Environment

The Green Loop has officially opened

New 6.5-mile 'Green Loop' connecting open spaces officially opens

Sandy Belloni/the area set to be cleared on Sunday.

Sandy Belloni/the area set to be cleared on Sunday.

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Plans to block off 'dumping ground' area under bridge

Residents say the area has become a health and safety hazard.

Residents say the area has become a health and safety hazard.

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Rotting rubbish builds as dodgy parking 'blocks collections for weeks'

Chris Ivemey/the charging stag in Woburn Abbey Deer Park.

Chris Ivemey/the charging stag in Woburn Abbey Deer Park.

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Watford man 'shaken' after charging stag smashed into his van

The campaign to save the tree appears to have hit a dead end.

The campaign to save the tree appears to have hit a dead end.

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Major blow in battle to save beloved cedar tree

People have taken to dumping dog poo on the ground following the removal of the bins

People have taken to dumping dog poo on the ground following the removal of the bins

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Residents' dismay after dog bins 'quietly removed'

The battle to save the beloved tree continues.

The battle to save the beloved tree continues.

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Fundraiser to save tree hits target as battle to save it continues

Police were called after a small group of protestors blocked the felling on October 4. (Photo on left contribution)

Police were called after a small group of protestors blocked the felling on October 4. (Photo on left contribution)

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Battle to save beloved tree rages on after protest blocked felling

Water bills could be set to rise by 25 per cent.

Water bills could be set to rise by 25 per cent.

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Affinity Water plans 25 per cent hike to Watford water bills

The fly-tipping off Oxhey Lane has now been cleared.

The fly-tipping off Oxhey Lane has now been cleared.

Council keen to bring fly-tipping culprit to court after rubbish cleared

The Maple Lodge Ditch.

The Maple Lodge Ditch.

'Potential pollution' probe as 'more than 100 fish killed in stream'

The fly tip near Oxhey Lane.

The fly tip near Oxhey Lane.

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Disgust as four truckloads of rubbish fly-tipped in field

Watford Borough Council bin lorry.

Watford Borough Council bin lorry.

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Check your timetables as weekly recycling collections to end next week

The footpath after being used to move Cadent equipment.

The footpath after being used to move Cadent equipment.

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Company promises fix after 'tearing up woodland footpath'

Check the map to see every sighting of the false widow spider in the UK.

Check the map to see every sighting of the false widow spider in the UK.

Map reveals every sighting of the venomous false widow spider in the UK

Check the map to see every sighting of the false widow spider in the UK.

Check the map to see every sighting of the false widow spider in the UK.

Map reveals every sighting of the venomous false widow spider in the UK

The Northern Lights were captured in Cassiobury Park, alongside the iconic Cedar Tree.

The Northern Lights were captured in Cassiobury Park, alongside the iconic Cedar Tree.

In pictures: Northern Lights wow residents overnight

Northern Lights captured by Angela Scott above her house in Kings Langley

Northern Lights captured by Angela Scott above her house in Kings Langley

Stunning Northern Lights display returns to delight of residents

This week the Draconid meteor shower will peak in Watford, find out how you can see its display.

This week the Draconid meteor shower will peak in Watford, find out how you can see its display.

How and when you can see a dazzling meteor shower this week in Watford

Thames Water has been fined by Ofwat.

Thames Water has been fined by Ofwat.

Thames Water forced to pay £57 million after missing pollution targets

'Think Global: Act Local' aims to offer ‘practical and local solutions’

'Think Global: Act Local' aims to offer ‘practical and local solutions’

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Watford church to host conference to encourage climate action

A public consultation will run until this Sunday.

A public consultation will run until this Sunday.

Fresh details emerge for huge solar farm as consultation launched

The previous application met a fierce backlash from residents.

The previous application met a fierce backlash from residents.

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Controversial plans for almost 200 homes return under 'grey belt' rules

Dozens of gravestones appeared in the park over the weekend.

Dozens of gravestones appeared in the park over the weekend.

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Watford park converted into cemetery for film set

Chewing gum being cleared. 'Bin Your Gum' sign.

Chewing gum being cleared. 'Bin Your Gum' sign.

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£8K to be spent ridding street of chewing gum 'nightmare'

A stock CGI of GS8 developments and an overview of the proposed plot (inset).

A stock CGI of GS8 developments and an overview of the proposed plot (inset).

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Plans in pipeline for 'passive houses' in new eco-development

The digger got stuck in the pond during works yesterday.

The digger got stuck in the pond during works yesterday.

