In 1909, Richard Lydekker (1849-1915) wrote a book called Hertfordshire, one of a series in the Cambridge County Geographies title. A Natural Science graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge who became a naturalist, geologist, palaeontologist and
A British tourist is in intensive care on a Caribbean island after being seriously injured in a shark attack. The man, identified by local officials as a 64-year-old from Hertfordshire, was savaged 10 metres off the shore near the Starfish Hotel
Police have shared a message after fears that a horse was loose by a road. Yesterday evening (April 26), Herts Police said they had received “several” calls from members of the public concerned that a horse was loose by Bushey Lane. However
Teenage defender Albert Eames has signed a three-year professional contract with Watford. It could be seen as quite a significant move by the Hornets, as Eames was part of the Under-18 squad that Tom Cleverley was in charge of earlier in the season
The first rays of sun in the morning and it rising to shine through woodland and over rivers feature strongly as Watford Observer Camera Club snappers continue to capture some beautiful photos. ‘Light’ is the current theme for our talented photographers
A gang boss who imported thousands of kilos of drugs into the UK is one of eight people from around Watford in court this week. The list also includes a serial shoplifter who had a “flagrant disregard" for people's property, and a Watford man accused
The Horns closing AGAIN, Ofsted delight for a “remarkable” school, and a pizzeria being hailed among the UK’s best were some of our most-read stories this week. Watford FC permanently appointing Tom Cleverley also hit the headlines, as did Starbucks
The new headteacher at one of Watford's most popular schools has praised its pupils and spoken about one of its biggest challenges. Executive Principal Ben Conway recently joined the Knutsford Primary Academy after leaving Shephalbury Park Primary
