A stretch of one of Watford's busiest roads will be resurfaced following pressure from councillors.

Three charities have been able to provide vital support to people affected by the pandemic thanks to funding.

A third of coronavirus cases could have been missed because people aren't able to get a test on the NHS unless they have three of the classic symptoms.

There are more than hundreds of rules in The Highway Code.

Oliver Dowden has called on residents to "share their views" about plans to construct a solar farm on green belt land.

The owners of Pryzm Watford have welcomed the government “finally acknowledging” nightclubs, despite pointing to flaws in a reopening suggestion made by the Prime Minister.

Two men have who helped transport £100,000 worth of drugs across counties have been jailed.

A police helicopter was deployed after law breakers broke into a property and ran off.

Luther Blissett has declared a major Watford FC fan a ‘Watford legend’.

There are few methods of travel that evoke such sentimental emotions like steam trains.

The Duke of Edinburgh has been admitted to hospital after feeling unwell, Buckingham Palace said.

An NHS trust has denied a misleading video circulating through social media “exposing” a doctor that appears to be attempting to put down a patient and blame the death on Covid-19.

A man was arrested and drugs seized after officers raided an address in Watford.

Parking restrictions have been introduced near a primary school after neighbours raised concerns about "dangerous" parking in the area.

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking the public’s views on a range of proposals to improve walking and cycling.

Look out Watford, the Liberal Democrats are going to war on how we live and get about.

Hairdressers were forced to close once more at the start of the year as part of fresh lockdown restrictions.

Coronavirus case rates across Hertfordshire are now as low as what they were at the end of the November lockdown, figures show.

Rapid testing will continue to be readily available across Hertfordshire even though new cases of coronavirus have dipped considerably.

Footage shows the moment a mysterious hero dived into freezing water to save a bird trapped in ice.

Almost two million more people are to be told to shield to protect themselves from serious side-effects from Covid-19, officials have said.

The Prime Minister has said rapid Covid-19 testing could help entertainment venues, such as theatres and nightclubs, start to welcome back customers once lockdown restrictions are eased.

A councillor says he is concerned by the lack of faith of Covid-19 vaccinations and rise in misinformation within black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups.

A police officer has been working throughout the coronavirus lockdowns to promote body confidence.

The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues.

It's Pancake Day, you haven't made them for a year and you can't remember the recipe!

A man who obsessively stalked his wife and “threatened to kill her” has been given Hertfordshire’s first full Stalking Protection Order (SPO).

Two men who claimed they had “no idea” about a pandemic have been fined for breaching Covid-19 restrictions.

It was a real toss-up as to who won Watford’s first-ever wheelchair pancake race on Tuesday.

The Mayor of Watford is among the latest of people to receive a Covid-19 vaccination jab.

A nursery manager says all frontline workers "deserve to be a priority" for the coronavirus vaccine.

A pilot scheme in Hertfordshire which offers pregnant women up to £300 in shopping vouchers as an incentive to give up smoking has been helping dozens try to kick the habit.

Water Lane is very frustrating. A lot of money has been spent on attempting to flood prevent, but to no avail. Not least when, about five years ago, the lower of the two bridges was rebuilt, at great cost and no minor inconvenience to residents.

Professor Steven Riley, a member of the Spi-M modelling group, said scientists are "genuinely worried" about another wave in the UK.

The thin cake, made with batter and fried in a frying pan is perfect for a range of toppings with lemon juice and sugar the most traditional.

Hornets legend Luther Blissett is encouraging more communities to get a corornavirus jab after receiving his first vaccine.

Prime Minister will lead a Downing Street press briefing on Monday where he is set to talk about the lifting of coronavirus restrictions in England.

Partygoers who gathered to celebrate a wedding anniversary have been collectively fined nearly £15,000

Freezing temperatures and snow could all soon be a memory as much warmer weather appears to be coming our way.

A mystery swimmer plunged into freezing waters to rescue a great crested grebe.

Former Watford footballer and manager Kenny Jackett will be taking a short break away from football to recover from an operation.

The fight to save a historic pub, a brave rescue and the potential new owners plans for Watford FC feature in the selection of stories that were making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

A golf club has been busy since offering up its clubhouse as a Covid-19 vaccination centre.

No traces of Covid have been found on London’s underground stations, Tubes and buses by scientists investigating the virus.

Anthony Joshua has teased he might join WWE once his boxing career is over in a recent interview.

Hornets legend Luther Blissett has said he would have wanted Andre Gray to leave Watford after he broke lockdown rules.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of common assault after motorists were said to be involved in a disagreement.

Rickmansworth Aquadrome has now fully reopened after parts were shut off for two weeks in response to flooding incidents.

Watford Borough Council has hinted at proposals to spends hundreds of thousands of pounds improving the look and feel of town centre streets.

There have been several developments over the weekend as to what Boris Johnson's "roadmap" to lifting lockdown restrictions will look like.