Hello and welcome to our live blog covering delays near Kings Langley this morning. There are delays on the A41 and surrounding areas due to a police incident. We'll be bringing you live updates here.

Hertfordshire County Council has formally expressed interest in a 'County Deal' agreement with government – that could give the county greater powers and independence.

A fault on a train running between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey has caused cancellations and delays this morning (Monday).

Two more road safety camera vans are now being used across Hertfordshire, in a bid to address concerns about speeding motorists.

The Covid infection rate has been rising in recent days across Watford and the rest of Hertfordshire.

The Government has further extended the concession allowing right to work checks to be conducted remotely rather than in person.

Primark have seen a lower number of sales in recent months, largely due to lower footfall caused by the 'pingdemic'.

The Health Secretary has confirmed that plans to reverse the £20 uplift in Universal Credit will happen at the end of September.

While Boris Johnson prepares to organise a plan to get the country through coronavirus over the autumn and winter, reports have suggested that the Prime Minister is “dead set” on avoiding further lockdown.

Hertsmere Borough Council is set to rent out part of its first floor office space to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Hertfordshire.

The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

A former pub which is destined to become flats is set to lose its "community value" status.

There are few things more frustrating than being stuck in congestion. Not only are congested roads annoying for people waiting in queues, the pollution from vehicles has a big impact on our health. Improving how we get around Watford will be really i...

The Government could be backing down on the number of homes councils are expected to find space to build, according to national reports.

Firefighters are doing Watford Race for Life in full kit after a colleague’s partner has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Sajid Javid has said the Government "will not be going ahead" with plans for vaccine passports in order to gain access to nightclubs and other crowded events.

A branch of the Yorkshire Building Society now stands on, or very close to the site of a former Watford High Street pub that took is believed to have taken its name from the occupation of a landlord.

Watford’s mayor has blasted a “political campaign by the local Conservative Party” after a 10,000-strong petition was launched to save a Hindu temple.

Leading councillors have warned about the increasing impact of permitted development rights on town centres and communities.

The following planning applications have been validated in the week beginning September 6:

Hi, my name’s Milo and this is my girlfriend Jolene - someone was a Dolly Parton fan. We’re a pair of two-year-old bunnies looking for a home together. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust recently when our owners’ circumstances changed...

Can you believe we are now in autumn but have just enjoyed a heat wave. Well it is time for another walk down memory lane but as my readers are ladies and gentlemen, we will gently perspire rather than sweat.

The DVLA has urged drivers to be more vigilant than ever.

Ahead of the new University term students are being warned about HMRC scams.

A council is offering resident and community groups free salt to grit streets as it gears up for winter.

Anthony Joshua is among hundreds of people to pay tribute to the owner of a takeaway shop who died of coronavirus.

TV presenter Gabby Logan visited Harefield Hospital to open the new Healing Garden, providing an accessible calm space for patients, visitors and staff.

Today marks 20 years since the world stood still and watched on in horror as the 9/11 terrorist attacks played out on TV screens around the world.

This September marks the 70th anniversary of the RAF Association Wings Appeal. The anniversary strikes a significant chord with me as I grew up in Watford amongst constant RAFA activity and the strains of the RAF March Past, the themes of The Dambust...

Rio Ferdinand has spoken to Watford’s MP about the impact that racial abuse has on victims.

A climate change campaign aiming to help people make positive life changes will kick off in Watford this month.

Hundreds of pounds were stolen from a woman as she was being cared for at Watford General Hospital.

A range of free activities and gym sessions will be available as part of a Watford ‘Wellness Week’ campaign.

People's comments have poured in sharing memories of where they were and what they were in the middle of doing when the tragic news came out.

Both people involved in the stabbing at Rickmansworth's Premier Inn this week were hotel employees, police have confirmed.

This lovely picture at the top of this page of the sun casting an orange glow across All Saints Church, Kings Langley, is among more stunning photos of sunsets, scenery and wildlife taken by our talented photographers.

I find easily offended people offensive and take offence at the ease of their offence.

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

Footage captured on 9/11 still strike up emotions of the sheer panic felt by anyone watching, not least those caught up in the attacks.

A benefit for students on Freshers Week is all the food and drink discounts you can get.

As unimaginable amounts of concrete and steel fell around them, stairwell B survived, and so did they.

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

Six ‘BigBelly’ bins that automatically crush litter so more can be held have been installed at Watford’s Cassiobury Park.

A former homeware store has come crashing down in preparation for a new major housing development.

Around 6,000 homes look set to be built on green belt land after a council backed proposals for a huge housing development.

Emergency roadworks on match day may cause chaos for motorists travelling in Watford tomorrow.

Watford’s MP has backed a mum’s call to change online photo laws amid a “worrying” rise in suicides.

Watford Community Housing have partnered up with neighbouring Hertfordshire housing associations in a goal to make sustainable carbon neutral homes.

A cafe that does more than just serve food will be celebrating its grand opening in Leavesden Country Park tomorrow.

A rock was thrown at a Tesco store before thieves broke in and stole cash.