‘Neighbours living near a “smelly and noisy” waste collection site have hit out at expansion plans saying the facility is “entirely inappropriate” for the area.

A host of new businesses are cropping up in Watford and it seems more often than not, it’s the type of place to keep your tastebuds entertained.

The theme of cars has again resulted in a wide range of different pictures as you can see by scrolling down this page but it it is again time to set a new photographic challenge for members of our camera club.

Ahead of the extreme weather and temperatures we've looked at the hour-by-hour forecast so you can get ready for the heat. 

More than 240 objections have flooded in after plans to build as many as 310 homes on green belt land were submitted.

A plush hotel worth £16 million has told a small charity it will only refund its £1,000 deposit if it gets confirmation “there will be no bad press”.

A man has been given a suspended sentence after admitting to six crimes including drug possession and dangerous driving.

A mother whose flat was destroyed in the Meriden tower fire says her children are "broken" after having to flee naked for their lives.

Firefighters rushed to reports a bin fire underneath flats yesterday evening (July 14).

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

A van driver, thought to have been in convoy with a Mercedes, left the scene after a crash with a Range Rover.

An intrepid great-grandmother was taking a flight in Spitfire, fatbergs clogging up Watford’s sewers, a couple were preparing to play their part in London 2012 and Watford’s new chief executive was explaining a change of management were among the...

Children who rely on free school meals will still be able to eat over the summer holidays at no extra cost.

Freedom of speech and accountability would be put “at risk” if a proposal to limit the number of questions councillors can ask at meetings is pushed through.

Extreme heat is expected for Watford as temperatures reach 37. C.

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

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing teenage girl.

Four youths in balaclavas have been filmed beating and kicking a man in Watford High Street.

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

A woman was spotted walking around Watford’s shopping centre completely naked.

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

See what items you can bring into the festival and the venus bag policy.

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”.

There are reports of a fire.

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.

Due to the upcoming heatwave, bins will need to be outside of properties earlier than normal next week.

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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.

A housing association has explained why sprinklers were disrupted when its tower block caught fire.

A festival due to be headlined by stars from Britain’s Got Talent has been postponed because of the heatwave.

A “large” burst water pipe in the early hours this morning has forced part of a major road to close.

Two boys are due in court today after they were charged in connection with a tower block fire in Watford.

Residents are getting “angrier” and fear a serious accident will happen because of a nearby road closure.

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

A primary school has been awarded funding to build a new modern building after issues meant some classes had to be done away from the school.

The Watford Observer has again teamed with its friends at the Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues of YBR! - Yellow Black & Red!

A seven-year-old tried to spend her birthday money on breakfast and water for residents displaced by the Meriden tower fire.

A housing association has said £1million safety measures “performed well” after its tower block was evacuated during a fire.

A student received an amazing surprise when his dad arranged a helicopter entrance to his school prom, recreating a Hollywood scene.

See what items you can bring into the park and the venus bag policy.

The award-winning singing is heading to Finsbury Park.

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

Park-goers have been warned that barbecues are banned in Watford parks after a significant increase over recent weekends.

A murder probe has been launched after a 20-year-old was found with multiple stab wounds in woodland in Stevenage.

Videos have gone viral that show a teenager arriving at his Watford-based high school prom in a huge, custom show truck to cheers and applause.