Hello, my name is Angel and I’m a pretty six-year-old girl.

After 17 years leading two of Hertfordshire's community safety schemes, volunteer Sue Thompson has retired.

This year's list has a mixture of traditionally popular names, as well as several new entries.

Police were forced to disperse crowds after "more than 150" revellers are said to have attended a house party in Watford overnight.

Electric scooters have become a popular mode of transport for many – but it is currently illegal to ride them in public areas.

Residents were left to deal with more flooding outside their homes after heavy rain yesterday.

A driver who was caught going well over the speed limit on a busy road in Watford has appeared in court.

Much has been written about the imposing structure known as Monmouth House near the Pond in Watford.

Councillors have pledged to "fight tooth and nail" to stop a 22-storey block of flats being built in Watford town centre.

A Watford couple who won the lottery have toured the world visiting all the exotic countries of their dreams.

When someone dies with no will or known family, their property passes to the Crown as ownerless property.

A Watford man has opened up about going from years of homelessness to scooping his dream job as the “Eco-warrior of Watford”.

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

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.

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.

A survey from Elanco Animal Health indicates that 42% of dog owners are not aware of what lungworm is or how it can infect dogs.

The nurse advisor for Allergy UK has revealed why many of us are suffering particularly badly with hay fever this year.

More than 70 per cent of people in the East of England, including Watford, have been targeted by a scammer since January, new research by Citizens Advice Watford has found.

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.