Watford is once again open for business under the government’s road map out of lockdown, with businesses across the borough and town centre ready to open their doors after months of closure.

Nearly a third of people in Watford who say the coronavirus pandemic has affected their well-being put it down to “lockdown loneliness”, new figures suggest.

Pints will be poured for pub gardens, restaurants will serve diners outside and long-overdue haircuts will be sought in a major easing of England’s coronavirus lockdown today.

From autumn 2021, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will introduce ‘no fault’ divorces.

An 85-year-old pianist from Watford has gone viral after performances honouring his late wife raked in more than 800,000 views on TikTok.

Ahead of the biggest day of the year – you know what we mean – we are taking a look at the top eight beer gardens in Watford.

Schools in Hertfordshire excluded pupils for sexual misconduct on dozens of occasions in just one year, figures reveal.

With outdoor hospitality returning from tomorrow, pub gardens are set to fill with revellers keen to get a taste of normality, or more so than we have been used to the last few months at least.

After months of lockdown, we can finally look forward to visiting new places again this week.

The history of this pub dates back more than 150 years when it opened in what was described as a "very rising neighbourhood" in Watford.

St Albans Crown Court is facing an increasing backlog of cases, figures show.

Congratulations to the parents of these three babies who were born at Watford General Hospital.

Hi, I’m Charlie, a two-and-a-half-year-old girl and this is my friend Cola, a boy who’s the same age. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust last November when our humans didn’t have space for us in their flat.

Only one man was ever crowned as the King of Hollywood and that was back in the 1930s. The recipient was Clark Gable, who I guess younger readers may not have heard of. He was a big star from the 1930s until the 1950s and made three films in Borehamw...

We run a lot of our customer service training for clients in the tourist attraction world and the general consensus is that front-of-house teams are likely to face an increase of complaints this year.

The dry cleaners in Eastbury Road, Watford could be replaced by a grilled food shop, offering eat-in and take away options. Also in Watford is an application for a 6m rear extension in Moor View, which is considerably longer than in most applicati...

Watford boxer Shannon Courtenay has become the new WBA world bantamweight champion by beating Ebanie Bridges.

Transport for London has issued the following update on its services with non-essential shops and outdoor attractions opening from Monday.

A charity that enriches the lives of disabled performers through music has again demonstrated what is possible by bringing together more than 150 performers from across the country to make an album entirely remotely.

Watford’s mayor has joked that it may be time to "clean the pond" in the town centre after Watford took another step towards promotion.

A Bushey schoolgirl has channeled her love for singing to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster.

Our weekly trips down Vicarage Road memory lane with The Watford Treasury to share stories from its previous issues have prompted Phil Hayes to get in touch with scans of programmes from two FA Cup ties dating back 70 years.

Five of Hertfordshire's most beautiful gardens will once again open their gates to the public later this month.

Readers have joined millions around the world in paying their condolences to the Duke of Edinburgh who passed away yesterday at the age of 99.

Tyson Fury has revealed there are "three or four big offers on the table" for his fight with Anthony Joshua.

Research has found that an increasing number of dogs in the UK are under-exercised which is affecting their mental health and wellbeing.

The family of a hospital matron who passed away from coronavirus have paid a poignant tribute to her one year on.

Royal Mail is offering free parcel pick-ups across the UK.

The gradual easing of lockdown restrictions has given us the chance to start getting back to some semblance of normality.

It’s my birthday today. I am 48, or maybe 36 or even 88, I’m not so sure anymore.

The world is in mourning following the announcement that His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away.

A painted mural honouring the history of a house is here to stay – but a planning application has denied other parts of the house refurbishment.

A driver mounted a pavement near a primary school after attempting to flee police officers for the second time in a day.

A cyber security training service in Watford is among the list of businesses named and shamed for deliberate tax defaulters.

NHS England has announced that the Moderna vaccine will start being administered nationally this month to help combat Covid. But what do we know about it?

Students in secondary schools and colleges are told to continue wearing face masks in classrooms into the summer term – and the topic has had a divisive reaction from Watford Observer readers.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who has died at the age of 99, visits to Hertfordshire and East London in the past including opening a new science buildings and gardens at a historic house.

THE Watford Observer has opened an online book of condolence for people to leave their tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh.

The Duke of Edinburgh has passed away, the Royal Family has announced.

Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

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

Grass cutting will be reduced this year at several locations around Three Rivers as part of a pilot project to increase biodiversity across the district.

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.

Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Prince Philip has died, Buckingham Palace has said.

I was there on January 28, 1950 at the fourth round of the FA Cup against Manchester United. I was then 12 years of age. I was there with my brother Harvey, then aged seven. I remember the match very well and have often thought of and referred to ...

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.