There were 50 drug and alcohol deaths recorded by the coroner for Hertfordshire last year - 12 less than the previous year.

The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in June.

A last will is not necessarily the final word on how an estate will devolve on the testator's death. It is possible to vary a testator's will through a deed of variation.

There are zero Covid patients in Watford General Hospital for the first time since the pandemic began, figures show.

Householders are being urged to select and plant certain types of bamboo carefully to prevent the spread of invasive types that can damage properties.

Herts Police have confirmed they are not linking the rape of a woman in a wooded area of South Oxhey to any other attacks.

Motorists were treated to a spectacle last night as a convoy of decorated trucks lit up a busy motorway.

A photo showing how alcohol can threaten those with apparently secure homes and livelihoods has earned a student a photographic prize.

The age of Watford's pubs varies but none can claim to have been around as long as The One Crown.

As my mother prepares to celebrate her 90th birthday this year, many members of my family comment on just how much she, over time, has started to resemble HRH Queen Elizabeth II. With her whitened hair, small stature, ever present smile and her de...

Police have sent out several appeals following crimes including a woman being raped and youths climbing a roof.

THIS week’s plans that have been validated include the long-awaited scheme to redevelop Watford General Hospital, including provision for up to 1,000 beds.

Hi, my name’s Rex and I’m a cute five-year-old Chihuahua Cross. I was rehomed in March 2020 to a lovely man and we quickly became best friends. Tragically, he passed away in February so I came back to the National Animal Welfare Trust.

Almost one in 10 people in Watford moved house because of the coronavirus pandemic, a survey suggests.

This week I pay tribute to the wonderful ATV Studios that existed in Borehamwood from 1960 to 1983. Before that it was a film studio dating back to 1914 and today is the BBC Elstree Centre. Hence it has been a production centre for over 100 years....

As travelling is still uncertain, and many choosing to stay local this bank holiday, how can we make the most of an extra day off?

Experts predict that warmer temperatures are on the way this weekend which could bring risk to drivers.

School’s out but the McDonald’s offers are in!

Boris Johnson has reportedly married Carrie Symonds in a ceremony planned in strict secrecy.

Beryl Bikes has now hit the milestone of 100,000 rides in Watford, and is offering discounted rides as celebration.

Children and teenagers are urged to be responsible after sightings of youths climbing the roof of a disused swimming pool building.

From June 21 – if all goes to plan – all restrictions will be lifted on social interaction which means a return for gigs.

With a sunny week ahead, many families are likely to be gathering around and enjoying a barbeque.

The new Ninja Warrior adventure course in Watford is officially taking advanced bookings ahead of opening next month.

A producer who has been dropped by Ricky Gervais’s comedy After Life after allegations of historic sexual misconduct has said he “strongly refutes” the accusations levelled at him.

The studio operations boss of a global film giant is determined to continue to build on the strong community links he helped develop even though he is now based almost 5,500 miles away from Watford on the west coast of America.

A TikTok grandad who has raised thousands of pounds for cancer research by playing piano has been diagnosed with cancer himself.

Commuters are advised to ‘look before you book’ ahead of major railway upgrades taking place this Bank Holiday weekend.

After weeks of miserable weather, the next few days are set to be sunny and warm and here’s where you can bask in the heat in the serenity of nature.

A new magical maze is now in place at the Parade, giving shoppers a treat while visiting town.

There is no shortage of subject matter of our new monthly theme to capture on camera in the Watford area, but our talented photographers have once again shown their creative side.

We are all hypocritical in our own, less than alluring, ways. I often bleat on here about nasty comments made by simpletons online as they bully their way to infamy of sorts, yet, when the boot is on t’other foot, I am happy to give a bit back t...

If you have bought any of the items mentioned, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

Health workers get the worst deal, as the only sector with an average figure in excess of £500 a year. 

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

The high street bank has said it has prevented millions of pounds from being sent to “crypto-criminals”.

Up to 18 more cases of the Indian variant of coronavirus have been detected in Watford, new figures reveal.

An 'alert' has been issued to residents in Watford after a spike in coronavirus cases across the town.

Bushey South councillor Seamus Quilty has been elected as the new chairman of Hertfordshire County Council.

A convoy of trucks and other vehicles are set to drive along the M25 and flash their lights in a charity fundraiser.

A public health chief says shutting down an entire school due to a Covid outbreak is "a last resort" - but says the "priority is to act" when managing any outbreak of the virus.

Customers have been splashing the cash in Watford's restaurants since indoor dining returned, latest figures have confirmed.

A proposal to build 160 new homes at a farm in Croxley Green has been refused.

At long last the sun is here, and just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend.

A rabbi has called for swift action after a swastika was found drawn onto a tree in woodland.

A woman has been fined for beating up two police officers in Watford.

Watford' County Court & Family Court could be relocated to another building in the town centre.

Motorists using a major road to and from the M25 could be facing significant disruption amid plans to temporarily close a large part of it for roadworks.

The newly appointed leader of Hertfordshire County Council has set out his priorities to deliver over the next four years.

Scientists will carry out laboratory tests to determine whether it reaches the threshold of being a variant of concern.