A proposal for a new cafe in a park is among the planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.

An up-and-coming singer-songwriter recalled her “insane” experience performing with Swedish House Mafia at The O2 Arena.

Some clashes broke out involving rival fans and police ahead of Watford’s game against Luton today.

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

Many of us are already struggling with rising costs and worried about how to cope as it starts getting colder. Here’s advice from Citizens Advice Watford on the support available.

A new school catering for more than 1,000 children opened in Watford 121 years ago this week.

A mum-of-three has won £14,000 in compensation from a housing authority after she and her children were exposed to cancer-causing asbestos in their home.  

An action plan has been launched to “protect the future” of Aldenham Reservoir following “extensive positive” talks with its owner.

An Italian restaurant and takeaway has withdrawn its plans to extend into a former butchers.

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Well known speakers hosted a ‘chat show’ style event encouraging openness about mental health.

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

Pub fanatics who have reviewed pints at over 1000 boozers have visited and recommended Watford pubs on an enthusiasts website.

A wallet was stolen from a car parked in a driveway.

An overturned trailer caused chaos on a motorway last night for hours.

Charter Day in Watford on October 18, 1922 marked a special day in the history of the town.

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

New information has been issued for fans who will be at Vicarage Road stadium for tomorrow’s clash with rivals Luton.

We've put together a list of reportedly haunted places both in and near Watford.

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

New images have been released of a woman who has been reported missing from Watford.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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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.