Herts Police are appealing for help to find a missing girl from Watford not seen in more than a week.

On this day in 2018, Watford’s Southern Cross pub became the "Southgate Cross" to back England and Gareth Southgate for the World Cup semi-final.

“Brits think tap water could be much better”*

Watford Observer Camera Club photographers have taken these pictures of the full Buck Moon over Watford.

Cheslyn Gardens is being used as a wedding venue until May 2026, allowing couples to tie the knot at the town's "best kept secret".

The Bike Shop in Queen's Road, Watford, is celebrating its expansion after a highly successful 12 months.

The 2025 GP Patient Survey has revealed the Watford area GPs where patients are most and least satisfied.

A lane closure has been put in place after a multi-vehicle crash in the M1 near Hemel Hempstead this afternoon.

Every aspect has been rated ‘outstanding’ in glowing Ofsted report published today for Rickmansworth Park JMI School

Emergency roadworks near Bushey Arches could cause delays for almost a week.

Herts Police have shared more information on a driver’s injuries in an information appeal over a three-vehicle smash in the M1 near Watford.

The landlord of The Swan in Bushey speaks to the Watford Observer after being included on a Telegraph list of the best pubs in England.

From the magic of Spain and Portugal to a winter break in January 2026, we have two offers to suit all your holiday needs.

Find out which films you can see at the Watford Big Screen in The Parade and Knutsford Playing Fields for free this year.

A recommendation has been made ahead of a meeting that will decide whether flats can be built in a pub car park in Rickmansworth.

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Plans residents feared would lead to an area losing its identity as a separate village have been blocked by Dacorum Borough Council.

A Watford man has been sentenced in court after admitting to being in possession of a banned XL bully dog.

Kingsway Junior School in Watford has reopened its refurbished eco-friendly swimming pool, celebrating National Sports Week.

On this day in 2019, Little Green Junior and Malvern Way schools in Croxley Green celebrated their 70th anniversary since opening in 1949.

A Watford man has been ordered to pay £990 after admitting to dodging a rail fare at Bushey station.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving after a crash on the M1 in Watford.

New data has been published claiming that Watford drivers are the most likely of anywhere in England to fail their MOT.

The landlords of a town centre pub are set to leave as Stonegate begins the search for a new operator at The White Lion, St Albans Road, Watford.

Watford MP Matt Turmaine hosted visitors from twin town Mainz, Germany, including German MP Daniel Baldy, for a UK visit with tours of Parliament.

Bromet Primary School has partnered with Carpenders Park Garden Centre to transform its neglected garden into a vibrant outdoor learning and wellbeing space.

Inspector Simon Cooper will return to Watford as a neighbourhood policing lead, aiming to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the area.

Breakspeare Community Preschool has installed a new AED through fundraising and with help from the Wayne's Fund Charity.

These are the best all-inclusive holidays you can still book from UK airports this summer on Jet2holidays.

Police have closed the A414 near St Albans and the M1 following a crash involving an overturned lorry.

The M1 is closed near Watford after a serious crash between junctions four and five this evening (July 9).

During a court appearance yesterday a South Oxhey man who was detained by ICE admitted to multiple child sexual offences.

Walkabout Watford and the Slug & Lettuce are both looking for new operators for their The Parade, Watford, locations.

Looking back at Lovibonds wine merchants that is now part of the Watford High Street site of Marks & Spencer.

A "valued community facility" in Croxley Green has been forced to impose restrictions over dog fouling.

Watford and the surrounding areas are subject to the latest heat warning issued by the UKHSA.

Herts Police are looking for a missing 17-year-old who has links to Watford.

Rocker-turned YouTuber and podcaster Justin Hawkins is the latest act confirmed for the Watford Colosseum ahead of its reopening later this year.

Runners and walkers tackled the stair climb challenge at Watford FC’s Vicarage Road to mark 77 years of the NHS.

The regeneration of the area around Watford’s Town Hall will help provide “good quality homes that are affordable for local families”, the town's mayor has said.

Plans for a 96-home “innovative planet positive” development at the southern edge of Watford, between Oxhey and Carpenders Park, have been submitted.

The Grove hotel will once again be providing a luxury outdoor cinema experience this summer, with the full slate of films showing now revealed.

Oxhey Jets are set to face the Royal Marines Commandos in this year's Remembrance match for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

The Telegraph has included pubs in Bushey and Chorleywood among the 500 best in the country, according to its expert.

New plans for housebuilding in a back garden have been submitted for an Oxhey road that previously protested the type of development.

On this day in 2020, Watford Mayor and MP expressed their sorrow as John Lewis announced the closure of its intu Watford store, citing financial challenges.

A Bollywood blockbuster shot partly in Watford is set to be released next week.

Blue skies and sunny days are putting a spotlight on days out in London this summer.

An Abbots Langley man has been put behind bars after admitting to driving while disqualified and without insurance.

St Albans cyclist Reuel Thompson will pedal 150 miles from Watford to Tintern Abbey to raise funds for Watford based homelessness charity New Hope.