A man is set to go on trial after being charged with several offences linked to an alleged hit-and-run that left a pedestrian injured.

A woman fears for her disabled mother’s safety if a leak, which has been left for months, is not fixed.

A man was reportedly barged into several times and racially abused by a teenager in playing fields.

Ambitious plans to transform Watford's main train station were unveiled more than four years ago - but not much has changed.

Take a look inside a Watford pub that reopened with a brand-new look just in time before England won the Women’s Euro 2022 final.

A mother fears a pop-up beach in Watford town centre poses a health and safety risk after broken glass and food was left in the sand.

Caterpillars branded a "danger" to humans and animals have been spotted above a popular walking and playing area.

Four men have been charged after a BMW was stolen from outside a home.

Tens of thousands of flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow this summer

A multi-car crash has taken place on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions 17 and 16

An artistic gymnast has vaulted herself to a team gold and an individual silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Almost 3,000 people attended Watford’s first Rio and Notting Hill-inspired annual carnival.

An 89-year-old “rights of way activist” has been honoured for 30 years of valiantly protecting public footpaths.

Watford's MP thinks steps can be taken to reduce people’s energy bills as oil and gas companies announced record-breaking profits.

The old market, a swimming pool and high street shops are among the most missed things people used to be able to do in Watford.

A family waited so long for their water company to fix a leaking pipe they dug a trench in their garden to divert the flow.

If the Lionesses historical win has inspired you to try your hand at football, you might want to take a look at joining one of the local teams around Watford.

The detached home has six bedrooms and five bedrooms and large plot of land.

There are many buildings from Watford's past that are no longer with us and arguably the grandest is Cassiobury House.

An 11-year-old girl is fundraising in memory of her cousin who died aged just 18-months-old from a genetic disorder.

A Watford teenager has helped Team England reached the semi-finals of the men's 3x3 wheelchair basketball at the Commonwealth Games.

A wildlife rescue centre has temporarily closed after the owner decided to step away.

A pensioner has said he will consider parking in Hertfordshire to avoid being hit with a daily £12.50 charge if a zone that clamps down on pollution is extended to cover the whole of London.

Well I hope you have survived those awful temperatures. Personally it was a struggle but we are able to rise above such things. Sitting in my garden I could not decide between wearing my pith helmet or a knotted hankie to cover what some unkind reade...

England beat Germany 2-1 after a Chloe Kelly winner in extra-time.

Users of the mobile phone network Three have reported issues and outages in their service.

The major move will come into effect from September.

A leading Labour politician visited Watford to learn how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting on people and businesses in the town.

A proposal for a new children's care home is among the planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.

Hello there! My name is Milly and this is my best friend Jessica. I’m 12 and Milly is 18-years-old. We’re looking for a new home together where we can relax and enjoy our golden years. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust two months ago w...

A poet and published songwriter who started his career in Croxley Green will speak to Watford wordsmiths about his career.

Euro football fever was high in Watford today as a flag was raised ahead of the women’s final this weekend.

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

‘The only constant in life is change’ declared the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Change is something with which we all grapple on a daily basis; embracing particular aspects whilst less enthusiastic about others. An inability to return to our pas...

At least £100,000 should be paid to all infected blood victims and bereaved partners across the UK, the chairman of the inquiry into the tragedy has said.

The Home Secretary surprised the latest cohort of new police officers in Hertfordshire when she arrived to watch their special passing out parade.

Fire crews have had another busy time dealing with several incidents ranging from grass fires to car crashes.

Watford’s MP and mayor have joined forces to back a bid that would see millions of pounds invested in the town.

Two splash parks have been temporarily shut for maintenance work.

There has been a spike in fraudsters intimidating victims into handing over items for sale after contacting them online.

Leavesden Hospital was one of the area's largest employers during the 125 years it operated.

If you're wanting to watch the big match with a crowd, we've got you covered as we've looked at the best bars to watch the UFEA Women's Euro final in Watford.

A brick, a part of a floodlight pylon or some large metal letters may not immediately come to mind as the most appealing objects to put in a public display, but all will rightly take their place alongside instantly recognisable Watford Football Club ...

There are some picturesque spots in Watford where it is possible to get away from everyday life for a while, relax and enjoy the summer weather.

Like a thespian domino, it was only a matter of time before that bastion of the big screen, Tom Hanks, succumbed to woke.

Did you know that if you’re over state pension age, you might be eligible for Pension Credit even if you own your own home or have savings?

Iceland will be helping its shoppers roar for the Lionesses with a feast fit for champions.

Concerns over plans to demolish Victorian homes, Hollywood stars filming in a village, children being locked out of a paddling pool and the retirement of a headteacher were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week

Two Watford footballers opened the new office of an accountancy firm.

A Liberal Democrat politician has claimed he felt “humiliated” after he was "evicted" from a reception with Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak.