The Red Arrows are set to soar across the sky in Watford later this morning as part of a practice run.

A new report has revealed that Watford lost dozens of cash machines during the coronavirus pandemic.

New pictures have revealed how Watford’s indoor shopping centre may look with the new Atria branding.

The private owners of a golf course have formally put forward their land as an option to build a new football stadium.

A lawyer who made headlines after a legal battle against graffiti artist Banksy has been named number one in his profession

A lost and found dog service has warned of a spike in dog thefts after two were snatched in Watford.

Three serious crashes in one road have sparked fears that motorists racing between Watford and Hatch End will kill someone if speed restrictions are not imposed.

Aldi’s on-demand delivery partnership with Deliveroo is being extended to its Watford store.

An infamous width restriction that "regularly" causes damage to vehicles has been debated in Parliament.

A busy road was blocked off following a crash between a car and van.

The A404 has been partially blocked after an accident this morning.

Proposals being discussed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would also mean older drivers would have to stay in their local area.

A Kings Langley carer has hailed her "wonderful" care home after celebrating 30 years there.

We’ve heard and read a lot recently about sexual assaults on women in public places but many of the people I speak to locally think that the problems of sexual harassment found in big cities are largely absent in our area. This is incorrect beca...

Bus strikes that would have affected parts of north west London and Hertfordshire have been called off.

With spring here and the bluebells on their way, it’s time to pack our picnic baskets and explore and enjoy what our surrounding countryside has to offer.

Two Herts Police officers are set to tackle hurricanes, 50ft waves and shark-infested waters as they bid to row across the Pacific Ocean in world record time.

A third Liberal Democrat councillor has resigned as she quit to become an Independent.

An inquest is set to be opened into the death of a man at Watford’s indoor shopping centre.

March again saw criminals jailed for an array of offences in Hertfordshire, as the justice systems continues its work despite lockdown.

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

An air ambulance landed in Cassiobury Park as emergency services rushed to the aid of a man suffering from a wound at a nearby address.

Police shut a road after a bus and car were involved in a crash.

Lockdown restrictions in England have been eased as of today.

The warning comes as the government’s lockdown exit strategy gathers pace.

Sadiq Khan has pledged to roll out 4G mobile phone coverage across all Tube stations and tunnels if re-elected on May 6.

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has said vaccine passports would be “the last straw” for struggling pubs and force bar staff into a “bitter civil liberties war” with customers.

Restaurant group Wagamama has revealed its full list of sites that are set to reopen for outdoor dining from April 12.

Friends and families will be reunited and team sports will resume in a major easing of England’s lockdown to allow far greater freedom outdoors.

More than 3,000 patients have been waiting for a year or longer for treatment at Hertfordshire hospitals.

I cannot argue with Cllr Bilqees Mauthoor’s letter to the editor following the death of Sarah Everard, but I believe we do need to stamp out the rise in “attacks on all people”; not just women, but men also, by men and by women! In other wor...

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) holds that a 'period of standby' is not proper working time under the Working Time Directive.

An air ambulance landed in Cassiobury park earlier today with police also on the scene of the incident.

Cassiobury Park paddling pools will reopen from Monday but will operate with a one-in one-out system.

The UK could see record-high March temperatures as restrictions on outdoor gatherings are eased in England.

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.

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

A man who suffered serious injuries in Watford town centre yesterday has died.

The Watford Observer has teamed up with Citizens Advice Watford for a new monthly column. Each month, the team will answer an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. If you need any ad...

Residents in one Watford road are being offered free money for insulation work.

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

A six-year-old girl who spent nearly 100 days in hospital after she was born prematurely is raising money for a charity which supported her through challenges during her early life.

An author who has teamed up with a campaign to get people reading admits she's been thrilled "to walk into town and see my book on a billboard".

This dramatic picture showing how the occupants of a taxicab had a lucky escape when it was almost sliced in half during a gale made national headlines a century ago.

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

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

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.

I bet nobody reading this article was a cinemagoer during the silent era of movies as that ended more than 90 years ago. I suspect most readers have never watched a silent film as they are not shown on television and most have been lost with the pass...

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