People without coronavirus symptoms mixing too close together is the “single biggest cause” in spreading the virus, according to Hertfordshire’s top public health boss.

More than 500 people have called for a "precious" piece of land that is home to horses to be saved from being built over.

A charity golf event attended by a James Bond star and ex-Watford FC players has raised thousands of pounds.

Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings has spoken about his time in Government during a 'bombshell' interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

Car-hailing app Uber has issued an update to users across the UK following a change in the law surrounding Coronavirus.

Funding of more than £400,000 will be used to deliver projects across Hertfordshire to make the county “cleaner, greener and healthier”.

Police have launched an appeal after thieves broke into a home in Bushey and stole two laptops.

A Watford woman has said she is “ready to meet Nessie” ahead of swimming across Loch Ness in memory of her sister.

The boss of Pryzm has slammed government plans to make coronavirus vaccine passports mandatory at nightclubs, adding they could leave people inclined to “stay later in the pubs and hold their parties in their houses”.

Watford’s Mayor has said he is “very happy” to talk to councillors about how Gareth Southgate could be honoured in the town.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Hertfordshire and surrounding areas whilst the hot weather continues.

Watford's MP accused Watford Council of failing to challenge housing targets - hours before a vote on future development.

There continues to be "lots of interest" in the vacant John Lewis site in Watford.

A care home nurse has been recognised as the best in her region.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who has gone missing from Watford General Hospital.

A primary school is on course to receive Government funding to allow it to be rebuilt.

Speeding drivers were involved in 52 deaths and serious injuries in Hertfordshire during the past year, police have warned.

Anthony Joshua will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles against former undisputed world cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk as the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosts a boxing event for the first time on September 25.

Hertfordshire County Council are now developing cycle lanes across Watford (Watford Observer, July 9) and in some cases reducing two lanes down to one.

Will Hughes is yet to sign a new contract with Watford despite the offer of a new five-year deal.

A PREMIER League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

Watford are preparing to clear out some of their attacking options, after bolstering their squad early in the transfer window.

The BBC have announced that a special interview with Dominic Cummings is set to air on TV later this week.

There has been a collision involving two vehicles.

A set of roadworks which is causing daily delays in and out of Watford will be completed ahead of schedule, according to a county councillor.

Commuters have spoken of the “horrible” disruption after the Metropolitan Line was shut without warning at the weekend due to the so-called ‘Pingdemic’. 

A businesswoman known for grilling contestants on The Apprentice has endorsed a terminally-ill woman’s business venture.

Many shoppers continued to wear face coverings while out and about in Watford town centre despite legal restrictions being lifted.

Ashley Fletcher is feeling confident after scoring his first Watford goal in a friendly against Millwall last week.

With the sizzling heat set to stick around for the next few days, here are some lidos which should take off the heat a little bit.

The crowd was overwhelmingly male and hats were all the fashion as these wonderful vintage photos of Watford in action on their travels almost 100 years ago show.

Two teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was beaten up by 10 teenagers in a park.

Watfords boxing superstars Anthony Joshua and Shannon Courtenay shared a picture on social media reflecting on their success.

A man was arrested and charged after he entered the reception area of Watford General Hospital with a knife.

The current heatwave is expected to last until the weekend when it may cool down slightly.

The fire service was called to a fire at The Grove Hotel in Watford yesterday afternoon (Sunday).

A group of women skipped for 12 hours straight and raised thousands of pounds for a Watford charity.

A Labour councillor will call for Watford Borough Council to honour England manager Gareth Southgate tonight.

A man has been arrested after a dog bit someone who was sitting outside a pub in Watford town centre.

Today marks so-called “freedom day” in England when most remaining legal coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

More than 5,000 people have been told to self-isolate by Test and Trace in Hertfordshire.

A report in the Watford Observer indicates the MLX might raise its ugly head above the parapet once again (Met Line extension may return, July 9).

The Met Office has issued its first amber 'extreme heat' warning for parts of the UK as temperatures continue to soar over the coming days.

Toy retailer The Entertainer has issued a major warning about Christmas 2021 to parents planning to get gifts for their children.

Watford youngster Tiago Cukur has joined Doncaster Rovers on loan for the upcoming season.

Xisco Munoz has been impressed with his Watford players after they navigated their way through two more behind-closed-doors pre-season friendlies at the weekend.

We wanted to write about how much our performance and this team had restored pride to our nation. How we could take a lot of lessons from Southgate and the boys. How we were proud to support our national team, who just five years ago looked to be on ...

Shannon Courtenay's first defence of her WBA bantamweight world title will take place on August 14 against Jamie Mitchell.

The Confederation of British Industry, Trades Union Congress and Equality and Human Rights Commission have all called for a clear timetable for the introduction of mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting.

Frontline NHS staff in England who are fully vaccinated will be permitted to carry on working in 'exceptional circumstances' if they are “pinged” by the Covid contact tracing app - the Government has announced.