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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
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on February 26, 2026Introducing dedicated parking bays has not completely solved the issue.
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on February 26, 2026The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England.
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on February 25, 2026The murder of Mabel Leyshon was one of the most "horrific" cases a former detective said he'd ever dealt with.
- Man arrested after 'axe carried into mosque'
on February 25, 2026Manchester Central Mosque said the "swift actions of its volunteers" had "contained the situation".
- Man and woman arrested on suspicion of Lisa Dorrian's murder
on February 25, 2026A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Bangor, County Down and a 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday.
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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