A woman has been arrested following a serious crash involving five vehicles on the M1 near Watford The incident happened at around 4:40pm on Friday on the southbound carriageway near junction five including two who suffered serious injuries Police have confirmed that a woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit are now appealing for witnesses and any dash cam footage that could help their investigation Sergeant David McIlwhan said: “The road was busy at the time and I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened to please make contact “If you have dash cam footage that you believe could be helpful to our investigation, please upload this at: herts.police.uk/dashcamupload You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101 Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales AEG Presents announced today (Friday 2 May) the first artists to perform as part of Watford Colosseum’s reopening season beginning with a show from iconic band Ocean Colour Scene on 29 August.. Ocean Colour Scene’s rip-roaring live shows have long been one of the most extraordinary sights in modern rock Having spent six years fine-tuning their sound chalking up three Top 5 albums- 1996’s Moseley Shoals 1997’s Marchin’ Already and 1999’s One From The Modern and a run of nine successive Top 20 single’s including the immortal ‘The Riverboat Song’ They are supported by the legendary P.P Arnold Since she became London’s First Lady of Soul back in the 60’s She is one of the iconic faces of London's Swinging 60's Arriving in England as an Ikette with The Ike & Tina Revue PP was spotted by Mick Jagger who immediately convinced Andrew Loog Oldham to sign her to his Immediate record label managed by AEG Presents - a division of AEG’s global sports entertainment and venue operator family on behalf of Watford Borough Council will bring an unparalleled entertainment experience to the area with world class live music and entertainment The venue can accommodate 2,345 people standing or 1,189 people seated Joining the reopening season with more to be announced in the coming months are: Fresh from a “wicked” and “inspiring” tour as special guest to Liam Gallagher & John Squire throughout the UK and Europe Bugg is recharged and raring for what lays ahead – a testament to the tenacity shown on the album The rattling blues of ‘Breakout’ tell that familiar tale of the kid “all mixed up and all alone a prisoner in his own home” in a forgotten town but ultimately promises that “something’s gonna change” There’s light at the end of ‘I Wrote The Book’ as he offers “you’ve gotta live your life before you're dead and gone,” while the heartfelt ‘Keep On Moving’ is pretty self-explanatory you’re going to have things you regret you’re going to have demons following you around you’ve just gotta run with it,” ends Bugg “You can’t let it hold you back Tour de force of British new-wave The Stranglers marked their 50th anniversary in 2024 The Stranglers no bullsh*t attitude was embraced by the punk movement of the late 70s.  But their musicianship and menace transcended the genre With their first three albums (Rattus Norvegicus No More Heroes and Black and White) being released within an astonishing 13 months of each other scoring hit singles with ‘Peaches’ ‘No More Heroes’ and ‘Walk On By’ Further success was to follow with ‘Always The Sun’ ‘Strange Little Girl’ and the mercurial ‘Golden Brown’ earning the group 24 top 40 singles in a career (so far) spanning six different decades David Essex is one of the few artistes to have achieved success in all areas of entertainment He has 23 top thirty record hits to his name and three best-selling books  His West End theatre credits include Che in “Evita” Lord Byron in “Childe Byron”  Tony Lumpkin in “She Stoops To Conquer” Reverend Shaw in “Footloose” Fletcher Christian in “Mutiny” George in “Aspects Of Love” Levi Lee in “All The Fun Of The Fair” Dressler in the recent tour of the black comedy “The Dishwashers” and “The Voice Of Humanity” in “War Of The Worlds” “That’ll Be The Day” “Stardust” “Silver Dream Racer” “Traveller “The Guvnors’  and “Black Prince” For all these shows Venue pre-sale is Thursday 8 May 10am and General On sale is Friday 9 May 10am.  