Robson Green filming, Paul Young and Barrio bar closes

Critics slam plans for the widespread closure of ticket offices at railway stations – a move later axed due to the backlash from workers and commuters.

Three people from Watford are arrested and a huge cannabis factory is found during coordinated raids across the county.

Cannabis factory found by Herts police in July raids. (Image: Herts Police)

Junior doctors’ five-day strike begins as a picket line forms outside Watford General Hospital.

The British Medical Association (BMA) is asking for pay restoration of around 35 per cent, which it claims would restore junior doctors’ pay to around 2008/2009 salary levels

Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay said the BMA’s pay demand was “unreasonable and risks fuelling inflation.”

Latin-inspired Barrio closes after just nine months with residents saying it’s too expensive and wrong ‘vibe’ for Watford. Owner Nightcap is unable to confirm what, if anything, would replace the failed bar.

Barrio in The Parade, Watford, has closed (Image: Barrio)

Rickmansworth parents announce plans to hold a fundraiser to donate to a children’s hospital in memory of daughter Sienna Quarrington Patel, five, who died from a rare form of Strep A in December 2022.

Sienna Quarrington Patel (Image: Family)

Actor Robson Green is spotted outside a pub The Old Palace pub in Langley Hill, Kings Langley.

The pub name was changed to ‘The Hope and Anchor’ as film crews worked inside and outside the pub filming Grantchester in August.

Robson Green spotted filming in Kings Langley (Image: Jo Kedgsley)

Tickets go on sale as it’s announced ’80s pop star Paul Young will return to Watford in 2024 to mark the 40th anniversary of the album that made him a household name.

The singer and songwriter broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned much-loved hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home)

The 67-year-old, who performed at Watford Colosseum in May 2019, and is now lined up to perform at Watford Palace Theatre on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Shoppers share their disappointment at the prospect of major high street chain Wilko closing. It was announced on August 10 that Wilko had fallen into administration after it failed to secure a rescue deal. The High Street store closed alongside hundreds across the country.

Shoppers tell of their disappointment as Wilko store in Watford closes (Image: Newsquest)

A memorial honouring the memory of the victims of the deadliest attack on Hertfordshire during the Second World War and the spirit that helped rebuild a community in Watford is renovated. Watford mayor Peter Taylor was joined by Hornets legend Luther Blissett and other dignitaries to unveil the renovated Sandringham Road Memorial in North Watford Cemetery as the August came to an end.

Watford mayor Peter Taylor was joined by Hornets legend Luther Blissett and other dignitaries to unveil the renovated Sandringham Road Memorial in North Watford Cemetery in August. (Image: Watford Borough Council)