It was a case of new year but an all too familiar problem in January as roadworks caused chaos in Watford, leading to one set being swiftly removed.

Hertfordshire County Council announced the Rickmansworth Road roadworks would be stopped and the site would be cleared, but another set in Whippendell Road would remain in place.

The move came following chaos on the road network - queues snaked through West Watford, including in Hagden Lane, Tolpits Lane and Vicarage Road.

Drivers travelling from Croxley Green were worst affected with standstill traffic on the A412 Watford Road almost back to the edge of Rickmansworth. Baldwins Lane was also affected.

There was better news on the roads for singer George Ezra, who passed his driving test first time in St Albans.

The Hertfordshire musician is no stranger to a musical hit but there was not a major in sight on his test as he passed with flying colours.

Borehamwood Times:

A smiling George Ezra after passing his test. Credit: Emerging Left Intensive Driving School

A delighted Ezra, who shot to fame in 2014 with single Budapest, took to the city's streets in December, passing with only three minors.

Over in Borehamwood though, the roads were also hitting our headlines when a car crashed into a water pump station off the A1, causing problems with the water supply in the area.