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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
- Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'
on April 14, 2026Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
- Customers failed over outages, water boss tells MPs
on April 14, 2026Bosses at South East Water are grilled over failures that left thousands without water over winter.
- Number of asylum hotels falls to 185 after 11 close
on April 14, 2026The government says the fall is partly due to housing people in alternative sites such as military barracks.
- Fines issued after fuel protests across NI disrupt traffic
on April 14, 2026Some vehicles are still taking part in a convoy at a roundabout in County Tyrone.
- UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
on April 14, 2026The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
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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