I’m one of those people who makes a quick exit when I donate to a charity shop, so I don’t buy more items to take up the space I have just freed - but it seems I’ve been missing out.

The latest challenge for our camera club members is also providing a rich source of snaps - including some more unexpected images.

An investigation has been launched after a shocking video showed a man being brutally attacked in Watford town centre.

The fate of Watford’s biggest and most popular nightclub is looking bleaker than ever after it emerged the venue will be forced out in just a few months' time.

Pictures show the £200,000 extension to a Watford pub's beer garden.

Twelve people were arrested and eight vehicles were seized during an operation targeting criminals travelling between London and south west Hertfordshire.

Drivers are being warned about motorway closures as a 14-week roadworks programme kicks off next week.

A 16-year-old boy was punched and hit with a "metal stick" during an attempted robbery in broad daylight.

Victims later discovered cash had been withdrawn from their accounts, after the loss of their card.

The summer savings are available at 700 hotel locations across nine of its brands.

A shopkeeper who has run London M&S foodstores is looking forward to going it alone with his new convenience store in Watford town centre.

A father-of-two who has raised more than £15,000 taking part in endurance events has embarked on another challenge.

A gang of boys left a pregnant hedgehog horribly injured in a cruel and sadistic attack.

The Hornets were on the verge of being taken over, a twitching bug hit Rickmansworth, brave members of the public saved drivers from a burning car and a heatwave were among the stories making the headlines five and ten years ago this week.

Herts Police's custody service has been told "urgent attention" is needed to address concerns over use of force in custody.

HMV has now confirmed the opening date of its new shop in Watford after some teases on social media.

A 50-year-old man reported missing from Scotland is believed to have been seen in Watford.

Another three cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Hertfordshire, a health chief says.

MUSICIANS have been urged to join a public performance today after three pianos were set up in the streets around Watford.

From Superdrug, O2, TAG Heuer and more see the jobs you can apply for now.

Oliver Dowden has resigned as Chairman of the Conservative Party after the party's by-election losses.

A man has narrowly dodged prison over a string of thefts ranging from 153 chocolates to designer clothes worth hundreds of pounds.

A bank in Rickmansworth town centre will close later this year after the number of customers visiting dropped.

The width restriction in Woodmere Avenue could be getting a run for its money for the most controversial in Hertfordshire.

Two Chinook helicopters were spotted flying over Watford.

Photographs show the inside of the £2.7m redevelopment of Charter House that has introduced additional temporary housing for rough sleepers.

Complaints about dinosaurs with missing teeth and high admission costs have resurfaced over a travelling history exhibition that visited Watford.

Gymshark has launched a new collection of gym wear with one of its athletes, Whitney Simmons.

The luxurious American lingerie brand has slashed the prices of its sought-after bras, pants, sleepwear and PINK range.

Recreate Luca and Jacques's varsity jacket look for yourself with these perfect pre-loved options.

Sky has revealed the content coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for July 2022.

Two Britons sentenced to death for fighting Russian forces in Ukraine plan to appeal against the verdict.

One of Watford's most prominently located hotels is to receive a new name as part of a rebrand.

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.

HMV is teasing that its return could be soon as it talks about opening day.

The weather service has granted a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.

A formerly 'inadequate' baby unit has now been rated as 'requires improvement' following its latest Ofsted inspection.

Formal plans have been submitted to redevelop green belt land in Kings Langley.

A man who invaded the privacy of a 14-year-old girl “in the most disgusting way” has been slapped with an indefinite restraining order.

A Watford town centre pub is opening a new beer garden big enough to seat an extra 150 people.

The Watford Observer has again teamed with its friends at the Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues of YBR! - Yellow Black & Red!

A beloved restaurant at the centre of a village has been forced to close after after 50 years serving the community.

Two gifted footballers and a multi-sports talent were among the individual winners as sporting and leadership successes among schools and Watford and Three Rivers were recognised on Monday.

Sky has announced plans to expand its current studios complex to include ten more stages.

Two thieves have been sent to prison after using ‘cash traps’ to steal from customers at cash machines.

Health officials and social services failed to respond quickly enough before a 13-week-old baby died at the hands of her mother and her partner, a serious case review has found.

My neighbour told me that in the past when he thought about the Conservatives words like prudence, dignity and restraint where at the forefront of his mind and that’s why he voted for them. He now thinks that Boris’s actions have shamed his party...

Take a look at some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, June 23.

The new streaming service has officially launched in the UK and you can sign up now.

Strikes come following staff discontent and demands for better wages during the cost of living crisis.