Hundreds of people have lodged objections after plans to build houses on green belt land were published.

A man has been sent for trial in crown court over an alleged attack inflicting "bodily harm" and using a "wet fire" spray.

A man is fighting for his life after an Audi crashed and ended up on its roof near Apsley.

Watford actress Sue Cleaver is reportedly set to take on the jungle and star in I’m A Celebrity… Get me Out of Here!

A police probe has been launched after valuables were stolen during a burglary in Watford.

The former Mothercare headquarters has been acquired in a £90m purchase.

A bid to build dozens of homes on green belt land and relocate a medical centre has fallen at the first hurdle.

An investigation into a large brawl outside a pub has been closed due to a “lack of evidence”, police have said.

A total of 100,000 trees will be given away for people to plant in their gardens to help improve air quality.

Fans queued at one of Watford’s most popular former high street stores to meet one of Britain’s most-loved celebrities almost 20 years ago this month.

The construction of a new path for pedestrians and cyclists has been completed.

Martin Lewis was on Good Morning Britain this morning as he tried to help people save money amid soaring energy costs

A museum says it hopes to “resolve issues” soon with its landlord after a popular Halloween event was cancelled.

Emergency roadworks are causing longer delays than usual for some drivers travelling into Watford.

Filming for an upcoming adaption of a popular book was spotted in Watford yesterday.

A new pizzeria has sold out pre orders in under two minutes as getting pizza is “like trying to book tickets for Glastonbury.”

An innovative charity focused business has won an award for an idea already used to advertise Watford events.

Unwanted, homeless, and abandoned cats will have a new place to stay as a Watford charity opens a new rescue centre block.

Cast members include the charismatic Nuwan Hugh Perera as Pi and former Eastenders actor Ameet Chana

England captain and Tottenham striker Harry Kane will read tonight's CBeebies Bedtime Story.

Tottenham striker Harry Kane will read The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright on CBeebies Bedtime Story

Two lanes are closed on the clockwise M25 near Rickmansworth due to 'emergency roadwork'.

Well the cold nights are coming and so I have purchased a hot water bottle as it is a simple way to keep warm in bed.

Councillors met with singer turned campaigner Feargal Sharkey to discuss Hertfordshire's waterways as their party threatened prison for water bosses.

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

A “devoted” care home manager who has first started working in the sector since he was 17 has been shortlisted for two awards.

It is more than 60 years since this pub pulled its final pint but in its formative years it was available to rent for £10.

The following planning applications have been validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning Monday, October 3.

A Watford businessman says his cardiologist brother who killed himself was one of hundreds of doctors “struggling to cope”.

If you're looking for an excuse to put away your pots and pans, it's National Curry Week and this is your sign to celebrate.

After Ofsted took enforcement action against an “inadequate” pre-school, inspectors said the school still “requires improvement”.

With claims from whistle-blowers that negative responses were being largely excluded from the results.

Hello, my name is Thunder and this is my friend Peanut. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust six months ago when our owner’s circumstances changed and are now officially the NAWT’s longest-staying rabbits. We can’t understand why as eve...

A delegation from the Watford Labour party paid a visit to Germany and one of Watford’s formerly twinned towns.

Filming at the site has also been cancelled.

New BBC Three comedy come thriller Wreck follows the story of Jamie Walsh as he boards a cruise ship The Sacramentum in search of his missing sister.

If you are a house hunter that's been looking far and wide for the perfect home but haven't found the right one for you then look no further, this might just be the one.

The future of Watford town centre is something that must still be preying on the minds of many in the town hall.

There is traffic gridlock on the clockwise M25 near South Mimms with delays of over 30 minutes.

A Mixed Martial Arts fighter who fought his way to the sport’s top level has described how training - and celebrating - in Watford has become part of his life.

I love the detective work that local history inevitably entails. However, the idea for this article literally fell into my lap.

Moments in time and taking time out to reflect and think are among this week's selection of great pictures as Watford Observer Camera Club members continue to interpret their current challenge in a host of different ways.

An ice cream parlour with a spicy twist is preparing for its grand opening in Watford.

Businesses near a railway bridge say it is a “nightmare” that it has had to close again.

A bakery that was created without getting planning permission first will be allowed to stay despite objections from neighbours.

A disabled boy missed half his school year - and was then excluded - in a case of discrimination by a primary school.

Watford ring road could be turned into a two-way street while the flyover could be transformed in fresh plans being explored.

It was as English a scene as I have been part of for many a year. As I sat next to my wife, she looking radiant and I suited and booted, the sun shone through the windows of the cricket clubhouse as we watched our friends finally tie the knot at thei...

Passengers have been urged to “only travel by train if absolutely necessary on Saturday”.

A project to “urgently” improve theatres at Watford General Hospital is nearing completion.