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CGI showing how the proposed fence would look

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden fence plan to stop 'distraction' from motorists

Land for sale at Templepan Lane, Chandlers Cross

Land for sale at Templepan Lane, Chandlers Cross

Planning and development

5 patches of land being sold for redevelopment at up to £1.8m near Watford

Applications open for live audience of hit TV show filming near Watford

Image of the injunction at the site shared by East Herts Council

Image of the injunction at the site shared by East Herts Council

‘Travellers’ ordered to leave Hertfordshire wildlife spot after unauthorised works

Halfway House's outdoor bar

Halfway House's outdoor bar

Full repainting 'compromise' offered as pub seeks permission to keep outdoor bar

Artist's impression showing how the proposed house would look

Artist's impression showing how the proposed house would look

Planning and development

Plan to knock down garage and build new home on existing house's garden

The M1 would be closed overnight for around two weeks

The M1 would be closed overnight for around two weeks

National Highways seeking M1 closures at Watford over two weeks

Ian Perrin, Dwane Moody and Mark Lovegrove have all been jailed this month.

Ian Perrin, Dwane Moody and Mark Lovegrove have all been jailed this month.

5 Hertfordshire criminals convicted in August

Riccardo Sottil is set to sign for Watford

Riccardo Sottil is set to sign for Watford

Watford set to seal two season-long loan deals from Italy

The Sainsbury's car park

The Sainsbury's car park

Sainsbury's tightens rules in big change for Watford town centre parking

Tesco Extra in Lower High Street Watford

Tesco Extra in Lower High Street Watford

Watford shoppers' favourite supermarkets according to Google reviews

CGI showing how the homes could look

CGI showing how the homes could look

Planning and development

Three family homes planned for road with £1.25m average house price

Bus in The Parade, Watford, as part of a promotional event for a new route

Bus in The Parade, Watford, as part of a promotional event for a new route

The 30 Hertfordshire bus routes with new timetables starting today

The site on Wednesday afternoon

The site on Wednesday afternoon

Planning and development

Stop notice over 'unauthorised works' at planned caravan site

News

A number of US fast food chains will be opening in the UK by the end of 2026

A number of US fast food chains will be opening in the UK by the end of 2026

All the US fast food chains opening branches in the UK in 2026 for first time

Packing for a holiday can be stressful

Packing for a holiday can be stressful

Crocs, caps and carry-ons: the annual holiday packing meltdown

The Orchard, Kings Langley

The Orchard, Kings Langley

'Multiple reports of car wing mirrors being stolen in area'

Habib Moghaddam drove at speeds of more than 120mph on the M1 in Hertfordshire

Habib Moghaddam drove at speeds of more than 120mph on the M1 in Hertfordshire

120mph driver 'put lives in danger' racing down Hertfordshire M1

The existing property at 6 Chiltern Drive

The existing property at 6 Chiltern Drive

Planning and development

Plan submitted for new two-storey house

Have you visited Kenwood House?

Have you visited Kenwood House?

English Heritage

Discover the spectacular English Heritage gem just 30 minutes from Hertfordshire

The £1,395,000 four-bed detached house, up for sale in Kitswell Way, Radlett

The £1,395,000 four-bed detached house, up for sale in Kitswell Way, Radlett

£1.4m refurbished Radlett home with south-facing garden for sale

Planning and development

KFC plan to extend hours, road closures, and pub refurb among public notices

3D image showing how the homes would look

3D image showing how the homes would look

Planning and development

Three new houses planned for tight site behind St Albans Road

Watford's MP Matt Turmaine at the opening of Calcutta Cravings last year.

Watford's MP Matt Turmaine at the opening of Calcutta Cravings last year.

Indian restaurant hopes English Curry Awards success will help 'up and down' start

Pupils at Merchant Taylors' School collect their results

Pupils at Merchant Taylors' School collect their results

Hertfordshire schools in top 100 as new GCSE league table released

Have you visited PEACH?

Have you visited PEACH?

The 'exceptional' Hertfordshire cafe serving 'absolutely delicious' brunches

The Cricketers pub in Sarratt

The Cricketers pub in Sarratt

Pub walk near Watford named among country's best

Have you tried the Chorleywood Circular?

Have you tried the Chorleywood Circular?

The 'fantastic' Hertfordshire walk with stunning views and popular pub stops

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a quad bike which has been stolen from farmland in Maple Cross

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a quad bike which has been stolen from farmland in Maple Cross

Quad bike stolen after 'extensive damage' to fencing triggers police appeal

A computer-generated image showing how the improved drama department at Aldenham School could look. Credit: NVB Studio/Aldenham School/Hertsmere Borough Council planning portal.

A computer-generated image showing how the improved drama department at Aldenham School could look. Credit: NVB Studio/Aldenham School/Hertsmere Borough Council planning portal.

