This week’s front page story details what happened when a man tracked down the alleged mugger who stole his nephew’s bag at knifepoint - and found “a frightened boy”.

Some famous names were spotted out and about, the opening of a new secondary school and an unhappy Hornets boss were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

We've reached the penultimate week of our theme and our camera club members have been continuing to post their pictures to showcase what they love most about Watford.

Shoppers in Watford market have recalled their fond memories and tributes to the Queen.

An Abbots Langley woman has called for the Jubilee beacons to be lit on the evening of the Queen’s funeral.

A hoax email was being sent around in attempt to convince students that school was cancelled due to the Queen’s death.

Shops and pubs will be able to make their own decision if they should stay open following the Queen’s death.

A Turkish restaurant and shisha lounge will be able to continue operating under a licence after councillors assessed noise complaints.

A music event has been cancelled in the wake of the Queen’s death.

Hertfordshire’s food and music event will still go ahead as scheduled despite the Queen’s death.

Political leaders and members of the community in Watford have been paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96.

Drivers are facing some serious disruption in and around Watford.

Watford Borough Council has explained what will happen to the thousands of unpaid council tax rebates after today’s deadline.

Planned rail strikes have been called off as a result of the Queen’s death.

Everyone in Watford will have their own reflections following the death of the Queen, with some able to recall their meetings with Her Majesty.

The Premier League and English Football League are expected to cancel this weekend's fixtures following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Hertfordshire County Council says it is facing a shortfall of more than £20 million – blaming inflation on the significant deficit.

The location for a popular Indian street food chain that is coming to Watford has been confirmed.

A taxi driver has been suspended and two were given notices after nearly 30 cabs in Watford were randomly inspected.

A mother has slammed Watford’s A&E service for allegedly not providing the “care” her son needs after he blacked out when slamming his head from “excruciating” pain.

The case of a woman allegedly approaching people pretending to be a doctor at Watford General has been dropped.

A GAP year student from Northwood has been exploring the Scottish wilds by cycle and on foot – with the aid of a grant.

Plans to build a tower of 24 floors on the site of a company’s former headquarters have been rejected.

One of Watford’s highest grade listed buildings is no longer deemed safe for the public.

Police have explained a video of officers using the Woodmere Avenue bus lane was part of an emergency response after being accused of “double standards.”

On Thursday evening (September 8) the world was hit by the sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96.

PA photographer Jane Barlow took the last public pictures of Britain’s longest-serving monarch.

Her Majesty the Queen has died at the age of 96.

There is heavy traffic on the northbound M1 following a crash , which has closed two lanes.

The anti-clockwise M25 is blocked at J20 near Kings Langley to allow for vehicle recovery.

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has died aged 96, what happens now

Crowds are gathering outside Buckingham Palace in London as doctors monitor the health of Her Majesty The Queen.

The tragic news was confirmed on Thursday evening sparking a period of national mourning.

Tributes are pouring in following the death of Queen Elizabeth II - and we would like to hear and share yours.

Huge crowds have gathered outside the Queen’s London residence Buckingham Palace to mourn her passing and share their memories of the monarch.

The Queen touched the hearts of millions during her record-breaking reign, and thousands will treasure memories of meeting her during her visits and tours - we want to hear yours.

Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

The Queen has died, aged 96, Buckingham Palace has said.

A doctor who downloaded indecent images of children and sought to sexually abuse a seven-year-old girl has been struck off.

The Watford Observer is again delighted to team up with its friends at Watford Musem to look at some structures or objects from the town’s past that have either disappeared or been relocated. Today we remember some public drinking fountains.

Bus passengers in Hertfordshire are facing further disruption after more strike action was confirmed.

Watford libraries are preparing to act as ‘warm banks’ for people struggling just to heat their homes.

The Queen has been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral

Ahead of the weekend festival, we've got everything you need to know from door times, acts and parking

The landlord for one of England’s oldest pubs located in Hertfordshire has clarified that it is not at risk of closure after commenting on the state of the cost of living crisis.

An “enormous crash” which “wrecked” two cars on the M1 is causing heavy traffic just before Watford .

A couple are asking for help after they found their parked car written off by a hit and run.

An 84-year-old shopper was allegedly called ‘a stupid b****’ by a supermarket worker after he crashed a line of supermarket trolleys into her car.

A social media video showing a man being punched and kicked repeatedly by a group of youths is being investigated by police.

A Watford man helped a mugger who allegedly stole from his 12-year-old nephew find the “error of their ways” after tracking him down.