Author Lizzie Ellis
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PLANNING PLIGHT: Concerns over submitted plans for 22-storey flats in central Watford
June 27th 2021, 0 Comments Published by Lizzie EllisA recently submitted application to build 103 flats over 22 floors in Watford town centre is causing concerns amongst residents and councilors. The plans involve demolishing the former RSB bank and.. Read more..
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GET INVOLVED: Watford’ LGDA Football Club hosts a month of free training sessions
A newly formed youth football team in Watford is on the lookout for residents of all ages to get involved with the club. LGDA (Learn, Grow, Develop,..
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CONGRATULATIONS: Rickmansworth resident wins prestigious national history award
Ann Vernau, the Secretary of both the Rickmansworth Historical Society and the Three Rivers Museum of Local History, has been recognised by the..
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GO GREEN: Watford Town Hall lights up green for St John Ambulance
Landmarks and buildings across the country were illuminated in green yesterday evening (Thursday, June 24) to support national healthcare and first..
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LINEUP ANNOUNCED: Watford’s Stage In The Park unveils an exciting lineup of events
The full programme of events for a pop-up venue coming to Cassiobury Park this summer has been revealed. The 500-seater outdoor venue will host live..
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HELP NEEDED: Girlguiding volunteers urgently needed in Watford to keep units open
Over the past year, Girlguiding leaders have been working hard to keep girls and young women motivated and thriving through virtual guiding, but..
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GRAVE DEEDS: Families campaign for the rights for 700 burial deeds at Rickmansworth Cemetery
A family that discovered that another body had been buried on top of their loved ones grave weeks after his death at Woodcock Hill Cemetery last year..
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PAGE TURNER: Rickmansworth author publishes illustrative history book exploring changes in the town
A history lover and author from Rickmansworth has penned his 14th book titled Lost Rickmansworth, Croxley Green and Chorleywood which is set to be..
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OUTDOOR EVENT: Rickmansworth Town Day set to celebrate the High Street next month
A special one-off outdoor event celebrating Rickmansworth High Street reopening is set to take place on July 17 from midday to 5pm. The event hopes to..
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STADIUM STOPPED: Council rejects plans to build Watford FC stadium in Bushey
Proposals to build a new football stadium and other facilities at Bushey Hall Golf Club (BHGC) were rejected by Hertsmere Borough Council planning..
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READY TO RUMBLE: Rickmansworth boxer looks forward to his professional debut
A boxer from Rickmansworth is pleased to have confirmed his first professional fight, set to take place at York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday,..
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HUGE DONATION: Bushey Jewish community organisation raises £30,000 in 36 hours
Bushey Chabad, a local Jewish community organisation, held an online fundraiser in June to help propel them into the post-COVID future and raised a..
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ECO INITATIVE: 10-year-old from Bushey completes weekly litter picks to help keep the town clean
A 10-year-old girl from Bushey who is passionate about the environment wants to raise awareness of littering in the area and encourage residents to..
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SPECIAL VISIT: Team GB athlete inspires primary school pupils in Bushey
Primary school pupils at Hartsbourne Primary School were recently treated to a visit from an Olympic athlete who gave a motivational speech and ran a..
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PAGE TURNER: Bushey grandmother who loves to write publishes interactive children’s book
A grandmother from Bushey has published an interactive children’s book called Chloe’s African Adventures inspired by her two year old..
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ROLE MODEL: Former Bushey assistant headteacher nominated in National Diversity Awards
A teacher and mentor who worked at The Falconer School in Bushey for over 12-years has been nominated for a positive role model at the prestigious..
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CLOSE CALL: 150-year-old healthy oak tree in Bushey nearly cut down in identity mix-up
A 150-year-old Oak Tree at the top of The Avenue was almost destroyed in error at the start of June after a tree surgeon mistakenly identified the..
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CONGRATULATIONS: Bushey woman delighted to make the finals of Miss England competition
A 26-year-old woman from Bushey is over the moon to have made the finals of Miss England and hopes to raise money for charity and awareness for mental..
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LOCKDOWN LETTERBOXES: Pinner resident publishes charity book on lockdown craze
A woman from Pinner has written a book exploring the movement of knitted postbox toppers that became popular across the UK when lockdown hit last..
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FOX RESCUE: Animal charity rescues trapped fox cub from football net in Pinner
A young fox who became caught up in a football net in a garden in Pinner was rescued by the RSCPA on June 1. The male fox cub became entangled in the..
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Pinner woman whose life was saved aged-12 highlights the importance of organ donation
Last month marked the first anniversary since England moved to an opt-out organ donation system of presumed consent, called Max and Kieras Law. This..
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GO GREEN: National tree charity branches out with new project in Harrow
Harrow Council is one of the first in the UK to join a new scheme called Trees for Streets, in a project which aims to plant thousands of trees in..
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GOOD EFFORT: Reddiford pupils raise over £1,500 for COVID response charities in India
Pupils at Reddiford Prep School in Pinner took part in a fundraising day last month to raise funds for three charities providing life-saving supplies..
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WORTH A VISIT: Rickmansworth charity store saves 900 tonnes of waste from landfill
9 Lives Furniture Store in Rickmansworth is thrilled to be back open to the public, helping reduce carbon footprint across Three Rivers by upcycling..
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GET INVOLVED: Wellbeing Hub looking for volunteers to support vulnerable people in Watford and Three Rivers
Watford & Three Rivers Trust (W3RT) has been at the heart of community activity since 1974 and has played a significant part in the development of..
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INSPIRING STORIES: Watford residents contribute to new book on fatherhood
Two fathers from Watford have contributed to a new ground-breaking book about experiences of fatherhood, which is published today (Tuesday, June 1)..
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500-SEATER: Pop up Stage in the Park coming to Watford’s Cassiobury Park this summer
After the long-awaited return of the performing arts, residents will be delighted to hear that a new 500-seater pop up venue is coming to Cassiobury..
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CONFRONTATION: Watford MP challenges Dominic Cummings in parliamentary hearing
Dean Russell MP for Watford challenged Prime Minister (PM) Boris Johnson’s former chief advisor Dominic Cummings in a commons hearing on the..
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SERIOUS INJURY: Man seriously injured after incident at Watford Pond
A man in his 20s was taken to Watford General Hospital at around midnight on Saturday, May 22, after suffering serious injuries in the Watford town..
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GET INVOLVED: Rickmansworth tennis club host open day and fundraiser
A tennis club in Maple Cross is hosting a free open day and fundraising week at the end of June to help raise funds for a temporary building that will..