Researchers have analysed the ability of two organic nanomaterials to remove the heavy metal chromium from water. In the laboratory, the nanomaterials successfully took up around 95% of the chromium. Further work is needed to confirm the feasibility of using these nanomaterials to purify water in real-world conditions.

Conventional municipal waste-water treatment processes are based on aeration, which is energy intensive. Now, researchers have developed an alternative waste-water treatment process. In addition to avoiding the use of aeration in favour of filtration/biofiltration and encapsulated denitrification (the application of capsules containing nitrifiers, which convert ammonium into nitrate), the process also uses waste biosolids to generate electrical energy. The process has been tested in a pilot facility and found to require just 15% of the energy required for conventional approaches. Moreover, the process is energy positive, as the biosolids are able to generate more than enough energy to power the treatment plant. If this technology could be scaled up to the municipal level, it could significantly reduce the energy use and environmental impacts of waste-water treatment.

The chemical 1,4-dioxane, a solvent suspected of causing cancer, is very difficult to clean up once it enters the environment. However, hope is offered by recent scientific developments that use plants, bacteria and fungi to decontaminate water resources. Scientists provided a round-up of these 1,4-dioxane bioremediation techniques in a recent analysis.

THE gently lapping waters of the bay are the soundtrack to this outstanding modern home at Lindisfarne.

Above: Powhatan in the water at VT Halter Marine following a successful launch on August 11, 2018 PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI – The Virginia...

An Olivier Award-nominated comedian is going back on tour this year.

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An 81-year-old painting enthusiast has won a competition with a painting that epitomises the disastrous effects climate change could have on London.

A St Albans-based artist has seen her work shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2019.

A new book will tell the story of Watford’s lost places.

Hackers have been reported to be ‘Zoombombing’ private online video meetings with abusive messages and offensive video footage.

There cannot have been many successful run chases in the history of the Watford Observer Fourteen14 Shield that started and ended with a six, less so with both shots being struck by members of the same family. But that was what happened on Tuesday as Watford Haidery capitalised on a blistering early onslaught to secure their place in Wednesday’s final against Abbots Langley with a five-wicket victory over West Herts A.

A destructive display of batting power propelled Watford Haidery to their first Watford Observer Fourteen14 Shield triumph for 30 years as holders Abbots Langley were swept aside by more than 100 runs in last night’s final.

The margin of victory was perhaps closer than it should have been but Leverstock Green A held their nerve in the final over to beat Watford Town A by five runs and win the Watford Observer Fourteen14 Plate last night.

Spirit, determination and quality on the ball all came to the fore as Watford Ladies claimed a breathless 5-4 victory at Plymouth Argyle to keep them at the summit of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division.

Watford Ladies started the new year with a flourish in their resounding 5-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the Women's FA Cup third round.

Watford Ladies head coach Clinton Lancaster has been praised by general manager Grace Williams after he was named FA Women’s National League Premier Division Manager of the Month for December.

Watford’s Women’s FA Cup hopes ended in the fourth round as Sunderland prevailed in the clash of the National League high-flyers with a 2-0 victory in the north east.

Watford Ladies game against Hounslow in the FA Women's National League has been postponed due to constant heavy rain.

Middlesbrough stand between Watford Ladies and a place in the FAWNL Plate final after the Golden Girls swept aside Chichester City 4-0 to march into the last four.

Watford Ladies captain Helen Ward has been called up for international duty by Wales for a friendly with Estonia.

The bad weather has caused yet more frustration for Watford Ladies after their FAWNL Plate semi-final at Middlesbrough tomorrow was postponed.

Watford Ladies will face West Bromwich Albion in the final of the FA Women's National League Plate after beating Middlesbrough 2-0 in the semi-final on Sunday.

Watford Ladies have had their season declared null and void by the football association after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Watford town centre's fantastic range of restaurants, pubs, and bars have teamed up for the third consecutive year to celebrate Watford Food & Drink Week. From Monday, June 17, to Sunday, June 23, you can enjoy special drinks offers, free samples and discounted set menus throughout the town centre.

If The Florist is cool and charming, its new downstairs neighbour, Las Iguanas, is all about fun and colour.

If you thought vegan festivals were just for vegans and veggies, think again. Everyone is enjoying vegan these days from Will.I.AM and Jennifer Lopez to Benedict Cumberbatch and Brad Pitt. Vegan week from Great British Bake Off showed us just how much fun you can have with vegan food and now the supermarkets appear to be competing with each other as to who can bring out the best new vegan goodies. Vegans now have their own cool menus in most mainstream restaurants, pubs and cafes. So if you’re

A festival celebrating gin and tonic is coming to Watford next month.

Having a facial in a department store might not sound the most relaxing experience. However, once the door slides shut on Dior’s private spa room in Debenhams’ flagship store in intu Watford, it only takes a moment to tune out the voices from outside and tap into your inner zen.

The UK’s much-loved best family festival, ​Camp Bestival​, and original family ravers ​Big Fish Little Fish have teamed up once again to host their legendary family rave tour.

The Master Music Festival returns in March 2020 to Watford’s Clarendon Muse. Headlining the festival is legendary Brazilian concert pianist Artur Cimirro, who will be making his long-awaited UK debut with a recital on Saturday, March 28. Alongside much-loved classics, Artur will showcase his own compositions.

A Watford orchestra will be joined by the leader of the BBC Concert Orchestra for a concert later this month.

Former Watford player and manager Sean Dyche is in favour of completing the 2019-20 Premier League campaign, but the now Burnley boss stressed that safety must come above everything else.

Former Watford head coach Javi Gracia has signed up to support Woking with a fundraising initiative by paying to put his name on the non-league club's shirt next season.

Will Hughes has explained how Nigel Pearson has helped him become a new player at Watford and how he feels he has changed under the head coach.

Richard Johnson believes that it is a tall order for any top-flight club, not just Watford, to hand homegrown players from the academy a chance to play in the Premier League due to what is at stake in financial and sporting terms.

Watford's sensational win over Liverpool has been voted as the Premier League moment of the season so far.

In May 1999 Richard Johnson stitched his name indelibly into Watford folklore by helping the club end an 11-year top-flight exile courtesy of a 2-0 win over Bolton at Wembley in the play-off final.

Watford legend John Barnes has urged restraint for the return of the Premier League and said footballers should only return to work when the rest of society does.

Watford chairman and chief executive Scott Duxbury has labelled the Premier League's Project Restart plans as "unfair" and claims they are "lacking sporting integrity".

Watford fighter Ellie Harber took her 2020 record to five wins from five, culminating last weekend at the IFMA Great Britain Team Trials at Watford’s Woodside Leisure Centre.

The Watford Sunday League (WSL) has been suspended until further notice in light of advice that all grassroots football should be postponed for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic.

President’s Cup Semi-Final

It was an afternoon of frustration for battling Watford as they were held to a goalless stalemate by Crystal Palace.

Watford fans should be able to enjoy Christmas a little more after the Hornets gave their survival prospects a sizeable boost with a memorable 2-0 victory over Manchester United to finally pick up their first Premier League win of the season at Vicarage Road.