The UK is set to swelter in soaring temperatures and “tropical” nights as the heatwave grips early next week, forecasters are warning.

Watford head coach Rob Edwards says 'hard work' is going into signing some homegrown players

The youths responsible for brutally attacking a pregnant hedgehog remain at large.

The owner of high street jewellers H Samuel and Ernest Jones has forked out nearly £450,000 after losing a claim for rent arrears relief on the chains’ head office.

The number of COVID patients in hospital has more than tripled in the last month according to the latest data.

The news comes as the UK basks in glorious sunshine, with temperatures expected to reach over 36ºC next Monday and Tuesday.

The Met office issued a red weather warning when “dangerous weather is expected”.

A new well-being and sensory garden has officially opened as part of plans to further improve the caring environment at a mental health facility for young people.

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The Watford Observer is again delighted to be teaming up with its friends at Watford Museum to take another journey back to the past to recall the key events and dates that helped shape the town’s future.

New plans to redevelop the site of a hotel that is closing down have been submitted.

The Rock and Roll legend has announced he is going to be touring the UK in 2023.

Instagram users were reporting issues with the app on Thursday evening.

Ivana Trump, the first wife of former US President Donald Trump has died, aged 73.

Victoria Beckham has finally joined TikTok but her first video has divided fans...

The Met Police have announced this following the airing of Sir Mo Farah's documentary on the BBC

A councillor in Borehamwood has been fined nearly £2,000 after she was found guilty of two public order offences.

One of Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague's Instagram posts has been banned. Find out why.

The iconic singer known for the hit song 'Like A Rolling Stone' is coming to the UK.

Deliveroo users were reporting issues with the app on Wednesday afternoon.

Rail workers will strike in July in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.

Sir Mo Farah said “the truth is I’m not who you think I am,” adding he needs to tell his real story “whatever the cost”.

Snapchat users were reporting problems with the app on Tuesday afternoon.

The Arsenal legend said Lord Sugar’s “ego is out of control” and that he had “doubled down” on his “foolishness”.

The current UK heatwave has sparked a “rare” ‘risk to life’ warning from the Met Office with temperatures expected to remain high well into next week.

Temperatures are expected to soar this week – ahead of a further blast of hot weather over the weekend.

The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.

The new health club and gym in Borehamwood is set to open its doors in mid-August.

The warm weather is expected continue through the week in the high 20s for most until the weekend.

Morning host Lorraine Kelly has announced that she has contracted Covid-19 and will not be hosting until she is well.

A 25-year-old from Shenley has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts.

Parents have been praising a money-saving birthday present tip that's gone viral on Facebook.

An innovative training programme which has helped long-term unemployed residents back into work will continue thanks to council funding.

Well here we are again, all good friends and jolly good company. Incidentally, can any readers recall where that saying came from?

Users of the game Minecraft have reported outages with their services.

If you have grown sick of chasing flies out of your house during the summer months, a little-known tip could help to solve the problem.

Tens of thousands of passengers will be affected by the move to cancel flights at Heathrow and Gatwick.

Residents living under Heathrow’s flight paths are being kept awake until after midnight by an increase in late running night flights due to disruption across the aviation sector.

Lauren Goodger has announced the tragic death of her baby girl, Lorena, in a devastating announcement on Instagram.

Bus workers in Hertfordshire could go on strike because of a row over pay.

This is the moment a van was captured going up in flames on the M1 during rush hour.

The protest will take place on Saturday ahead of the ladies’ singles final

The three most expensive districts for house prices in the Eastern England are all in south west Hertfordshire after lockdown caused "significant lifestyle changes”.

Show bosses are encouraging viewers to watch for clues about his return in the coming days.

It is the first time the mathematician’s life and work have been marked on an official UK coin, with gold, silver and base metal versions available.

The GP-run body that commissions healthcare in south west Hertfordshire has been disbanded as part of a major NHS shake-up.

Both Tory MPs and Conservative Party members play a decisive role in electing the next leader.

A free pint can be claimed when England are playing matches at the Women's Euros

Find all the information you need to know about Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park.

Mr Johnson finally lost control of power in No 10 following a string of resignations from ministers and aides, according to reports.