The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning April 11.

Hello, I’m Ralph, a bright, energetic Lakeland Terrier. I’m two-years-old and came to the National Animal Welfare Trust from the pound a month ago.

ShopDisney has all toys on 20% off now.

Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

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

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a teenage boy who has gone missing from Watford.

Controversial changes to bus routes in Watford and surrounding areas will come into force from tomorrow (April 17).

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 post...

A neighbour broke down the door of a flat that was on fire to help free those trapped inside.

We may all be watching our pennies at the moment, but that doesn't mean the family can't have any fun over the bank holiday weekend.

The number of people living in Watford receiving unemployment benefits has almost halved since just over a year ago, figures show.

A yard manager at a farm says she was “horrified” to find over 100 bodies of lambs with their throat slit.

Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.

An extensive survey has ranked Epping Forest as the UK’s sixth best road trip for summer 2022.

Watford General Hospital's new car park is almost ready to open to the public.

Next has given an even bigger look inside its branch at Atria Watford that the retailer is dubbing "a store like no other".

The Easter weekend and the good weather forecast offers our talented photographers a great opportunity to get out and about to capture more lovely spring pictures.

Along with 70% of you, I am a fraud: a bluffer, a fake and a charlatan of the highest order, as I peddle my nothingness to those daft enough to pay me.

Here's a selection of the clothes included in Hollister's spring sale.

There's something for everyone with these Red Letter Days out.

When Iceland announced they were launching slush puppie ice lollies, I knew I had to try one - but did it live up to my expectations?

Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend.

Emergency services are at the scene.

According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month.

St Albans Road in North Watford has fully reopened ahead of schedule.

Nando's has released some new menu items in time for Summer. See what we thought.

If you are looking for a new series to devour over the weekend, we've compiled a list of new Netflix series ready to watch.

Motorists may find their journeys disrupted due to the planned temporary closure of several roads in the area for roadworks.

A man who was falsely accused of being responsible for a police officer breaking his leg has received thousands of pounds in compensation.

Plans for another high-rise tower in Watford have been submitted.

From Easter services to classic films there's plenty to keep you entertained this Easter.

There will be a few road closures in Watford over the weekend which you may need to plan your route around

It feels like only yesterday when I had a call from Matthew Heasman, CEO of local charity New Hope, warning of a "mini humanitarian disaster in Watford".

Marks and Spencer has launched a new Apothecary Skincare Revive collection - here's how you can buy it.

Shop Iceland's new ice lolly range where your favourite sweets get a frozen makeover.

National Rail is warning of delays or cancellations to services.

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.

Police have visited several nail bars in Hertfordshire as part of an operation tackling modern slavery and human trafficking.

A heroic pharmacist saved the life of an elderly man who suddenly collapsed and suffered a heart-attack at the pharmacy.

Nearly £30 million of funding has been given to improve bus services in Hertfordshire.

Motorists wishing to apply for a parking permit have been unable to access the official website this morning.

Almost half of the new homes have now been built at a development on the former site of a HSBC management training college.

Work is underway for a new restaurant that is coming to Atria Watford.

A family has said it is overwhelmed with people’s generous donations to help fund their dog’s battle with a rare cancer.

Police have launched a manhunt following a burglary in Bricket Wood.

Online fashion giant Asos says it took an £18.3 million hit on activities relating to its Leavesden office.

Over 100 dead lambs were found dumped in a field.

Watford Football Club has reaffirmed its commitment to staying in Vicarage Road - and says expanding the stadium is a "matter of when, not if".

A Scooby-Doo fan was busted by police after their 'mystery machine' van was pulled over - for not having an MOT.

A man fled after he was caught trying to break into a property in Watford.