County council leader David Williams has called on the government for a “swift decision” on whether local elections will be allowed to go ahead in May.

Public health officials in Hertfordshire will scrutinise the impact that opening primary schools on the first day of the Spring term had on transmission of Covid-19.

Martin Lewis has revealed a Netflix hack that could help members avoid the price hike - and even watch some shows for free.

Several readers are calling for tougher lockdown restrictions as coronavirus infections remain high.

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After two women were handed £200 fines for driving just five miles for a walk it caused confusion amongst the public.

A hospital trust recorded dozens of coronavirus deaths in the space of just four days, figures show.

Morrisons has confirmed customers who refuse to wear a mask without a medical exemption will be told to leave stores from today.

Here is our weekly look back at a selection of stories that were making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

A leading figure behind Hertfordshire's new mass vaccination centre has hailed an "amazing response" as the first vaccines were administered.

The government issued guidance on the third nationwide Covid-19 lockdown which came into effect last week.

A RETIRED nurse and doctor have told of the ‘scandalous’ training schedule they faced in order to help out in the Covid vaccination drive - before a sudden Government U-turn finally cleared the way.

Watford, Borehamwood, and South Oxhey recorded some of the highest numbers of coronavirus cases over the New Year period, latest figures show.

The prospect of even tougher restrictions in London have been raised amid fears in the Government that the latest lockdown is not being strictly enough observed to stop the new Covid-19 variant from spreading.

The rollout of the coronavirus vaccine is under way across the UK, giving hope for a way out of the crisis which changed our lives nearly a year ago.

The analysis found that gender and age continue to have a significant effect on car insurance costs.

Watford have extended their Hornets at Home scheme as they continue to provide support for people struggling with life in lockdown.

Lockdown three is here and as with the last two we are being asked to put a pause on our everyday comforts, to temporarily put out our lives on hold, for the good of others. To dig deep within ourselves, rekindle our sense of community and joint p...

The new ways of engaging and doing business with our EU neighbours have now kicked in. What does this mean for you?

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to explain the UK's new vaccination plan during a Downing Street press conference today.

Professor Whitty delivers a stark warning saying “As a doctor, I’m trained to tell people pretty straight what I think’s going to happen."

More than 500 coronavirus patients at a hospital trust have died since the pandemic began, latest figures show.

Emergency vet service, Vets Now, has seen a rise in cold weather-related cases in its animal hospital and clinics.

The following death notices were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

More than 100 schools in Hertfordshire reported at least one case of coronavirus in the two weeks before they broke up for Christmas, a council has said.

A total of 200 winning eggs will be hidden randomly in local newsagents and corner shops across the UK.

Rapid testing for people without symptoms of coronavirus will be made available across the country this week, the government has said.

A man who believed that slimming clubs were just for women managed to find his self-confidence over lockdown during his weight loss programme.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed a national lockdown in the face of soaring coronavirus cases across the UK.

Seven major NHS Covid vaccination centres are opening across England this week including one in Hertfordshire.

Hello, my name’s Cesar and I’m a handsome one-year-old boy looking for my forever home. I was brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust in October when my owner had a change in circumstances.

Hertfordshire County Council says there are currently no plans to expand £500 self-isolation grants to specific people if they test positive for Covid-19.

This week we have a property requesting permission for an extra tenant and a new home being built in place of an existing outbuilding in Watford. A new barn is also being built at the Old Cattle Shed in Sarragg and Berkhamsted School would like to...

A musician who was raised at a local temple released an Extended Play Record (EP) in collaboration with Willow Smith.

This photo of one of Britain’s most popular actors and comedians of his time being ‘pinched’ in Watford by four traffic wardens has again brought back memories for readers.

Some roads will be shut over the course of eight weeks as vital gas main upgrades are set to start.

'Watford has a lost a star that shone'. 'The best jewellery shop I've ever known'. Those are just two of a host of affectionate tributes that have been paid by friends, customers and former colleagues of a popular and well-known Watford jeweller...

Police have explained why the organiser of a New Year party in Watford avoided a fine of thousands of pounds.

A private school house named after a controversial military leader with links to colonialism has been renamed.

The National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) in Watford has several long-stay residents – dogs, cats and rabbits - hoping to find their forever homes this year.

The owner of a country estate says he hung dozens of bags of dog waste up on a gate to provide a "short, sharp shock" to those who leave rubbish and waste on his land.

We all want something to look forward to in normal times but that need for hope is even stronger now we are have to contend with the challenges that winter, the coronavirus pandemic and a national lockdown bring

As we stumble into 2021, bedraggled and half beaten, resolving to change our practices may prove trickier than ever before, courtesy of Covid.

A "tired and outdated" building will be demolished and replaced with a 168-bed hotel and new offices.

The new vaccine works in a similar way to the Pfizer vaccine that is already being offered by the NHS.

Watford General Hospital continues to look after huge numbers of Covid patients, latest figures from the NHS show.

A LEVEL three cold weather alert has been issued across the south of England by the Met Office.

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The fire service has confirmed the roof of a partly demolished car showroom caught fire yesterday.

Do you want to know how many crimes were reported on your street in Watford this November?