Watford says it is working with Hertfordshire Constabulary to identify the “loathsome individuals” who posted online abuse towards Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma.

We will be bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers the next budget.

Knife crime in Hertfordshire has increased more than four times in the last seven years, figures reveal.

A community is in line to receive more life-saving equipment for people suffering from a cardiac arrest.

Councillors have delayed a decision on whether to pass or refuse plans for a new housing estate on the edge of a village.

BBC’s TV licence fee could be scrapped in the UK when everyone has access to faster broadband connectivity.

An iconic clock tower in Watford built at a former printworks could be demolished.

Major supermarket chain Aldi is searching for the best uncovered craft distillery in the country.

Many of us will know The Grove in Watford as a luxury five-star retreat set in stunning countryside and being one of Hertfordshire’s most prestigious venues.

Watford’s Mayor has said there are no plans to change street names “at the moment” as a new street naming policy was adopted in the town.

Overhanging trees and vegetation that had covered a cycleway and footpath in Watford have been cut back.

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

Plans to move specialist cancer services from north-west London to a hospital in Watford would be feasible, an NHS trust says.

A bar has had its licence revoked following ongoing investigations into alleged criminal activity.

Police are investigating after a motorist crashed into a parked vehicle.

Fly-tipped waste is discovered in Watford three times a day on average, figures reveal.

Watford could be in high demand for more drive-thrus, research suggests.

Dozens of homes have been left with no power due to a power cut.

Scientists believe Watford and the surrounding areas have a minimal chance of becoming a coronavirus hotspot by the middle of March.

Ian Fox in his letter ‘Out of date doctrine’ of February 12, 2021 wondered if Extinction Rebellion had helped design Watford Borough Council’s draft plan for the future of Watford. Indeed we did give input, along with Friends of the Earth, v...

There are delays on the A41 after a crash in the morning.

TUI’s cancellations will apply to any departures from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Watford’s Mayor has thanked residents for their efforts in bringing down the town’s coronavirus infection rate.

Numerous tributes have been paid to Glenn Roeder following his death at the age of 65 yesterday, but what has been a constant throughout is the recognition of his qualities as a person as well as a classy defender who became one of the top coaches...

It was a year ago today that the country's chief medical officer reported the first patient in Hertfordshire had tested positive for coronavirus.

Plans to build a 5G phone mast have been thrown out by a council after neighbours voiced their anger over it.

A fed-up landlord held a birthday bash to mark one year of abandoned bins and fly-tipping causing a stink outside his property.

A mother who had a brain tumour growing inside of her for up to 10 years without knowing is calling for more investment in finding a cure for the disease.

A van that was packed with parcels worth thousands of pounds was stolen at Watford's High Street.

A new tourist attraction in Watford, a landmark goal for an England football legend and a Hornets fan thanking everyone who supported him following a life-threatening attack were among the stories making our headlines ten and five years ago this w...

Recommendations made by councillors that have not ruled out changing street names reflecting “negative history” in Watford are set to be debated.

Many of us gazed up to the night sky over the weekend to enjoy the view of the Snow Moon, with some readers taking the opportunity to capture stunning pictures of the astronomical event.

Boris Johnson’s road-map out of lockdown has offered hope that non-essential retailers could open as early as next month.

Fares across TfL services will today increase by 2.6 per cent in line with the national increase in rail fares.

A resident has questioned a proposal to turn a housing estate into a low traffic neighbourhood.

An invasive insect species considered a pest by homeowners and farmers in the US and parts of Europe has been found in the UK.

Anthony Joshua splashed out £7.5million on homes in 12 months.

A hunt is under way to locate one of the first people in the UK believed to have contracted the Manaus variant of coronavirus, a new strain that may spread more rapidly and respond less well to existing vaccines.

A “massive meteor” has been seen breaking up in the sky across the UK tonight.

Political leaflets will be permitted to be hand delivered by next week, according to new government guidance issued.

Planned improvement works on more than 60 roads across Hertfordshire over the coming year have been put on hold.

Funeral staff have described the anguish of having restricted numbers of mourners attend services during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nearly two million people aged 60 to 63 in England are being invited to book a coronavirus jab as part of the continued expansion of the vaccine programme.

I recently wrote about my alarm at the Liberal Democrats’ transport policy, as revealed in their final draft local plan, and I am very pleased that Cllr Sharp has responded on these pages.

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has encouraged many businesses to consider ending their existing contracts before they are due to expire. What are the issues to bear in mind?

The budget supermarket has been carbon neutral since January 2019

A new closure at a busy junction has been enforced after barriers and cones were introduced, latest pictures show.

Former Watford manager and defender Glenn Roeder has died.

From traditional names to the more unusual there are always new names coming to light to make your decision that little bit harder.

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