A contentious proposal that would see Watford Football Club move to Bushey has unsurprisingly sparked a wave of varied opinions.

WITH pubs getting ready to welcome customers back next week, members of the public are still expected to know what the rules will be.

A controversial width restriction in Watford is due to be suspended next week while roadworks take place.

Two brothers from Watford who were driven by their mother to a house where they shot a man have been found guilty of murder.

A gym that has faced a struggle over the past three lockdowns says there is a clear excitement for people returning to gyms

A mysterious animal that TV viewers feared was a wild 'big cat' has turned out to be an innocent five-year-old Cockapoo named Coco.

Non-essential shops are set to reopen from Monday (April 12) after Boris Johnson confirmed the next phase of lockdown lifting in England.

An operations manager has said he and his family were left “gutted” after his car was stolen from their driveway.

Watford is among areas in England that have recorded some of the largest rises in coronavirus cases in a week, Public Health England data shows.

A teenager was punched in the neck as thieves tried to steal his moped near Watford town centre.

Atria Watford has said it is “extremely excited” to welcome back shoppers as it confirmed that most of its retailers will open from April 12.

The Watford Observer has teamed up with Watford Museum and its curator Sarah Priestley to take a journey back to the town’s past through items or places of historical significance.

A woman who has been forced to care for her disabled mum has become a roller-skating sensation in a new tv advert.

A woman has been left bruised after being attacked by a man as she was walking through a field.

A top public health boss has warned of a rise in coronavirus cases as lockdown eases but feels Hertfordshire can avoid a “serious” third wave of the virus.

Anthony Joshua has partnered with a company offering independent boxing gyms across the UK vital funds to survive following the pandemic.

You should seek "prompt medical advice" if you've had any of these eight symptoms after getting the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine.

Prospective buyers in Watford need 10 times their average annual earnings to buy a home, figures have revealed.

Watford Borough Council has received tens of thousands of pounds which will allow leisure centres in the town to reopen with certainty.

A hotline for workers at Amazon has been set up by Unite to report "poor treatment and working practices."

Some television viewers were left bemused this morning after spotting what they believed to be a "big cat" wondering along the shores of a lake.

As a former employee of Sun Printers and having members of my family working for Andre & Sleigh of Bushey, I feel it puts me in the perfect position to provide a bit more meat on the bone regarding a report in the Watford Observer (“Remembering ...

A new app which alerts people when they enter a crime hot spot shows the most dangerous places to live and walk in Watford and the surrounding areas.

A house that was struck by a fire which shut a major road for hours is suspected to have been a cannabis factory.

Disability charity Watford Mencap is to move into the former Nascot Lawn building in Watford.

Watford Borough Council claim they are "working constructively" with Watford FC to try and keep the club's stadium in the town.

A historic monument is under threat once again after a decision to save it from demolition was challenged.

The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues.

A borough-wide campaign will be supporting local businesses as they reopen their doors following months of closure due to the third coronavirus lockdown.

There were reports of a knife being pulled out in Watford town centre during a fight between four men.

Four people have been rushed to hospital after a crash this morning.

Investigations to determine the cause of a fire that shut a major road for hours are still ongoing.

A top public health boss has said pupils are being “reminded” to follow coronavirus rules as he warned that police will “ramp up” enforcement action.

Next week many businesses will get to finally reopen doors after months of remaining shut under the third lockdown.

A "struggling" hotel is set to close later this year or in early 2022.

Live updates after a crash at Rickmansworth Road in Chorleywood

Watford's rapid coronavirus testing centre has relocated ahead of new rules which will allow anyone to access a test.

Royal Mail and Hermes have responded to reports that undelivered parcels are being sold on eBay.

I read with interest last week’s article in the Watford Observer (March 19) regarding Watford Borough Council’s proposal to fund Watford Market by further embedding its location on the ring road.

THIS is how you can check if your phone number was one of the millions leaked in a Facebook data breach.

Salmonella poisoning and potential choking hazards are among the concerns leading to urgent product recalls across the UK.

Watford and the surrounding areas had light showers of snow today – but when will the current cold snap end?

A series of photos show the devastation caused by a house fire and the emergency response to tackle it.

The leader of the Liberal Democrats has played down the severity of a possible rift within the Watford Liberal Democrat party following a raft of resignations.

A road has been shut after two houses had “severe damage” from a fire.

A shoplifter who caused "misery" to his community has been jailed for 16 months.

Have you already had Covid? Here are the main symptoms.

A fraudster who made false insurance claims to Hertfordshire County Council has been jailed.

Fire services are at Sparrows Herne in Bushey. More updates to follow.

The potential redevelopment of a golf course to provide a new home for Watford Football Club has grabbed the headlines in recent days.