It feels like only yesterday we were watching the World Cup, trying to keep cool during one of the hottest summers on record and making the most of those long, sunny evenings. Now, somehow, we’re in September. The school holidays are over, the evenings are getting shorter and Halloween is already creeping onto the horizon. But before we put away the picnic blankets and reach for the cosy jumpers, let’s take a look back at some of the highlights… From heatwaves and packed parks to live music,...

The summer is winding down, the evenings are getting cooler and it might be time to admit that some of those summer clothes probably aren’t getting another outing this year. But before you shove them to the back of the wardrobe, why not swap them for something new? As part of Recycle Week, the Clothes Swap is coming to Watford Palace Theatre on Saturday 19 September, giving you the chance to refresh your wardrobe without spending a penny! From 10am to 11am, bring along up to 10 good-quality,...

As the new school term begins and there's a slight chill in the air, people may think that Watford will begin winding down, however there is still plenty to do. There's gigs-a-plenty with the Pumphouse Jazz Club every Thursday, Watford Open Mic also at the Pumphouse every Tuesday, then with the Horns reopened and hosting live music most weekends, Sams bar located on Queens Road up and running with a new stage venue and Watford Philharmonic holding an evening of choral music at St Mary's on...