School eyes £3.5m drama department refurbishment

Our reporter was blown away by the food on offer

Our reporter was blown away by the food on offer

I tried Watford's newest fish and chip shop and was blown away by its brilliance

The River Colne

The River Colne

Teenagers narrowly escape tragedy after getting into trouble in Watford river

Sport

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Alessio Dionisi

Dionisi right to be happy with Watford's 'fantastic' start to the season

Riccardo Sottil is set to sign for Watford

Riccardo Sottil is set to sign for Watford

Watford set to seal two season-long loan deals from Italy

Dionisi explains naming two goalkeepers on the bench against West Ham

Former Watford loanee Mfuni seals Coventry move

Jamaal Lascelles could sign for Watford

Jamaal Lascelles could sign for Watford

Transfer update: Lascelles arrives for testing as Watford aim for signings

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Nostalgia

Market Place, Watford, 1895. Bob Nunn’s Book of Watford

Market Place, Watford, 1895. Bob Nunn’s Book of Watford

Step back in time to Victorian Watford High Street and its lost shops

The train at Watford Junction

The train at Watford Junction

Classic train spotted at Watford Junction

Park Road in the 1920s

Park Road in the 1920s

The Old Bakery, Park Road, Bushey

Scott's Grotto in Ware is the UK's largest shell grotto.

Scott's Grotto in Ware is the UK's largest shell grotto.

Take a torchlit journey through Hertfordshire's hidden underground 'fairy hall'

Cassiobury House

Cassiobury House

Watford's lost country house 'would have brought in £897k each year'

Museum on Tour brings history, creativity and community stories to summer events across Watford

Museum on Tour brings history, creativity and community stories to summer events across Watford

Cultural attractions

Watford museum launches pop-up stalls at summer events

Buffalo Bill's Wild West show poster, 1903

Buffalo Bill's Wild West show poster, 1903

When Watford welcomed Buffalo Bill

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National Sport

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return from his injury (Seth Wenig/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return from his injury (Seth Wenig/AP)

Carlos Alcaraz makes light work of US Open comeback with straight-sets win

Mikel Arteta wants to improve his Arsenal squad before the transfer deadline (Nick Potts/PA)

Mikel Arteta wants to improve his Arsenal squad before the transfer deadline (Nick Potts/PA)

Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to be active on transfer deadline day

Villa Park is being renovated this season (David Davies/PA)

Villa Park is being renovated this season (David Davies/PA)

Builders double as ball boys as Aston Villa play on amid stadium redevelopment

Iliman Ndiaye looks set to join Manchester City from Everton (Peter Byrne/PA)

Iliman Ndiaye looks set to join Manchester City from Everton (Peter Byrne/PA)

Manchester City agree £65m fee for Iliman Ndiaye after missing out on Cody Gakpo

Richarlison was not part of the Tottenham squad for Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle (John Walton/PA)

Richarlison was not part of the Tottenham squad for Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle (John Walton/PA)

Richarlison posts emotional message amid links with return to ‘beloved’ Everton

Carlisle were convincing winners over Scunthorpe (Mike Egerton/PA)

Carlisle were convincing winners over Scunthorpe (Mike Egerton/PA)

Carlisle claim comfortable triumph over Scunthorpe

Solihull Moors were beaten at home by Fylde (Zag Goodwin/PA)

Solihull Moors were beaten at home by Fylde (Zag Goodwin/PA)

Fylde swat aside sorry Solihull

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National News

Duane Davis sits at the defense table during a break in closing arguments during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Duane Davis sits at the defense table during a break in closing arguments during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Jury convicts a man of murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur

Andy Burnham will make his Commons debut as Prime Minister (Cathal McNaughton/PA)

Andy Burnham will make his Commons debut as Prime Minister (Cathal McNaughton/PA)

Burnham to argue for more public control of services in first Commons test as PM

Alex Norris said the Government was ‘serious about fixing the broken prison system we inherited’ (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Alex Norris said the Government was ‘serious about fixing the broken prison system we inherited’ (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Government to accelerate building of prison places with £110m – minister

Government lawyers said the 400 million US dollars ballroom project must be completed because of national security concerns (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Government lawyers said the 400 million US dollars ballroom project must be completed because of national security concerns (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

US supreme court allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue

The US has been ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran with the hope of forcing concessions out of Tehran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

The US has been ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran with the hope of forcing concessions out of Tehran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

UAE intercepts Iranian drone over territorial waters

Firefighters rescuing 27 people stuck on a rollercoaster at Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft (Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service/PA)

Firefighters rescuing 27 people stuck on a rollercoaster at Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft (Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service/PA)

Thrill-seekers rescued from rollercoaster that stopped 50ft in the air

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has refreshed her shadow cabinet (James Manning/PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has refreshed her shadow cabinet (James Manning/PA)

Kemi Badenoch sacks senior Tories in major shake-up of her front bench team

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