The changes that have happened in Watford over the years makes it easy to forget how old parts of the town are, but the picture above shows how one of the busiest roads looked more than a century ago.

Cocaine charges linked to Watford have plummeted during the pandemic – but a non-profit organisation says the problem is “definitely” worsening.

MOTORISTS using the motorway network near Watford and surrounding areas are set to have their journeys disrupted due to a package of overnight closures that could last for almost a year.

Cassiobury Park is filled with dinosaurs in preparation for the interactive exhibition which opens today (April 2).

Actress Charlotte Riley says the nursery she co-founded has changed lives after receiving an award.

A sexual predator who thought he was arranging to abuse a seven-year-old girl has been sentenced.

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster is leading a campaign calling to prevent the needless deaths of whales dying in fishing nets each year.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane to see how much key areas around Watford has changed over the last thirteen years.

A Wiltshire man has complained to retail giant Tesco after being threatened with being reported to police for filling up three jerry cans full of petrol.

A man says he was “shocked” after discovering he was secretly hit with an increased Covid fine from £200 to over £1,000.

In her letter to the Watford Observer last week Helen Brown makes four points to campaigners for a new hospital on a new site:

The Home Office has published two new codes of practice which Watford employers should make note of.

A male contraceptive pill is set to be trialled in humans later this year - and a new survey reveals UK men might be inclined to take it.

New PS5 consoles are expected to be back in stock at Game, Very and AO this week

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

A council has won funding for 27 electric buses - but none of them will be in our area of Hertfordshire.

 Find out where you can get the best kebabs in Watford.

The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning March 28:

Hello, my name is Sweetie Pie and I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust a few weeks ago when my owner sadly had to go into a home.

Find out what time the boat race is on, the route and how to watch.

Well, Spring has sprung and I have enjoyed meeting my first bee and butterfly in my garden. I once used to get excited about attending a Royal film premiere in Leicester Square but today give me sitting out in my garden anytime. In fact the last prem...

It must have been a horrific experience for the poor woman who was hit by two youths on a bike in Cassiobury Park.

Dunelm’s Pausa Coffee Shops are the perfect spot to take a break from shopping and refuel with a tasty toastie or coffee.

The “aisle of dreams” in Aldi and Lidl is popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening furniture and tools to clothing - find out what's on offer from April 3.

After four centuries of extinction, beavers have finally returned to the waters of London. As part of the rewilding movement, which is painting London green, the borough of Enfield has seen a male and female beaver introduced to a local nature area, ...

The Watford Observer is delighted to team up with Three Rivers Museum for a series that will remind readers of some of the people who, often now forgotten, made an impact on how their neighbours lived and worked. We continue with a Rickmansworth doct...

Watford legend Luther Blissett has paid a heartfelt tribute to the kindness and generosity of the community for coming together to help the victims of the Ukraine conflict.

Longstanding members of a golf club say they were being turned away at the door and removed by security after a dispute regarding contracts that would surrender lease control.

An MP believes Radlett station is deserving of funding that is used to specifically improve accessibility for transport.

A plumber who stole £3,000 from a flat he was working in has been ordered to pay the money back to his victim.

Fifty-four orphans who escaped Ukraine are set to be treated to a magical experience at the Harry Potter tour in Leavesden.

Hundreds of students at a college in Watford were searched to check they were not armed with any weapons.

It can be nerve-wracking leaving your little ones behind, so we compiled a breakdown of what Ofsted inspectors thought of local nurseries to put your mind at ease.

A three-bed property near Watford billed as “ripe for extension and improvement” has been put up for sale for £500k.

It's the time of year for capturing gorgeous pictures of flowers coming into bloom as insects buzz around - and dinosaurs roam in Cassiobury Park.

Across Watford and the world, the month of Ramadan will be starting. Not only is it a spiritual event, it’s an opportunity to think about those who are less fortunate than yourself. It coincides with Lent this year.

Transport for London (TfL) is warning of "significant delays" in the Edgware area that look set to last until the summer.

Petrol panic buying across Watford, a reunion among Harry Potter cast members, the funeral of a music superstar and a charity foundation set up by the Hornets captain were among the stories that were making our headlines five and ten years ago this w...

The motorist has complained to retail giant Tesco after a staff member threatened to report him to police at a petrol station.

An oil depot has been hit by environmental protesters blocking road access.

The best of the jokes from April Fools' Day 2022, from Deliveroo, Aldi, Ant & Dec and much more.

Volunteers who have been collecting goods for victims of the war in Ukraine say they have to stop this weekend because they have been unable to find a new venue.

National Lottery operator Camelot has launched legal action against the Gambling Commission after it announced plans to transfer the licence to operate the game to a rival after 30 years.

A railway station platform worker has seen off his final departure following a 50-year career.

The minister for small business visited Watford recently to speak to business owners and staff about a new Bill.

Hertfordshire County Council says nearly £50 million will be spent over the next year making improvements to its highways network.

Free parking for NHS staff at West Hertfordshire hospitals has been extended for another month – as England prepares to scrap waiving fees.

Images have been drawn up showing what new homes could look like on the site of a popular nightclub.

A "vile" pile of waste that has been dumped along a country lane in Bushey is set to be cleared up.

If you're after a good time in Hertfordshire this weekend, look no further.