A man was has been arrested after police found a knuckleduster, bags of cannabis, and large amounts of cash in a car stopped in Oxhey.

Census Day has been and gone, but when do you need to complete it by?

The following plans were submitted in the week commencing March 22 in Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum

Hi, my name’s Luna and I’m a very affectionate 18-month-old Mastiff Cross. I was brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust in February as my owner couldn’t cope with my size or give me the time and training that I need.

A new temporary Jobcentre will be opening in Watford, the government announced this week.

Numerous paramedics and police officers have been attending an incident in Watford town centre this afternoon.

The first food hygiene ratings this year for eateries across Watford have been published by the Food Standards Agency.

Watford Borough Council and its neighbours have responded to plans for the Union flag to be flown every day on Government buildings.

Hertfordshire County Council says it does not have a date for when a busy dual carriageway will fully reopen to drivers.

Demolishing building is always dangerous but it was even more so around 50 years ago as these pictures illustrate.

Three people are in hospital after they were stabbed in the early hours of this morning.

A government minister paid a visit to Watford General Hospital to speak to staff about the experiences about the pandemic and to find out how the vaccination roll-out is going.

A long serving pub owner is sceptical on proposed measures that pub goers may be asked to provide a vaccine passport.

In his roadmap out of lockdown, Boris Johnson announced that bars and restaurants would be allowed to serve people again outside only from April 12.

A student has launched the UK’s first ‘wonky’ bread subscription service in order to reduce food waste and ‘save the planet one box at a time’.

We hate to break it to you but you are going to be sacrificing an hour in bed as the clocks go forward this weekend.

This lovely picture of a child surrounded by flowers coming into bloom as we move into spring shows there are more reasons to look forward to better times ahead.

This week, like I am sure many of you, I joined the national act of remembrance to reflect on the past year. This year has been a difficult one for everyone in Watford, with many losing loved ones, their jobs or not being able to see family and frien...

The mother of a desperately ill woman had to sell her home to pay for her daughter’s “life changing” medical cannabis.

Shops have been given the go ahead to stay open until 10pm when they welcome back the public from next month.

Businesses that employee young people will move into a "new age".

A woman who used to work at Sun Printworks says it is "excellent news" that a plan to demolish a "landmark" clock tower has been refused.

Police have sent out several appeals this week following crimes including a stabbing and a break-in.

Traffic using two of Watford’s busiest roads is set to be disrupted after orders were approved to temporarily close parts of them while roadworks take place.

A county councillor is calling for a review into the way two sets of traffic merge at a busy junction which he says is prone to accidents.

A building previously home to a respite centre for children is to be retained for community use, according to a planning document.

Several rhea birds that have been running around housing estates and by a busy motorway will be rehomed when captured.

A new video has revealed more about a trust's plans to redevelop and rebuild Watford General Hospital.

JD Wetherspoon has refused to say if punters will need Covid passports to enter its Watford pubs after the Government unveiled the plan this week.

A man has been arrested after a police chase along the M25 and M1 ended in a head-on crash near Hemel Hempstead.

I read with great satisfaction and pride that my colleague Saffron Johnson has been named the Wellness Leader of the Year for Watford.

An artist who recently recovered from a rare form of breast cancer has said she is honoured to have seen her artwork that paid tribute to the NHS displayed on several multi screens in Oxford Street.

Newsquest is committed to bringing an open and honest view of the climate crisis.

A historic clock tower that was threatened with demolition has been saved.

Police are trying to find three young boys who were caught playing on the roof of a community centre in Watford.

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.

Watford will receive nearly £100,000 of a government ‘Welcome Back Fund’ to kickstart the return to high streets as lockdown restrictions ease.

Council-owned leisure centres in Hertsmere have received a funding lifeline as the industry prepares to open its doors again following the temporary closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

A TV presenter and radio personality has opened up about his battle with depression saying it was a “dark period” in his life.

A man was rushed to hospital after being found suffering from an injury in Watford.

More objections to a plan to demolish a historic monument in Watford have been submitted.

Santander has confirmed that 111 of its bank branches will permanently close in the UK, following an uptake of online banking.

Police officers were taken to hospital after they were forced to ram their car into a runaway driver.

A letter claiming Watford needed to build less houses has triggered a wave of similar views about the impact more would have on the borough.

Police have appealed for witnesses and dash cam footage after a 16-year-old was stabbed in Watford.

House prices increased by 1.7 per cent – more than the average for the East of England – in Watford in January, new figures show.

A charity supporting West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has launched an appeal for donations to help staff and patients.

In the past three editions of the Watford Observer there have been two letters and an article concerning planning.

The 'alcolock' would be connected to the vehicle ignition system to prevent it from starting if the driver is over the limit.

Pub landlords could be given powers to turn customers away if they have not had a Covid vaccine.