The Friends of Croxley Common Moor will meet this weekend to install bird and bat boxes on scrubland close to the Grand Union Canal. The monthly "bushbashing" sees members meet at an area of special scientific interest near the canal and
Family, friends and firemen lined the streets of Abbots Langley today to pay tribute to a “generous and well-loved” Watford firefighter. Daniel Edmonds, 26, from Abbots Langley, died after sustaining a fatal blow to the head during his first
A distinguished toastmaster will share his communication techniques at a seminar for businessmen looking to set up a new company or improve their existing one. Bob Ferguson, who holds the highest award for toastmasters will give his address
Villagers in Bovingdon who have fought Tesco’s plans for a new store, may have a new battle on their hands following revelations at a parish council meeting. The supermarket giant has proposed to build a Tesco Express and eight flats on the
Public consultation gets underway today on the latest phase of Hertfordshire County Council’s long-term strategy for managing and disposing of the county’s waste. The council wants to know what people think about the strategy for 2011 to
Watford Mayor Dorothy Thornhill picked up a trowel to perform the Topping Out ceremony of The Wrap, a 164-unit affordable homes development which runs around the Rookery End of the Vicarage Road Stadium. Mayor Thornhill spread one of the
Residents of a street in Bushey are so fed up with the condition of their Tarmac they are asking for a refund from the Hertfordshire County Council. In a letter addressed to Hertsmere MP James Clappison, they stated: “The residents
When Councillor Alan Burtenshaw, the vice-chairman of Watford Borough Council, was recently invited to tour the London 2012 Olympic site, the Watford Observer asked him to share his thoughts on how the building works are shaping up. Here
Year 6 pupils from Laurance Haines Primary School played at being reporters for the day this week at ‘The Wrap’ at Watford Football Club. About 30 children from the nearby Vicarage Road school took notes during a talk from Kier safety managers
PEOPLE across Watford are being invited to test their knowledge at a charity quiz night in aid of the Willow Foundation. The cause was set up by Arsenal legend Bob Wilson who is hosting the Smart Alec's quiz night along with his wife – which
An artist has brought the sights of the jungle to a “grim” hospital passage that links the children's wards to surgical theatres. Armed with dozens of cans of paint and a handful of brushes, Leigh Warman has decorated both walls and the ceiling
A 20-year-old man who admitted buying cannabis to sell to friends to feed his habit has received a 28-day suspended prison sentence. When police raided Jay Zakhama's home in Hazelwood Lane on Thursday, June 4, they found 18.6 grams of the class
A teacher from Bushey has to move heavy wheelie bins every day in order to park her car, despite being eight months pregnant. Residents using the bins to “reserve” car parking spaces outside their houses in Walton Road have prompted a warning
The Liberal Democrats have selected their candidate to stand for election to Westminster in the South-West Herts constituency. Councillor Christopher Townsend, who represents Tring West and Rural for Dacorum Borough Council, has been chosen
A 27-year-old man who went missing from his home has been found. Christopher Lyons disappeared from Tudor Way at around 8.30am on Monday. Police have now confirmed he returned home yesterday afternoon "safe and well".
The skies above Watford will light up this weekend as hundreds of spectacular firework nights mark Bonfire Night. Though November 5 is tomorrow, many societies, clubs and organisations are set to host events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday
A salon in Rickmansworth has raised nearly £700 for breast cancer following a pink themed day. Louvere, in the High Street, took part in a nationwide event last Friday called “Wear it pink”, which was organised by Breast Cancer Campaign.
Victims of rape and sexual assault can access an alternative range of support and medical services without the need to involve police. Watford's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) was opened on Monday and offers safety and for victims and
A campaign to help and encourage landowners and farmers to protect Hertfordshire’s countryside and improve it for wildlife is being launched today. The initiative brings together the National Farmers Union (NFU), the Country Land Association
Religious figures from Aldenham, Watford and Northwood will come together next Sunday to help clean up Hertfordshire. Devotees of the Bhaktivedanta Hare Krishna Manor and the Watford Interfaith Association, together with members of Northwood
Sir Elton John says he “cannot wait to relive the magic” of his 1974 and 2005 concerts at Vicarage Road next May. Sir Elton, who is a two-time Watford FC chairman, will be holding a concert at the club’s stadium on May 29 next year to raise
England captain Steve Borthwick will lead a mix of youth and experience in the opening autumn Test against Australia on Saturday. The Saracens skipper, who will win his 51st cap, will be joined in the second row by Leicester’s Louis Deacon for the
Opportunities exist for businesses with strong brands and reputations to offer banking services as a growing number of consumers would consider banking with non traditional financial institutions, or ‘new banks’. According to a YouGov survey for Deloitte
A retired printer described by family as “an eccentric character” took an overdose a day before a mental health appointment an inquest heard. 75-year-old Reggie Thomas was found by his daughter on Monday, April 13 at his home in North Approach, Watford
Police have launched a crackdown on crime in rural parts of south-west Hertfordshire after a spate of burglaries at local farms. Officers from Hertfordshire Police are visiting more than 80 farms to provide crime prevention advice as part of
A Hertfordshire police officer has praised the villages of Bovingdon, Chipperfield and Kings Langley for their Halloween celebrations over the weekend. At a Kings Langley parish council meeting yesterday evening, PC Nicholas Pringle described
Prospects for growth next year, the UK housing market, interest rates and exchange rates will be among the topics discussed by Dennis Turner, Chief Economist for HSBC, when he speaks at Watford Chamber of Commerce’s networking breakfast at the Park Inn
A man has walked away with minor injuries after the car he was driving crashed on the M1 earlier this morning. Emergency services were alerted to a report of a single car collision with the central reservation at 8.17am, on the northbound carriageway
One lane remains closed on the M1 northbound following an accident this morning. Traffic heading north on the M1 was brought to a halt after a crash at the motorway's junction with the M25 at Bricket Wood just after Junction 6. Police
Traffic heading north on the M1 has been brought to a halt after a crash at the motorway's junction with the M25 at Bricket Wood. Police, ambulance and fire crews are at the scene following the incident, which has resulted in all three lanes
The gardens of West Herts Crematorium are filled with thousands of trees and flowers, dedicated to the memories of loved ones by their family and friends. One more was planted on Sunday, to mark 50 years of service to the community by the award-winning
Watford Ladies Under 12 Harts strode through to the County Cup quarter finals after an impressive 7-1 win against Hemel Hempstead Town. Watford Ladies were determined from the start which resulted in two early goals from Watford’s Beth Turnbull
