Watford

American

[wot-ferd] / ˈwɒt fərd /

noun

a city in Hertfordshire, SE England, N of London.

Watford British

/ ˈwɒtfəd /

noun

a town in SE England, in SW Hertfordshire: light industries, services. Pop: 120 960 (2001)

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They are a 40-year-old and 55-year-old arrested in Barnet, a 52-year-old arrested in Watford, and a 22-year-old arrested in Harrow.

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Searches remain ongoing in Watford, Barnet, and an address in Wembley.

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A 40-year-old and a 55-year-old were arrested at addresses in Barnet, a 52-year-old in Watford and a 22-year-old in Harrow.

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Their love of sport is reflected in biographies of various cricketers, cyclists and footballers, including Troy Deeney, a legend of Sir Elton's beloved Watford FC.

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Six mayoral contests will also run - in Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Watford.

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