Brother and sister Pepíek and Aninku are too poor to buy milk for their sick mother. They sing for money in the streets but the evil organ grinder Brundibár – who bears more than a passing resemblance to Hitler – chases them away. But with the help
The heartbroken widow of a Good Samaritan killed trying to help someone who jumped from a bridge over the M1 has said she “did not want” the driver to go to prison. Iram Shahzad, 32, was given a suspended jail sentence of 14 months after crashing
This Saturday, step away from the strip-lit music chain stores and head down to the very end of the High Street to celebrate Record Store Day 2015 (RSD) at The LP Café, where the music-obsessed staff are hoping to create a little bit of a carnival
Just weeks away from the Parliamentary election, residents in Kings Langley were given the opportunity to put their election candidates in the hot seat at a hustings event on Thursday. The event was organised by Churches Together and was held at
Oxhey Jets boss Wayne Gladdy accepts his side must focus on cup competitions if they are to avoid another season petering out into mid-table mediocrity. The Jets are currently 12th in the Premier Division standings, long since safe from the threat
A couple, who had their wedding rings stolen from their home in Bushey, were reunited with them in time for their big day. Police were called to Herne Road, shortly after 2pm on Tuesday, March 10, after a resident reported seeing two men in their
The Elected Mayor of Watford Dorothy Thornhill opened a new DEBRA charity furniture and electrical shop in Queens Road this week. The store supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering
Each week we delve deep into our archives to bring you a selection of images taken in and around Watford by our staff photographers throughout the decades. We would love to hear from you if you are in any of these pictures. This week we take you back
A Watford community association is hosting a board games evening to raise money for its baby and toddler group. West Watford Community Association will hold the Really Big Board Game Fundraising Evening on Saturday, May 16, from 7pm to 10pm at
A craft sale and vintage tearoom held by the West Watford Community Association raised nearly £700. Handmade In West Watford raised £670.22 for the association, based in Harwoods Road, to put on more community activities and events. Organisers
The driver who killed a heroic father who was trying to help someone who jumped from a bridge over the M1, has been spared jailed today. Iram Shahzad, 32, was handed a 14 month suspended sentence at St Albans Crown Court today. The mother-of-three
Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault of a 70-year-old driver after a car crash in Kings Langley. The crash at around 5pm on Sunday, April 5, involved a grey/silver Range Rover Evoque and a grey Audi travelling from Chipperfield
With the Hertfordshire cricket season fast approaching, Hemel Hempstead Town have named their captains for the forthcoming campaign. Hemish Ilangaratne remains the first team’s captain while Brent Penny has been named his vice skipper. Brad Finch
Daniel Tozser insists there is “no end of the world feeling” in Watford’s dressing room despite the perceived pressure involved with fighting for £120 million and a place in the Premier League. The forthcoming two weeks could define the Hornets
A Bushey Heath woman who was urged by her GP to try pilates to relieve back pain actually had a tumour. Julie McKenzie, of Brooke Close, started experiencing back pain in Spring 2013 and went to see her GP three months later. The 53-year-old
On occasions, dog owners tend to ascribe human emotions to our canine companions. I know we are guilty of that, if guilt is relevant, and I have often found myself looking at our three dogs and wondering just exactly what are they thinking? When
Young people from schools in Watford could show their potential as science and engineering stars of the future at a University of Hertfordshire event next week. The Engineering Education Scheme (EES), on Friday, April 24, allows 16 and 17 year
Watford-born Kelly Smith has been included on the PFA Women's Players' Player of the Year award shortlist after an excellent season with Arsenal Ladies. The 36-year-old attacker retired from international duty earlier in the season after representing
Little Hay Golf Club’s Ashley Wade celebrated victory on Sunday after he finished in top spot in the Bryn Aldridge Charity Shield event. Wade ended his round with 39 points which was a point ahead of Brian Ridgway and two in front of third-placed
Watford Ladies' first-team coach Jackie Bushall is hoping for a post-Easter resurrection when the Golden Girls return to action against Millwall Lionesses on Sunday. John Salomon’s side were beaten 3-0 by Reading Women in their last outing but
Back in April 1975, it was 100 years ago almost to the day that three local newspapers subsequently incorporated into the Watford Observer, were published for the first time. In the Watford Observer of April 18, 1975, celebrated local historian
Farm Terrace is not a major election issue, Dorothy Thornhill believes after declining to be interviewed in "hostile territory" at the allotments. BBC London News interviewed Watford’s Parliamentary candidates at the Farm Terrace Allotments site
Watford captain Troy Deeney has been shortlisted for the Championship Player of the Year Award. The Hornets joint top scorer is one of three players to be the nominated for the award alongside Middlesbrough's on-loan Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford
Slavisa Jokanovic has warned Watford’s players they risk paying a very expensive price if they relax for a single moment during the final weeks of the fight for promotion. This season’s race to the Premier League is the closest in recent memory
Tabard's London Two North West campaign ended in defeat as they were beaten 23-5 by Chiswick, who secured a place in the play-offs. With the result more important to the hosts, it was little surprise that Chiswick started the brighter of the two
The latter part of 2013 looked like it might be the end for Watford hardcore punk band Gallows. They’d successfully recovered from the infighting that led to the departure of original frontman Frank Carter, finding a more than fitting replacement
Watford residents are being asked for their views on health services and support needed by people living with progressive neurological conditions. Hertfordshire County Council and the NHS clinical commissioning groups have held a series of listening
A Watford woman is raising money for schoolgirl Brooke Cornwell who was born with a rare blood disorder. Naila Aslam is set to chop her hair off for sponsorship to help nine-year-old Brooke's family adapt a room in their Breakspeare Close house
Three years in the Championship have taught Almen Abdi teams with nothing to play for can perform without the pressure which will be on Watford in their final three fixtures. The Hornets’ 3-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday evening kept Slavisa
Fullerians were crowned London Three North West champions on Saturday after thrashing Hitchin 51-5 and chairman Kevin Brind believes head coach Rich Hoskins has given the club direction. After swatting aside Hitchin to secure their first promotion
Its been a week Of Super, Super NOT, Super Brilliant and Super Ouch!....oh and not forgetting Super Sunny. There’s nothing like exposing your bits in the prospect of some Vitamin D …….However there are those that shouldn’t expose the amount of
A number of youths trooped into Rickmansworth police station during the weekend to report “a suspicious object half-buried on the river side”. They had been fishing in the Colne behind houses in Uxbridge Road when they noticed the cylinder which
Watford are short odds-on favourites to defeat Birmingham City as the race for automatic promotion intensifies. The Hornets’ 3-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night helped take them back up to third in the Championship and only behind Norwich
