Watford Labour Party has officially appointed its new chairman. Momentum-backed Linda Meehan has taken over from Mike Jackson, who formally stepped down on January 16 after 23 years at the helm. Ms Meehan was elected by the Labour members present
A school is staging a fundraising event to buy equipment for its theatre. The Beatle Story will be performed at the Cube Theatre at Bushey Academy on Wednesday, January 29, and Thursday, January 30, at 6.30pm to raise money to replace stage lights
Watford have seen a move for Burnley defender Ben Gibson turned down, according to reports. Both Sky Sports and Mail Online are reporting the Hornets offered to sign the 27-year-old on loan for the remainder of the season with an option to make
A meadow could become home to a herd of cows this summer. Three Rivers District Council wants to introduce cattle grazing at Horses' Field, off South Way in Leavesden. The council believes the initiative would improve the management of the
Two teenage girls have been photographed by the Duchess of Cambridge with their Holocaust-surviving grandfather. Maggie Fleet, 15, and her sister Trixie, 13, have been pictured with grandfather Steven Frank, 84, as part of an exhibition marking
Watford’s Women’s FA Cup hopes ended in the fourth round as Sunderland prevailed in the clash of the National League high-flyers with a 2-0 victory in the north east. A goal in each half was enough to send the National League North leaders through
Millions of people who were brutally murdered by the Nazis have been remembered by a council. Today on Holocaust Memorial Day, Three Rivers District Council are among other local authorities and people around the world remembering the millions
Police were forced to call off a pursuit on the motorway after it became too dangerous to continue. Officers tried to pull over a white Mini Cooper northbound near Watford at around 12.40pm on Sunday January 19. The Mini had been linked to
A first-half goal from Will Hoskins was enough for Kings Langley to maintain their positive momentum, although they were made to hard work for a 1-0 victory over Stratford Town. Although Kings remain 14th in Southern League Premier Central following
A vital country lane will be closed for much of this week. Redhall Lane, near Croxley Green, is shut from today until Thursday for gas works. Cadent is relaying a gas service pipe. The road was open during this morning's rush hour (Monday
Court lists, 15th-21st January, 2020 Wednesday, January 15 Shaquanne Lindsay, 19, of Barnwell Road, Watford. On various dates, failed to comply with a community requirement of a suspended sentence order. Fine, costs: £135. Hadley Rodriguez
Twelve people have been charged in connection with the death of Luke O'Connell. Mr O'Connell, 26, died in hospital after being stabbed on August 31 last year after a crash involving three cars on Gammons Lane, Watford. The Watford Observer
Mental health treatment across Hertfordshire and west Essex has been given a welcome boost. Three million pounds has been awarded to Hertfordshire and West Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) which will mean patients have
An employment tribunal has held that ethical veganism should be protected under discrimination law. The ruling may have significant implications for employers. In Casamitjana v League Against Cruel Sports, Mr Casamitjana was employed by the League
