Live all day results and reaction from the local election counts in Watford and Hertsmere.

THOUSANDS of Hertfordshire residents were set to swap the ballot box for the post box this year – with many areas of the county recording increases in applications for postal votes.

A driver from Watford who hit a police car that was signalling for him to stop as he turned around has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds.

The natural world continues to prove a strong source of inspiration, but from Watford FC to a visit to pub, our talented photographers are capturing our coloured theme in other ways as well.

A quarter of people in Watford have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Comedians will perform open air shows at a park in the heart of St Albans this summer.

You'll be able to pick up a range of bargains from the Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

It’s that time of year again when we get to see a flurry of adorable baby animals with cheeky names popping up.

Police are urging people who have any information over the theft of a six-year-old Chihuahua that was stolen in Rickmansworth to come forward.

A man has been charged following a suspected kidnapping in Hemel Hempstead.

A former chairman and long-standing member of Watford Harriers Athletics Club has passed away.

Counting for elections held across the Watford area yesterday will not begin until tomorrow (Saturday).

Two cars and a van were damaged in a crash this morning in Watford town centre.

Police have recovered a quad bike which was ridden on footpaths and parks in Bushey.

Police have now found a missing man after a search for around five days.

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to supermarket shoppers in the UK who rely on paying by cash.

A new law has been passed meaning anyone who injures a police animal could spend up to five years in prison.

Motorists in the Watford area are facing disruption as a number of roads are set to be partially closed for roadworks.

A remorseful cannabis addict from Bushey who turned to drug dealing to fund his habit has been spared jail.

It has been a long and trying year for many businesses and staff in Watford.

I KNOW time flies, or as we say in Borehamwood tempus fugit but I cannot believe this year marks the 25th anniversary of the saving of Elstree Studios. In 1996 Hertsmere Council stepped in and purchased the remaining 15 acres of the studio for less t...

This month, we will see further sectors of the economy allowed to reopen, as well as the possible resumption of international travel.

Customers are being warned not to eat the products and return for a full refund.

A number of pubs and bars are recruiting new staff as venues prepare to reopen to more customers over the coming weeks.

Watford Borough Council has warned dog walkers that leads may become compulsory if attacks on wildlife continue.

The manager of Watford Foodbank has given an insight into just how in-demand the service has been over the last year.

A charity that teaches people about the history of canals is now offering boat trips again.

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.

The Watford area has been named as the biggest hotspot for Japanese knotweed in Hertfordshire.

Anthony Joshua says that his drive to stay connected with the local community and help other groups is part of a “natural” instinct.

Police have blocked off a road by The Bell Roundabout as searches for a missing man continues.

There has been no recorded spike in coronavirus cases in Watford following a promotion party in the town centre last month.

Police have released a CCTV image of a missing man as they continue his search.

Two teenagers have been sentenced after carrying out a string of robberies around Watford including one where a knife was used to threaten the victim.

More than £150,000 has been raised to help build a new Covid health centre in India.

Here is a round-up of those in our area who have been named in magistrates’ courts between April 26 -28.

Voters across Hertfordshire and the rest of the country will go to the polls today to elect councillors to represent them over the next four years.

After relegation from the Premiership last season, Watford FC owner Mr Gino Pozzo took a lot of criticism from Hornets fans regarding his decision to part company with three managers during the 2019-20 season. I wrote a letter to the Editor of the...

NEWSQUEST has announced a major new £1.5 million investment into local journalism with the recruitment of 50 new roles.

The Netflix original sci-fi drama is set to return to the streaming platform after season three ended in the summer of 2019.

Ikea customers can earn up to £250 per returned item.

Ed Sheeran, James Arthur and Billie Eilish are among the artists boosting productivity among Bits working from home.

Football is for the fans. The every-day men and women who follow their teams through thick and thin are the lifeblood of any club.

A police force has said its former officer who was murdered will be remembered as an “inspiration” in an emotional tribute.

Two vehicles have been seized after the drivers were caught fly-tipping by an officer in the right place at the right time.

Multiple drivers will be receiving a fine in the coming days after being caught going well over the speed limit along a busy road.

A Bushey school has donated 162 cereal boxes to Watford Foodbank as part of a drive to raise environmental awareness.

A project to install traffic lights at a junction has finally been completed – nine months after work began.

Police are continuing to appeal for help to find a missing man who is believed to be in Hertfordshire.

A 48-year-old fears that his life will never go back to “normal” after becoming so ill with Covid-19, that he is relearning how to walk after more than half a year after infection.