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Liberal Democrat Mayor of Watford has condemned the Department of Transport (DOT)'s refusal to shortlist Bushey Station for Access for All Funding after claiming the site is in desperate need for step-free access.

Hertfordshire Zoo have announced they plan to open a new 'Lemurs of Madagascar' exhibition, a immersive walkthrough experience opening in June 2026.

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From gripping new series to the end of a fantastic show that has had us gripped for weeks, you are not going to want to miss the following five shows over the next week...

West Herts College, in partnership with Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust, have designed 'innovative urban wildlife habitats, in a project aiming to raise awareness for environmental consciousness.

Watford General Hospital is set to be given a new 'world-class' cancer centre after the decision to relocate from Mount Vernon was confirmed last week.

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Love, laughter and lots of thrills are leading the way when it comes to what you have to watch this week! From big TV returns to rip-roaring action packed features, you will not want to miss the following five, which are coming out over the next five days…

Stars of the runway and the screen have said farewell to fashion designer Valentino at a church service in Rome.

He is the Lewisham-born actor who, at the age of 73, finds himself in the running for an Oscar.

While Sinners has surpassed all expectations at this year's Oscar nominations, coming away with a whopping 16 nods, not all movies will be coming away from the nominations with the same happy glow.

Many expected the politically charged thriller One Battle After Another to lead the Oscar field, but vampire horror Sinners has swooped into first place with 16 nominations.

Elizabeth Hurley hit back at suggestions of "leaks" among her friends as she gave evidence in the privacy trial against the publisher of the Daily Mail - and became tearful as she spoke about the impact of articles written about her private life.

Sir Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump's claims British troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan were "insulting and frankly appalling" - and suggested he should apologise.

Senior Tories claim the government is in retreat on its controversial Chagos Islands handover, after the latest showdown in parliament was unexpectedly postponed.

Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Surrey have charged two teenage boys with murder.

A grieving mother has said her teenage son, who died in a car crash that also killed three others, was "my heart, my soul, my everything".

A former Tory councillor has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping his now ex-wife over more than a decade.

Labour's high command is attempting to bounce Andy Burnham into a super-quick decision on a Commons by-election comeback, giving him just 24 hours to decide.

There was a "missed opportunity" to take an amateur footballer who died of sepsis and necrotising fasciitis - a rare flesh eating infection - to hospital, a coroner has ruled.

He is the Lewisham-born actor who, at the age of 73, finds himself in the running for an Oscar.

Over 1,000 non-US NATO troops died in Afghanistan and at least double that number were seriously wounded in supporting US policy there.

A paranoid schizophrenic who stabbed a grandmother to death at a north London bus stop has been detained indefinitely.

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is relishing the opportunity for his side to prove themselves against league leaders Arsenal after a dream start at Old Trafford.

Tottenham have approached Liverpool about signing left-back Andy Robertson.

Lewis Hamilton says he is "massively excited" for "new beginnings" heading into Formula 1's latest rules era after he drove Ferrari's 2026 car for the first time.

Manchester United are ready to open talks with Kobbie Mainoo over a new contract, Sky Sports News can exclusively reveal.

When Jane Wallbank found out she'd been awarded free upgrades to make her home warmer and cheaper to run, it sounded like "a fairytale".

A major winter storm is set to sweep the United States this weekend, bringing with it snow, sleet, ice and sub-zero temperatures from the Arizona-New Mexico border to upstate New York.

The US and China have signed off on a deal for TikTok's Chinese owner to hand over the company's American division to investors backed by Donald Trump.

Artificial intelligence protections for performers could be implemented for the first time, as union negotiations to establish a framework progress.

TalkTalk Group has kicked off talks with prospective bidders for divisions including one of Britain's biggest consumer internet providers.

Switzerland has been neutral ground in the heart of Europe for more than 500 years. This week, Davos provided a safe space for a full-frontal assault on the continent's economic and political model that will be felt long after the canapes are cleared.

The US and China have signed off on a deal for TikTok's Chinese owner to hand over the company's American division to investors backed by Donald Trump.

Retail sales in the UK bounced back in December with a better-than-expected performance over the Christmas season, according to new figures.

Sir Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump's claims British troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan were "insulting and frankly appalling" - and suggested he should apologise.

The co-owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a fire has been released on bail.

Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are taking part in the first trilateral talks since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Stars of the runway and the screen have said farewell to fashion designer Valentino at a church service in Rome.

Senior Tories claim the government is in retreat on its controversial Chagos Islands handover, after the latest showdown in parliament was unexpectedly postponed.

I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry.

Sir Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump's claims British troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan were "insulting and frankly appalling" - and suggested he should apologise.

Labour's high command is attempting to bounce Andy Burnham into a super-quick decision on a Commons by-election comeback, giving him just 24 hours to decide.

A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.

An earthquake alert preparing people to "drop, cover, hold on" buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday - but turned out to be completely false.

A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.

It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.

While Sinners has surpassed all expectations at this year's Oscar nominations, coming away with a whopping 16 nods, not all movies will be coming away from the nominations with the same happy glow.

I have rarely seen Sir Keir Starmer angry.

Sir Keir Starmer has said Donald Trump's claims British troops were not on the frontline in Afghanistan were "insulting and frankly appalling" - and suggested he should apologise.

Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are taking part in the first trilateral talks since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.