South Oxhey Leisure centre is offering free activities to celebrate a year since a major extension.

A man who targeted the National Lottery website in a cyber-attack has been jailed for two years.

Motorists are facing disruption across Watford and surrounding areas due to an extensive number of temporary closures for roadworks.

A family were made to feel like they were being filmed by a Bushey woman who also sprayed the children with water and threw eggs in their garden.

Watford are in talks to sign Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko.

Earlier this year, Clubcard users were able to extend their vouchers for an extra six months.

There are severe delays on the Metropolitan Line and other major lines after a person was on the track.

Patients in west Hertfordshire may have to wait until 2028 for a new hospital on the site of Watford General, it has emerged.

The operators of Bovingdon Market have said they will “resist all attempts” to permanently close as councillors are set decide its future in a crunch vote next week.

A campaigner known affectionately as “good old Roy” who did his best to get things done and improve the community has died at the age of 92.

A former secondary school teacher has been jailed for sexually assaulting nine young boys more than 50 years ago.

The Prime Minister has met military personnel who have been helping to co-ordinate the evacuation effort in Afghanistan.

Crowds watched dancing and martial arts displays at a fair to celebrate the “rich diversity” of life in Watford.

A developer has lodged an appeal after its plans to redevelop a farm were unanimously refused by a council.

An investigation into the death of a woman who died following a motorway crash is still ongoing, with charges yet to be brought more than a year on.

There is no bond quite like that between a dog and its owner and today that unique relationship is being celebrated across Watford and beyond.

Police are trying to find two men after fake money was used to buy a Play Station 5 bundle in Watford.

One of the largest Hindu festivals returns this weekend.

Watford’s National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) is celebrating International Dog Day.

Hertfordshire’s public health chief has urged festival goers to be cautious over the August bank holiday weekend.

Two church ministers are hoping to cycle for around 13 hours to help raise funds for a multi-million pound extension to a church.

Isaac Success has completed his move from Watford to Udinese.

Will Hughes is nearing a departure from Watford, after a deal with Crystal Palace has finally been agreed.

Over the coming weeks, people claiming Universal Credit will receive notifications about a cut to their benefits this autumn.

Andre Marriner will referee Watford's match against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.

Adam Masina and Imran Louza have become the latest Watford players to receive international call-ups, with both due to represent Morocco.

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

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best offers available on electrical goods this August Bank Holiday weekend.

How handy would it be to compare all the school uniform essentials across all stores in one table to see what is cheapest? Now you can!

The recalls are the latest in a string of recalls affecting Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and more.

Love Island runner-up Molly-Mae also announced her newest collection, saying it is undoubtedly her best yet.

August 26 is International Dog Day and dog owners have been celebrating the occasion with appreciation posts.

Uber Eats has joined forces with Asda to give customers free Garnier Ambre Solaire sun cream with their Uber Eats orders for a limited time this weekend.

A goods charity which has distributed more than £26 million worth of humanitarian aid has celebrated its seventh birthday.

A popular Hertfordshire market could permanently close under new plans to build permanent film and TV studios on the former RAF airfield.

Do you recognise anyone in this old Watford Observer photograph?

A joint operation was held in Rickmansworth to help educate dog owners on their responsibilities around protecting wildlife.

A metal band are taking the charts by storm with their latest single hitting the number one spot.

A 20-year-old has been jailed for 11 years after stabbing a man from Watford during a street brawl after a music show.

A WATFORD supporter was punched in the face and lost a tooth while on his way to the Amex.

Almost half of all 15-19 year-olds in Hertfordshire have already had their first Covid-19 vaccination jab.

A woman who spent her working life making and selling hats in the heart of London has celebrated her 100th birthday.

Hertfordshire Constabulary has teamed up with six other police forces in the east of England in an effort to tackle hare coursing.

Newly arrived Afghan families have expressed their appreciation to a synagogue which donated hundreds of essential items with “a tremendous act of love” from the community.

Watford will face Stoke City at home in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

This follows in the footsteps of Nando’s, McDonalds, KFC and Greggs who have all issued statements regarding stock issues.

Details of the supporting cast to Anthony Joshua’s huge IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO Heavyweight World Title showdown with Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday September 25 have been confirmed.

Ashley Fletcher claims he had been pestering head coach Xisco Munoz about his game time ahead of his winning goal against Crystal Palace.

Former Watford Technical Director Filippo Giraldi said that he will be rooting for the Hornets this season despite no longer being part of the club.

Watford are ball number 25 in this evening's Carabao Cup third round draw.