The Watford Liberal Democrat party has lost two councillors after one member resigned and a second long-serving member quit to become an Independent.

Watford's neighbourhoods worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic have been revealed in the first annual death toll of the virus.

A warning has been issued over a Royal Mail "unpaid" post scam in the UK.

Police are urging people to be vigilant as more than a dozen catalytic converters have been stolen since the start of the month in Hertsmere.

“From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home.”

Bus strikes that were planned to disrupt several routes this week have been called off.

An aspiration to make mental health first-aid compulsory in every workplace moved a step closer to becoming law today.

Police are investigating after a man was spat at before being punched in the face.

Today marks a year since the UK went into its first lockdown and we are remembering the people who died after contracting coronavirus.

A talented former pastry chef and entrepreneur who overcame to set up her homegrown confectionery business.

'My nurses are battered and fatigued'

Police are investigating after someone wearing a ghost facemask attempted to break into a home in Watford.

A pharmacy in Rickmansworth has faced “significant extra costs” in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, as it looks back to a year of lockdown.

Three Rivers District Council has announced it will be resuming normal parking enforcement from next week.

On this day one year ago, the UK went into its first national coronavirus lockdown.

A year on from the when UK's first lockdown was called, we have compiled death figures highlighting the tragic impact of the disease in Watford.

A Watford-based solicitors, which is representing more than 1,500 people affected by the contaminated blood scandal, has welcomed news victims are set to be compensated by the Government.

The Prime Minister has offered his condolences to those bereaved during the coronavirus pandemic and praised the “great spirit” shown during the past year on the anniversary of the first national lockdown.

The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues.

I read Cllr Iain Sharpe’s recent letter “building up is the only way we can go” with interest. I have an enormous sympathy for the problems facing Watford Borough Council in the face of Government housing policy. But, my main concern is more...

A 16-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in Watford yesterday.

Police are searching for a missing teenager last seen four days ago from Watford.

Hertfordshire County Council says it will not be carrying out urgent works on a tree which residents believe is needed.

Student chefs have created a plant-based cook book to address food waste and its contribution to climate change.

Police were seen searching bushes for a weapon after a hoax claim.

Traffic delays are being reported in Watford.

Alleged child sexual abuse victims by Phil Edwards, Watford FC’s former youth and first-team physiotherapist, claim they believe the club is attempting to sweep the allegations “under the carpet”.

A man who headbutted and punched a teenage girl in Bushey has been sentenced to nearly two years.

A convicted paedophile and co-founder of a children's camp is on trial on the continent facing further accusations of child sex offences.

Political leaders in Watford are right to try to defend the Sun Printers clock tower from demolition.

In this most difficult of times, we should celebrate our local heroes and the people who bring us together. Luther Blissett is the embodiment of both.

Only a few days ago we were celebrating International Woman’s Day; not even a week later at the vigil for Sarah Everard at Clapham Common we see horrific scenes of violence.

An employee's refusal to wear a face mask may not always amount to gross misconduct. However, it could lead to their dismissal in particular circumstances.

Boris Johnson said people should be "under no illusions" a third coronavirus wave is heading to the UK.

More regular testing is regarded as a key to avoiding further national lockdowns.

As a precautionary measure, the MHRA is advising those experiencing specific side effects following the vaccine to seek medical attention.

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

The borough council has urged developers to apply to help it turn Watford into a "thriving, prosperous and welcoming town".

The CEO of Peace Hospice Care says that after a “difficult” period over the past year the team are looking to the future as they celebrate 30 years of end-of-life care for thousands of patients.

This great picture captures a busy market day in Watford town centre almost a century ago

The NHS is so underfunded that Mount Vernon Cancer Centre has been on the verge of its roof collapsing, a hospital trust chief has said.

A school has announced that it will offer extended lessons over Easter and summer to make up for lost time after prolonged school closures.

Line of Duty is returning to BBC One this weekend.

Hi, my name’s Casey and I’m two-years-old. I was brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust last October as a pregnant stray. I had two beautiful kittens who’ve now found their forever home but I wasn’t quite ready to find mine. Five mon...

Netflix have released a new way to search for movies quickly.

Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, March 21 2021.

Here are the reasons why you are unable to choose which coronavirus vaccine you are given.

A woman who spat in the face of a police officer has been jailed.

Five ‘Unsung Heroes’ are being celebrated for their acts of kindness during the coronavirus pandemic.

Police have made an arrest following a sexual assault in Kings Langley.