A Watford-based charity has been presented with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

Some county councillors walked out of a meeting after they found out a fellow councillor had been 'pinged' by NHS Track and Trace.

THE family of Mick Norcross revealed he “changed in himself” during lockdown and his mood deteriorated during the pandemic.

A BUSINESSMAN tragically took his own life over worries he faced “the loss of a lifetime’s work”.

Motorists using an M25 junction roundabout near Watford are facing disruption due to overnight closures for roadworks.

A traumatised 13-year-old who took his own life died despite the "very good job" done by his foster mother, a coroner has found.

The Money Saving Expert founder shared his urgent warning in his weekly newsletter full of tips and tricks to make the most of your finances.

It comes after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarten said there will be a “very narrow” list of sectors whose workers will be exempt from isolation rules.

A number of business including the Watford Observer have joined forces with Watford FC and its Community Sports and Education Trust to launch a new initiative that aims to educate and inspire young people into the world of work.

A councillor is recovering at home following treatment for a "slight" bleed on the brain.

Sadiq Khan has said he is “not in favour” of introducing vaccine passports in London, including on TfL services, as they would be a “bureaucratic nightmare”.

A fast-food and coffee chain is being lined up to replace a Pizza Hut restaurant in Watford.

Watford’s mayor has accused the town’s MP of trying to "sabotage" his council’s Local Plan process.

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.

More than £19,000 has so far been raised for a Watford-based charity after a weather presenter and ten fellow swimmers took to the open waters on Saturday.

A motorist has managed to escape injury after their van rolled across the M25 before coming to a stop on the hard shoulder.

Watford Police Station is set to relocate to a modern building in the town centre.

A wildlife trust is calling for a site under threat from development to be protected after the discovery of an endangered moth.

A care home manager has said goodbye to her residents and colleagues after 23 years.

Up to eight CCTV cameras are to be installed to tackle antisocial behaviour in an underpass.

Herts Police have warned people not to take advantage of others sexually ahead of festivals this summer.

Forecasters correctly predicted the heatwave in July which forced Public Health England to issue a heat health alert this week.

Xisco Munoz has urged Watford fans to “give all your support” as he prepares to embark on his “dream” job of coaching in what he considers to be the best league in the world.

Downing Street has said it is “crucial” that people self-isolate after receiving an alert from the NHS Covid-19 app.

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Watford have revealed their new home kit for the 2021/22 Premier League season.

Watford have announced their new shirt sponsor for next season, the crypto casino and sports betting platform Stake.

Experts have said face masks and working from home could return by mid August after warning of another deadly pandemic peak.

The donation is part of Aldi’s commitment to donate 10 million meals across the country in 2021.

A map has revealed just how widespread coronavirus infections have become across south and west Hertfordshire.

A county councillor gave officers an impromptu spelling lesson at the latest meeting of Hertfordshire County Council.

A 15-year-old boy was among three people arrested after police carried out a drugs raid in Abbots Langley.

The mayor of Watford is to write to the Secretary of state for Housing, communities and Local Government expressing its "strong objections" to proposed planning reforms.

Watford’s Cineworld will keep social distancing measures in place for its auditoriums – but not throughout the venue.

A child has been rushed to hospital with a serious head injury after being hit by a car outside a primary school near Apsley.

A 16-year-old boy who took a lock knife to a churchyard in Watford has been fined.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after thieves broke into a garage in Watford and stole fishing equipment.

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.

The Department of Health and Social Care said the pay rise would mean an additional £1,000 per year for the average nurse.

Christine Orchard has done sterling work discovering the name of the 1930’s petrol station was the Dome Service Station.

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.