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Fraudsters scam elderly woman at Tesco in Bushey Heath

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




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UK government urges more cycling and walking to maintain social distancing

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced a series of plans to increase cycling and walking and to ensure less public transport usage for when lockdown restrictions ease.




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Watford Haidery beat West Herts A to reach Watford Observer Fourteen14 Shield final

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.




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Gloucestershire gain upper hand against Middlesex at Merchant Taylors' School

Josh Shaw returned his best figures of the season as Gloucestershire gained the upper hand by bowling Middlesex out on the opening day of their County Championship clash in Northwood.




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Toby Roland-Jones takes career-best figures for Northwood vs Gloucestershire in Northwood

Toby Roland-Jones claimed career-best bowling figures on day two of Middlesex’s County Championship game with Gloucester at Merchant Taylors’ School.




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Watford Haidery thrash Abbots Langley in Watford Observer Shield final

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.




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Steven Finn optimistic ahead of Middlesex T20 clash with Surrey

Steven Finn feels Middlesex’s Vitality Blast side possess similar qualities to the team that clinched the county’s first and only T20 triumph 11 years ago.




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Sell out Radlett crowd sees Radlett beat Gloucestershire in Vitality Blast

Dawid Malan’s imperious unbeaten knock of 91 steered Middlesex to a rare Vitality Blast victory against Gloucestershire at Radlett as they climbed to second place in the South Group.




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Radlett Cricket Club groundsman Nick Searle receives ECB Groundsman of the Year commendation

Radlett Cricket Club head groundsman Nick Searle has received a commendation in this year’s annual ECB Groundsman of the Year Awards.




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Watford Ladies claims breathless win at Plymouth Argyle to stay top

Spirit, determination and quality on the ball all came to the fore as Watford Ladies claimed a breathless 5-4 victory at Plymouth Argyle to keep them at the summit of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division.




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Watford Ladies progress in FA Cup with win over Plymouth Argyle and will now travel to AFC Fylde or Sunderland in the next round

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.




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Watford Ladies knocked out of Women's FA Cup by Sunderland

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.




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Watford Ladies game with Hounslow has been called off due to heavy rain

Watford Ladies game against Hounslow in the FA Women's National League has been postponed due to constant heavy rain.




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Watford Ladies see off Chichester City to set up Middlesbrough Plate semi-final

Middlesbrough stand between Watford Ladies and a place in the FAWNL Plate final after the Golden Girls swept aside Chichester City 4-0 to march into the last four.




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Watford Ladies captain Helen Ward called up by Wales for Estonia match

Watford Ladies captain Helen Ward has been called up for international duty by Wales for a friendly with Estonia.




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Watford Ladies season ended prematurely due to coronavirus

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




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Showers Explained – By Ben Guest

With a large number of options available on the market there is a showering solution for every situation. Below is a brief outline of the options available to you when you are looking to install a new shower.







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Mum’s genius grocery hack saves $173

With many Australian families feeling the pinch at the moment, one Aussie mum has revealed her simple trick for creating multiple dinners using one key ingredient.




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7 ways to boost your career from home

What a difference a pandemic makes. A few months ago, the only thing standing between you and your career goals was how hard you were willing to hustle. But as you adapt to indefinite lockdown life, the hustle may now be feeling all too real.




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Sarah Roberts’ Mother’s Day grief: ‘I had two miscarriages’

Motherhood, for now, looks vastly different for Sarah Roberts than she expected it to – but nonetheless, the actor wants to speak candidly about the heartbreak she and husband James Stewart endured after she suffered two miscarriages in the past year.




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Create your own dinner at The Grove's recently refurbished The Glasshouse restaurant

Driving up the long curved path up to The Grove always feels like a treat, and none more so than on last Friday evening when I was invited to try the hotel’s newly refurbished restaurant.




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Have your cake and eat it too at Watford's new vegan festival

If you thought vegan festivals were just for vegans and veggies, think again. Everyone is enjoying vegan these days from Will.I.AM and Jennifer Lopez to Benedict Cumberbatch and Brad Pitt. Vegan week from Great British Bake Off showed us just how much fun you can have with vegan food and now the supermarkets appear to be competing with each other as to who can bring out the best new vegan goodies. Vegans now have their own cool menus in most mainstream restaurants, pubs and cafes. So if you’re




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International DJ Lyndsay Evans to perform at Copper House's Day of the Dead party

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




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Bake Off semi-finalist Stacey Hart on learning to cook without sugar

Great British Bake Off semi-finalist, Stacey Hart, has taken on a new challenge - creating delicious treats without using refined sugar. Here the baker from Hertfordshire explains what prompted her to make changes and shares her recipes.




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How to make your cooking life easier, with bestselling cookbook author Melissa Hemsley

Wherever you stand on the plastic straw debate, food writer Melissa Hemsley is right: “You don’t get two in your mojito on a Friday night now!”




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Indulge in your favourite drink at upcoming gin festival in Watford

A festival celebrating gin and tonic is coming to Watford next month.




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Axe throwing company opens its first UK venue in Wembley Boxpark

When I told people I was going to try axe throwing, I was met mostly with confused expressions. While in America the target sport has fast become a popular pastime, the UK has yet to catch up. That is about to change, however, as the world’s largest urban axe throwing company, Bad Axe, has just opened its first venue outside of North America.




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Why the Alban Arena's panto is the highlight of the festive season

A NIGHT out at the Alban Arena’s Christmas panto in St Albans has become a tradition each year for many families and groups, as it has, I’m glad to say, for ours too.




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Sensational flavour and lively atmosphere at Thai Square in St Albans

Here in St Albans Thai Square can be found in the historical quarter of the city on the corner of George Street. The entrance of Thai Square is flanked by two stone elephants with their trunks fortuitously elevated. We open the door to a richly decorated lobby.




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September 24 - 30: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert

BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway...




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October 1 - 7: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert

BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway...




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October 8 - 14: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert

BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway...




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October 15 - 21: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert

BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway...




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Design Public Hearing for Business Route 23 widening in Wise Tuesday - October 16 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Wise Municipal Building

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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October 22 - 28: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert

BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway...




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Interstate 81 Exit 14 project wrapping up Monday

BRISTOL— The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is scheduled to finish the majority of work on the Interstate 81 exit 14 project Monday, wrapping up the project on time and under budget.




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October 29 - November 4: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert

BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway...




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November 5 - 11: Bristol's Weekly Traffic Alert

BRISTOL – In an effort to keep motorists informed, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) provides weekly information about highway...






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TV star Denise Nolan takes on the role of musical legend Judy Garland

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




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Popular family rave returns to Watford with music from top DJs

The UK’s much-loved best family festival, ​Camp Bestival​, and original family ravers ​Big Fish Little Fish have teamed up once again to host their legendary family rave tour.




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Concert in Rickmansworth features musician who played at London Olympics opening ceremony

Two of England’s most versatile pianists will herald the arrival of spring at a concert in Rickmansworth on Saturday, February 29.




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Rock music experience returns to Potters Bar to raise money for Help for Heroes

Following on from a hugely successful first year of touring, live music experience Rock For Heroes is returning next month.




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Legendary musician Artur Cimirro to make his UK debut at upcoming Master Music Festival in Watford

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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Trinity Orchestra's concert in Harrow to feature award-winning musician

A concert in Harrow will feature the winner of the BBC Young Musician competition.