Watford have confirmed the appointment of Nigel Pearson as their new head coach on a deal that will initially run until the end of the season. The 56-year-old, as expected, will take up his new post next week, with interim boss Hayden Mullins remaining
Serial rapist Joseph McCann - described as "pure evil" by one victim - has been found guilty of rapes and sexual assaults on multiple women and children. The 34-year-old, from Aylesbury, was convicted of 37 offences relating to 11 victims, aged
A vital route off the ring road is set to remain closed for another week. A burst water main has shut Water Lane in Watford town centre since Tuesday. Affinity Water was initially granted a permit to complete the repair by December 6, but this
Hayden Mullins has revealed he exchanged text messages with Brendan Rodgers following Watford’s defeat to Leicester City as he seeks to plot a way of beating Crystal Palace tomorrow. The Hornets interim head coach will again lead the side tomorrow
Serial rapist Joseph McCann was released from prison after an error by the probation service, sources have said. McCann, who was convicted today at the Old Bailey of 37 charges, including rape and kidnap, was mistakenly released halfway through
Serial rapist Joseph McCann has committed so many crimes it has been difficult to remember all the horrific things he has done. The 34-year-old, from Aylesbury, was today (Friday, December 6) convicted of 37 offences relating to 11 victims, aged
Video footage shows the moment serial rapist Joseph McCann was finally cornered and caught. McCann hid up a tree after fleeing when the taxi he was travelling in was stopped at a police roadblock. A jury today unanimously found the 34-year-old
CCTV captured serial rapist Joseph McCann at a hotel in Watford minutes before he was struck over the head with a vodka bottle. McCann, 34, was found guilty at the Old Bailey today of a string of rapes and kidnaps after a horrifying two-week spree
Anthony Joshua must overcome a weight disadvantage of more than three stones if he is to win back the world heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. The Watford star tipped the scales at 16 stone 13 lbs, 10 pounds lighter than his weight
Roy Hodgson admits Crystal Palace will have to cope with their stretched resources in defence ahead of Saturday's clash with Watford. The Palace manager will make a late call on the fitness of Scott Dann and Gary Cahill, with Mamadou Sakho suspended
You can honour the lives of loved ones who have passed away in an upcoming ceremony. Peace Hospice Care will be holding its annual ‘Lights of Love’ ceremony on December 10 from 7pm outside Watford Town Hall where attendees can dedicate a light to
Sir John Major has endorsed David Gauke among three ex-Conservative independent candidates running against Boris Johnson's party in the General Election. The Tory former prime minister said he would vote for Mr Gauke, who is fighting to retain the
What's on in Watford this weekend, 7th and 8th December, 2019 Rick Wakeman – The Grumpy Old Christmas Show Join Rick Wakeman for an intimate evening of music and laughter, featuring songs from YES, David Bowie, The Beatles and more. Watford
Watford are set to appoint Nigel Pearson as their new head coach on a deal until the end of the season. The former Leicester City boss has been the short-priced favourite all day to become Watford’s new head coach after being interviewed for the
Officers investigating a theft from a car in have released CCTV footage of two people they would like to identify as part of their enquiries. It happened in Gypsy Lane, Hunton Bridge, at around 4am on Thursday November 21. A black BMW was broken
Hayden Mullins says Watford will need the support of their fans and is hoping to create “positivity throughout the whole stadium” when the Hornets face Crystal Palace atVicarage Road tomorrow. There were some encouraging signs in the interim head
A medical centre has undergone a refurbishment after merging with another surgery earlier this year. Manor View Practice was formed in February after the merger of Manor View in Bushey and Callowland Surgery in Watford. Both sites have now been
An 11-year-old footballer who had to have his leg amputated when he was 14-months-old was given the opportunity to train with some of England's biggest stars. Rio Woolf, from Bushey, got the "surprise of his life" when he met England forwards Harry
Good morning, here is a travel round-up for this Friday morning. Queueing traffic on M25 anticlockwise around J19 (Watford). Queueing traffic due to earlier broken down van on M25 anticlockwise from J26 A121 (Waltham Abbey) to J25 A10 Great
Nearly 500 online child sex crimes took place on Facebook apps in the East of England last year, the NSPCC has said. And the charity is worried that figure could rise if Facebook introduces end-to-end encryption in its apps. According to Freedom
