A new gallery in Kings Langley is to exhibit the largest collection of Timmy Mallett artworks in the country. Montague’s Gallery, in High Street, Kings Langley, which opened this year, is backed by 30 years of fine art experience and offers
Once much-loved moggies are becoming victims of the recession as owners abandon their pets, according to a woman who runs an animal sanctuary. Juliet Morton has taken in unwanted cats and other abandoned animals at Springhill Animal Centre,
Watford season ticket holders will be able to purchase more than 20 tickets for next summer’s Elton John concert at Vicarage Road. The Hornets have this evening released details of ticketing arrangements for next summer’s event, which is to raise money
The new-look Oxhey Library was officially opened this afternoon after an extensive modernisation programme. The venue, in Bridlington Road, benefited from a £1.4 million refurbishment to offer a more spacious, technologically advanced and energy-efficient
An art exhibition of paintings highlighting breast cancer at The Harlequin shopping centre in Watford has been hailed a success by its organisers. The display, called Paint it Pink, featured work by television soap actresses Madeline Duggan
Saracens captain Steve Borthwick will lead England in next month's internationals at Twickenham. The former Bath lock has been selected in the squad and will captain them when they take on New Zealand, Argentina and Australia. He is the Men in Black's
A Kings Langley bookshop is to hold a Christmas evening opening in order to raise money for a children’s charity. Shoppers are urged to get their Christmas shopping done and dusted at King’s Christian bookshop, at Christchurch Baptist, The
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A new pilot scheme aimed at reducing the number of people sent to hospital as a result of falls has been launched. Hertfordshire social services will work closely with the East of England ambulance service, travelling together to provide immediate
Residents of the Meriden Estate will have access to a new doctors’ surgery next week. The new Meriden Surgery, in Harvest End, will open on Wednesday, November 4, at 9am. Built on the site of the old Meriden Primary School, the new premises
Union leaders are locked in discussions with Royal Mail bosses aimed at averting a further three days of strike action planned for later this week. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) staged two days of industrial action on Thursday
Time is running out for local entrepreneurs who think they could be regional businesswoman of the year. October 31, is the deadline for entrants running businesses throughout Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire
Parents can ensure their children are kept safe this Halloween with a few simple tips according to the East of England Ambulance Service. Now that the cold dark nights have finally drawn in and the weather conditions are changing, a few simple
Watford businesses are preparing to "battle through" after figures confirmed Britain is still in a recession, despite hopes of an economic recovery. Figures released by the Office of National Statistics last week showed an unexpected 0.4 per
Plans to build eight flats in Northwood have been resubmitted by developers. Three Rivers District Council has again received notice of a long-running scheme to build seven three bedroom and one four bedroom apartments at 28 Eastbury Avenue. Developer
A pub in Bushey considered “an appealing leasehold opportunity” is looking for a new owner. The Horse and Chains, at 79 High Street, Bushey, is situated close to the country club and is available on leasehold for £80,000. Andy Frisby
A locally-based entertainer and magician has won the right to call himself one of the country’s funniest public speakers. Professional entertainer Rob Cox won the Hertfordshire and North West London Humorous Speech Contest at a St Albans Hotel
Watford are discussing extending Tom Cleverley and Henri Lansbury’s loan spells with Manchester United and Arsenal. Cleverley and Lansbury were exceptional during Friday’s 4-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday and Malky Mackay confirmed the
Watford was alive with Caribbean spirit last Friday at a school's festival of music and dance. Central Primary School was host to a steel drum band and a parade of costumed pupils aged three to 11. Sandeep Atwal, headteacher, said: “
A by-election for Bushey Heath will be held one month from now following the resignation of Anne Swerling. Candidates wanting to register for the Thursday November 26 election must have done so by the end of this week. Hertsmere’s Chief
Watford legend John Barnes could make a return to football sooner than expected after applying for the Rwanda manager’s job. Barnes was sacked as Tranmere Rovers boss 17 days ago, after eight defeats from his 11 games in charge. The
A number of Courts in Hertfordshire have been newly accredited as Specialist Domestic Violence Courts due to their superior facilities and support for victims of domestic violence. Courts serving North and East Hertfordshire and surrounding
