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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
- Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure
on June 18, 2026A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.
- Man arrested after boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosureon June 18, 2026
A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.
- Vulnerable patients' lives made 'miserable' by abuse, Muckamore inquiry finds
on June 18, 2026The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.
- Vulnerable patients' lives made 'miserable' by abuse, Muckamore inquiry findson June 18, 2026
The long-awaited final report is expected to reveal the extent of the mistreatment of patients at the hospital.
- Swinney apologises to girl at centre of Dundee viral knife video
on June 18, 2026The child brandished weapons at a Bulgarian man who was later convicted of assaulting her.
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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