A 15-year-old sprinter from Watford has set the fastest 60m indoor time for Under-17s this year and his father believes it is down to his bobsleigh training. Dominic Ashwell, a pupil at Dacorum & Tring Athletics Club, also set a new personal
Watford's Under-21 Premier League Cup quarter-final clash with Southampton will take place at St Mary's Stadium on Thursday, February 5 at 7pm. The Saints are managed by ex-Watford first team coach Martin Hunter and advanced to the last eight with
Berkhamsted brushed aside Leverstock Green 4-0 on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals of the Herts Senior Cup. Ashley Morrissey got the opener for Berko before Adiel Mannion doubled up. Jordon Frederick soon made it 3-0 and Ryan Laville converted
A building used by a voluntary organisation is facing "extensive repairs" after a tree crashed through the roof of their Rickmansworth base. A large tree fell through the roof of the Royal Voluntary Service, which used to be known as the WRVS,
Watford moved to within one victory of the play-offs after picking up a 24-5 bonus-point win over local rivals Chess Valley in Herts-Middlesex Two on Saturday. Despite starting as the underdogs on paper, Chess began the stronger of the two sides
A father and son team that targeted and conned elderly people across the south east out of an estimated £15,000 have been jailed. Jimmy Chuter, from Montrose Avenue in Datchet, and his dad Albert Webb, of The Paddocks, Lyne Road, Virginia Water
Watford have not put a timeframe on Sean Murray’s return from injury after the midfielder underwent knee surgery this week. Murray missed the Hornets’ win over Charlton Athletic on Saturday and posted a picture on Instagram stating his surgery
Students at Kings Langley Secondary School have been awarded Outstanding for their behaviour following the school's most recent Ofsted inspection. Overall, the school in Love Lane achieved a Good rating after their inspection on December 16 and
Watford-born Steve Finn says he has turned the corner after recording career-best one-day figures in England’s win over India at the scene of his lowest ebb on Tuesday. The 25-year-old took five for 33 at The Gabba as England crushed India by nine
Set within landscaped communal grounds and behind a gated entrance, Saxby Court is an exclusive luxury development of just six 2 bedroom and three 3 bedroom apartments created by Giles Homes. Launching next weekend, the development sold so successfully
It was a disappointing start to 2015 for Callum Shinkwin as he finished down in 121st place at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. The 21-year-old struggled at the European Tour event and carded a five-over-par 77 in his first round. The
Members of a residents association in Abbots Langley are holding a fish and chips quiz night to raise money for the village defibrillators. Hillside residents' association will be hosting the night at Manor House in Gallows Hill on February 7 between
Kings Langley crushed local rivals Sun Sports 7-0 on Saturday and sent a warning to their Premier Division title rivals, but joint-boss Richie Hanlon says it will mean nothing if they do not build on the victory. Hat-tricks from Danny Hutchins
Residents and workers were evacuated from a Watford road this morning after a bomb disposal team was called to an industrial park. A bomb disposal squad was called to Wiggenhall Road at 8.37am and police confirmed a 'disused mortar' had been discovered
Fullerians maintained their grip on London Three North West by picking up a 25-5 bonus-point win over Finchley on Saturday. Victory means Fullers boast a seven-point lead over second-placed side Belsize Park after claiming their 11th consecutive
Planned road works mean that Theobald Street in Radlett, may be closed until February. The work, which is carried out by Affinity Water, started on January 19 and are part of an on-going investment programme to upgrade the network in the area to
The animal rescue charity, National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT), will be opening it's first charity shop in Watford on Saturday. Directly elected Watford mayor, Dorothy Thornhill will officially open the shop in New Road at 10.30am. The charity
The Bowls Club in Abbots Langley is set to stay after a decision has been made by the club to sign a new lease. A unanimous decision was made last week for Abbots Langley Parish Council to seek possession of the Bowls Clubs in Langley Road, after
An oil painting by renowned Bushey artist, Lucy Kemp-Welch, sold for £20,625 at an auction on Wednesday, more than double the £10,000 it had been expected to fetch. The 20in by 24in picture, called Moment’s Rest, was exhibited in Paris in 1933
Residents in Hertfordshire have been sent an open letter about plans to freeze the policing part of their Council Tax bill. As well as speaking about improved efficiency and savings throughout 2014, Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd discussed
Watford are unsurprisingly odds-on favourites to defeat bottom side Blackpool at Vicarage Road this weekend. The Hornets are heavily fancied to pick up three points and the best price you can get on them is 4/9 with Betfred. This looks more
Kings Langley Ladies saw their first Herts Women’s Cup quarter-final end in heartbreak, losing 15-0 against Hoddesdon Owls Ladies on Sunday. A combination of determined defending and heroics from goalkeeper Abbie Tarsey limited the visitors to
Watford Ladies have strengthened their squad ahead of the new season by signing Dawn Mallett from London Bees. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder, who can also play in the middle of the park, made 14 appearances for the Bees last season and scored
Residents and workers have been evacuated from a Watford road after a bomb disposal team was called in this morning. A bomb disposal squad was called to Wiggenhall Road at 8.37am and police have confirmed a mortar has been discovered. The incident
An 11-year-old girl changing in a Mill End leisure centre has alerted police after noticing a mirror being placed under her changing room cubicle. Hertfordshire Constabulary was called to William Penn Leisure Centre, in Shepherds Lane on Tuesday
Garston Ladies Under-13 Mets have reached their fourth consecutive Herts County Cup final after a 3-2 victory over Hoddesdon Owls Eagles. The first half was an even affair with chances falling to both teams. Katie Edmunds settled Garston nerves
Parents at a school in Bushey were encouraged not to be "road monsters" during a special awareness raising day, held as part of the Hertsmere Safer Schools scheme. The scheme involves representatives from Hertfordshire County Council, Hertfordshire
I noticed that former long-serving director Muir Stratford had a letter published in the Watford Observer recently, criticising the club for renaming the Rous (West) Stand as the Graham Taylor Stand. He felt the Rous Stand should remain as named and
The teenagers queued up to go into church at Watford on Sunday evening [January 22, 1967]. Police patrolled the pavements and in the end, hundreds of young people had to be turned away because the church and overspill hall were packed. But this
