A woman who spent her working life making and selling hats in the heart of London has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Hertfordshire Constabulary has teamed up with six other police forces in the east of England in an effort to tackle hare coursing.

Newly arrived Afghan families have expressed their appreciation to a synagogue which donated hundreds of essential items with “a tremendous act of love” from the community.

Watford head coach Xisco Munoz has praised Danny Rose for his work ethic after the left-back made his debut in Tuesday’s 1-0 Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace.

Salmonella infection usually causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.

Last year it was Covid-19 altering our Christmas plans but in 2021 its Brexit that could change the festive traditions.

With the bank holiday approaching this weekend in England and Wales, many supermarkets will be working on reduced hours.

Watford progressed to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday evening.

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Xisco Munoz felt his Watford side showed both order and patience as they snatched a late 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace to progress in the Carabao Cup.

Sir Elton John has paid respects to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died at the age of 80.

A man has been arrested after multiple reports of a flasher in the area.

A motorist has been sentenced after hitting and seriously injuring two people at a petrol station in South Oxhey.

The central section of Crossrail is “very much on target” to open in the first half of 2022 according to Crossrail’s chief executive.

Health bosses in Hertfordshire believe schools reopening in September will not cause a significant coronavirus outbreak.

Over 1,000 people received a Covid-19 vaccination jab at Vicarage Road stadium in Watford’s second “Super Sunday” vaccination event.

A window cleaner has died after he is believed to have been electrocuted in a "tragic accident".

A popular skating event has returned and showcased youngsters’ talents after being put on hold for a year.

A fault with temporary traffic lights caused major delays for motorists trying to leave Tesco and a retail park, a council has confirmed.

More than a dozen adult criminals caught carrying knives for at least a second time in Hertfordshire avoided jail time last year.

Fast food giant McDonald’s has run out of milkshakes in all of its UK restaurants due to supply chain problems.

Traffic lights across Hertfordshire are set to be upgraded thanks to a £250,000 grant to Hertfordshire County Council from the Department for Transport.

Three people have died and two drivers have been arrested after a serious crash involving a lorry, a minibus and a car on the M25 in Essex.

Hertfordshire councillors have granted over £2,000 to causes they believe were “worthwhile” in Watford.

A long-standing issue of flooding affecting the outside of a junior school has been resolved before the start of the Autumn term.

Premier League clubs will not release players for international matches played next month in countries on the UK Government’s red list.

The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from Volume 7.

Francisco Sierralta will have an important part to play for Watford this season, insists head coach Xisco Munoz, despite the centre back watching the opening two matches of the season from the bench.

Here’s what you need to know about the programme and who is eligible for a test.

Watford players Daniel Bachmann, Craig Cathcart and Joshua King have all been called up to represent their nations in the upcoming international break.

The scientist, who is based in Europe, warned the new strain could become the most dangerous and warned we face a “big risk”.

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Watford are expected to make some changes this evening when they face Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.

Watford’s latest signing Ozan Tufan will not be involved in tonight's Carabao Cup clash with Crystal Palace.

Some 45 shows, including Mary Poppins, Matilda, The Lion King and Les Miserables, are taking part in the annual initiative.

Patients in Hertfordshire admitted with acute mental health concerns have been treated as far away as Durham and Bury, according to new data.

A man was sent to hospital after falling victim in a serious road rage incident.

The singer’s announcement came a day after bandmate Perrie Edwards told the world she had welcomed her first child with footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Readers have been sharing their memories of seeing a legend of rock ‘n’ roll perform in Watford after his death at the weekend.

A developer has been given the all-clear to knock down a former bus garage in Garston.

It has been taking drivers 'one hour' to leave.

Images of a cannabis factory related to a van loaded with 30kg of cannabis found on the M25 have been released.

Forecasters are predicting nice and warm weather for the last summer bank holiday for the year.

Dates and location have now been confirmed for a relocation of a driving theory test centre.

A synagogue has been flooded with supplies for newly arrived Afghan families to the area after a Facebook request was met with "a tremendous act of love" from the community.

The number of positive coronavirus cases in Watford are on the increase, new figures have revealed.

There has been a rise in the amount of vacant shops in two areas of Three Rivers despite the number of empty units across the district being below the national average.

Multiple police vehicles are on standby and helping to stop the protesters disrupting the traffic.

London commuters have been warned  they could face fare rises of almost five per cent in the new year, the highest rise since 2012.

Xisco Munoz has told his Watford players to show that they belong in his first XI tomorrow night, if they get their chance against Crystal Palce in the Carabao Cup.