AXS is the official ticketing partner for these events, leveraging its industry-leading ticketing technology, AXS Mobile ID, to ensure a secure and convenient ticketing experience. To purchase tickets to events go to watfordcolosseum.co.uk/events For updates and details on upcoming events visit watfordcolosseum.co.uk and sign up to the venue mailing list. For venue hire enquiries contact  programming@watfordcolosseum.co.uk CEO AEG Presents UK said: “To be just a few months away from the very first show at Watford Colosseum is an exciting moment Watford really deserves a venue of this calibre and we are looking forward to delivering artists and events that span all kinds of genres We can build on the rich history of the space as a new era begins Watford Colosseum will open with a revitalised look and a bold new direction As part of Watford’s ambitious Town Hall Quarter redevelopment the historic venue is undergoing an extensive restoration to return it to its original Art Deco splendour First opened in 1938 as the Assembly Rooms for Watford Town Hall this Grade II-listed landmark has long served as a cultural cornerstone for the town and the wider Hertfordshire community The refurbishment includes the installation of a brand-new stage extensive upgrades to the bar areas and visitor facilities and the reopening of the building’s iconic 1930s main entrance The restoration prioritises sustainability and heritage preservation while delivering a best-in-class experience for fans and artists alike all while honouring the venue’s distinctive architectural character said: "With a legacy of hosting world-renowned artists such as Oasis Watford Colosseum is celebrated for its outstanding acoustics and rich history in live entertainment Its return signals an exciting new era for performers and the cultural life of the region." The Colosseum is the newest addition to the AEG Presents UK mid-sized venue expansion and joins the portfolio which includes Eventim Apollo indigo at The O2 and University of Wolverhampton at The Halls Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Taking a look back at a classic West Ham United moment on this day in history West Ham signed off at home in style on this day in 2004 when they triumphed 4-0 against Watford in their final regular season Boleyn Ground match of the 2003/04 campaign The result was never in doubt once Christian Dailly had added to Don Hutchison's opener before the interval had been reached A Marlon Harewood brace after the break completed the mauling with West Ham going on to the Division One play-offs where they would miss out to Crystal Palace in a Millennium Stadium final Watch the goals again in our video above.  Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by Clubcast Moussa Sissoko's equaliser was his fifth goal in his past 11 games Moussa Sissoko's fine equaliser ended Watford's run of four consecutive defeats as they finished their season with a draw against Sheffield Wednesday who clung on for point to stay above their hosts Josh Windass put the Owls ahead after a bright start tapping in from the goalline after Paterson had headed back an exquisite Shea Charles free-kick to the far post But the Hornets dominated thereafter and levelled in first-half stoppage time when Moussa Sissoko superb first touch enabled him to stroke the ball home from Imran Louza's delightful pass Tom Cleverley's side created numerous chances in a one-sided second half but not could find a way past keeper Pierce Charles disruption and disappointment for both sides this match - perhaps fittingly - had no impact at either end of the table with the outcome only settling the Championship's mid-table "cup final" were looking for a win that would move them above the 12th-placed Owls who only needed a draw to guarantee placing 12th Championship: Leeds win late on to clinch title; Luton down Much of the interest centred around the uncertain future of the respective managers with speculation that Hornets boss Cleverley's first full season in charge would be his only complete campaign at the helm The away fans made clear their support for boss Danny Rohl before kick-off amid ongoing unrest and protests against owner Dejphon Chansiri open and lacking an edge but although the hosts made a slow start on the back of a confidence-sapping end to the season both sides had a couple decent chances before the break Windass missed a glorious opportunity to put the Owls ahead blazing a shot wildly over the bar after some awful defending before making amends when he bundled the ball in from close range Pollock heading just over from a corner and the impressive Rocco Vata shooting wide after some nifty footwork and also having a shot blocked The Hornets had to wait until first-half injury-time to draw level Sissoko showing great composure from close range after an astute run in behind the defence and that goal seemed to inspire them to a much better second-half display Mamadou Doumbia was denied by some alert goalkeeping by Charles who also made a stunning fingertip save to keep out Edo Kayembe's low deflected strike while another deflected strike from Doumbia also grazed the outside of the post The Owls wasted a wonderful opportunity to steal victory late on when substitute Olaf Kobacki carelessly shot wide with a first-time effort but neither side could end their season on a high "I thought it was a strong performance "I was really pleased with how much desire we showed to win the game in what was literally just a battle for 12th place a lot of players who were playing football in a way that's entertaining "We've not scored enough goals and we together have to realise that was a big part in why the play-off charge wasn't sustained Now it's for all of us to recognise why we didn't sustain these results and learn from that." Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl told BBC Radio Sheffield: "I think we should look to the bigger picture today and the way we took a point to protect 12th [position] I think first half we played some incredible football." I had a view of my last 560 days at this club to look in their faces How they [the fans] call my name - its always special "The heartbeat of this club are the fans I have never had a negative experience with these fans "We don't know what happens in the next couple of days my picture is very clear but it's also part of the decision-making of the club "I can't have expected this when I took over It will be part of the bottom of my heart." To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Ugbo Match OfficialsReferee: Stephen MartinAssistant Referee 1: Graham KaneAssistant Referee 2: Rob SmithFourth Official: Sam AllisonMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightWatford are unbeaten across their last eight league games against Sheffield Wednesday (W5 D3) Since beating Watford 3-1 in November 2000 Sheffield Wednesday have won just one of their 11 visits to Vicarage Road to face the Hornets (D2 L8) Watford have lost each of their last four league games and will be looking to avoid losing five in succession for the first time in the second tier since November 2008 Sheffield Wednesday have won each of their last three final games of a league season by a combined scoreline of 7-1 Their only fixture against Watford to finish a season saw the pair draw 1-1 at Vicarage Road in May 2015 After defeat in their home league games against Sheffield United in January (2-1) Watford will be looking to avoid losing to both Sheffield clubs in the same season at Vicarage Road for the first time in the EFL Vakoun Bayo (Watford) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time Pierre Dwomoh (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked Olaf Kobacki (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half Zavier Massiah-Edwards (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half Zavier Massiah-Edwards replaces Rocco Vata Ryan Andrews (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half Foul by Djeidi Gassama (Sheffield Wednesday) Olaf Kobacki (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close Olaf Kobacki (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked Check out how to watch Watford v Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship Sheffield Wednesday make the journey south to Watford for the final day of the 2024/25 Championship campaign Both teams have fallen short in their play-off pursuits but while Tom Cleverley is looking ahead to next season many are expecting Saturday to be Danny Röhl's last game with the Owls due to a rift with owner Dejphon Chansiri RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Watford v Sheffield Wednesday on TV and online Watford v Sheffield Wednesday will take place on Saturday 3rd May 2025 Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information Watford v Sheffield Wednesday will kick off at 12:30pm You can watch the game live on Sky Sports+ Sky Sports + will feature more than 1,000 EFL games throughout the season and is included as part of Sky Sports packages Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Watford (7/4) Draw (5/2) Sheffield Wednesday (7/5)* Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365 Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit *Odds subject to change. 18+. 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Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey SearchHave your say - Join our Online Community and help make a difference Watford were crowned national champions after a dramatic penalty shootout win against City of Manchester in the GoCardless Swim England Water Polo Open U17 National Age Group Championship Final They repeated their exploits in yesterday’s semi-final with Exeter coming from behind to take the game to penalties and win it in sudden death with a final score of 15-14 (6-5 on penalties) It was a match which Watford Head Coach Adam Page branded as ‘nuts’ but admitted that he couldn’t be prouder of his team We had similar in our semi-final with Exeter we were down by three then took it to a penalty shootout six-foot seven giant in goal pulling out miracles I watched a little bit; I couldn’t watch some of it I looked at the crowd half the time to see what the reactions were – people’s faces “I was bricking it is the right way to put it We’ve worked so hard for this in the past four of five years losing 4-3 so I’m just very proud of them.” After the first half the game looked like it was only going Manchester’s way They were dominant throughout the opening 16 minutes defending excellently