Watford

Planning round-up: Home extensions and new signage on Watford High Street

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Watford Borough Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, signage, and work to existing brickwork.

Lamb found dead had injuries 'not caused by animals' - police investigating

Herts Police are investigating after a lamb died in Radlett from injuries believed not to have been caused by an animal.

Reform candidate removed from count after allegedly calling councillor a 'cripple'

A Reform candidate has been accused of calling a councillor in a mobility scooter a "cripple” and was subsequently "forcibly removed" from the Three Rivers vote count.

CCTV image shared as police investigate antisemitic graffiti

Herts Police officers investigating antisemitic graffiti in Rickmansworth have shared an image of a person they are looking to identify.

Pair who 'travelled from Watford to meet children' released from bail

Two men who allegedly travelled from Watford “to meet children” have been released from bail – Hampshire Police are still investigating.

Hotel expansion bringing 48 extra bedrooms recommended for approval

Planning officers have recommended that Watford Village Hotel in Elstree should be granted permission to build a 48-bedroom extension. 

Trio admit drug supply charge after house raided by police

A trio have admitted drug supply charges after a Durban Road West, Watford, house was raided by police.

Latest on rail freight works causing disruption on Hertfordshire roads

An update has been issued by developer SEGRO, explaining ongoing works and providing further information that will affect Hertfordshire motorists.

14-year-old sentenced for stealing £2,820 of cosmetics from Boots

A 14-year-old from London has been sentenced for stealing £2,820 worth of products from Boots in Watford.

No Watford Junction trains to run on railway line all day

No Southern Rail trains are set to run between Watford Junction and Shepherds Bush.