Some printed Elton John tickets will no longer be valid after a last-minute change – sparking warnings of "pandemonium" ahead of this weekend's concerts.

Trees and bushes have now been cut back at a crossing where an elderly woman was killed.

If you haven’t tried the food at Tony and Maria’s Italian Restaurant, then I would highly recommend that you do.

A proposal to turn an empty shop into a store operated by a a high street chain is among the planning applications validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning June 27.

Wherever you look in Watford, it seems like something new is on the horizon.

A new bridal shop is opening its doors in Watford town centre this month.

A fraudster who used several stolen bank cards to buy goods has been sentenced.

The major redevelopment of a 46-bed care home is set to be complete in the coming months.

It is testament to the relationship between Watford and Elton John that stories about his upcoming concerts at Vicarage Road have been topping our 'most read' section all week.

There are fewer pubs in England and Wales than ever before

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July3.

Emergency services raced to the crash but Jake Maclean is understood to have died at the scene. 

A man has gone missing after a morning walk.

The family of a 17-year-old who died from an extremely rare cancer have paid tribute to him for his courage and bravery.

The picture at the top of this page is a little over a century old and you can easily be forgiven for not recognising where in Watford it is given how much has changed since it was taken.

Sir Elton John will step out on stage at Vicarage Road this evening for the first of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road shows at the home of the Hornets, but back in 1977 the rock star was in town for a very different reason – to be the star of a speci...

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

Warner Bros Studios says it supports JK Rowling after blocking a question about the author at an event in Leavesden.

A man who took pictures of school children on the bus will be sentenced at crown court.

Living in Watford, we’re fortunate enough to have easy access to a variety of cuisines – but what are the best ranking ones?

The home is fully detached and was built in 2019.

An afterschool club was told that children’s safety was “compromised” after a recent Ofsted inspection.

Well here we are back again and thank you for your company as writing is by its nature a solitary activity.

Parents and guardians starting to shop around for good deals on school uniforms can rest easy and Aldi has announced its popular uniform range will be returning next month.

 See the holiday spots that Brits can't get enough of this summer.

A charity has raised more than £1,400 by holding its annual 10K walk in May this year.

Three vehicles that crashed have shut lanes on the M25.

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

A charity that supports rough sleepers, the homeless, and the vulnerable has launched a campaign to distribute 1,000 packs to those in need this summer.

With the railways constantly in the news, my thoughts return to childhood days when I loved standing by the bridge at Watford Heath to watch the speeding long-distance steam locomotives and carriages passing over the water trough. It was pure excitem...

Refugee families staying at a hotel are given “a sense of belonging” through a kitchen that teaches new cooking skills.

Murals have been painted, a football ground is being transformed into a concert venue and in a little over 48 hours time the Hornets' most famous fan will again step out on stage at Vicarage Road to perform at the club that has been a huge part of hi...

Heavy rain and thunderstorms battered parts of Watford yesterday causing disruption to roads and rail.

Some parents have been issued with fines after police launched a crackdown on “dangerous and unacceptable” parking outside schools.

A man was stabbed in a fight involving a group of men in what has been described as a  "terrifying" incident.

Once upon a time you would only find quirky items at a car boot sale or charity shop.

The current challenge for our camera club members continues to throw up an eclectic mix of pictures, including one captured ahead of one of the big days in Hornets' history.

I am rather fond of Jimmy Carr. Having seen him in concert, I found him self-effacing and a master of his art, despite occasionally dipping his toes over the line, which is a humour many of us pre-millennials enjoy.

Here's a roundup of suitcases and bags, ideal for your summer holiday.

With deals on over 1000 health and wellness products, you’ll find everything you need for a summer of wellness.

Customers will be able to personalise their beer cans with their own texts and images

Government regulations will allow a one-off “amnesty” on airport slots rules, enabling airlines to plan ahead

The interview that took place in 2019 questioned Prince Andrew on his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been sacked over WhatsApp messages, including a racist joke about the Duchess of Sussex. This report contains offensive language.

The actor is best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.

There has been a crash on the M25

A burst pipe left around a hundreds properties in Watford town centre temporarily without water.

A Watford choir will be showcasing its talents at an upcoming summer event.

Richardson is suffering with memory loss due to a unspecified infection.

Two pets have been found dead in a canal within two weeks.