The Watford Observer's pub of the week series features the Rose and Crown in Rickmansworth.

The Northern Lights glowing above The Grove last year is among this week's selection of Watford Observer Camera Club photos.

From Hambleden to Finchampstead, discover five of the prettiest villages less than two hours from Hertfordshire you can visit.

Paolo's Italian Kitchen is the highest rated Italian restaurant in Hertfordshire and has been described as “one of a kind”.

Police are currently dealing with a crash on Eastbury Road, near the Oxhey Park entrance.

Watford’s mayor has been criticised for not turning up to a Hertfordshire County Council vote on local government reorganisation.

A look back at how Watford High Street looked in a Watford Observer archive from 1962.

Elstree Film Studios in Borehamwood has been fined after employees were exposed to asbestos.

Gang members have been jailed over violence including the A41 shooting and Watford stabbings.

A Watford pub's bid to open later has been approved despite objections.

No new safety measures are planned for an “accident hotspot” A405 junction in Watford despite another crash this week.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm after a stabbing in Hemel Hempstead.

A North Watford home could soon be expanded and turned into an HMO under new plans.

Residents are finally set to move back in to Watford flats with “structural defects” evacuated more than 21 months ago.

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

Plans for a 192-home estate on the edge of Watford have been approved at a planning committee meeting.

Police have charged a man on suspicion of drink driving after a crash on the M25 near Chorleywood on Tuesday night (November 18).

An unnamed Strictly Come Dancing star has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of rape in Hertfordshire.

A Hertfordshire village pub that is popular with dog walkers is looking for a new operator.

A four-bedroom semi-detached home on Swiss Avenue, Cassiobury Estate, Watford, is for sale at £900,000.

The Ultimate Winter Hardy Shrub Collection has everything from vibrant colours, different textures and an array of heights and shapes…quite simply a fabulous and must-have for any garden.

Robert Jenrick confronted sellers as he claims their van at Bushey Car Boot Sale near Watford is “suspected of selling stolen tools”.

A Kings Langley store's lease is up for sale, just months after it moved to a new home.

Home Bargains will be opening a new store in Borehamwood this Saturday (November 22).

Watford's Chai Green looks set to close after less than a year, with the Vicarage Road unit being marketed to potential replacements.

More than £1 million is reportedly still unaccounted for after lottery fraudster Edward Putman paid off his court bill and a Kings Langley property was sold.

Police are looking to identify the men confronted by Conservative MP Robert Jenrick at Bushey Car Boot Sale.

Watford's Cassiobury Park has once again been voted one of Britain’s top 10 parks at the Green Flag People’s Choice Awards.

Celebrities descended on Leavesden for the launch of the festive Harry Potter Studios Tour feature Hogwarts in the Snow.

Following demolition of lottery fraudster Edward Putman’s Kings Langley house, AR18's workshop is going up on the land.

Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere, and Dacorum are split on which Hertfordshire authority Watford should join under the upcoming reorganisation.

A Watford man has appeared in court over charges of possessing an XL Bully and obstructing or restricting a police officer from doing his duty.

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has warned neighbours to expect "flame effects" and "bangs" during 12 days of filming involving special effects.

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital last night (November 19) after a stabbing in Hemel Hempstead's Gadebridge Park.

Clothes were left strewn “all over the place” after burglars broke into a Flaunden home through glass doors.

A Watford man is to face a crown court hearing over allegedly causing serious injury while driving dangerously on the A41.

Further changes to parking on Kings Langley High Street could be coming, according to the leader of Dacorum Borough Council.

If there’s one topic to raise tensions this autumn, it has to be snoring!

Pupils from Lanchester Primary School helped inspire new River Colne sculptures through the Tales of the River project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and led by artist Tamara Froud.

“Safeguarding concerns” have been raised over a “long-term homeless encampment” in Albans Wood, Woodside, Watford.

Pupils aged five to seven from St Johns Infant and Nursery School in Radlett are showcasing their writing at Phillies Café in a new partnership aimed at celebrating creativity and building confidence in young writers.

Gary 'Mani' Mounfield has died at the age of 63, his family have confirmed.

Two cars crashed in yet another smash at an “accident hotspot” junction where the A405 meets Greenwood Drive, Kingswood, Watford.

Another crash has taken place at a known accident hotspot in Watford.

A look back to Watford's memorable 4-0 victory at Luton Town in 1997 when the Hornets destroyed their hosts in the opening 30 minutes.

Snow has fallen in Watford and nearby, with a selection of pictures shared with the Watford Observer.

Herts Police are looking for a man wanted on recall to prison who has “strong links” to the Hertsmere area.

Boundary Way residents have faced “years of frustration” as their community hub’s return after demolition for a housing development never materialised.

A man accused of the Huntingdon train attacks has now been charged with further offences in Hertfordshire.

Kitchen Croxley owner Linda Anderson appeared on BBC Breakfast yesterday (November 18) to discuss the challenges facing businesses ahead of next week's Budget.