There are delays on the A41 after a crash in the morning.

Scientists believe Watford and the surrounding areas have a minimal chance of becoming a coronavirus hotspot by the middle of March.

Watford’s Mayor has thanked residents for their efforts in bringing down the town’s coronavirus infection rate.

Numerous tributes have been paid to Glenn Roeder following his death at the age of 65 yesterday, but what has been a constant throughout is the recognition of his qualities as a person as well as a classy defender who became one of the top coaches...

It was a year ago today that the country's chief medical officer reported the first patient in Hertfordshire had tested positive for coronavirus.

Plans to build a 5G phone mast have been thrown out by a council after neighbours voiced their anger over it.

A fed-up landlord held a birthday bash to mark one year of abandoned bins and fly-tipping causing a stink outside his property.

A mother who had a brain tumour growing inside of her for up to 10 years without knowing is calling for more investment in finding a cure for the disease.

A van that was packed with parcels worth thousands of pounds was stolen at Watford's High Street.

A new tourist attraction in Watford, a landmark goal for an England football legend and a Hornets fan thanking everyone who supported him following a life-threatening attack were among the stories making our headlines ten and five years ago this w...

Recommendations made by councillors that have not ruled out changing street names reflecting “negative history” in Watford are set to be debated.

Many of us gazed up to the night sky over the weekend to enjoy the view of the Snow Moon, with some readers taking the opportunity to capture stunning pictures of the astronomical event.

Boris Johnson’s road-map out of lockdown has offered hope that non-essential retailers could open as early as next month.

Fares across TfL services will today increase by 2.6 per cent in line with the national increase in rail fares.

A resident has questioned a proposal to turn a housing estate into a low traffic neighbourhood.

An invasive insect species considered a pest by homeowners and farmers in the US and parts of Europe has been found in the UK.

Anthony Joshua splashed out £7.5million on homes in 12 months.

A hunt is under way to locate one of the first people in the UK believed to have contracted the Manaus variant of coronavirus, a new strain that may spread more rapidly and respond less well to existing vaccines.

A “massive meteor” has been seen breaking up in the sky across the UK tonight.

Political leaflets will be permitted to be hand delivered by next week, according to new government guidance issued.

Planned improvement works on more than 60 roads across Hertfordshire over the coming year have been put on hold.

Funeral staff have described the anguish of having restricted numbers of mourners attend services during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nearly two million people aged 60 to 63 in England are being invited to book a coronavirus jab as part of the continued expansion of the vaccine programme.

I recently wrote about my alarm at the Liberal Democrats’ transport policy, as revealed in their final draft local plan, and I am very pleased that Cllr Sharp has responded on these pages.

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has encouraged many businesses to consider ending their existing contracts before they are due to expire. What are the issues to bear in mind?

The budget supermarket has been carbon neutral since January 2019

A new closure at a busy junction has been enforced after barriers and cones were introduced, latest pictures show.

Former Watford manager and defender Glenn Roeder has died.

From traditional names to the more unusual there are always new names coming to light to make your decision that little bit harder.

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

More than nine in 10 people aged 65 and over in Herts Valley have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Larger donations will now be able to be collected by a charity to help people in need in the community after it took delivery of a new van.

Drivers could be facing several major changes this year as the Government explores new taxes and environmental initiatives.

The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme.

A physiotherapist has been treating an England rugby star’s chronic heel pain by using a pioneering new therapy.

A community project is continuing its work to provide essential items and services to the homeless, disadvantaged and vulnerable during the pandemic despite the challenges of operating in lockdown.

Two police officers saved the life of a man who was having a heart attack.

A 15-year-old boy who was reportedly 'acting suspiciously and looking into residential driveways' has been arrested following a police chase.

Hi, my name’s Frank and I’m a handsome twelve-year-old gentleman. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust last Christmas when my owner wasn’t able to give me the time and attention I need.

A house party and wedding anniversary celebration were among several gatherings that broke coronavirus lockdown rules this month.

New food hygiene ratings for eateries across Watford have been published by the Food Standards Agency.

Is it me or are the weeks flowing past at a rate of knots but on the positive side bringing closer the days when I can sit in the garden and read a good film biography?

Plans submitted this week include demolition of the sun clock tower in Ascot Road, Watford and a new home built on land at Hall Park, Berkhamsted.

Forty drivers were issued with a notice by police today for the way they had parked their vehicle.

Teachers say they were reduced to tears after they were greeted with gifts and artwork from children of key workers.

Line Of Duty will return to BBC One on 21 March.

Around a fifth of Watford's residents have been given at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine, according to NHS data.

A house in Watford with a "distinctive" green garage that was saved from demolition will be auctioned next month and could fetch around a million pounds.

Councillors have refused plans to demolish a former college and replace it with a five-storey block of flats.

A 95-year-old Watford fan received “one of the best birthday surprises he’s ever had” after Hornets legend Luther Blissett personally collected a blanket that was knitted for him.