and taking their chances in the second period to go 6-2 ahead But Watford weren’t ready to give up and after pulling the gap down to three in the third they turned the game on its head in the final quarter Three unanswered goals through Gethin Dorrington’s double and Theodoros Katsaris’ strike pulled them level at 7-7 with five minutes to play Then Luka Guzijan put Watford in front for the first time since the opening quarter just a minute and a half later In the final minute both sides were celebrating like they’d won it Goals from Yaroslav Shemanov and an Andrew Stephenson strike with two seconds to play made it look certain that Manchester had snatched back the trophy But there was one more twist as young Luka Guzijan fired a shot from halfway on the final whistle and a slight deflection took it into the net to take the game to penalties missing just one of their opening five as the match went to sudden death And when Manchester seventh penalty was saved by the tournament MVP and top goalkeeper teammate Rishi Patel made no mistake to spark wild celebrations from the Watford bench Page spoke on what he changed to help his side get back in it and after the second quarter we changed it a little bit “We started driving a lot more because they were playing a zone on positions one and two Sometimes we may not always have the most technically gifted players but what I try to bring out in them is the smart side of water polo not just the brute force “I know that’s something they can develop and use when they’re older and they used that in the third quarter We started breaking a little bit as well but I can’t complain with anything they were brilliant.” Watford defeat Manchester 6-5 on penalties) City of Manchester scorers: Andrew Stephenson (5) Exeter put their unfortunate penalty shootout defeat to Watford with a fine display Joseph Davies top scored for the club and the competition after grabbing six with Ollie Noyce and Bence Bartos scoring four a piece That potent attack was just too strong for a battling Worthing side who couldn’t hold them off despite a solid opening period The 2022 champions kept battling with Piaras Donnelly scoring a hat trick in response but Exeter were relentless and continued to extend their advantage to reach 13 by the final whistle You can find the full match sheets and all the results from this weekend’s competition by visiting the live scoreboard page Images: Will Johnston Photography Exeter 20 – 7 Worthing (4-3, 5-0, 5-2, 6-2) Exeter scorers: Bernat Amado, Joseph Davies (6), Ollie Noyce (4), Bence Bartos (4), Luke Mardon, Toby C-Y (3), Oliver Wallace. 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Giorgi Chakvetadze made 41 appearances for Watford this season Watford boss Tom Cleverley is hoping to hang onto most of the club's best players this summer despite failing to reach the play-offs The former Manchester United and Everton midfielder is the first Hornets head coach to survive an entire season since Javi Gracia in 2018-19 He wants players like Georgia playmaker Giorgi Chakvetadze to be at Vicarage Road for the start of the new campaign "I expect a lot of our top players to be here next season I wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of exits but I'm full preparing for all our top players and match-winners to be in the building," Cleverley told BBC Three Counties Radio ahead of Saturday's season-ending lunchtime kick-off against Sheffield Wednesday at Vicarage Road Cleverley said that their hopes of achieving a play-off place had been undermined by injuries "There's no difference in the number of goals we've conceded from pre-January to post-January but the amount of goals we've scored has dropped significantly," he added we haven't got the depth in our squad to be able to cope with that We wouldn't want to lose any of those players in the market Chakvetadze's season was ended by a stress fracture in a toe and Baah has not been available since early April Watford have lost their last four games and Cleverley believes they "owe" supporters "a performance" to end the campaign on a positive note "I see it as the first game of next season already and that's not disrespecting what this season is I spoke the other day about which individuals are willing to come on the next part of our journey together and Saturday will have an impact on that," he said "It's definitely been a season we've learned from We spent 10 weeks in the play-offs (places) we showed real positive signs before the turn of the year and I think we can clearly identify where and why we've run out of a bit of steam "We've got an incredibly young squad the average age is boosted up by one or two individuals but apart from that it's largely under 25 and the majority under 21 at the minute "The experiences they will have had this year - some bad ones - to really develop and ultimately improve from is one of the really exciting positives from this season."