Cassiobury Infant School planted 510 native trees to create a 100m hedgerow, uniting pupils, parents and volunteers in a biodiversity project supported by Grow Wild Club and Woodoaks Farm.

Nothing beats the gift of jewellery at Christmas and Lily Charmed should be your first stop.

New government data has revealed the best and worst performing primary schools in Watford.

Watford-based Social Ready Ltd, led by “The Property Twins,” has gained national recognition with 19 awards for its affordable housing projects supporting key workers and low-income families.

These six Watford properties have all been allowed to become HMOs in 2025.

A look back at Cawdells department store almost a century ago after Watford Market had moved to new premises from Market Place.

Junior doctors have begun a five-day walkout, with NHS leaders in Hertfordshire calling for patience from patients.

West Herts Hospitals Charity raised more than £80,000 at its 30th anniversary dinner at The Grove for the Caring for Generations Appeal.

Watford-area babies are being sought for the filming of an upcoming BBC drama in January 2026.

Plans for 4,000 homes in Hertfordshire have been submitted for a site on land to the East of Hemel Hempstead.

Watford's Vue Cinema will be allowed to open 24-hours a day despite objections following a meeting of the council's licencing sub-committee.

Hertfordshire Police have issued an appeal to help trace a missing woman from Watford, last seen in the Vicarage Road area on Tuesday afternoon.

Hours of disruption is expected on Hertfordshire's Abbey Line between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey due to a shortage of staff.

A cyclist has died following a serious crash near Hemel Hempstead earlier this month.

The owner of a business in the Hello! Watford food court has responded to its 1/5 food hygiene rating.

Bright Little Stars Nursery donated pyjamas and festive gifts to Watford General Hospital, bringing cheer to young patients and staff with help from Belle, Bluey and Santa’s Elf.

Watford Phoenix Choir raised £400 for homelessness charity New Hope Trust at its Christmas concert, and is now inviting new members and offering taster sessions for the spring term.

One of the British brand icons, Wedgwood has been gracing the tables and in homes across the world for more than 260 years.

Outdoor seating could be coming to Simmons bakeries in Abbots Langley, Croxley Green and Chorleywood.

A Watford charity has received a boost thanks to the support of an MP and a team of business volunteers.

Follow our live traffic updates following a crash on the M25 between junctions 17 and 18.

Muddy Stilettos has published its list of the best festive days out, with the Hogwarts in the snow experience at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden featured prominently.

Nearly 700 people attended Bushey Chabad’s Chanukah celebration, with record turnout following the Bondi attack, featuring menorah lighting, prayers and circus-themed festivities.

Some of the scenes at the Ascot Road sorting office in Watford on the 'busiest day ever' for the Post Office during Christmas 1986.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Hertfordshire and the East of England from 12am to 10am tomorrow (December 17).

The Watford-based director of a charity delivering Christmas presents to Ukraine has slammed the "heartless" French customs officers who hit him with a €700 fine.

Holocaust survivor Steven Frank has delivered his 1,000th talk at Watford Grammar School for Girls, sharing his testimony with Year 9 students and marking decades of connection to the school.

Images have been release of people police want to speak to as part of an ongoing crackdown on shoplifting in Carpenders Park's Co-op.

Watford MP Matt Turmaine visited Watford General Hospital dressed as Father Christmas, handing out chocolates and spreading festive cheer to young patients, families and staff.

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has shared a new look at series three of HBO's House of the Dragon, which was primarily filmed at the facility.

Two men have been charged over more than a dozen motor vehicle thefts in Hertfordshire, including victims in Abbots Langley and Hemel Hempstead.

Watford Rotary’s Santa and his elf brought festive joy to young patients at Watford General Hospital, visiting Starfish Ward and A&E and spreading smiles to children and families.

Plans to open a new supermarket are among the latest public notices for the Watford area.

Olympians, professional athletes, royalty and record breakers, all have reaped the benefits of Musto’s clothing and footwear, and now you can too as the winter chill starts to bite.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is “improving” its processes to clamp down on organised paedophile rings, which its boss admitted were “not perfect” in the past.

A Watford man has appeared in court to deny stalking allegations ahead of a trial next year.

Authorities and local groups in the Watford area have issued messages of support and solidarity following Sunday's "horrific" shooting in Australia.

Wren Kitchens has opened a new showroom in Watford, creating 21 jobs.

Team GB sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey will headline a community day at Watford Leisure Centre – Central on March 1, 2026, celebrating its £3m refurbishment and new state-of-the-art facilities.

A "prominent" parcel of lane near two "outstanding" schools has been put on the market with housebuilding potential.

Two houses in the same Rickmansworth road being targeted are among police appeals issued for the Watford area in recent days.

Ricky Gervais has unveiled a statue in Hemel Hempstead paying tribute to the dog from his Netflix series After Life.

A man has been arrested after a robbery in Watford that led to a police chase.

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many families start noticing small changes in their older loved ones. Perhaps Mum is finding it harder to get out and about, or Dad’s home isn’t quite as tidy as it used to be.

"TikTok sensation” The Natural History Museum in Tring, 30 minutes from Watford, has been named the country’s best attraction off the beaten track.

With Christmas just 10 days away, if you’re stuck on what to buy for a friend or loved one, how about a membership for English Heritage? Home to around 480,000 objects and renowned World Heritage Sites including Stonehenge, Hadrian’s Wall and The...

This week’s submissions include numerous TPO and conservation area tree applications, home extensions, agricultural buildings and updates to previously approved schemes.

The chairman of Watford Conservatives has his say on the budget in his latest column for the Watford Observer.

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) is to review its street lighting policy after more than 1,000 people backed a resident’s petition calling for all lights to be left on at night.

This week’s submissions include new rear and side extensions, loft conversions, shopfront alterations, pergolas, and a smoking shelter at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden.