A woman has died after a car crash in Carpenders Park. Hertfordshire Constabulary said a woman in her 70s died at the scene of a crash in Oxhey Lane. Emergency services raced to Oxhey Lane, at the junction with Highfield, after a collision
Bushey golfer Callum Shinkwin has won the Farmfoods TP Shootout at Robin Hood Golf Club in Solihull, netting a £5,000 prize in the process. Shinkwin, 21, was joined at the one-day tournament by two-time Ryder Cup winner David Gilford and fellow
The Olympian League Committee has postponed the awarding of the Premier Division trophy to Bushey Grove after the club were charged with fielding a suspended player during the title run-in. Both the championship and runners-up trophy and club medals
Slavisa Jokanovic is almost certain to leave Watford after the Hornets head coach failed to agree a new contract with the club. The Serbian’s current deal expires next month and it is highly unlikely he will remain at Vicarage Road after contract
Joe took a turn to star as Radlett eased to win number three from as many league games, beating Hertford by a comfortable margin of 76 runs to hold onto top spot in the Premier Division on Saturday. After openers Fraser Crawford (58) and Kabir
Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious car crash in Carpenders Park. Emergency services raced to Oxhey Lane, at the junction with Highfield, after a collision between two vehicles just after 4.10pm. One person was trapped after
Landlords and people thinking of letting out property privately in Dacorum can get free lettings advice at the council’s Landland Forum in June. On Tuesday, June 2, Dacorum Borough Council’s Help to Rent, environmental health and housing teams
Watford Ladies boss John Salomon admitted his side have given themselves a mountain to climb following their 4-2 loss to Yeovil Town Ladies on Sunday – their sixth defeat in eight league games this season. The Lady Hornets currently prop up the
Firefighters were called to a fire at Mill End recreation ground this afternoon. A fire crew was sent to Mill End recreation ground, Shepherds Lane and tackled a small fire in the open. Firefighters remained on scene for ten minutes.
Police are looking for the owner of a bicycle believed to have been stolen from the Watford area. The blue GT Aggressor Zum 2 was found by officers in Watford on Saturday, May 23. Anyone who recognises the bike, or thinks they may know who
THE M25 was closed in both directions after a crash involving three lorries on Wednesday afternoon– causing huge tailbacks for thousands of motorists during rush hour. A man in his 20s was flown to The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel after
Residents are petitioning to save a historical Green Belt site after plans to build flats on it were resubmitted to the council. The Bushey Heath Residents Association (BHRA) is campaigning not only against the proposals to build 38 flats in the
Hospital chiefs at Watford General have responded to a report after an unannounced inspection by a government regulator saying the feedback is "very helpful". The Care Quality Commission (CQC) released the report of an inspection it carried out
A residents group will be holding their 40 fayre next weekend. Oxhey Village Environment Group (OVEG) will be holding their 40th summer fayre at Oxhey Village Green on Saturday, June 6. There will be a number of stalls, performers and games
Watford Community Housing Trust is to start offering repairs appointments on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Following requests from residents for later appointment slots during the week and appointments on weekends, the trust’s operatives
Below is a list of all the planning applications submitted to Three Rivers District Council last week: 111 Brookdene Avenue, Oxhey Hall, WD19 4LG Rear extension and enlargement of roof including two rear dormer windows 15/1059/FUL Oakwood,
Gianni Munari's loan deal at Watford ends this summer but the midfielder says he wants to remain with the Hornets next season. The 31-year-old joined the Golden Boys on loan from cash-strapped Parma last August and went on to play 31 times in all
A bank is hosting The Big Lunch for people in Watford to come together as a community to have fun and get to know each other on Sunday, June 7. Halifax branches from across North London will be hosting a Big Lunch at Lanchester Community Free School
Croxley golf amateur Craig Fagan has won the Caffyns Audi Invitational and will now go on to the Regional Final at the London Club in Kent. Fagan scored 35 stableford points over 18 holes and will now pair up in the Regional Final on August 5.
People on benefits in Watford and Three Rivers have faced delays claiming money because of an IT system "in crisis". Emails seen by the Watford Observer from a senior council figure criticises the Capita IT system used by Watford Borough Council
Gardening and craft workshops were laid on by Watford New Hope as it opened up its glorious community garden to the public. Residents were able to take in the charity’s idyllic garden tucked away behind houses in Rickmansworth Road on Saturday.
Investigations into the attempted murder of Mohammed Khan and the deaths of Arulchelvan Prasana and Rebecca Thompson cost more than £100,000 in total. The conviction of Michael McInerney - who was imprisoned for his part in the death of Arulchelvan
An archaeologist is leading a talk on excavations in Watford between 1999 and 2001 at the Grove on Wednesday, June 24. Charles LeQuesne, consultant archaeologist, will speak on the 1999 to 2001 investigations during the construction of the Grove
Tony Hodson won Little Hay Golf Club’s seniors’ stableford Division One title last Thursday. Hodson scored 39 points, enough to finish ahead of Frank Klimazewski with 38 points. Mick Milne came third with 36 points. Division Two was won by
Residents living around Arundel Road in Abbots Langley are looking forward to seeing the back of traffic and parking problems there following a recent site visit by the council. In November last year, Balmoral Road resident, Julian Delicata, was
Three men were seen running from the scene of a car crash in Mill End yesterday evening. Hertfordshire Constabulary said a grey Ford Focus crashed into a lamppost, a fence and a parked car just after 6pm last night. Officers said the men, who
Primary schools in Watford and Chipperfield have made it through to the Southern final of nationwide performing arts competition The Rock Challenge. Due to their success in the regional competitions, Laurance Haines School in Watford and St Paul
Watford are interested in signing former Italy Under-21 midfielder Luca Cigarini from Atalanta, according to reports in Italy. The 28-year-old made 33 appearances for La Dea as the club successfully avoided relegation from Serie A this season.
The tenth anniversary of the Watford Celebration multi cultural event took place in the Multi Cultural Community Centre and St Michael and All Angels Church in Durban Road on Bank Holiday Monday. The celebrations began with the cutting of the cake
A 28-year-old man originally from Carpenders Park is about to compete for the World Beauty Fashion and Fitness title in the O2 London. Adam Flitton, a former pupil of Frithwood School in Northwood, took up cheerleading when his family moved to
Motorists have been helping themselves to petrol in Abbots Langley this week. But before you jump into your car in search of free fuel, heed this warning: You will have to pay for it! The first of a chain of self-service petrol statings selling
