Beppe Sannino says Watford will do their “proper job” when the Championship campaign begins on August 9 but was pleased the Hornets sent their fans home happy after a 1-0 friendly victory at Boreham Wood. A goal from Matej Vydra was enough to secure
With Troy Deeney absent, Matej Vydra gave Hornets fans a timely reminder of his goal-scoring capabilities as he netted the only goal in Watford’s 1-0 pre-season victory at Boreham Wood. Golden Boys’ captain Deeney, who has been the subject of several
Troy Deeney will not feature for Watford against Boreham Wood this evening, despite being included on the initial squad list to face Ian Allinson's side. Deeney has been subject of several bids from Premier League new-boys Leicester City and Burnley
The Hornets are currently in discussions with Spanish side Osasuna over playing a friendly match on Saturday at Boreham Wood’s Meadow Park ground, the Watford Observer understands. The Golden Boys are due to take on St Albans City at Clarence Park
Division 11 West Watford Town Thirds remain top of the table after they sealed a seven-wicket victory against Berkhamsted Thirds. Watford won the toss and inserted their opponents. Fine bowling from Zirak Khan, who snared six for 31, saw Berko
If you've read comments from Mayor Dorothy Thornhill and the Farm Terrace Allotment holders about the Watford Health Campus and are wondering how it ended up with a judicial review at the High Court, then this timeline should help fill in all the blanks
Allotment-holders would not have fought plans to concrete over the Farm Terrace site if they genuinely believed it would used for new hospital facilities, according to its lead campaigner. Sara Jane Trebar said it was the realisation that the 100
Watford’s elected mayor said preserving the Farm Terrace Allotments in the health campus scheme would mean "closing the door" on a future hospital development. Dorothy Thornhill said the allotments were also needed to ensure the 750-home regeneration
Callum Shinkwin made a bright start to Le Vaudreuil Golf Challenge in France and ended his first round at five under par. The Challenge Tour competition began yesterday (Thursday) and at the time of going to press, Shinkwin was fourth after shooting
Golfers from across the world have been competing at Moor Park Golf Club this week in the Under-18s Boys’ Open - the Carris Trophy. Organised by the English Golf Union the event, which began on Tuesday and ends today (Friday), showcases the stars
Watford Joggers’ Colin Taylor finished first in the MV55 age group in the five-mile Anniversary Run to commemorate the London 2012 Olympics. Taylor completed the course, which traversed iconic venues from the London Games, in 32.41 and ended 71st
A female powerlifter says she will continue to lift until she “can’t lift anymore” after becoming a double world record holder last month. Ayshea Ullah, 37, broke world records in the squat and deadlift 90kg+ senior categories whilst representing
The UK Independence Party’s growing presence in Watford could have a decisive impact on who is its next MP is, according to the party’s newly selected parliamentary candidate. Nick Lincoln, who was elected to stand for the party in next year’s
Former Watford winger Bobson Bawling is expected to sign a contract with League One side Crawley Town. The 18-year-old, who was released by the Hornets at the end of last season, has been on trial with the Reds and has featured for the club throughout
Last month much was written, locally and nationally, about the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, popularly known as D Day. But the story didn’t end there, of course, and the progress of Hertfordshire troops as they battled their way across
Division Six Kings Langley Seconds claimed a one-wicket victory from the final ball of their local derby against Abbots Langley Seconds. Abbots scored 188 for nine off their 53 overs. Mike Rueth reached 34, veteran Dave Carlisle added 30 while
Watford will become the third visitors to Meadow Park this week as manager Ian Allinson puts his side through their paces ahead of the new season. Boreham Wood finished in 13th place in the Conference South last term - 13 points above the relegation
Fish have been re-introduced to the refurbished pond in Watford Parade. The pond, which was criticised last month for dirty water, is looking cleaner and appears less green. However, there remains no sign of the infamous heron, Hannibal, which
A notice of forfeiture was seen in the window of town centre venue Cameo today. The club posted on social media website Twitter: "Cameo is officially closing due to rent not being paid. Please direct enquiries to @Oceana_Watford." The notice
Staff at a Watford eatery have helped raise more than £500,000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. The team from Ask Italian took part in the company’s summer triathlon at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games venue at
The Hornets have still not accepted any offers for Troy Deeney despite an increased bid from a Premier League side, the Watford Observer understands. Deeney has been the subject of several offers this week but none have yet matched the Golden Boys
An event to commemorate the centenary of the Great War, highlighting the contribution and sacrifice made by members of Aldenham parish, will be held next month. Local historian Brian Hyde will give a short narrative of the Hertfordshire Regiment
Shopkeepers and road users of a busy Bushey parade have started a petition to fight off a planning application to open a new cafe. Heading up the campaign, Jennifer Zorluo, owner of Fish n Chips in Harcourt Road, said the new business would add
Championship Langleybury continue to struggle at the bottom of the table. They were beaten by seven wickets by Hoddesdon on Saturday. Bury batted first and reached 219 for seven from their 60 overs. Rhys Williams was the stand-out performer
Watford have signed midfielder Keith Andrews from Bolton Wanderers on a season-long loan deal. We reported yesterday that the Hornets were in discussions with the 33-year-old, who can play in the holding role or further forward in midfield, and
A Watford housing association’s controversial planning application to build dozens of new homes on a cramped town estate has been resubmitted - but residents say the "back-to-back concrete" plans still aren’t good enough. Watford Community Housing
The police are "invisible" in School Mead, Abbots Langley, according to the chairman of a residents’ association. Peter Scott, chairman of Hillside Residents Association said that despite the level of anti-social behaviour improving in recent months
A Croxley Green primary school has won a gardening competition. Little Green Junior School, in Lincoln Drive, won the Flowers 4 Croxley Gardening Competition schools category. Since May pupils have been busy clearing the neglected and overgrown
A Rickmansworth man has been awarded a papal honour for his years of service to the Roman Catholic Church and his work in the community. Andrew Rogers, of The Drive, became a Knight of St Gregory, which dates back to 1831 and recognises those who
Watford-born bowler Steve Finn has returned to the England fold for the first time since the winter Ashes tour after being named in the England Lions squad for their summer triangular series. The Middlesex bowler, 25, has the third most wickets
Fifteen pupils from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Bushey lined up to form a guard of honour for the Super League rugby league clash between London Broncos and St Helens at The Hive on Saturday. The children’s visit was part of a special
Nurse Mussarat Iqbal and Sister Kelly Barnes held a cake sale at Spire Bushey Hospital on Thursday, July 17, to raise money for a children’s charity. Mussarat regularly holds charity events with her local church, but was inspired to raise money
Police have released an e-fit of a man after two men stole cash from a woman in her 90s in Abbots Langley. Hertfordshire Constabulary say that two men tricked their way into the house, in Summerhouse Way, after pretending to be gardeners. The
A day of dance took place in Rickmansworth at the weekend as the town hosted its first Folk Festival. A colourful programme of folk singing and morris dancing was put together as performers moved between venues across the town on Saturday.
Monday, July 24, 1995 Watford opened their tour of Sweden with an undistinguished 1-1 draw against second division side Jonsereds IF. Unable to turn their superiority into goals, Glenn Roeder's side went ahead when Kevin Phillips converted
Only one thing went wrong when his Royal Highness Prince Richard of Gloucester pressed the button to unveil the plaque and declare West Hertfordshire’s new £5½ million sewage treatment works open – nothing happened. The curtains remained obstinately
