One of the best ways of seeing how Watford has changed over the years is from the air.

Plans to build a block of flats in a car park in Watford town centre have been officially submitted.

No season of the year can arguably match autumn for the beauty of its natural colours - and that has again been underlined by the stunning pictures taken by our camera club members.

The four-bed, three-bathroom house in Cassiobury Park might be the place for you in Watford

A way forward has been agreed after a “community up in arms” brought a dispute over museum land use to parliament.

Hertfordshire police have become "increasingly concerned" after a 77-year-old went missing from Watford.

Orange coloured skies over Watford, the aftermath of Troy Deeney’s ‘cojones’ comments and celebrities spotted in the area were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

A Hertfordshire Police officer was branded “disgusting” as he was sentenced to prison for raping a girl under the age of 13.

Watford’s MP has stayed silent on Liz Truss’s resignation as other parties and thousands of voters call for a general election.

Club officials have moved to protect the statue of the late Graham Taylor ahead of the derby against Luton this weekend.

Police are searching for a pensioner wearing a dressing gown who was last seen earlier this morning.

People have said they look forward to using the new Lidl after it finally announced its opening date following weeks of anticipation.

Some pubs in Watford have announced they will be staying shut on Sunday due to the football.

A railway bridge will reopen to drivers today after it was forced to close for safety reasons following a crash.

Drivers travelling on the M25 face delays of more than 30 minutes following a crash.

Tesco has denied ripping off an artist's film after a strikingly similar advert shot in Watford town centre emerged.

A man is due in due in court over allegedly impersonating dozens of learner drivers taking their theory tests.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a woman who has gone missing from Watford.

The High Street Co-op in Bovingdon is set to close and welcome a new retailer in the coming weeks.

With Watford's "first tequila bar" set to officially open this week - the Watford Observer was given an early look inside.

A pensioner said she "lost faith in humanity" after pumpkins were thrown at a car she was recently given by her late daughter.

‘Useless’ bumps are failing to keep speeds down through a village prompting campaigners to ramp up their bid for traffic calming measures.

There has been a collision

Liz Truss's resignation has been met with criticism of the Tories, demands for an election and calls to "bring back Boris".

A pub-enthusiast’s back garden boozer which helped fellow parents of disabled children has been extended to seat more than 30.

It may be hard to envisage but the picturesque, tranquil scene in the picture at the top of this page is part of what is now one of Watford’s busiest roads.

Proposals for two new pedestrian crossings on Watford ring road have been met with a mixed response.

Thousands of British holiday plans are under threat after air traffic control staff in Italy announced strike action on Friday, October 21.

Amid the UK’s largest ever bird flu outbreak, no cases have been reported in Hertfordshire and the council are keen to keep it that way.

A Hertfordshire police officer has been found guilty of multiple child abuse offences, following a trial at Cambridge Crown Court.

A man is “disgusted” by the state of the "overgrown swamp" covering part of the River Colne and is concerned it will affect wildlife.

Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned

Police have told motorists to avoid London Road in Bushey due to a 'medical emergency'

Police were in attendance at the scene of a crash on the A41 which caused long delays this morning.

Welwyn Hatfield MP Grant Shapps has been appointed as Home Secretary following the resignation of Suella Braverman. 

A seven-year-old boy will take part in his first national go kart racing competition where Lewis Hamilton began his career.

A Watford five-year-old with down syndrome is “excited” to have his cut hair cut to make wigs and support charity.

Suspicious activity was reported to police after a man reportedly knocked on the doors of several pensioners asking to “buy jewellery”.

An air ambulance was called to a medical emergency that led to a road closure.

An injured man was rescued by firefighters after he fell from scaffolding into the basement of a building site.

The face of Watford is always changing and it was no different towards the end of the last century as the pictures on this page demonstrate.

EastEnders star Lacey Turner scooped the all-time icon gong at the Inside Soap Awards.

Police want to identify two moped riders spotted on CCTV following a theft.

Three men appeared at court charged with kidnap following an incident that caused a school to lock down.

A four-vehicle crash on a major road has caused long delays this morning.

Watford FC and Hertfordshire Constabulary have issued a joint statement outlining extra safety measures ahead of the Luton match this weekend.

A vital planning document outlining where thousands of homes are likely to be built across Watford over the next 15 years or so has been approved.

A jury has begun deliberations in the trial of a Hertfordshire police officer who is accused of raping a girl under the age of 13.

Residents have hit back at claims their area is a drug-dealing hotspot after a zombie knife was discovered nearby. 

A woman was seen “running across the road covered in blood” with multiple emergency services nearby.