The first cohort of detectives from the RAF’s specialist investigation branch have completed a secondment in the Watford local crime policing unit.

The Prime Minister has condemned the "appalling" racist abuse of England players on social media after their Euro 2020 final defeat.

Fights broke out at Watford town centre following England's defeat against Italy in the Euro 2020 final.

You may disagree with the other parent when deciding on vaccinating your child against coronavirus (Covid-19), which can create stress and tension.

The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

A Gaelic football club in Watford has raised nearly £5,000 for a hospital charity.

Gareth Southgate and the Three Lions have made a knitted appearance in Watford by a homeowner who has been creating knitted window displays for the last 15 years.

The number of new homes being worked on in Watford reached record levels at the start of the year, figures have revealed.

A new image has been released of a man who has been missing over a week.

A father-of-four who cycled 3,000 miles across America four times has opened up about how physical challenges helped him overcome his personal struggles.

Lower High Street is a very different scene today but this was how it looked around 120 years ago when Watford photographer William Coles captured a horse and cart making is way along the road around 1900.

Do you know your “lit” from your “gassed”? Fear not, as a guide has been compiled explaining the 40 most popular slang terms used by youngsters.

There is no getting around it, Italian food is something most British people love. Not many of us will be able to resist a good pizza or a snazzy pasta meal during our lifetimes and there are plenty of restaurants which serve up some fine dishes.

Hello, I’m Doris and this is my daughter Daisy, a tabby. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust in May when our owner moved.

England fans were seen cheering on the Three Lions at The Grove Hotel ahead of the Euro 2020 final.

England’s long wait for a major trophy goes on after Gareth Southgate’s side saw their Euro 2020 dreams end in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat to Italy.

I was delighted to introduce a new Tips Bill to Parliament recently to ensure workers rightfully receive the tips they are given by customers.

Approval has been given to demolish a late 18th century historic building, originally a farmhouse, and then a printers, as part of works in Vicarage Road, Watford to provide 30 new homes and commercial floorspace including cycle parking. Elsewhere in...

Alcohol consumption is likely to be high with Boris Johnson urged to grant an emergency Bank Holiday Monday in the event of an England win.

The company claim the new supermarket product is a first of its kind in the UK.

Watford's carbon dioxide emissions have plummeted over the last decade but campaigners have warned the Government still needs to do far more.

Police are appealing to the public for their help in finding a wanted man.

Police are appealing to the public for their help in finding a wanted man for assault.

Imagine the response today if an animal escaped in the centre of Watford and was shot in front of dozens of shoppers? There would be widespread reaction on social media and it would likely make regional, if not national headlines as well.

A former park ranger has spotted a ‘shocking’ amount of nitrous oxide canisters, more commonly known as laughing gas, in a hidden area of the park.

A collection of short stories and poems written throughout last year will help raise money for the Watford Covid-19 Appeal.

Hundreds of trees have been planted as part of a local initiative to tackle climate change, improve mental health and mark an anniversary.

A homeowner who challenged planning regulations after his self-build project became unauthorised has been ordered to pay nearly £120,000 in a community infrastructure tax by a High Court judge.

Attempts to stop sewage leaking from a burst pipe near a nature reserve have caused days of disruption to people living nearby.

Whether you prefer a busy town centre establishment or one a little quieter out of town to visit for a drink or a bite to eat, the area in and around Watford is blessed with a wide variety of different pubs for people to enjoy.

Few things sadden me as much as watching old guys use technology. Not that’s it’s a hobby per se, but more an observation that I have become accustomed to over the years. It makes me sad as it represents the beginning of the end: the first true r...

Whether it’s for personal health, for the environment, or for the animals, there has been a surge of interest in plant-based eating in recent years.

Watford Borough Council effectively sentenced itself to dozens of sites in the town being built upon over the coming years.

A fairly quiet week for Watford ended with a flurry of transfer updates, including the news that the Hornets.

Hertfordshire’s top public health boss is urging people to be “kind to each other” when coronavirus rules are scrapped amid an increase of cases.

England star Harry Kane had a stint at Watford FC early on in his career – oh, what could have been!

Police have made an arrest after a man was reported to have indecently exposed himself in a Watford park.

People can expect to see an increased police presence in Watford on Sunday as England take on Italy in the final of Euro 2020.

Earlier this week, plans to build a new tower block in Watford town centre were unanimously refused.

A football fanatic from Watford who saw England win the World Cup in 1966 has said he feels “privileged” to be working at Wembley on Sunday.

A service road blighted by fly-tipping has been cleared up using money confiscated from criminals.

People are being encouraged to get vaccinated against Covid with restrictions on course to be eased on July 19.

Health chiefs in west Herts are looking to build on the success of their ‘Covid virtual hospital’, by offering a similar service for patients with heart failure and pulmonary disease.

Streets in Watford and Bushey are among those set to be temporarily closed for roadworks causing possible disruption for motorists.

Residents in Three Rivers now have more time to have their say on a new draft Local Plan after the consultation period was extended.

A man who was caught with an axe, a pick axe and a knife at a railway station will be sentenced later this month.

Watford have announced the signing of former Bournemouth and Everton striker Joshua King as a free agent

Watford have announced the arrival of Nigerian midfielder Peter Etebo from Stoke City.

Watford-born Gareth Southgate insists he could not be prouder to be an Englishman as he prepares to become just the second manager to lead the nation into a major tournament final.

Watford are considering a move for free agent Josh King this summer, as they continue their search for strikers.