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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
- UK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warns
on October 22, 2026A report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.
- Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits
on October 22, 2026Judges will be given new powers to impose tougher prison punishments on offenders who refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing.
- The Papers: 'Drill, Andy Drill!' and a Budget for 'bloody-minded entrepreneurs'
on October 22, 2026Several of today's papers continue to follow the "storm" surrounding Andy Burnham's decision to approve a new gas field and what that will mean for future ones.
- The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad
on October 21, 2026With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.
- 'Betrayed by my body': The taboo health issue women are talking about on social media
on October 21, 2026Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.
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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