Police have released images of four men following a row in Watford's Market Street that has seen an arrest made on suspicion of affray.

Police have appealed for the public's help to find Watford-linked teenager Mekeal who has gone missing from Birmingham.

A woman has been arrested in Watford over several offences including theft from a motor vehicle and assaulting a police officer.

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The CQC is investigating Courtland Lodge care home in Watford after a resident died during heatwave weather.

A nationwide survey has ranked England’s friendliest and unfriendliest places and Watford is on the wrong side of things.

The family of a “one of a kind” father and grandad who died after being hit by a car on the A414 in Hemel Hempstead have paid tribute to him.

O’Neill’s Watford has submitted an application for a refurbishment of its prominent home next to Watford Junction.

An alleged fraudster accused of impersonating learner drivers taking tests in Watford is set to face trial in London.

Hertfordshire Police have appealed for information on fatal crashes in Stevenage, St Albans and Borehamwood over the last week.

Little Oxhey Lane, South Oxhey, is closed at the bridge over the railway due to emergency repairs ongoing to the carriageway.

Plans to knock down a vacant swimming pool site in South Oxhey have been approved.

New Watford High Street flats could soon be created by extending upwards above commercial units next to Pryzm.

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More than 100 all-five-star reviews have come in for Shirin Bar & Kitchen which serves customers like it is a “second house”.

Bea's Coffee Barn in Kings Langley has been named the best coffee shop award in the East of England category at the England's Business Awards.

Fresh calls have been made for a review into a "notorious accident blackspot" in Watford following another serious crash at the junction of Park Road and Stratford Road.

Greene King has been granted permission for a wide-ranging refurbishment at a Grade II listed 17th century inn.

The Met Police have confirmed that a horror fire in Harefield is being treated as "suspicious".

Hertsmere MP Sir Oliver Dowden has said he is "very worried" about how new planning laws could affect Bushey, Radlett, Potters Bar, Cuffley and Potters Bar.

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A mum has said she is "relieved" and feels lucky to be alive after a horror blaze that destroyed her boat in Harefield over the weekend.

Filming for the second series of HBO’s Harry Potter TV show has begun, as confirmed by star Asha Soetan's social media.

Five properties in Watford, Bushey Heath, Croxley Green, and Chorleywood are currently being advertised for more than £3,000,000.

Watford General Hospital chefs Dawn and Tommy have made the finals of NHS Chef of the Year 2026.

The 142 Watford to Brent Cross bus is the latest to face a reduction in frequency this summer.

The Sportsman, Croxley Green, has come back on the market with £500,000 knocked off the price, potentially reviving hopes it could return.

A replacement has been found for a highly rated Watford restaurant more than two years after it closed.

Plans for 125 homes across a prominent Bovingdon field have been unveiled and the council may have no power to stop them.

Hertfordshire County Council is dealing with four trailers abandoned on roads containing dangerous asbestos.

A UK high street retailer with a Watford presence collapsed into administration with 1,800 jobs lost owing more than £46 million

The Lidl stores in Watford and South Oxhey are among 196 branches to join a new scheme giving away unused food at the end of each day.

“Essential” month-long works will require closures on the A1(M) motorway in Hertfordshire each weeknight.

New pictures and a video have emerged showing the huge fire that destroyed two boats in Harefield on Saturday night (August 17).

New plans have been submitted for more flats on top of Hanover Court in King Georges Avenue, Watford.

Six residential boats reportedly sunk following a fire in Springwell Lane, Harefield on Saturday night (August 15).

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Watford's Estcourt Tavern pub is set to reopen in September after a six-figure refurbishment.

Brett Ellis gives his tongue-in-cheek verdict on Ginsters, arguing the famous brand remains a tough sell among Cornwall's pasty purists.

Man in his 30s dies after Audi A4 crashes into tree on Redbourn Road, St Albans. Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage. Hertfordshire Police.

Scott's Grotto in Ware is the UK's largest shell grotto and was built more than 260 years ago.

The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on The Royal Oak in Watford Heath, which aims to "feel like everyone's front room".

Matt Turmaine argues Andy Burnham has made a strong start as prime minister with action on bills, bus fares and business rates, while contrasting Labour's approach with Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

The past year has seen an influx of new gyms, refurbishments, and planned gym openings for Watford including JD Gyms and Anytime Fitness.

A man in his 30s has died after an Audi crashed into a tree on Redbourn Road in St Albans. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as they investigate the fatal collision.

Road closures are among the latest public notices set to impact residents in and around Watford.

TV star and food critic Giles Coren has praised The Grove's viral buffet, describing it as "luxurious".

A man has been jailed for nine years and six months after starting fires in Hertford.

Watford’s demolished Cassiobury House estate, the former seat of the Earls of Essex, represents £897,000 in lost value for the UK economy.

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