 7, 2026Several papers are leading on a serial sex offender who has been found guilty of murdering two women and raping a third in London.
- Belfast university to investigate work co-authored by academic in plagiarism row
on August 7, 2026Arday resigned from his University of Cambridge roles on Wednesday following allegations of plagiarism.
- Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry
on August 7, 2026No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed.
- What happened to Lisa Ross? Reporting from Athens as a murder case unfolds
on August 7, 2026The death of Lisa Ross has attracted significant attention from international media and has horrified the people who lived near where her body was found.
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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