Sexual offences reported in Watford have soared 40 per cent in a year to the highest level since records began.

Senior councillors in Three Rivers have hit out at Hertfordshire County Council over its “continued failure” to assess the risk of flooding for planning applications.

The world's leading retail jewellery specialist has moved into its new UK headquarters in Croxley Park.

A bush fire at Willesden Junction has blocked all services between London Euston and Watford Junction.

A person has been hit by a train this morning

A waterfront venue is being used for a lifesaving initiative after Hertfordshire's fire and rescue service teamed up with a charity that saves lives at sea.

There are over 100 fewer firefighters in Hertfordshire than a decade ago, as unions warn of 'complacency'.

Beer lovers will be able to enjoy a new range of pints as a popular Hertfordshire brewery is opening in Watford.

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.

The popular Dark Arts is returning the Harry Potter Studios in time for Halloween.

A “dangerous” crossing where an elderly woman was killed will be closed permanently.

Watford’s green spaces have won the most awards in Hertfordshire from a national charity for the seventh year running.

A proposal to relocate and expand a doctor’s surgery to the site of a school is being explored.

A man will appear in court accused of taking pictures from under the skirts of female shoppers without their permission.

The latest crash at the notorious Woodmere Avenue width restriction had people in hysterics and questioning if the car can be heard “crying”.

Police busted a cannabis factory this afternoon (July 27) following reports of suspicious activity in a residential road.

Children’s safety was compromised at an after-school club due to inadequate staff checks, an inspection has found.

Roadworks lasting for a month are likely to cause delays as cars were seen queuing up in the morning.

The landlord of Watford's biggest nightclub says it “remains committed” to replacing it with new homes, despite councillors rejecting its planning application.

A Watford man is set to stand trial after being charged with grievous bodily harm in a London restaurant.

Lady Gaga presents The Chromatic Ball is heading to Tottenham Hotspur stadium and we have everything you need to know.

See what items you can bring to Lady Gaga's Chromatic tour and the venus bag policy.

The Queen's Guard screamed at the women after touching the horse's reins.

Vanessa began presenting the Radio 2 Early Breakfast Show in January 2011

There is heavy traffic on the M25 after a crash caused three lanes to be closed near Potters Bar

There were long delays on the M1 near Watford this morning after a vehicle caught fire on the northbound carriageway.

A dog lunged at a 10-year-old boy and bit him in Potters Bar – sparking Herts Police to appeal for help tracing the owner.

Police are growing "increasingly concerned" about a cyclist who has been reported missing and "could be anywhere in Herts".

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 farm café was slapped with a 1/5 food hygiene rating during the latest round of inspections in Three Rivers.

A sweets delivery business is set to reopen under new management just over a week after customers were told its last delivery had been made.

Footage has emerged of a destroyed Jaguar being dealt with after an M1 fire caused long delays near Watford.

Commuters have been warned of "significant disruption" on trains today (July 27) due to strikes affecting Watford Junction.

A woman says she feels "misled" after selling her car for scrap believing it was unfixable before seeing it driven around months later.

A number of businesses have been destroyed after a “horrific” fire broke out in St Albans yesterday morning.

A man has been jailed after several “inappropriate" incidents – one of which saw him follow a young family for 25 minutes and pepper them with questions.

Work to improve visibility at a crossing where an elderly woman was fatally hit by a van has been branded an "unsightly shambles".

A developer says it is going “above and beyond” with its community initiatives as it bids to secure permission to build new homes.

A commitment to strengthen links between Hertsmere and Israel with a focus on the TV and film industry has been backed by councillors.

A new viral TikTok test has revealed how old your hearing age is.

Tube workers are set to strike on August 19 as wages don't keep up with inflation rises.

Legal history will be made at the Old Bailey as the first televised sentencing will take place, the Ministry of Justice has announced.

Peggy Mitchell will once again take centre stage in Albert Square as the legendary character returns.

The academics behind the study said their findings support the idea of families moving to greener areas.

Plans will be discussed this evening

The Delta Aquariid shower is active from mid-July to late August and it reaches its maximum this week.

A Watford beach has opened up in the town centre with games and deckchairs letting visitors relax in the summer sun.

The Met Office has predicted “very hot” spells for the UK in August.

The trial of three men and three women accused of the murder of a 44-year-old man has been halted.

The future of Watford Junction's ticket offices has been plunged into doubt after rail bosses refused to rule out getting rid of them.