The Watford Observer has published five death notices in the last seven days.

The developer behind a 600-home scheme will appeal after it was blocked over green belt and Whippendell Wood impacts.

It’s a true case of pretty in pink with You Garden’s offer this week.

There is major disruption for trains through Watford Junction this morning after overhead wires were damaged between Euston and Willesden.

A man reportedly followed and attempted an “inappropriate” conversation with an 11-year-old girl in Oxhey Park.

There are delays on the M25 in Hertfordshire after a crash at junction 24 near Potters Bar.

North London Grammar School, an independent co-educational school, has won a prestigious award, recognising the impact the school is having on a global scale.

A five-bedroom detached home in Watford is on the market for just under £1.2 million, boasting off-street parking, southeast garden, and close to top grammar schools and Bushey station.

A family-run fish and chip shop in Croxley Green has been named among the UK's best by Fry Magazine.

Police have issued a fresh appeal for information to identify a man pictured after a "distressing incident" saw a woman repeatedly followed in Watford town centre.

Lidl has confirmed when it will be opening its next Hertfordshire store, with the retailer arriving in Tring next week (February 12).

This photo is around 90 years old and shows how one of Watford’s major roads looked before the area was redeveloped.

Fashion retailer Quiz has gone into administration, with its Harlequin Watford store remaining open for now.

The Horse and Chains pub in Bushey is set to reopen tomorrow under new management after its sudden closure.

The Three Rivers local plan which aimed to protect the green belt around Watford has been frozen.

Hertfordshire Constabulary has been told to reopen its investigation into the death of a man who took his own life after alleged blackmail.

Japanese takeaway business You Me Sushi has enjoyed a strong start to life in Watford with long queues reported.

One of Watford's best-loved coffee shops has bounced back with a perfect food hygiene score, weeks after receiving a failing grade.

New owners at The Old Shepherd pub in Chorleywood have felt welcomed into a village community as they continue to boost their offering.

Sainsbury’s in Albert Road South, Watford, has reopened after it was forced to shut yesterday.

Work has begun to turn the former Pin Wei restaurant building in Abbots Langley into homes.

Tickets have just gone on sale for a new Harry Potter Tour experience at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Mastering the Magic workshop.

A Watford-based entrepreneur is set to appear on BBC show Dragons Den tonight, seeking investment for his business from a panel including Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden.

National Highways is reporting delays "in excess of one hour" following a crash on the M1 just within Hertfordshire.

Two of Watford’s neighbouring towns, Rickmansworth and Bushey, have been named among the best places to live for 2026.

As a timeless symbol, giving the gift of a watch to a loved one this Valentine’s Day not only symbolises your past, present, and future moments as a couple, it’s obviously a pretty practical gift, too.

Watford Rotary Club invites local charities, schools, and community groups to apply for up to £2,000 in grants. Apply by March 15 for community project funding.

The team behind a newly-approved mosque in Watford have reacted to last night's planning decision.

There is a chance of snow in Hertfordshire this month, according to the latest long-range Met Office forecast.

Watford's GAME branch has survived after the struggling firm announced it is closing all its standalone stores.

A suspect description has been released after a suspect reportedly attacked another motorist in Loudwater.

A Hertfordshire teenager created an online “library” of extreme right-wing material encouraging violent attacks on racial groups, a jury has found.

Residents have celebrated confirmation all 170 “unlawful” boulders will be removed from The Green, Croxley Green.

A look back at the array of objects that helped give the Villiers Arms, in Oxhey, its charm and character in 1993.

Motorists have bemoaned heavy traffic across the area around Watford amid a host of road closures for works.

Jewellery was stolen from a Fairview Drive, Watford home in a burglary.

Herts Police investigating a “serious assault” are looking for a man with links to Watford and other Hertfordshire areas.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after a crash in Watford on Tuesday night (February 3).

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a bus in Clarendon Road, Watford this morning (February 4).

Rickmansworth Road is partially blocked outside Watford Grammar School for boys following a crash, according to the AA.

Clarendon Road in Watford is currently closed due to a crash, as emergency services attend the scene.

Three Rivers Museum in Rickmansworth has gained Arts Council accreditation, recognising its excellence in heritage, collections care, and public engagement.

A woman in her 40s has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car earlier this morning (February 4).

Designs for a wide-ranging refurbishment of the M&S in Rickmansworth High Street have been approved after it closed for the works.

Motorists have been warned of heavy traffic after a crash in Green Lane, Croxley Green.

Watford Borough Council's development management committee has approved plans to turn a church in the town into a mosque.

Watford’s past has been brought back to life thanks to the skills of a talented videographer.

These eight people have been added to the Herts Police wanted list in the last month, with their faces shared by the force.

Along with flowers, jewellery is on the most popular list for Valentine’s Day gifts, so why not celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026 in style with a unique jewellery gift for every kind of love?

John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC