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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
- Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
on October 26, 2026Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.
- Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
on October 26, 2026Around 90,000 properties are without power after Scotland and north England is battered by strong winds.
- Storm clears but more wind and rain bears down on UK
on October 26, 2026Another area of low pressure will pass close to the north-west UK with a Met Office yellow wind warning issued for Tuesday.
- Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
on October 26, 2026Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.
- Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget
on October 26, 2026Changes are needed to prevent the full, flat-rate state pension becoming liable for income tax after it rises in April.
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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