Lacklustre England were held to a goalless draw by Scotland as Steve Clarke’s well-drilled side gave their hopes of reaching the Euro 2020 knockout phase a much-needed shot in the arm. International football’s oldest rivals locked horns for the
World champion boxer Shannon Courtenay walked away unscathed after crashing on the M25 today. Courtenay posted a photo of her Mercedes which had been destroyed at the front after she smashed into barriers in soggy conditions this morning. Sharing
Hertfordshire's public health chief says he is "concerned" about a rise in coronavirus cases across the county. At least 1,200 people living in Hertfordshire have tested positive for the virus in June, according to Public Health England figures
An initiative to help combat youth unemployment is continuing to be championed by the Watford and West Herts Chamber of Commerce following its launch last year. The organisation remains keen to get business involved in the Kickstart Scheme, but
An online deals company has launched an offer sure to get you singing well in advance of kick-off for England and Scotland’s Euro 2020 clash. Deals website Topcashback has said anybody who signs up to the site, free of charge, will get a £15 cashback
Two boys were chased by a gang and one of them was attacked after they were shoved off their bike in Watford. Hertfordshire Constabulary has launched an appeal over the incident, which occurred at the junction of St Albans Road and North Western
Watford Football Club could focus on exploring ways to expand its current stadium after an option to build a new ground on a golf course was ruled out. Last night, Hertsmere Borough Council’s planning chief revealed land at Bushey Hall Golf Club
A banned driver who lied to police before being found with cannabis has avoided jail time. Amar Azam was stopped by police on the M25 in the Watford area on May 17 around 7pm before telling an officer that he did not have any ID. It was then
Watford's trip to Brighton and Hove Albion will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and will now kick off at 5.30pm. The game, which takes place on Saturday, August 21, is the first of the Hornets' fixtures to be selected for live television broadcast
Watford’s new Ninja Warrior venue has backed a scheme helping local people with hidden disabilities. The Woodside Leisure Centre venue, which officially opened this week, has thrown its weight behind Get Up and Go – a Watford-based service that
Free-to-use defibrillators could help save a life, and there are many scattered around Watford, according to data compiled. Heartsafe is a website which aims to make people aware of where the nearest automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are
A man from South Oxhey is among seven people who have been charged in connection with the disappearance of a £10.25million loan to a football club. A criminal probe was launched almost six years ago after the disappearance of money loaned by Northampton
The news that Covid vaccinations may become mandatory for carers has sparked heated discussion online with many blasting the plans. Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed this week that jabs will become compulsory for staff at care homes in England
Police are searching for missing 13-year-old twins who have not been seen for more than a month. Poppy and Lily Myers were last seen at 2.50pm on Friday May 14 in the Northwood area. The Met issued an urgent appeal to find the missing girls
Watford's Ben Foster has said that he intends to reach out to the Premier League soon to discuss the rights issues surrounding his use of a GoPro on match days. As part of his own personal YouTube channel the Cycling GK, Foster put his camera in
A Hornets fans pub is holding a live screening of England’s game against Scotland which will be hosted by a Watford legend. The No 8, Vicarage Road (formerly Red Lion), pub will be showing the Euros game tonight, with Hornets legend Luther Blissett
Professor Chris Whitty has issued a fresh warning amid rising coronavirus rates in England warning Covid-19 has “not thrown its last surprise at us”. England’s chief medical officer said there will be “several” more to come after Boris Johnson
A park and several roads in and around Watford town centre were cleaned up following a community-led event between residents and councillors. Waterfields Park, Water Lane, Shaftesbury Road and Ebury Road were given a 'spring clean' as part of the
Ashley Young could return to Watford on the first day of next season after rejoining Aston Villa. The full-back had held talks with the Hornets about a possible move back to Vicarage Road, as he assessed his options. For more Hornets updates
More walk-in clinics for young adults wishing to be vaccinated against coronavirus will open this weekend. Pfizer vaccinations are being handed out to anyone aged 18 and over at Wellspring Church at Wellspring Way tomorrow (Saturday June 19).
Thunderstorms and potential flooding are expected today as a weather warning continues. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning across a large region in England including Hertfordshire, of thunderstorms and potential flooding continuing from
Rural officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary joined forces with partner agency representatives for an engagement event on the Grand Union Canal. The operation on Saturday 5 June saw officers from the Rural Operational Support Team work alongside
Several roads in Watford and the surrounding areas are set to be temporarily closed while roadworks are carried out from next month. A notice from Hertfordshire County Council in this week’s edition of the Watford Observer states it is intending
More than 800 crimes in Watford were reported to Hertfordshire Constabulary during April this year, latest figures show. Police.uk data has revealed that a range of crimes were reported in the borough during the month, with anti-social behaviour
