Children want to be wrapped less in cotton wool and take “more risks” when playing in Watford, according to a review into the town's play services. An independent review of playgrounds and other facilities, conducted by the Play Doctors, was welcomed
Members of a travelling community claim they are being forced to live with water “up to their ankles”, after the Highways Agency filled in a vital drainage ditch during M25 widening works. Following heavy downpours over the past few days, travellers
Murder suspect Julian Felisi sold pouches of tobacco on several occasions to his alleged victim Gary Bennett, a court heard this afternoon. At one stage Mr Bennett was buying the tobacco from Mr Felisi and passing it on to another colleague
Watford's police station could be extended to deal with an expected rise in detainees, planning documents reveal. The building, in Shady Lane, will be extended and refurbished if a new planning application is approved by Watford Borough
A mother-of-two from South Oxhey swapped sandwiches for salad and fresh vegetables as she shed five dress sizes in less than one year. Karen Murphy, 44, would take regular exercise by walking her dogs and riding her bike. But it was
Fears about a social networking site allowing users to post their exact location online led Hertfordshire County Council to produce a video about the dangers of misusing the internet. The animation, which can be seen on YouTube, was created
Primary school pupils will lead a bear hunt as they continue their search for missing teddy Bubbles. Bubbles, who is described as two feet tall, beige, with pink ears and feet, disappeared from a playhouse in the playing fields of Chorleywood
Can-do attitudes are a bit of a buzzword these days as we haul our way out of a recession and there’s no better band to sum up the zeitgeist of the new 'make do and mend' era than St Albans post-punk outfit The Scratch, who are hosting a launch
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of fraud and immigration offences after a series of police raids in Watford. Officers, using warrants granted under the Proceeds of Crime Act, raided properties in St Albans Road and The Phillipers, Garston
An organisation which provides a selection of toys to children across Hertfordshire will have new teddy bears and dolls on offer thanks to a Leavesden supermarket. The Leavesden Toy Library and Play Project, based in Leavesden Children’s Centre
A dog walker watched in horror as his beloved pet was mauled to death in a Watford park. Colin Fry, 70, was walking near the Watford Irish Club, in Oxhey Park, at about 5pm on Saturday afternoon when his dog, Henry, an award winning ten-year-old
Murder victim Gary Bennett's blood was found on items in the boot of suspect Julian Felisi's car, a jury heard this morning. DNA tests revealed a rucksack and a plastic bag owned by the defendant were found to contain traces of the popular
Residents across Dacorum are invited to an evening dedicated to celebrating cultural diversity. The free event has been arranged to mark Black History Month, and is also part of the Dacorum Family Learning Festival. People from different backgrounds
Watford FC are joining forces with the Hertfordshire FA in a bid to find players who could star at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. The Hornets and Herts FA are setting up a Disability Centre of Excellence in a bid to try and produce players who
Emergency services were called this morning when two cars collided in Watford. Police and paramedics were called to Courtlands Drive at about 9am when the accident happened. Nobody was injured but traffic was disrupted by the scene.
Watford once again have more players than any other Championship club named in the Team of the Week. Danny Graham was in last week’s top XI and the Hornets had three players - Adrian Mariappa, Jordon Mutch and John Eustace - selected the week before.
Staff at the Watford-based National Lottery operator, Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, have been told “it could be you” after being shortlisted as a finalist in the 3i Private Business of the Year competition. Camelot has had a very strong
Members of two families devastated by the tragically similar deaths of their young sons found comfort in each other at a fun run on Saturday. Bushey couple Pam and Lee Tomkins' son, James, died aged just 20 days old from a Group B Streptococcus
Residents in Chorleywood will discuss issues of concern with police officers and councillors at a meeting next week. The Chorleywood Area Forum meeting, to be held at the War Memorial Hall, in Common Lane, will include an update on local crimes
Victims or witnesses of "hate incidents" have been urged to report them at their nearest Citizens Advice Bureau. A hate incident is when someone is targeted because of their disability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. They also
Four cars were involved in a collision in north Watford this morning. The vehicles collided into one another on the A405, close to Greenwood Drive, shortly after 8am. An ambulance was called to the scene but there were no injuries reported
Watford midfielder Don Cowie has been recalled by Scotland for their tough Euro 2012 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Spain. Cowie is one of three players drafted into the Scotland squad due to injuries, as Kilmarnock goalkeeper Cameron
