A student “can’t describe how much it hurts” after their live-in van was stolen and burned, destroying all their possessions.

When it was announced that South Oxhey was to have a Lidl, shoppers said they were looking forward to buying products at lower prices.

Fast-food chain Tim Hortons is gearing up for its official unveiling with its famous signage now emblazoned outside.

Three Watford parks have made it into the country’s top 10 best loved open spaces.

Would you like to see Olivia Attwood back in the I'm A Celeb jungle?

Matt Hancock was quizzed by campmates in tonight's episode of I'm A Celebrity as they asked about UK politics.

Local entrepreneurs say they have put their "heart and passion" into a new sushi kiosk inside a supermarket.

Elstree Aerodrome could be used as a hub to transport people in and out of London in “revolutionary” electric aircraft by the end of the decade.

The site of a historic monument in Watford has been “landlocked” and “imprisoned” after new fencing was installed.

The Tim Hortons Watford location finally has a confirmed opening date after months of speculation.

A motorcyclist has been caught on CCTV stealing plants from a high street display less than 24 hours after they were planted.

Drivers faced delays on the Watford ring road this morning because of a crash.

A Watford man has admitted sexually assaulting a woman at a holiday park.

A unique restaurant has opened, cooking with a “primitive” style coal fire, and promising elegant cocktails and modern Spanish tapas.

Armed officers descended on a busy roundabout after a man reportedly had a gun.

A mini supermarket on a petrol station forecourt will be closing its doors permanently next month.

School children have been accused of trying to hit a mother while she carried her baby in her arms.

Watford’s biggest nightclub still faces being shut down in the new year despite plans to turn it into homes being thwarted.

A train operator says “significant” changes are being made as new timetables come into force next month.

A live music venue is almost ready to reopen its doors – only a couple of weeks after management thought they had shut down for good.

Speaking to Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby the Love Island star revealed she was left wondering whether she was pregnant.

After 100 episodes Baker moved aside in 1991 to make way for Jeremy Clarkson.

For the past 18 months the Watford Observer has been publishing a picture from the archive of its friends at Watford Museum, giving a weekly glimpse of so many aspects of life in the town in the past.

People are invited to help with ongoing improvements to a Watford park including increasing its biodiversity.

A warning notice at a unit for children with severe mental health difficulties has been lifted.

A damaged pavement has been fixed and a cracking road has been reported for repair in Watford.

Neighbours have said a TikTok famous alleyway is now “bringing trouble” as it continues to attract viewers.

An award-winning pub has said it is trying to keep the price of beer low despite the financial constraints businesses are facing.

Disadvantaged secondary school pupils in Hertfordshire fell further behind their classmates during the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.

Parents have slammed the school response after their son received a “gruesome” injury when he was “stabbed in the arm” with a pair of scissors.

Herts Police have warned people to avoid a major road following a crash.

Two lanes are closed after a crash on the anti-clockwise M25 between junctions 17 and 16.

World Cup kicks off on November 20 and some may say there is no better place to watch matches than at a local pub.

WELL here we are again for another venture down memory lane and as always thank you for your kind feedback. They used to say people 'retreat to the past' when times are hard. Well there is no doubt bad times are here but I believe nostalgia is a grea...

Schools, community leaders and councillors have marked their respects to the armed forces who served or paid the ultimate sacrifice for the UK.

The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week: BRIDGE Daphne – Sadly passed away 2nd November 2022, aged 84 years. A beloved Mum and Nan. Daphne will be missed by all her family and friends.

Pictures of a Royal Air Force service man and his medals have been shared as a reminder to today’s generations the reason behind our freedom.

Incredibly, Christmas is just six weeks away.

Home improvements including extensions and loft conversions remain one of the most popular reasons for planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.

A fifth of children in Hertfordshire are finishing primary school obese and the rate has risen compared to pre-pandemic levels.

This wonderful picture gives a flavour of how popular Watford's annual carnival once was when thousands of people used to line the streets to watch the parade go past.

Hi, I’m Polly, a ten-year-old lady looking for a new home. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust two months ago when my owner sadly became too ill to look after me.

In the third part of a new series looking at the history of the built environment of Rickmansworth and its surrounding areas, Three Rivers Museum Trust chairman Fabian Hiscock looks at the development of the Church Street area.

Our talented photographers have taken some stunning 'colours of autumn' pictures over the past four weeks - you can enjoy the final selection by scrolling down this page - but it is again time to set them a new challenge.

The husband of a Watford woman who died by suicide hopes a menopause event will help others in similar situations.

A mum has revealed a genius hack to unclog a blocked toilet - by using washing up liquid.

You could be fined £2,500 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

As we age, and as health declines and the monotony of life comes to bear, we are often seeking new avenues to fill the fun void. Having been openly critical in the past of blue rinse activity such as ‘Bingo!’ (Note: the added exclamation mark to ...

One of the 300 trees that were placed outside Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Jubilee has been gifted to a charity.

Poppy Appeal volunteers were joined by Watford’s MP to help raise funds for the Royal British Legion (RBL).