Designs for five new detached houses to be built in a leafy area of Watford have been approved. Watford Borough Council's development control committee had rejected plans to build the houses, on land at 53 and to the rear of 53-61 Nascot Wood Road and
A couple from Bushey, caught up in the New Zealand earthquake, have said they cannot believe how well they were treated by residents during the disaster. Chris and Jean Brewerton, who have since returned home, were about to fly to the North
Watford boss Malky Mackay believes his side could still make the play-offs after two good results in the last week. The Hornets have slid down the table in the last month or so after they failed to win in nine games in all competitions.
The last time Warren Dell Primary School was inspected by The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), it was branded “inadequate”. Now, after a new headteacher and number of new teachers, the South Oxhey
A man remains in critical condition in hospital after he was run over by a bus. The pedestrian, in his forties, suffered serious injuries after the incident in Sparrows Herne, at the junction with Steeplands, at about 7.15pm on Wednesday. Due to the
A former teacher has been cleared of attempted murder after it was alleged he tried to kill a friend by hitting him over the head with a hammer during a drunken attack. A jury at St Albans Crown Court took less than an hour yesterday (Thursday) to find
A women from Bushey will complete a sponsored walk to raise money for those affected by the New Zealand earthquake. Lisa Roberts, 22, from Scottswood Close, will be walking seven miles with ten friends through Cassiobury on the towpath towards
A roof fire at Leavesden Studios yesterday morning has not caused any damage to Harry Potter sets. According to sources from the Warner Bros.-owned studios in Abbots Langley, work is continuing at the site as usual today, and there is no damage “to
Long-running ambitions to rejuvenate a dilapidated part of Watford town centre have received planning permission for the third time. Bannister Properties Ltd last night (Thursday) won approval for plans to refurbish the former bank and Robert Peel pub
Martin Taylor believes Malky Mackay’s contract extension is “fantastic” news for the fans and is “reassuring” for the players. Mackay and his assistant manager Sean Dyche both signed new three-and-a-half-year deals at Watford on Friday and with the Hornets
A developer has been given more time to covert a Victorian house into two one-bedroom flats. Mrs L Sheikh won permission to carry out the work to the property in Regent Street, Watford, in April 2008. However, under the terms of its planning permission
Saturday, March 12 (kick-off 3pm unless stated) Molten Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division: Holmer Green v Oxhey Jets. Division One: Berkhamsted v Kings Langley; Sun Postal Sports v Cockfosters. Reserve Division
A councillor launched a scathing attack against Watford Borough Council last night for the lack of “fairness and equity” in its planning department. The council's development control committee met to consider plans for 11 new homes in Elmcot
Students are being encouraged to minimise their waste through a play currently touring schools across Hertfordshire. Actors play celebrities, including Ant and Dec, Gok Wan and Alan Carr in the hope to raise awareness among young people of
More than 30 schools in Hertfordshire will join 1,200 from across the country in a spelling competition next week. The Times Spelling Bee 2011 is open to middle and secondary schools in the UK, and consists of local heats, semi finals and a
Fitness fanatics raised more than £1,500 for charity by taking on two hours of non-stop aerobics. More than 65 men and women bopped their way through an 80s themed workout, took part in a boxercise, danced through a Zumba class, and finished with some
Laughs will be in full supply in Abbots Langley, as a local pub hosts a comedy night to raise cash for charity. On Saturday, April 16, comedian Dean Courtney will perform a stand up routine at The Swan pub. A raffle with prizes including a trip
Malky Mackay is hoping the pending Watford takeover will “allow the club to grow” and “build on what is already at the club”. It was announced yesterday that Watford FC Limited has agreed in principle a deal to buy the shares of major shareholders
Community groups across the county have been presented with thousands of pounds, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Watford Lions. At a glittering ceremony at Watford Town Hall on Thursday evening, members of the society, Mayor Dorothy
The long-awaited takeover of Watford Football Club took a major step forward this week. It was announced yesterday Watford FC Limited, which was set up by highly-respected orthopaedic surgeon Panos Thomas and will be financed by close friend
