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Profile: James Cowen

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Journalist for the Watford Observer covering news across Watford, Hertsmere, Three Rivers and Dacorum. If you have a news story that you think will be of interest to us and our readers, make sure to get in touch.

Latest articles from James Cowen

Asante Campbell was killed in Hendon (photo Met Police)

Drill rapper jailed for life over stab murder

A drill rapper has been locked up for life for the murder of a new father after falsely trying to pass off incriminating DNA evidence as his twin brother’s.

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What time is Watford v Millwall and how can I follow the match? All the latest

Watford and Millwall will face off in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday in a game that could see the Hornets promoted to the Premier League.

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Woman dies after flat fire

A woman had died following a fire at a block of flats.

New table tennis tables have been installed next to Watford Central Library (photo Peter Taylor)

New table tennis tables installed as part of improvements to Watford town centre

Brand new table tennis tables have been installed next to Watford Central Library as part of improvements to the town centre.

Queues outside Primark in Atria Watford on April 12

Lockdown easing: Footfall 'encouraging' at Atria as Watford sees spending boost

Watford shoppers welcomed the return of non-essential shops last week with a spending spree, figures suggest.

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Police at the scene (photo BCH road policing)

Live updates as crash causes long delays on M1

Long queues are forming on the M1 this afternoon following a crash.

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Scam victim loses over £1,000 as fraudsters try and trick people with HMRC con

Fraudsters have been trying to con people in and around Watford out of money with scam phone calls and texts appearing to be from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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Hertfordshire second worst area in UK for cybercrime

Hertfordshire is one of the worst affected areas for cybercrime, a new study has revealed.

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Police officer uses Snapchat to engage in inappropriate sexual contact with teenager

A Hertfordshire police officer sent an inappropriate sexual message to a teenager on Snapchat after she was dismissed as a suspect in a case he was investigating.

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Man left with bloody nose after being punched

Police are investigating after a man was punched in the face in St Albans.