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Young performers will take to the stage at the Boxmoor Playhouse this Saturday 15 August as the Hemel Hempstead Theatre Company’s Summer School presents The Addams Family Young@Part.

The beloved ‘Big Beach’ is set to return to the town centre this Friday, bringing sand, sun and deckchairs to Watford once again.

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Young people across Watford are being invited to participate in an inclusive, new project celebrating the culture and Atmosphere of Watford Football Club.

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Watford Borough Council is celebrating the significant progress of its Transforming Travel in Watford strategy as more residents choose greener and more accessible means of travel.

The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.

Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his US tour, including a Las Vegas residency, after undergoing heart surgery.

Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

The Office star Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with "incurable" stage four breast cancer.

A former University of Cambridge professor who resigned following claims of plagiarism has been found dead.

Liverpool's owners have confirmed a consortium featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has concluded an agreement to buy a minority stake in the club.

It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.

British teenage cyclist Finlay Tarling has died after a serious incident in the Volta a Portugal race, the event's organisers said.

Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of Urfan Sharif who is in prison for killing his daughter Sara.

A mother who killed her baby daughter with heat from a hairdryer has been jailed for six years.

A man who killed his estranged wife but has never revealed where her body is can no longer be released from prison, the High Court has ruled.

Bosses at Harvey Nichols are trying to reassure the department store chain's hundreds of luxury brand partners about its future stewardship under the retail tycoon Mike Ashley.

A petition set up to stop the killers of a police officer being released early from prison has now received more than one million signatures.

Former Aston Villa, Arsenal and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at the age of 78.

The Manchester Super Giants set up a meeting with Trent Rockets in The Hundred final after beating SunRisers Leeds by 20 runs in the men's eliminator at The Kia Oval.

Mikel Arteta has revealed he will sign a new Arsenal contract and there is no need for fans to be worried about his future.

SunRisers Leeds booked a meeting with Trent Rockets in The Hundred women's final after a tense five-wicket win over Southern Brave in the eliminator at The Kia Oval.

Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

A British driver, who remains the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has set another world record, this time in a hydrogen-powered vehicle. 

Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday.

Bosses at Harvey Nichols are trying to reassure the department store chain's hundreds of luxury brand partners about its future stewardship under the retail tycoon Mike Ashley.

The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.

The board of the English Football League (EFL) has met to discuss a £1.5bn bid by the Premier League to avert the imposition of a financial settlement by the sport's new watchdog.

Five people have died after heavy rain and flooding in Japan, with thousands more left stranded.

British teenage cyclist Finlay Tarling has died after a serious incident in the Volta a Portugal race, the event's organisers said.

A shattered window through which a passenger was partially sucked out during a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts, US investigators have said. 

Thousands of people have been evacuated in the wake of wildfires burning across much of Europe.

It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.

Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.

Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

A former University of Cambridge professor who resigned following claims of plagiarism has been found dead.

Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.

Liverpool's owners have confirmed a consortium featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has concluded an agreement to buy a minority stake in the club.

Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.