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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
- Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
on June 12, 2026The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
- Officer killed in crash 'lived a life of service'
on June 12, 2026PC Jess Turnbull's former headteacher pays tribute to ex-pupil struck by a car earlier this week.
- British man jailed for encouraging suicide in US
on June 12, 2026Dylan Phelan admitted encouraging the suicide of US citizen Travis Dyer in Louisiana in 2024.
- Man jailed for encouraging US citizen to take his own lifeon June 12, 2026
A group of men including Dylan Phelan, encouraged 21-year-old Travis Dyer to carve their initials into his skin, spend money on drugs and alcohol and take his own life.
- Prosecutor tells Donaldson he is 'the only one telling lies' at his sex abuse trial
on June 12, 2026Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
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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