Police have made an arrest following a suspicious incident in Chorleywood.

The fate of a major motorway service station boasting a new hotel, significant parking, and a complex new junction will be debated at a public inquiry two months from now.

It has changed name since but this week's selection of pictures includes one taken when the Harlequin Centre was first built as the dome is lowered onto its roof.

This week, Fold Hill have issued an urgent recall on a range of products sold at Pets At Home and Sainsbury’s.

World champion boxer Shannon Courtenay walked away unscathed after crashing on the M25 today.

Hertfordshire's public health chief says he is "concerned" about a rise in coronavirus cases across the county.

An initiative to help combat youth unemployment is continuing to be championed by the Watford and West Herts Chamber of Commerce following its launch last year.

Two boys were chased by a gang and one of them was attacked after they were shoved off their bike in Watford.

Watford Football Club could focus on exploring ways to expand its current stadium after an option to build a new ground on a golf course was ruled out.

A banned driver who lied to police before being found with cannabis has avoided jail time.

Watford’s new Ninja Warrior venue has backed a scheme helping local people with hidden disabilities.

Free-to-use defibrillators could help save a life, and there are many scattered around Watford, according to data compiled.

A man in South Oxhey was among seven people charged over the disappearance of a £10.25million loan to Northampton Town FC.

The news that Covid vaccinations may become mandatory for carers has sparked heated discussion online with many blasting the plans.

Police are searching for missing 13-year-old twins who have not been seen for more than a month.

A Hornets fans pub is holding a live screening of England’s game against Scotland which will be hosted by a Watford legend.

A park and several roads in and around Watford town centre were cleaned up following a community-led event between residents and councillors.

A second walk-in clinic for young adults wishing to be vaccinated against coronavirus will open this weekend.

Thunderstorms and potential flooding are expected today as a weather warning continues.

Rural officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary joined forces with partner agency representatives for an engagement event on the Grand Union Canal.

Several roads in Watford and the surrounding areas are set to be temporarily closed while roadworks are carried out from next month.

More than 800 crimes in Watford were reported to Hertfordshire Constabulary during April this year, latest figures show.

Lacklustre England were held to a goalless draw by Scotland as Steve Clarke’s well-drilled side gave their hopes of reaching the Euro 2020 knockout phase a much-needed shot in the arm.

The latest chapter in the oldest rivalry in international football will unfold at Euro 2020 on when England meet Scotland at Wembley.

Watford's trip to Brighton and Hove Albion will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and will now kick off at 5.30pm.

Watford's Ben Foster has said that he intends to reach out to the Premier League soon to discuss the rights issues surrounding his use of a GoPro on match days.

It comes as the latest weekly surveillance report from Public Health England shows that Covid-19 case rates continue to increase across England.

Ashley Young could return to Watford on the first day of next season after rejoining Aston Villa.

A proposal to build a football stadium and other facilities on a golf course appears to be dead in the water.

An attempt to break a 36-year-old record for the fastest train journey between London and Glasgow failed by just 21 seconds today.

A retired midwife who has delivered thousands of babies and devoted 30 years of her life to supporting a hospice has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

TWO BUSINESSMEN who operated a pipeline for dangerous toys and pirated goods from China to amusement arcades on the North Yorkshire coast have been jailed.

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.

Comedian Adam Kay, and children’s entertainer Basil Brush will be among the stars to perform at a new 500-seater outdoor theatre coming to Cassiobury Park.

Here is a round-up of those in our area who have been named and fined in magistrates’ courts during the week commencing June 7.

Hundreds of youngsters thronged to a day walk-in clinic in Watford to get their Covid jabs.

A fundraising campaign has launched to help save the Watford Gymnastics Club as it continues to find a new permanent venue, after being forced to relocate earlier this year.

Delayed fire and rescue service plans to trial 'alternative' vehicles in Hertfordshire are expected to go ahead by the end of the year.

The Hertsmere safer neighbourhood teams (SNT) have just taken delivery of five new electric bikes allowing them to cover more of their beat whilst on duty.

Trains have been delayed for more than a week mainly due to the hot weather, the Network Rail has said.

Councillors have approved a new Economic Growth Strategy for Watford.

A Watford man who was found with drugs worth over £1,000 has avoided jail time.

A 20-year-old man from Watford has been jailed for a minimum of 24 years for fatally shooting a man near an Underground station.

Watford’s new signing Danny Rose has said he is hoping to put himself back “on the map” after earlier this week.

Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has addressed Watford's bids for Lewis Ferguson and said the club simply found them unacceptable.

Former Watford player Lloyd Doyley has been named Boreham Wood assistant manager.

With new symptoms identified and hay fever season in full flow, it is not easy to tell the difference between allergies and Covid-19.

Under the plans, staff working with adults will be given 16 weeks to get vaccinated or face losing their jobs.

Episode two of the Watford Observer's Watford FC podcast, the Wobcast, is now available to download or to listen to here.

Watford will find out next week which, if any, of their August Premier League matches will be shown on TV, while two of their December games have already been chosen.