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[edit] Hosepipe ban

Is the passage referring to Watford as often having hosepipe bans due to droughts really necessary. Seems too topical, exaggerated and irrelevant.


[edit] Nightlife

Nightlife I dont know about the pissing in the pond section. Its not quite that bad.. theres quite a lot of police around most nights to ensure that doesnt really happen.

[edit] watford

Why is this place called watford and what is its origin


  • Althougb the explanation of Watford's origin by 81.145.241.27 seems reasonable, this really needs to be referenced to a reliable source. Cheers •CHILLDOUBT• 21:06, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Airport

Will anyone object to me changing this section because the airport is now leavesden studios and is not operational

[edit] People

Elton John was not born in Watford but Pinner in Middlesex 62.136.238.65 01:03, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Kate Nash - all sources I can find point to Kate Nash being from Harrow (I'm not convinced working in Watford's River Island is enough for Watford satus). Does anyone have any different information? Will delete after a week unless someone can add a reference. Ceeess 10:11, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Referencing

The Watford page is poorly referenced, with little or no links to source material to back it up. It could be greatly enhanced by using proper and accurate references for all the material. --Lobster blogster 00:43, 5 March 2007 (UTC)

The formatting is bad also. The infobox is using an obsolete model, and the lead section does not conform with WP:LEAD (it is too long and does not really sum up the article).
See the UK settlement style guide for the correct use of headings. Jhamez84 11:43, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for the tips here, Dr Finkbottle will follow this up at a later date. I am also aware that the borough arms were granted 16th October 1922 and are not as displayed here. --Dr Finkbottle 08:27, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Picture

Does any one have a clearer picture of the Watford logo. This one really looks shoody, and I think either we should have a clearer one, or none at all. 24.68.249.197 20:52, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Gallows

I just deleted the entry on Gallows the punk band. For three reasons: 1. They are not "A Notable Person" 2. The link was to Gallows rather than Gallows (band) [if that has been the only problem I would have just fixed it] and 3. The description was too subjective. Suggest that if the user is very keen they might want to add a specific section on Watford culture or similar.Ceeess 13:46, 22 August 2007 (UTC)