A pub in Watford town centre has closed down for good.

Plans to relocate and expand a school for children with severe learning difficulties are to progress, with the publication of a formal statutory notice.

The new measures are being considered in an effort to stop storm drainage systems becoming overwhelmed.

A jaw-dropping eight-bedroom property on a “prestigious private road” near Watford has been put on the market this month.

A former Benskins pub that was made into a house after being saved by the community is now on the market.

A pub that required “urgent improvement” after scoring 0/5 in a food standards inspection has impressed inspectors after jumping to a 4/5 score.

I must take issue with Mr Andy Love, who remains determined to deprive Watford of its new hospital on its present site (A welcome intervention, Letters, February 18).

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill is due to come into force on April 6, 2022, resulting in significant changes for both divorcing couples and family practitioners alike.

The Channel 4 show will see celebrities attempt to re-create the iconic scenes from the hit movie.

Sheridan Smith stars in the new ITV drama set in Turkey.

The show is based on the award-winning book by Adam Kay of the same title.

Roman Yaremchuk was a second half substitute in Benfica’s 3-0 victory over Vitoria SC over the weekend.

Here's everything you need to know about Polly Gray's death in Peaky Blinders.

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

So much has changed over the past century but one constant source of inconvenience and frustration for drivers and residents alike in Watford and elsewhere are roadworks.

The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning Monday, February 21

A pizza takeaway has jumped from scoring a 1/5 to being considered ‘good’ after a recent food standards inspection.

Hello! I’m Beauty and this is my sister Belle. We’re sweet six-week-old girls looking for a new home to hop into! We were brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust a couple of weeks ago as our owner had too many rabbits.

Well, we have held out for another week, even if I suffered a bad hair day during the hurricane last week.

It is telling once again that Watford has not met its housing delivery target, as set by the Government.

ITV has announced Jed Mercurio's Trigger Point will return for a second series in 2023, featuring Vicky McClure.

The first episode of series 6 of Peaky Blinders paid tribute to Helen McCrory, who died in 2021 of breast cancer.

If you love the ‘retro’ look, then don’t go anywhere because you’ll love some of these pieces from ManoMano.

Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Sunday, February 27.

Police are attempting to find a woman who has gone missing for three days.

In recent months there has been much coverage of the Prime Minister’s behaviour during the pandemic. In the coming weeks the police will decide if he broke rules that the Government made and Boris Johnson urged all of us to follow.

My connection with the Oxhey Village Environment Group (OVEG) began on Boxing Day 1977 with an unexpected visit by founder member and chairman Bunny (Emily) Hensby when the group was in its infancy. Membership had been growing since its inception in ...

The Lush store at Atria Watford is calling on Boris Johnson to scrap cuts to modern slavery support.

Watford fans heading to the Old Trafford have been warned of diversions after a crash in the area.

A trail of stakes has been pushed into the ground in and around Watford, marking the places where an environmental project’s Urban Orchards will be planted early next month.

A Hertfordshire pub that underwent a major refurbishment over a three-week closure has reopened.

A teenage boy has been sentenced after he was found with a knife at a public road.

Some of the finest historical sites from Watford and elsewhere in Hertfordshire have featured on these pages over the past four weeks - and you can enjoy the final selection by scrolling down this page - but the time has again arrived to set a new ph...

I vividly remember October 15, 1987. As a teenager and having just watched Karate Kid 2 (which was not as good as numero uno), I decided to have my own attempt at being Sussex's Daniel-son in a leisure centre in Hastings.

The Home Secretary is expected to make preventing violence against women "a national priority" for forces in England and Wales in an upcoming announcement.

You can get your hands on a fancy dress costume for World Book Day thanks to Aldi’s Specialbuys.

How to look like a Shelby from Peaky Blinders with boohooMAN's tailored collection.

Here's how you can get your garden ready for the better weather with these 7 tasks from Primrose.

Owner of Chelsea football club, Roman Abramovich, has said he is “giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation the stewardship” of the club.

Hundreds gathered outside the embassy calling for Vladimir Putin to withdraw from Ukraine

Plenty of annoyance and frustration has been expressed due to the cancellations for short-haul flights this morning.

Here's a round-up of Kärcher products to give you some Mother's Day gift inspiration.

The Ukrainian President posted a video from the streets on Saturday morning, confirming that Ukraine would continue to fight back

They're not just Pancakes, they're M&S Pancakes. See the full view of Marks and Spencer's Pancake range.

Late Watford manager Glenn Roeder will be remembered at a special race meeting in July when the entire card will be sponsored in support of the Brain Tumour Charity as part of a national fundraising initiative.

Police hope to find a missing woman who was last seen this afternoon.

Morrisons is offering 25 percent off The Best wine range and three for £20 on selected bottles.

A moving tribute to George Michael at the Brit Awards, historic photographs, opposition to new playgrounds and a Come Dine With Me Watford special were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

A football coach has been hailed as a “fantastic role model” after being recognised for his long-term involvement in a social inclusion project and the way he inspires young people.

Thieves stole cash and ornaments when they broke into a home in Bovingdon.