An announcement on what lies in store for the empty John Lewis unit in Watford town centre could come sooner rather than later.

A comedian and former Camelot worker has been jailed for nearly five years after paying for and directing the sexual abuse of children.

An Indian restaurant in Croxley Green has redeemed itself after hygiene inspectors found early indications of pests.

A new cafe which gets its coffee beans from one of the "best producing regions in the world" has opened inside the atria Watford shopping centre.

The early contender for fan trolling of the season has to go to Sammy Brown – not only does she support Watford but live in Dunstable, her Dad supports Luton...and last weekend her 15-strong hen party flew from Luton Airport dressed in Watford atti...

At a time when every Watford fan wants to see signings, the Watford Observer is giving away a unique signing made by new head coach Rob Edwards.

Ambitious plans to regenerate a sports and playing fields have been delayed after costs began “going through the roof”.

A bus is providing a safe space for armed forces veterans in crisis in Hertfordshire.

A restaurateur has described his pride at its 15-year transformation from a coffee shop to a stylish cocktail bar.

Proposals put forward to tackle parking by parents will not “help the dangerous situation”, a school has said.

The Vamps will head out on The Greatest Hits Tour.

ShopDisney has all your summer needs and you can save some cash to with their sale.

"To put a little context on that, the hottest day in the entire decade of the 1980s was 34.4C.”

Pupils at a music school were said to have “perspective beyond their years” in a recent inspection.

Two people wearing masks made off with just £18 in cash after smashing their way into a social club.

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.

An “amazing” new mural celebrating Sir Elton John has been put up in the town centre.

Fraudsters are reportedly targeting under 35s as part of WhatsApp scams which con people through social media.

An elderly man was stung by police after the 12-year-old girl he thought he was chatting to online turned out to be an undercover officer.

A man who has now admitted damaging the rear window of a BMW will have to pay £100 a month for nearly a year.

Inmates at two resettlement prisons are locked up for more than 22 hours a day with too little to do, inspectors have found.

A petition has been presented to Parliament calling for the popular Pryzm nightclub to remain open.

Sir Elton John will be returning to Watford for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour this weekend at Vicarage Road.

Hertfordshire Constabulary has been granted full permission for the £50million redevelopment of its headquarters.

Grass left to grow to improve biodiversity is now so tall it is blocking drivers' view and is "an accident waiting to happen".

A Japanese restaurant has been told that “major improvement was necessary” in a food hygiene inspection.

From Minnie Mouse to Spider-Man ShopDisney has the coolest swimwear.

I Saw It First has launched a summer sale and you can get a 60% discount off your outfits.

Couple up with flawless skin with this summer with these expert tips for your holiday make up.

Users of the mobile networking service giffgaff have reported issues with their service and claim they have been unable to receive calls.

Step into the Upside Down and get some tickets to the new Stranger Things Experience in London.

British holidaymakers slammed the “total chaos” at Heathrow on Thursday morning after 30 flights were cancelled due to a rare “schedule intervention”.

Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, June 30.

Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison and slapped with a $750,000 (£615,000) fine for sex trafficking on Tuesday.

There has been a crash on the M25

There has been a crash on the M1

It’s ten years ago to this day since a new chapter in the history of Watford began when it was confirmed the Pozzo family had completed their takeover at Vicarage Road.

Police say they will be focusing patrols on two parks after an increase in reports of vandalism and underage drinking.

A teenager who was charged with aggravated vehicle taking after a suspected stolen BMW crash damaged three police cars is set to appear again in court.

Music legend Sir Elton John is set to rock the Vic again this weekend when he brings his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to the home of Watford FC – and it is not too late to be a part of the audience.

A rogue lorry training provider who conned people out of more than £60,000 has been handed a suspended prison sentence and fined thousands of pounds.

The installation of a defibrillator in a parade of shops has been hailed as "great news" amid plans for another one nearby.

Vandals targeted a subway undergoing a makeover by letting off a fire extinguisher.

There has been good cause for a party as a new facility has given learning disabled services a huge boost.

Drivers are being warned of delays heading in and out of Watford because of roadworks.

Watford is the second most densely populated area in the East of England, new figures have revealed.

GP surgeries have been feeling the pressure since the Covid-19 pandemic put the NHS under strain, and people requiring services may be wondering how reliable local surgeries are.

A pregnant hedgehog who was cruelly beaten by a gang of youths has died along with her three babies.

A man has been charged after cocaine worth £350,000 was seized during a raid on an address in Watford.

Undercover police officers are being deployed in Cassiobury Park to combat possible drug activity in the area.