A convicted killer who was on the run for several years has been found guilty of the murder of a former Hertfordshire police officer.

It’s younger people who take centre stage this week as we again dip into the Watford Observer’s online archive to share ten pictures that were taken by our photographers in the past.

The headteacher at a primary school has praised the “hard work and dedication” that has lead to the school maintaining a ‘good’ status.

The Watford Observer is again delighted to be teaming up with its friends at Watford Museum to take another journey back to the past to recall the key events and dates that helped shape the town’s future.

Streets in Watford and South Oxhey are set to be temporarily closed for roadworks.

Watford’s hugely popular fair has been told it cannot use Cassiobury Park this spring – and going forwards will only be allowed there every other year.

A car was broken into in front of the owner’s house in early morning hours.

A large van got stuck in Woodmere Avenue before its back door was ripped off during a doomed attempt to force its way through.

A young man and a teenager have been charged after a suspected stolen BMW allegedly damaged three police cars in Watford.

New homes part of the £450 million Riverwell regeneration in Watford is ready to launch.

Councillor Kloss is quite right to point out that the Labour Group on Watford Council voted to abstain on their budget vote in January (Letters, February 11).

Mother’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for something special to gift your mother this year, Oliver Bonas has some lovely pieces.

Borrow some of Adele's timeless elegance with these five dresses inspired by the singer's most iconic outfits.

Here's everything that happened on episode 8 of The Apprentice and who was fired.

Readers are calling for people to have “common sense” as Boris Johnson ended mandatory coronavirus self-isolation for the general public in England.

Check where you can get your petrol from as prices rise.

Watford has again failed to meet its housing targets - and the Mayor says the town needs "greater powers" on planning and devlopment so "we can decide what is best".

The Queen is alive, despite bizarre claims from a popular US gossip site that were swiftly debunked.

A couple whose newly painted home in Oxhey was refused by a council have won an appeal against the decision.

A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the M1 this afternoon (February 22).

Boris will chair a Cobra committee meeting at 7.30am to discuss the response to the “horrific attacks”.

Watford Borough Council made nearly £24k from parking fines in just one street last year, an investigation has revealed.

Police were called to TGI Fridays in Garston amid allegations that a group was rejected because of their race.

A cyclist suffered serious injuries after being knocked off his bike by a motorist who then sped off.

A woman who stole more than £200 worth of items from a Currys store and attacked two people is due to be sentenced.

Fans paid tribute to one “of the best headers of a ball at Vicarage Road in the last 60 years” with a period of applause before Watford’s defeat to Crystal Palace last night.

It’s good news Watford Borough Council hasn’t given up on a link between the Met Line and Junction. (Bid to save Met Line link...without trains, Watford Observer, February 4) Then the story veers off “potentially a tram”, “unlikely to be he...

Police found dozens of motorists left their cars unlocked during an operation in Croxley Green.

The latest offers in Aldi’s Specialbuys and the Middle of Lidl

World Book Day is held on Thursday, March 3 - here are some amazing costume ideas for your little ones.

Tesco has a huge range of more than 200 Easter eggs on sale, here are some of the new and exclusive ones in the range.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed the incident but said all lines of inquiry have now been exhausted.

The supermarket gained the most complaints surrounding their home delivery.

With this week marking London Theatre Week, you can grab some discounted tickets for some of London hit shows.

Boris Johnson has promised to respond “decisively” to the Russian onslaught.

For the second time in a week, the Queen has had to cancel attending an event due to her Covid diagnosis

Ikea has opened its first high street store in London.

The Duchess of Cornwall has spoken out after the Queen said it was her wish for Camilla to be Queen Consort.

A young teenager has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Rickmansworth.

A speed camera in Watford caught an average of more than 55 drivers a week breaking the 30mph limit.

Two more motorists have fallen foul of Watford’s notorious width restriction – with one trying to steam through at full speed.

Police have issued an update after reports that a man was seriously injured after falling from a building in Watford.

More anti-Semitic incidents were reported in Hertfordshire last year, charity figures show.

A man accused of taking indecent photos of a child and possessing extreme pornographic images is due to appear in court.

Police are trying to find a person who may have witnessed a man and woman being attacked in Watford.

The bag has everything you need including mixes and toppings.

The BBC has announced members of the public can apply for tickets to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace.

London’s O2 Arena is set to reopen, here's what we know.

The Perfume Shop has lots of deals for this Mother's Day - see 10 of the best here.

Eastenders co-star Rita Simons has led tributes after news emerged that ‘Aunt Sal’ actress Anna Karen has died in a house fire at the age of 85.