A country park which has recently undergone restoration has won a national award. Leavesden Country Park was named 'most improved space of the year' at the Green Flag awards, which recognises the best parks and green spaces. There has been
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he’ll arrange a meeting with the Secretary of State to "unblock" progress on a new hospital for West Hertfordshire "one way or another", after the matter was raised in Parliament. West Hertfordshire Hospitals
A Watford grammar school has celebrated a former pupil who went on to achieve a Women in Innovation Award after setting up a social enterprise. Ex- Watford Grammar School for Girls pupil, Emma Shaw, co-founded the Library of Things - a service
The creation of an independent regulator for football has been endorsed in principle by the Government. The fan-led review of football governance, chaired by former Sports Minister Tracey Crouch, has concluded that such a regulator is required
Residents and staff at a care home are celebrating a milestone for their housekeeper, who has just passed a quarter of a century working there. Liz Swindles has worked at Friars Mead care home in Kings Langley for more than 20 years and is known
Major West End shows have released their Black Friday deals ahead of the event on Friday, November 26. If you or someone close to you is a big musical theater fan, then now is the perfect time to grab some discounted tickets. As loads of
Sheffield United have announced the departure of former Watford manager Slavisa Jokanovic after just six months in the role. The Blades, relegated from the Premier League last season, sit 16th in the Sky Bet Championship table and have now confirmed
Watford sporting director Cristiano Giaretta has praised head coach Claudio Ranieri for providing the team with belief after their stunning 4-1 win over Manchester United. In an interview for Tuttomercatoweb, the Italian said that the team were
A public inquiry will be held soon to discuss controversial plans to redevelop a farm into 160 homes. In May, Three Rivers District Council rejected a proposal for houses and flats at Killingdown Farm in Croxley Green. Councillors were concerned
The Queen will be visible during council meetings again after concerns were raised that the Monarch’s portraits could not “look over” members after being covered by a projector screen. Ahead of Hertsmere Borough Council meeting on November 17,
A teenager was left with serious injuries after being stabbed in an underpass in Watford. The victim, 19, had been in the underpass off St Albans Road – which runs alongside part of Essex Road - when he was attacked on Wednesday, October 13 between
The water vole was once a common sight along rivers, lakes and canals - but it is now perilously close to extinction. However, on a secluded stretch of the River Gade in Croxley Green, a group of anglers are working to reverse the fortunes of one
Cassiobury Park has been voted one of the top ten parks after thousands of people took part in a vote to find the country's best loved green and open spaces. Keep Britain Tidy awarded a record-breaking 2,127 Green Flag Awards to the nation’s best-managed
I'm A Celebrity contestant Naughty Boy's family has stopped his mum from watching the show. The Watford music producer's family made the decision as they felt the hit show was too distressing for her. Naughty Boy's mum Zahida has dementia
Sir Elton John has said he "simply had to play" Watford's Vicarage Road stadium, as he announced two concerts at the ground next summer. The club's honourary life president will perform at the Vic on Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4 as part of
A Christian church denomination is mourning the loss of a "godfather" who played an "inspirational" role supporting people living in war-torn countries. John Arthur OBE, who died aged 83 on November 14, held numerous leadership positions in the
A motorist has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds after they were caught speeding at 101mph near Watford. Shamraz Shakir, of Harpour Road in Barking, was caught tearing along the M1 in an Audi towards Watford without being insured at 12.34pm
The councillor behind the idea for Three Rivers' first ever rainbow crossing is undeterred by criticism and says he hopes to see more installed. The colourful crossing was installed in Leavesden Country Park this month which Three Rivers District
Watford Grammar School for Boys has received the best possible rating after its first full Ofsted inspection since 2006. The grammar school was rated 'outstanding' in all categories after five inspectors visited over two days in October. Watford
