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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 DUP leader expressed 'regret' to alleged victim in letter, court hears
on May 28, 2026The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.
- Former DUP leader expressed 'regret' to alleged victim in letter, court hearson May 28, 2026
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.
- Man guilty of murdering student with ceremonial knife
on May 28, 2026First-year university student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.
- Man guilty of murdering student with ceremonial knifeon May 28, 2026
First-year university student Henry Nowak was killed as he walked back from a night out in Southampton.
- Man killed by train after escaping custody van
on May 28, 2026The incident has been referred by Hertfordshire Police to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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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