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ROUTE 202 (HAMPTON HALL ROAD) NOW OPEN IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY - Emergency repair following damage from Tropical Storm Michael is complete

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ⸺  Route 202 (Hampton Hall Road) in Northumberland County reopened to through traffic today following an emergency repair...




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ROUTE 1 SOUTHBOUND CLOSED AT AUSTIN PARK DRIVE IN STAFFORD COUNTY - Delays expected to extend through the morning rush hour

  FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – (7 a.m.) An early morning crash has closed all lanes on Route 1 southbound and one lane on Route 1 northbound at Austin...




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UPDATE: ALL LANES ARE NOW OPEN ON ROUTE 1 AT AUSTIN PARK DRIVE IN STAFFORD COUNTY - Expect residual delays in the area

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...




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EMERGENCY REPAIR EFFORT CONTINUES ON ROADS DAMAGED BY TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL - Nine roads in the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula will require long-term repair work before they can be safely reopened to traffic

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




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81-year-old Watford painter wins competition with 'global warming' themed artwork

An 81-year-old painting enthusiast has won a competition with a painting that epitomises the disastrous effects climate change could have on London.




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Sixth form students in Harrow can win a cash prize in Whitefriars art competition

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




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Hertfordshire artist’s work to appear at Royal Society exhibition

A local artist’s work has been selected from over 1,500 entries to appear alongside artworks by some of Britain’s leading artists.




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'Extremely experienced' overseas hotelier buys Botleigh Grange Hotel

AN ICONIC Hampshire hotel which closed its doors after going into administration has been bought by an international hotelier.




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Ghost guru's new book explores the supernatural

Former professional ghost hunter Darren Lee Willbourne now turns ‘ghost guru’ in his newly published book, The Ghost Guru Volume 1: Steampunking the Supernatural.




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Debut author from Harpenden longlisted for prestigious award

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




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Aldi voucher scam: Shoppers warned after posts spotted on WhatsApp and Facebook

Shoppers at Aldi have been warned of voucher scam circulating on social media.




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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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Where to order fresh food boxes and hampers

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.




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Fiesta time at opening of new Las Iguanas restaurant in Watford High Street

If The Florist is cool and charming, its new downstairs neighbour, Las Iguanas, is all about fun and colour.




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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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Get pampered at Watford Debenhams with a Dior facial and makeup consultation

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.




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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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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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First performance of opera to take place in St Albans Cathedral

Two schools will celebrate the 50th anniversary of an annual concert with the first performance of opera in St Albans Cathedral.




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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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Inspirational musician returns to St Albans for special concert this weekend

Passionate, lyrical and profoundly sad, Sir Edward Elgar’s much-loved Cello Concerto is the featured work in St Albans Symphony Orchestra’s concert in St Saviour’s Church on Saturday, March 7, at 7.30pm.




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Watford orchestra returns with new concert after sold-out performance

A Watford orchestra will be joined by the leader of the BBC Concert Orchestra for a concert later this month.







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HERONSLEA GROUP SCOOPS NATIONAL PROPERTY AWARD

Hertfordshire’s leading residential developer, Heronslea Group, has won the top category at last week’s Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards for its ground breaking development, The Residence, in Hadley Wood, North London.




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Store group hopes to resume trading once restrictions are lifted

DEPARTMENT store Debenhams is on the brink of administration for the second time in a year, the company confirmed today.




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TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL RECOVERY UPDATE - One hundred roads have reopened in the region

South Chesterfield – Approximately 100 roads in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District have reopened as crews continue...




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TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL RECOVERY UPDATE - More than 150 roads have reopened in the region; less than 50 remain closed

South Chesterfield – More than 150 roads in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District have reopened as crews continue recovery...




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ROAD REPAIRS ONGOING FOLLOWING TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL - Crews shifting from inspections to long-term repair work

SOUTH CHESTERFIELD – Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews have repaired and reopened over 200 roads and bridges that were affected by...




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CEDAR LEVEL ROAD PROJECT BEGINS IN HOPEWELL - Project will widen road and improve safety

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




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Will Hughes explains how Watford head coach Nigel Pearson has helped him become a new player

Will Hughes has explained how Nigel Pearson has helped him become a new player at Watford and how he feels he has changed under the head coach.




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Glenbrook Road Closure October 29 - November 1 - Detour in place during pipe replacement and storm drain work

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...




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Popes Head Road Closure Extended Through Nov. 30 - Detour will remain in place to complete bridge replacement

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




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VDOT’S FARMVILLE RESIDENCY OFFICE TO OPEN - Services to begin transition from Dillwyn facility

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.




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Watford Sunday League suspended due to coronavirus outbreak

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.




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Abbots Langley's Shannon Courtenay has upcoming fight suspended due to coronavirus outbreak

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.




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Parkrun events in UK suspended due to coronavirus pandemic

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




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Club cricket suspended in wake of coronavirus pandemic

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