A couple have coded their first ever mobile app from their own living room designed to help freelancers and micro-businesses recover from the pandemic.

Watford's mayor has said Sadiq Khan can expect to receive a "widespread campaign" against a proposal to charge non London-residents to drive into the capital.

More than 70,000 over 70s living in west Hertfordshire received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine by February 14, NHS figures show.

Watford legend John Barnes has backed footballer Wilfried Zaha's statement that he will not 'take the knee' - saying that he would not take it if he was playing today.

Prezzo has confirmed which of its 22 restaurants have closed permanently - and its branch in Rickmansworth is not among them.

A man who deliberately drove into a police officer while high on cannabis has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

Old Fullerians have paid tribute to a sportsman and bon viveur who was “passionate about everything Watford”.

Temperatures are set to soar in some parts of the UK this weekend – with possible highs of 17C.

A 101-year-old said she "only felt more tired than normal" after contracting Covid-19 shortly after receiving the Pfizer vaccine.

An event aimed at providing young people with an opportunity to speak with senior business figures in a way that hasn't been accessible before will be taking place next month.

The BBC has said it will give people over the age of 75 more time to pay their licence fee.

Reference Donald Reid’s letter urging people NOT to fly (January 5), may I urge people to travel by train even to Barcelona via the Eurotunnel.

Girlguiding Hertfordshire is inviting current and former members to a virtual county-wide promise renewal event.

Some of the largest brands in the UK including Tesco, Asos and HSBC use email pixels to monitor a person’s activity on their device.

The top prize would beat the current record of £170 million won by an anonymous UK winner in 2019.

Online retailers have bought brands with plans to move business online suggesting the pandemic has had an irreversible impact on UK retail.

Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

Around a hundred blankets made out of crisp packets were created to warm up rough sleepers.

A proposed change in admission arrangements by Hertfordshire Council Council could see 26 schools added to the “nearest school” definition for the primary sector.

Millions of people across the UK have been given their first Covid vaccine  - but when will you get your jab?

Readers have shared their tributes to a much-loved Watford FC steward.

A stretch of one of Watford's busiest roads will be resurfaced following pressure from councillors.

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a public engagement programme to gather feedback on its proposals to improve its services.

The Watford Observer has teamed up with Watford Museum and its curator Sarah Priestley to take a journey back to the town’s past through items or places of historical significance.

Councils are appealing for people to make “informed decisions” on the Covid-19 vaccine as it tries to bust myths associated with the jab.

A report has revealed how the COVID-19 pandemic has had the highest impact on the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community in Hertfordshire.

Staff and residents at care homes across Watford got into the Valentine’s Day spirit after taking part in a 'Cream Tea Show'.

A major UK care home provider has said it is considering whether staff who have refused a vaccine for non-medical reasons can continue in roles where they are in contact with residents.

The Government is facing calls to recognise long Covid as an occupation disease - but what is the mystery condition?

Three charities have been able to provide vital support to people affected by the pandemic thanks to funding.

A third of coronavirus cases could have been missed because people aren't able to get a test on the NHS unless they have three of the classic symptoms.

Transport for London’s wholesale butchery of trees along the embankment between Northwood Hills and Pinner is concerning and unacceptable not least because it is just the beginning of an ongoing “essential maintenance program”.

Gyms have not been able to open at all this year amid new lockdown restrictions introduced in January.

A surge in global energy commodity prices has raised the cost of sourcing gas from the wholesale market, leading to an increase in the cap.

There are more than hundreds of rules in The Highway Code.

Oliver Dowden has called on residents to "share their views" about plans to construct a solar farm on green belt land.

The owners of Pryzm Watford have welcomed the government “finally acknowledging” nightclubs, despite pointing to flaws in a reopening suggestion made by the Prime Minister.

Two men have who helped transport £100,000 worth of drugs across counties have been jailed.

A police helicopter was deployed after law breakers broke into a property and ran off.

Luther Blissett has declared a major Watford FC fan a ‘Watford legend’.

There are few methods of travel that evoke such sentimental emotions like steam trains.

The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace said.

An NHS trust has denied a misleading video circulating through social media “exposing” a doctor that appears to be attempting to put down a patient and blame the death on Covid-19.

A man was arrested and drugs seized after officers raided an address in Watford.

Parking restrictions have been introduced near a primary school after neighbours raised concerns about "dangerous" parking in the area.

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking the public’s views on a range of proposals to improve walking and cycling.

Look out Watford, the Liberal Democrats are going to war on how we live and get about.

Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.

Coronavirus case rates across Hertfordshire are now as low as what they were at the end of the November lockdown, figures show.

Rapid testing will continue to be readily available across Hertfordshire even though new cases of coronavirus have dipped considerably.