Three residents in Watford have been honoured for their "outstanding" efforts to the community during the Covid pandemic.

Families and patients at a local cancer centre have been asked to wait with enquiries and checkups due to technical difficulties.

Exclusions for drug and alcohol issues at Hertfordshire's schools have hit a record high, figures reveal.

Home Secretary Priti Patel will host a Downing Street press conference at 5pm

A primary school in Watford has welcomed its new head teacher.

Over 300 fines have been handed out for breaches of Covid-19 laws in Hertfordshire since they came into force, figures show.

A mother accused of allowing her daughter's death is due to appear in court today.

Hertfordshire's mass vaccination centre was filled with emotion as hundreds of patients received their Covid-19 jab, hopeful that it will bring them a step closer to seeing friends and family safely again.

A huge “sonic boom” has startled people across north London and Hertfordshire.

Over 3,000 West Hertfordshire NHS workers have received the Covid-19 vaccine.

A member of Watford’s 1959/60 promotion-winning side who also played for Luton Town in an FA Cup final has died, aged 83.

Police have issued a warning to car owners after a spate of thefts from vehicles.

A developer has been ordered to pay a £500,000 bill after the company started building work without informing a council.

Royal Mail has published a list of areas where there have been delivery delays.

Watford's greatest ever manager Graham Taylor died four years ago today.

County council leader David Williams has called on the government for a “swift decision” on whether local elections will be allowed to go ahead in May.

Public health officials in Hertfordshire will scrutinise the impact that opening primary schools on the first day of the Spring term had on transmission of Covid-19.

Martin Lewis has revealed a Netflix hack that could help members avoid the price hike - and even watch some shows for free.

Morrisons, Sainsbury's, ASDA, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and M&S - supermarket chains are having to enforce rules to keep customers and staff safe.

There are so many awful things happening at the moment that it seems important to reflect sometimes on the very special and heart-warming efforts that are being made to help us through.

Several readers are calling for tougher lockdown restrictions as coronavirus infections remain high.

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After two women were handed £200 fines for driving just five miles for a walk it caused confusion amongst the public.

A hospital trust recorded dozens of coronavirus deaths in the space of just four days, figures show.

Morrisons has confirmed customers who refuse to wear a mask without a medical exemption will be told to leave stores from today.

Here is our weekly look back at a selection of stories that were making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

A leading figure behind Hertfordshire's new mass vaccination centre has hailed an "amazing response" as the first vaccines were administered.

The government issued guidance on the third nationwide Covid-19 lockdown which came into effect last week.

A RETIRED nurse and doctor have told of the ‘scandalous’ training schedule they faced in order to help out in the Covid vaccination drive - before a sudden Government U-turn finally cleared the way.

Watford, Borehamwood, and South Oxhey recorded some of the highest numbers of coronavirus cases over the New Year period, latest figures show.

The prospect of even tougher restrictions in London have been raised amid fears in the Government that the latest lockdown is not being strictly enough observed to stop the new Covid-19 variant from spreading.

The rollout of the coronavirus vaccine is under way across the UK, giving hope for a way out of the crisis which changed our lives nearly a year ago.

The analysis found that gender and age continue to have a significant effect on car insurance costs.

Watford have extended their Hornets at Home scheme as they continue to provide support for people struggling with life in lockdown.

Lockdown three is here and as with the last two we are being asked to put a pause on our everyday comforts, to temporarily put out our lives on hold, for the good of others. To dig deep within ourselves, rekindle our sense of community and joint p...

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to explain the UK's new vaccination plan during a Downing Street press conference today.

Professor Whitty delivers a stark warning saying “As a doctor, I’m trained to tell people pretty straight what I think’s going to happen."

More than 500 coronavirus patients at a hospital trust have died since the pandemic began, latest figures show.

Emergency vet service, Vets Now, has seen a rise in cold weather-related cases in its animal hospital and clinics.

The following death notices were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

More than 100 schools in Hertfordshire reported at least one case of coronavirus in the two weeks before they broke up for Christmas, a council has said.

A total of 200 winning eggs will be hidden randomly in local newsagents and corner shops across the UK.

Rapid testing for people without symptoms of coronavirus will be made available across the country this week, the government has said.

A man who believed that slimming clubs were just for women managed to find his self-confidence over lockdown during his weight loss programme.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed a national lockdown in the face of soaring coronavirus cases across the UK.

Seven major NHS Covid vaccination centres are opening across England this week including one in Hertfordshire.

Hello, my name’s Cesar and I’m a handsome one-year-old boy looking for my forever home. I was brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust in October when my owner had a change in circumstances.

Hertfordshire County Council says there are currently no plans to expand £500 self-isolation grants to specific people if they test positive for Covid-19.

This week we have a property requesting permission for an extra tenant and a new home being built in place of an existing outbuilding in Watford. A new barn is also being built at the Old Cattle Shed in Sarragg and Berkhamsted School would like to...