A person has been hit by a train this morning

The latest crash at the notorious Woodmere Avenue width restriction had people in hysterics and questioning if the car can be heard “crying”.

Police busted a cannabis factory this afternoon (July 27) following reports of suspicious activity in a residential road.

Children’s safety was compromised at an after-school club due to inadequate staff checks, an inspection has found.

Roadworks lasting for a month are likely to cause delays as cars were seen queuing up in the morning.

A Watford man is set to stand trial after being charged with grievous bodily harm in a London restaurant.

The landlord of Watford's biggest nightclub says it “remains committed” to replacing it with new homes, despite councillors rejecting its planning application.

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There is heavy traffic on the M25 after a crash caused three lanes to be closed near Potters Bar

There were long delays on the M1 near Watford this morning after a vehicle caught fire on the northbound carriageway.

A dog lunged at a 10-year-old boy and bit him in Potters Bar – sparking Herts Police to appeal for help tracing the owner.

Police are growing "increasingly concerned" about a cyclist who has been reported missing and "could be anywhere in Herts".

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A farm café was slapped with a 1/5 food hygiene rating during the latest round of inspections in Three Rivers.

A sweets delivery business is set to reopen under new management just over a week after customers were told its last delivery had been made.

Footage has emerged of a destroyed Jaguar being dealt with after an M1 fire caused long delays near Watford.

Commuters have been warned of "significant disruption" on trains today (July 27) due to strikes affecting Watford Junction.

A woman says she feels "misled" after selling her car for scrap believing it was unfixable before seeing it driven around months later.

A number of businesses have been destroyed after a “horrific” fire broke out in St Albans yesterday morning.

A man has been jailed after several “inappropriate" incidents – one of which saw him follow a young family for 25 minutes and pepper them with questions.

Work to improve visibility at a crossing where an elderly woman was fatally hit by a van has been branded an "unsightly shambles".

A developer says it is going “above and beyond” with its community initiatives as it bids to secure permission to build new homes.

A commitment to strengthen links between Hertsmere and Israel with a focus on the TV and film industry has been backed by councillors.

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Tube workers are set to strike on August 19 as wages don't keep up with inflation rises.

Legal history will be made at the Old Bailey as the first televised sentencing will take place, the Ministry of Justice has announced.

Peggy Mitchell will once again take centre stage in Albert Square as the legendary character returns.

The academics behind the study said their findings support the idea of families moving to greener areas.

Plans will be discussed this evening

The Delta Aquariid shower is active from mid-July to late August and it reaches its maximum this week.

A Watford beach has opened up in the town centre with games and deckchairs letting visitors relax in the summer sun.

The Met Office has predicted “very hot” spells for the UK in August.

The trial of three men and three women accused of the murder of a 44-year-old man has been halted.

The future of Watford Junction's ticket offices has been plunged into doubt after rail bosses refused to rule out getting rid of them.

More than 2,000 residents have called for a notorious North West London car park to be open longer, despite it having a history of vandals setting off fires and blaring loud music late at night.

Three people were hurt after a fight broke out in Watford High Street.

ITV has been filming in Watford in preparation for the sixth series of a hit show.

Emergency services are tackling a huge fire in St Albans that sent thick smoke billowing into the sky and across the city.

A mum was “absolutely mortified” with a data protection breach at a school when her vulnerable son was named and shamed in an assembly.

A chicken shop needs “major improvement” according to a recent food hygiene inspection.

A homelessness charity has marked 25 years since it opened its Haven building to the public.

The 34046 Braunton steam train is making the trip from London to Bath this week.

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The Taste of Spain and Cyprus has finally arrived in McDonald's nationwide.

The group said the independent grocery chain had installed the surveillance technology in 35 stores across southern England

A huge fire has broken out.

A Watford Labour councillor brands child hunger “repugnant” after the Conservatives voted against children receiving free meals throughout school holidays.

More than 230 999 calls were received at the end what is thought to have been the busiest week ever for the fire service in Hertfordshire.