An application to build 100 flats in Watford town centre still appears to be alive – despite plans being submitted nearly three years ago.

Proposals to build up to 800 new homes on green belt have received more than a thousand objections.

One of Watford's greatest assets is Cassiobury Park and the love readers have for it is reflected by the number of times it is being captured for our camera club theme.

A report of two men posing as police officers sparked worry in a village - and struck a chord on social media.

Dramatic safety demonstrations will be staged as part of a free family day out at Watford Fire Station.

The lead singer of reggae band Aswad, who were due to perform at Pub in the Park in St Albans, has died.

There were queues of wellwishers as customers turned out to say goodbye to a “wonderful” café.

The first driver has been filmed striking the newly installed bollards at a notorious width restriction.

Concerns about the redevelopment of a historic pub and new flats alongside Victorian housing, a wonderful honour for a Paralympic legend and well wishers bidding farewell to a long-seving canon were among the stories making the headlines in the Wat...

A driver needed stitches after he was knocked unconscious in a road rage incident.

Police investigating break-ins at a coffee shop in Watford town centre have released new CCTV images.

Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens has appeared in court to face two allegations of flashing.

A man who assaulted a man and two women and smashed a pane of glass on Boxing Day has been given a restraining order.

A train service which has “slowly been degraded” will get more trains per hour, after complaints.

More than 600 potential officers have signed up for an upcoming police jobs fair, as Hertfordshire Constabulary pushes recruitment.

A schoolboy has raised more than £2,000 for two hospitals who treated him after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier this summer.

Watford Foodbank has been forced to take food parcels “back to basics” as rising food prices hit donations.

A youth project could be launched for youngsters causing trouble in Bushey.

This weekend thousands of music fans will be taking to Wembley Stadium to pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Comedy, drama and other shows by disabled and neurodiverse performers will be staged in Watford this weekend.

Police are investigating a theft of a parcel from a block of flats.

The Watford Observer is again delighted to team up with its friends at Watford Museum to look at some structures or objects that were part of the town’s past that have either disappeared or been relocated. Today we look back two signs you may remem...

Bus operator Arriva has confirmed strike action will go ahead next week, causing “severe disruption” to Hertfordshire buses.

A Watford man has slammed changes to a notorious width restriction that has led to many crashes.

Several people fled a car after it crashed on the M25.

Watford mayor Peter Taylor has challenged the county council over measures to keep school uniform costs down.

A Watford teenager has admitted to breaking the law by attempting to possess a Smith and Wesson revolver.

A pub that is the “meeting hub of the community” has had an almost £80,000 refurbishment after coming close to closure.

Watford Foodbank has issued an “urgent plea” for more donations as it is “really low on donations.”

The TV presenter and journalist appeared on BBC Breakfast from 2001 until 2016.

An offer has been accepted for the former Bosleys pub building in Watford town centre.

Watford's growing choice of eateries is about to get even bigger with two more dessert parlours and a restaurant lined up.

A woman fears she and her baby will be forced to sit in the cold as gas and electric bills are set to soar in October.

Users of the music streaming service, Spotify, have been reporting issues with their service since just before 1pm.

James Watt said it would be "simply impossible to get these bars even close to financial viability” in the foreseeable future.

A VIDEO of a dinner lady confessing she is dreading going back to work after having to deny a growing number of pupils’ lunches has gone viral on social media as families become more concerned about the cost-of-living crisis.

Two cars that crashed have caused an M25 lane to shut.

Citizen’s advice Watford has received 72 per cent more calls for advice on fuel debt than last year due to "chronic" cost of living pressures.

Police noise, anti-social driving and laughing gas use in a shisha lounge car park have declined - but it must still fight to keep its licence.

BT and Openreach workers in Watford are staging fresh strikes over pay.

See some of the biggest movies of the year in cinemas for just £3 this weekend.

A Rickmansworth bank will close its doors for good in a couple of weeks’ time – but a service will be retained in the town.

The rising cost of living has left many in need of extra support.

A Turkish restaurant and shisha lounge reported to have blocked council officers from inspecting the premises will have its licence reviewed after noise complaints.

A 19-year-old is fighting for his life following a crash that saw two people arrested.

Hertfordshire’s police chief has responded to a petition calling for more officers in Watford town centre.

A man on the tracks of a Hertfordshire station has died, police have confirmed.

An MP is lobbying to restore part of a bus route that was axed earlier this year.

Building work has been spotted at the planned Tim Hortons Watford location.

Revised plans to combine two high street businesses into a larger kebab shop have been submitted.