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Watford has once again been home to plenty of filming this year, including Harry Potter and EastEnders.

From Monopoly meltdowns to festive fallouts, this humorous take explores why Christmas board games always descend into chaos—and why we keep making the same mistake every year.

The Watford Observer looks back at some of the worst criminals jailed for crimes in the county over the last 12 months.

Watford Borough Council's development management committee will meet in the new year to discuss a proposal to remove six homes from the previously approved Sydney Road development.

Hertfordshire Police are appealing for information on a business burglary in Aldenham and a car theft in Watford.

Christmas Day may be over for another year but Watford Observer Camera Club members have continued to be busy getting out and about to capture some wonderful seasonal scenes.

Watford's Johnny's Bar has been forced to shut for a third time as police objected to a licencing application.

Residents can sign up to be in the live studio audience of these BBC and ITV shows set to film in Bovingdon and Elstree for free.

Family-run Watford business Quality Lounge Suites has unveiled a major refurbishment to celebrate its more than four decades in the town.

Fancy a pint? Discover 5 of the best pubs in Hertfordshire according to Tripadvisor reviews that you should visit.

Paolo's Italian Kitchen is the top-rated Italian restaurant in Herts near Watford and was recently visited by Fleur East. It it worth its billing?

Multiple vehicles crashed on the M25 near Rickmansworth today (December 26).

Advertised opening hours at Hertfordshire’s network of 16 recycling centres are to be shortened, in a bid to reduce the amount of abuse levelled at staff.

Watford's Labour MP Matt Turmaine discusses a busy first full year in post.

Looking for a walking trail in Hertfordshire? These are the five best walks you can do in Hertfordshire this Boxing Day.

From Dragon Garden to Wu's Family, discover the best places for a Chinese takeaway around Hertfordshire according to Tripadvisor.

The period between Christmas and the New Year (or ‘Twixmas’, as it’s become known) is often a bit of a limbo phase when nothing really seems to be going on

Home Bargains, Wendy's and a new food court were among the biggest business openings in Watford in 2025.

This sleek one-bedroom Marri Street apartment features an open-plan layout, integrated kitchen, built-in wardrobes and a smart-tech bathroom, just minutes from Watford Junction.

Jojo Siwa, Helena Bonham Carter, Anthony Joshua, and Jason Momoa are among the biggest stars spotted in Watford in 2025.

Here are the best and worst Christmas films you can find on Netflix in the UK, according to scores from Rotten Tomatoes.

Three Rivers District Council is conducting enquiries after fencing suddenly cut off direct access to Oxhey Playing Fields sport facilities.

A mother has been left heartbroken after her car filled with sentimental items and kids’ Christmas presents was stolen outside the Tesco Extra in Watford.

Timetable tweaks for two Watford bus services (635 and 602) will be introduced in the new year.

A man in his 90s has died after a crash near Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel Hempstead, sparking an information appeal.

Contactless 'tap-in, tap-out' rail ticketing has gone live at key train stations across Herts.

Bob Jones retires after 20 years as CEO of Watford and Three Rivers Trust (W3RT), succeeded by Saffron Johnson. W3RT leadership change.

Watford High Street restaurant Bill's could be reopening, a licensing application suggests.

A “violent offender” who attacked two teenage girls and stole their phones outside Tesco Extra Watford has been jailed.

Parents have pulled their son from a North Watford school after he was given the wrong food and had allergic reactions five times.

Check what time the likes of Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl and more are open this Christmas in Hertfordshire with opening hours.

Police have arrested a man after a reported “medical emergency” in Borehamwood which required the air ambulance.

A former bakery worker has launched her own business, Cake Inn Watford, offering custom cakes.

A vehicle crashing into Bushey High Street restaurant Zaza sparked fears of a leak after a gas pipe was damaged.

After 53-years serving the Watford community, Plant & Tool Hire Ltd has closed and entered liquidation.

A former Watford General nurse from Kings Langley will fly to Mexico for last hope cancer treatment today, potentially missing her last Christmas with her kids.

Revised bin collection dates during the Christmas period for Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere, and Dacorum.

A look back at some of the snowy scenes when the Watford area shivered at Christmas in December 1981 during one of the coldest winters on record.

Eastbury Road, Watford, was shut for more than an hour after a single vehicle crash.

Trains on the Abbey Line from Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey are expected to face disruption until the end of the day.

A new pedestrian crossing and extended 20mph zone are being considered for Gallows Hill Lane in Abbots Langley as part of school safety improvements.

Watford Junction travellers can expect cancellations and reduced services over the Christmas to New Year's Day period.

The final week of this year’s advent of competitions has opened, with three new prizes available for subscribers.

One of the killers in the Bushey honeytrap attack on Vishal Gohel has successfully appealed his murder charge.

Bushey restaurant Zaza has confirmed its reopening plans after a vehicle crashed into it.

Firefighters have shared a warning after a fire devastated a property in Abbots Langley.

Police have arrested three people over an “affray” involving “several people” near Dunnings II in High Street.

South Oxhey Leisure Centre has reopened its gym following a £400,000 refurbishment, featuring new equipment, improved studios and accessible facilities for all users.

Emergency services shut a Borehamwood road to treat a person suffering a medical incident as the air ambulance was reportedly called out.