Fresh air will do us all good, so why not enjoy the weather by taking a trip through local scenic walks.

A religious foundation has submitted a planning appeal in a bid to keep a small building that was constructed without planning permission.

Properties at a retirement village under construction in Watford are proving to be "incredibly popular", according to the developer's chief executive.

The way you share ownership of jointly-held property really matters when making your Will, as shown in the recent case of Dunbabin & Ors v Dunbabin.

Hospital bosses met with the Health Secretary to share their "shovel-ready" redevelopment plans with him.

A group of Year 12 students managed to turn £100 into more than £1,000 for Watford FC’s charity.

Dozens of volunteers are playing their part in a Watford-based charity’s biggest campaign to date to help people in need across England.

Firefighters had to rescue people trapped in their vehicles after two separate crashes overnight.

With the weather set to warm up from mid-April, here are a few of the best places to sit outside and enjoy a drink in Watford.

This building is one of the most recognisable in Watford and its name gives more than a nod to one of its former uses.

How well do you know Watford?

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.

I rarely dine out these days and especially after the past two years of health scares. Then by chance I was invited out two lunchtimes in a row last week and if someone else is paying who am I to deprive them of my company?

Expedia is on hand to share its top tips and tricks to help you go on holiday for less in 2022.

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?

Items will be available to pre-order online from April 17 and will be arriving in stores from April 21 with further products available from May 1.

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.