A six-bedroom detached home on Nascot Wood Road, Watford, has hit the market for offers over £1.5 million.

A round-up of five public notices in the Watford area including applications for goods vehicle operator's licences and planned road closures.

Eight adorable kittens and devoted mum, Kika, are seeking forever homes through the National Animal Welfare Trust after being fostered together.

The commuter town of Ware in Hertfordshire has been described as “bustling” and “affordable” and it's only 45 minutes from Essex

A humorous look at the trials, awkward moments, and absurdities of teacher training days, from fire drills to juggling balls — and why some teachers would rather still be on the beach.

The Air Ambulance has been called to a crash on the M25 between Waltham Cross and Potters Bar.

A highly-contested plan for 20 homes on Sarratt green belt have been refused.

Here is a list of planning applications submitted to Three Rivers District Council last week

The FREE Long Stay car park in Abbots Langley is set to have improvement works from next week.

An historic farm, that previously featured on BBC's Countryfile, has secured £2.5 million funding for a new "community hub".

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Watford Borough Council, featuring a range of proposals from tree works in conservation areas to home extensions and hospital development conditions

Jack Whitehall has revealed all about his new Amazon Prime drama, including his participation in an 'orgy at a Watford Strip Club'.

The Highwayman is the highest-rated pub in Hertfordshire on Tripadvisor. Find out why it's so loved.

The owner of The Bell Inn, in Bovingdon, has admitted it has been a "challenging" 2025 as the 'massively important' Christmas period approaches.

Nine more fantastic photos from Watford Observer Camera Club members on the theme of the 'beauty of autumn'.

As primary school place applications open, here is how Ofsted rates every primary school in Watford.

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Hemel Hempstead.

Plans have been approved that will turn a house in Rickmansworth Road, Watford, into a home for children with learning disabilities.

Herts police have closed London road after a crash just off the A41 in Hemel Hempstead.

Postcodes in Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead were among the winners in October's People's Postcode Lottery draws.

A look back at the Harlequin and Watford town centre in 1992 when its shops included Littlewoods, Our Price and Radiloux.

Sites in and around Watford have been included in the 2025 Historic England list of Heritage at Risk sites.

Hertfordshire County Council's cabinet has made the "extremely difficult decision" to move forward with a consultation on closing Elstree's St Nicholas School.

A new 24/7 gym is opening in Watford town centre, with an opening date now confirmed.

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

The owner of The Old Fox pub in Bricket Wood has been reunited with the paramedics who saved his life.

The owner of a Watford town centre venue has spoken about its appeal and his optimism for the future.

A five-bedroom detached house on Green Lane, Oxhey, has hit the market for the first time in nearly 70 years.

What could be more perfect this winter than a twist on a Christmas classic?

A man has died after an attack at a charity event in Hemel Hempstead last month.

Owners of a popular Watford bar and its landlord are embroiled in a bitter spat that is now spiralling towards legal action.

Watford has made the top 10 in a new list of the most sustainable places to run a business.

A former mill in Lower High Street, close to where Tesco Extra is today, became a perfect site for Watford's answer to Piccadilly Circus.

The owner of a Watford hair salon has left after 30 years at the helm.

A Leavesden nursery is celebrating after being rated 'good' in all areas following its first Ofsted inspection.

A shoplifter has been jailed for 17 weeks after going on a stealing spree across Hertfordshire, which included a TK Maxx store in Watford.

Watford MP Matt Turmaine honoured the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and lost their lives to defend our freedoms in a tribute at Westminster.

This year's Marks & Spencer Christmas advert - featuring Dawn French and Tom Kerridge - was shot at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. See it here.

Watford's Harlequin shopping centre is set to welcome another big brand, as White Stuff prepares to open this winter.

Spectacular snaps of the Beaver supermoon in the night sky above Watford last night when breaks in the cloud allowed photos to be taken.

A car was flipped onto its head after a crash in Watford's Chilcott Road this morning.

A Watford pub's bid to open later is set to be decided later this week amid objections.

Flowers are the perfect gift all-year-round and if you missed our recent M&S offer to save 20% on the M&S collection of autumn flowers and plants, fear not as the offer has been extended!

Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.

Three Rivers District Council has responded to rumours that a former care home in Rickmansworth is set to house asylum seekers.

Michael McIntyre is set to perform new material in an "intimate setting" near Watford this week.

Police have been called to Aldenham Road in Bushey this afternoon over a crash reportedly involving up to three vehicles.

Follow our live updates following reports of a "police incident" in the Aldenham Road area of Bushey.

A Croxley Green resident has spoken about her "relief" after police secured a closure order at a "nightmare" HMO.

Looking back 33 years ago tonight when Watford FC hosted one of their popular Music to Fireworks displays at Vicarage Road.