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

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

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

Last week, a brand new and highly topical exhibition of contemporary art opened to the public at the University of Hertfordshire. Visually stunning and extremely thought-provoking, Plastic Matter is a unique group exhibition that explores plastic’s potential to become something more treasured, looks at how hastily we consume and dispose of it, its environmental impact and its future role in society.

After spending nearly a decade battling bad guys and buddying up with superheroes as Bruce Banner/the Incredible Hulk in the Avengers franchise, Mark Ruffalo turns to more serious fare in the upcoming HBO saga, I Know This Much Is True.

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In January 2019, St George’s Shopping Centre embarked on an exciting project, with the aim to improve literacy for local primary school children and encourage more children in the community to read and write stories for fun.

A St Albans-based artist has seen her work shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2019.

From fantasy and sci-fi to historical fiction and biographies, here are our picks of the best books of the year.

From fantasy and sci-fi to historical fiction and biographies, here are our picks of the best books of the year.

From fantasy and sci-fi to historical fiction and biographies, here are our picks of the best books of the year.

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

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

An author from St Albans has been shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s prestigious 2020 Romantic Novel Awards.

Those taking their government-approved daily walk have been warned not to pick wildflowers - or risk facing an eye-watering £5,000 fine.

'Coronavirus lockdown is not responsible for domestic abuse - people are.'

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.

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

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.

The margin of victory was perhaps closer than it should have been but Leverstock Green A held their nerve in the final over to beat Watford Town A by five runs and win the Watford Observer Fourteen14 Plate last night.

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.

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

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.

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

The bad weather has caused yet more frustration for Watford Ladies after their FAWNL Plate semi-final at Middlesbrough tomorrow was postponed.

Watford Ladies will face West Bromwich Albion in the final of the FA Women's National League Plate after beating Middlesbrough 2-0 in the semi-final on Sunday.

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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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.

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

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

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

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

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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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.

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

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

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.