Newly painted road markings which have been confusing motorists at a busy roundabout between Watford and Bushey are to be redone. Hertforshire County Council said contractors will be repainting the arrows on Hartspring Lane, coming up to the
Watford have been given permission to play Nyron Nosworthy in their FA Cup tie against Bradford City tomorrow. The Sunderland centre-half’s current loan is due to expire on Sunday and it was thought unlikely that Martin O’Neill would allow
Scores of people in Bricket Wood are facing a second consecutive night without electricity after falling trees destroyed power line yesterday. UK Power Networks said repair worker reconnected around 100 homes earlier today but had to disconnect
A "frustrated" driver has called for the owner of a vehicle that hit his car in Radlett to come forward after he was given the wrong details. Martyn Dadswell, 69, and his wife Catherine, 70, enjoyed lunch at a Radlett restaurant before returning to
Members of Hertsmere Council are expected to approve the authority’s latest annual budget despite a reduction of more than £850,000 in government grants. The borough council has made up much of the deficit it faces in the 2011/2012 financial
A very happy new year to everyone and welcome back to the Coleface for 2012. I generally start each new year with a review of the previous and thoughts for the year ahead. 2011 was an extremely challenging year for most business sectors
Christmas trees in Three Rivers can be recycled by leaving them out with the brown bin. However, many festive cards and wrapping paper which contain glitter, tinsel, glue, foil and ribbons cannot be recycled. Collection points for Christmas cards
Michael Kightly returned to parent club Wolves this week but Sean Dyche has not ruled out a return for the winger in the future. The 25-year-old enjoyed a successful stay at Vicarage Road, starting 11 games and netting three goals following
A Very Happy New Year to everyone…………………. Did you make any resolutions to start off this year? There are of course the standard ones, such as smoking and dieting but there are many others that are of equal importance dependent on mind frame
The Friends Of Watersmeet Film Society is holding a back to back Harry Potter marathon this month. On Saturday January 14, the club will show both parts of the final film 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. Part one will start at 10.30 am,
An vital step in the Croxley Rail Link has been taken, after an application for the construction works has been submitted. Hertfordshire County Council and London Underground have applied to the Secretary of State for Transport for an order authorising
A cafe in Rickmansworth has applied for longer opening hours to allow trading until 11pm. If approved, the premises at 1 Odeon Parade, Rickmansworth High Street, will be open until 11pm on Mondays to Saturday, and 10.30pm on Sunday. Owner Kamil
ONE of our daughters was and still is fascinated by the Mafia. She even took a holiday in Sicily while a teenager and has an encyclopaedia and who’s who of the Cosa Nostra. We thought of her one day when we were in New York and headed for the
A free family film night is to be held in Abbots Langley. Film buffs and enthusiasts are invited to Abbots Langley Baptist Church, in School Mead, on Saturday, January 28. The film being shown is yet to be decided, but doors open at 5.30pm. Entry
Author S.J.Watson will be signing copies of his psychological thriller “Before I Go To Sleep” in Chorleywood. The event takes place in the Chorleywood Memorial Hall, on Friday January 20, at 7.30pm. Chorleywood Bookshop owners Morag
More than 160 homes are still without electricity in the Bricket Wood area after stormy weather damaged power lines yesterday. UK Power Networks said around 1,000 households were initially affected when power cut out at around 12.45pm. The power
The Watford boss has smiled at speculation linking Tommy Smith with another return to Vicarage Road but admitted “you can never say never”. The Hornets fans’ favourite has made 12 Premier League appearances for Queens Park Rangers this season
An organ recital takes place in Rickmansworth later this month. On January 18 in the High Street Baptist Church, Andrew Sykes will perform music by Cesar Frank and other French romantic composers. The concert starts at 1.05pm and coffee will be
The Friends of Stocker's Lake is holding a work party this weekend. The “practical conservation work” takes about two hours at the lake on Sunday, and starts at 10am. Volunteers should bring bring wellies or boots and strong gloves, and rakes
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has admitted potential transfer target Chris Ashton is only “going to get better and better”. The Premiership champions have been heavily linked with the England and Northampton Saints winger. Ashton is
Tony Mowbray has been named the npower Championship Manager of the Month for December after Sean Dyche was nominated for the accolade. The Watford boss was shortlisted after his side went through last month unbeaten, but the judging panel opted for
When teenager Sylvia Hine launched a tea tray at Reg Curtis for teasing her, little did she know that she had, in fact, found the man she would later marry. But two children, four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren later, the couple,
A "manipulative and controlling" rapist was jailed for eight years yesterday for attacking two teenagers he had met on Facebook. To protect young girls from Kirran Reid, 21, the judge at St Albans Crown Court also passed a five year extension
Jonathan Bond is set to make his first Watford start in the FA Cup third round tie against Bradford City at Vicarage Road tomorrow, with Sean Dyche vowing: “Make no mistake, we’re playing to win.” With Rene Gilmartin’s loan at Yeovil Town