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Mystery over digger pictured stuck in middle of pond

Cherry Tree Primary School visit the allotment on a weekly basis

Cherry Tree Primary School visit the allotment on a weekly basis

Watford allotment project in running for national award

Members of the Youth Volunteer Scheme Himalayan Balsam pulling on the Munden Estate

Members of the Youth Volunteer Scheme Himalayan Balsam pulling on the Munden Estate

Young volunteers make a difference to River Colne

For the first time since the 1980s, six sihek (Guam kingfisher) are now officially living in the wild thanks to staff from Whipsnade Zoo.

For the first time since the 1980s, six sihek (Guam kingfisher) are now officially living in the wild thanks to staff from Whipsnade Zoo.

Whipsnade Zoo keeper helps release endangered birds back into the wild

Cassiobury Park underwater following the heavy rain.

Cassiobury Park underwater following the heavy rain.

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Parts of Cassiobury Park submerged after heavy downpours

Ketlie Manzi has been living a room plagued by the insects since last December.

Ketlie Manzi has been living a room plagued by the insects since last December.

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Bed bugs nightmare leaves hostel resident 'emotionally shattered'

Veolia is offering people across Watford support to improve biodiversity in their local environment

Veolia is offering people across Watford support to improve biodiversity in their local environment

Veolia offers grants of up to £1000 to improve Watford biodiversity

The scheme, which launched in March 2020, has seen people travel more than 1,340,000 km on the bikes

The scheme, which launched in March 2020, has seen people travel more than 1,340,000 km on the bikes

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Beryl bike scheme in Watford sees more than half a million journeys

The land, north of Croxley House, Little Green Lane.

The land, north of Croxley House, Little Green Lane.

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Alpaca grazing coming to green belt land after plans approved

£1B data centre to go to appeal as details of inquiry released

£1B data centre to go to appeal as details of inquiry released

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£1bn data centre to go to appeal as details of inquiry released

Vets and zookeepers check the ultrasound scan for Behan the rhino.

Vets and zookeepers check the ultrasound scan for Behan the rhino.

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Zoo 'heartbroken' after Beluki the rhino put down

One resident said it

One resident said it

Outrage over 'disgusting' fly-tip at ancient beauty spot

David Bagon with his non-compliant diesel 2013 Freelander.

David Bagon with his non-compliant diesel 2013 Freelander.

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Watford motorists fed up with 'disgusting' ULEZ charges one year on

The green space was formally the grounds of Bury House

The green space was formally the grounds of Bury House

Three Rivers District Council

Funding boost for biodiversity project at historic green space

Cllr Steve Cox called on Thrive Homes and TRDC to

Cllr Steve Cox called on Thrive Homes and TRDC to

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'Shambles' as overflowing bins return after months of problems

Watford bin collection.

Watford bin collection.

What you need to know as Watford's weekly recycling collections to end

Cassiobury park contributes plenty of green space for Watford residents.

Cassiobury park contributes plenty of green space for Watford residents.

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Watford blessed with green space access, study finds

A new public survey has launched on the future of Watford's greenspaces.

A new public survey has launched on the future of Watford's greenspaces.

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Help decide the future of your favourite Watford park with new survey

Cllr Giles-Medhurst said government targets do not take local circumstances into account.

Cllr Giles-Medhurst said government targets do not take local circumstances into account.

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Council leader vows to 'stand up and fight' for green belt

The giant solar farm could have powered 15,600 family homes.

The giant solar farm could have powered 15,600 family homes.

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Developers eyeing 139 acres of fields for solar farm

The larger property would be a

The larger property would be a

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Plans to knock down green belt home for larger house

Sandy Belloni said he is

Sandy Belloni said he is

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Repeated failure to tackle giant hogweed infestation branded 'negligent'

Image of fly-tipping found at Dodds Lane, Hemel Hempstead.

Image of fly-tipping found at Dodds Lane, Hemel Hempstead.

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Council pushing for licence revocation over 'outrageous' fly-tip

Mayor Taylor: ‘This achievement underscores our work to leading the way in electric vehicle use and infrastructure’

Mayor Taylor: ‘This achievement underscores our work to leading the way in electric vehicle use and infrastructure’

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Watford ranks in UK's top ten for electric vehicle charge points

The new estate would be next to Whippendell Wood, which is thought be over 400 years old.

The new estate would be next to Whippendell Wood, which is thought be over 400 years old.

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Developers eye new 600-home scheme near 'ancient' beauty spot

The regulator found a

The regulator found a

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Thames Water facing £104m fine over 'catalogue of sewage failures'

Rickmansworth aquadrome bridge.

Rickmansworth aquadrome bridge.

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Popular walking route to close for week amid bridge works

Dodds Lane, Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead.

Dodds Lane, Piccotts End, Hemel Hempstead.

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Waste management company ordered to pay £13,000 after fly-tip