FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – All lanes are now open on Route 1 at Austin Park Drive in Stafford. An early morning crash closed Route 1 southbound and...

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ⸺  Long-term repair work is underway to rebuild state-maintained roads that sustained severe damage during Tropical Storm...

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ˗˗  CSX will close Lansdowne Road in Fredericksburg to through traffic on Monday, Nov. 12 through early  Saturday, Nov. 17  to...

Artists are being encouraged to put their finishing touches to their work, as the second Whitefriars Art Competition is closing next weekend.

Little Richard, one of the founding fathers of rock and roll, has died at the age of 87.

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An author from Harpenden has been longlisted for a prestigious award.

A new book will tell the story of Watford’s lost places.

A father has paid tribute to his "brave and fearless" Royal Marine son, ten years to the day after he died in action in Afghanistan.

Police would like to speak to two men following investigations of fraudsters scamming an elderly woman.

Hackers have been reported to be ‘Zoombombing’ private online video meetings with abusive messages and offensive video footage.

There cannot have been many successful run chases in the history of the Watford Observer Fourteen14 Shield that started and ended with a six, less so with both shots being struck by members of the same family. But that was what happened on Tuesday as Watford Haidery capitalised on a blistering early onslaught to secure their place in Wednesday’s final against Abbots Langley with a five-wicket victory over West Herts A.

A destructive display of batting power propelled Watford Haidery to their first Watford Observer Fourteen14 Shield triumph for 30 years as holders Abbots Langley were swept aside by more than 100 runs in last night’s final.

Watford Ladies started the new year with a flourish in their resounding 5-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the Women's FA Cup third round.

Watford Ladies head coach Clinton Lancaster has been praised by general manager Grace Williams after he was named FA Women’s National League Premier Division Manager of the Month for December.

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.

Watford Ladies have had their season declared null and void by the football association after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Restaurants and cafes are closed to sit-down customers so food services across the Sydney are getting creative, offering you an easier way to do-it-yourself from the comfort of your own home.

Watford town centre's fantastic range of restaurants, pubs, and bars have teamed up for the third consecutive year to celebrate Watford Food & Drink Week. From Monday, June 17, to Sunday, June 23, you can enjoy special drinks offers, free samples and discounted set menus throughout the town centre.

Join Copper House on Saturday, November 2, for a colourful celebration at their Day of the Dead Party.

Having a facial in a department store might not sound the most relaxing experience. However, once the door slides shut on Dior’s private spa room in Debenhams’ flagship store in intu Watford, it only takes a moment to tune out the voices from outside and tap into your inner zen.

BRISTOL – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a design public hearing tomorrow to show plans for the widening of a half-mile section of Business Route 23 in the Town of Wise.

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A TV star will be stepping into the shoes of a musical legend in Rickmansworth next month.

The Master Music Festival returns in March 2020 to Watford’s Clarendon Muse. Headlining the festival is legendary Brazilian concert pianist Artur Cimirro, who will be making his long-awaited UK debut with a recital on Saturday, March 28. Alongside much-loved classics, Artur will showcase his own compositions.

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Money can be particularly tight at this time of year, but one trend helping to combat this is taking on a sideline job - aka a 'side hustle'.

South Chesterfield, Va. — A Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) project began this week to widen Cedar Level Road between Cobblestone...

Richard Johnson believes that it is a tall order for any top-flight club, not just Watford, to hand homegrown players from the academy a chance to play in the Premier League due to what is at stake in financial and sporting terms.

In May 1999 Richard Johnson stitched his name indelibly into Watford folklore by helping the club end an 11-year top-flight exile courtesy of a 2-0 win over Bolton at Wembley in the play-off final.

ASHBURN – Due to inclement weather early in the closure that began Sept. 24, Old Ryan Road between the southern Mooreview Parkway intersection and...

MANTUA – Glenbrook Road between Little River Turnpike (Route 236) and Denise Lane will be closed to through traffic from 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29 to 5...

FAIRFAX, Va. – Rolling lane closures are planned to occur in both directions on I-66 between Route 29 in Gainesville and Sudley Road (Route 234...

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – Drivers along the Franconia-Springfield Parkway (Route 289) bridge over Accotink Creek now have better protection from oncoming...

FAIRFAX – Due to weather delays, the closure of Popes Head Road (Route 654) between Colchester Road (Route 612) and Fairfax County Parkway (Route...

LYNCHBURG — As a result of rain and run-off from Tropical Storm Michael, Route 58 in Halifax County is closed from Route 360 to Route 744 until further notice.

LYNCHBURG —(4 pm) Road conditions have improved across the Lynchburg District this weekend; however, approximately 140 roads remain closed from the effects of Tropical Storm Michael late last week. Motorists, particularly those in Halifax and Pittsylvania counties, should prepare now for their morning commute. Several detours are in place and can be expected to add time to travel. In addition, caution is urged as some may be unfamiliar with the routes being used.

LYNCHBURG —Administrative oversight of maintenance and land use services for the counties of Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, and Prince Edward has started to relocate from the old Dillwyn Residency site on Rosney Road in the Town of Dillwyn to the newly constructed Farmville site on Commerce Road in the Town of Farmville.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – US 58 over Sandy Creek at the Halifax/Pittsylvania County line has been closed to traffic since Tropical Storm Michael struck the Commonwealth in October and motorists have used a lengthy detour that required travel in North Carolina. Weather permitting the eastbound structure will re-open to one lane of traffic in each direction today, Wednesday, November 7.

Promotion back to the National League was secured for West Herts Mens’ First XI after they comfortably won 5-2 at home to Saffron Walden.

Kings Langley’s unbeaten run in 2020 came to an end on Tuesday night as they suffered a 2-0 home defeat to St Albans City in the semi-finals of the Herts Senior Challenge Cup.

The Watford Sunday League (WSL) has been suspended until further notice in light of advice that all grassroots football should be postponed for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Shannon Courtenay's upcoming fight is among the latest sporting events to have been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, with Matchroom Boxing pushing back a number of their bills.

All parkrun events in the UK have been suspended until the end of March because of the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have announced.

Club cricket has become the latest sport to be suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The founder and general manager of Oxhey Jets has vowed to the club will survive the coronavirus pandemic and has contacted the Football Association with a proposal on how the lower league football season can be completed.