A teaching assistant has been jailed for six years for having sex with a 14-year-old pupil in a supermarket car park.

Two people have been arrested after police responded to reports of an armed robbery last night.

Only season ticket holders can attend games for the foreseeable future as Roman Abramovich hit with sanctions.

A subway in Watford with a "reputation" for petty crime and drug dealing is undergoing a significant refurbishment.

Watford's mayor has welcomed the news that a plan to make Hertfordshire motorists drive into London has been scrapped.

An Arriva bus driver claims that a Deliveroo driver was “verbally abusive” to him after the food delivery driver allegedly caused traffic disruptions.

The UK’s largest wholesale distributor of pre-owned iPhones has received a £4 million funding package from bank NatWest.

A nursery says it is "over the moon" to announce the results of its latest Ofsted inspection.

Drivers are having to pay “crazy” prices for fuel at multiple petrol stations in Watford following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

A community has been left without a petrol station after its only forecourt permanently closed ahead of a redevelopment of the site.

A local couple that rescued family members who fled Ukraine to Poland say they were turned away from the UK border and are now “stuck in limbo”.

If you fancy treating yourself or someone you love to a luxury Easter then we've got you covered.

A crash is causing delays on the M25 this evening (Wednesday).

A skilled 12-year-old table tennis player will represent Hertfordshire in the national finals.

We have again delved into the Watford Observer’s online archive and here are ten pictures for you to enjoy that were captured by our photographers from the earlier years of this century.

More than 1,000 patients have now been waiting for a year or longer for treatment at west Hertfordshire hospitals – with 55 patients waiting in excess of two years.

Three Chorleywood girls have raised more than £700 in 24 hours for the people of Ukraine.

A father-of-two recovering from a brain tumour diagnosis has inspired his family to take part in a charity fundraiser.

It can be daunting to see the conflict in Ukraine unfold and you may be wondering what you could possibly do to help people caught up in the crisis.

A housing association wants to build dozens of "sustainable" homes on green belt land in Abbots Langley.

A new joint venture which aims to help address the housing affordability crisis in Hertsmere has received council backing.

A housing contractor has committed to supporting more communities thrive by donating £20,000 to the Watford Football Club Community Sports and Education Trust.

Watford Borough Council has committed £150,000 to explore the option of providing an alternative to the Met Line extension.

Scaled-down plans for a new block of flats in Watford town centre are being recommended for approval.

Schoolchildren living in Watford continue to be least likely to receive a place at their preferred secondary school, latest figures show.

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Disney+ has just dropped a new teaser for Obi-Wan Kenobi ahead of the limited series release.

The bar has been a huge hit on Instagram as outdoor furniture sales start to soar.

Converse has released a new 'Things To Grow' collection with Schuh, here's how to buy them.

A former Member of Parliament for Watford has been appointed as the Minister for Refugees, Downing Street has said.

A teenager has been convicted after he stabbed a man in a shopping precinct.

Health bosses have agreed to invest in a new system that will bring robotic surgery to Watford General Hospital for the first time.

A 90-year-old Watford fitness fanatic is urging women to prioritise staying active to honour International Women’s Day.

The driver suspected to be behind a hit-and-run that injured an 11-year-old boy has been found.

A woman has died after she suffered a medical emergency while travelling on the M25.

A new café will soon come to Watford Met Station.

Temporary traffic lights are causing delays for motorists travelling in and out of Watford.

You may be interested to know what some of your favourite eateries and other food-related venues scored in food hygiene inspections over the recent months.

Your report on the Government’s housing delivery test showed how Watford MP Dean Russell tries to have things both ways on planning. When the Government confirmed the algorithm that set Watford’s target for new homes of 800 a year, he went out of...

Some of the best fitness items to gift this Mother's Day.

Premier League games will not be shown on Russian TV, the governing body has confirmed.

Treat your mum to a relaxing spa treatment that she'll never forget from Virgin Experience Days.

The Royal Mint has launched an original new depiction of Britannia on a collectable coin to coincide with International Women’s Day

Greene King is set to show all remaining women's Super League games in its pubs until the end of the season.

Dubbed the “greatest dog event in the world”, Crufts returns for 2022 – here’s how you an get hold of tickets.

TV stars and celebrities will come together once more for a three-hour telethon, sharing emotional stories and star-studded skits.

LEGO has created a special tribute build to shine a light on the British conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall.

The new series will see celebrities find love but it all changes when their exes appear.

The 44-year-old actor has promised an 'epic' exit storyline on the BBC soap.