People in Watford have been left without water this morning after a burst pipe.

Watford's shopping centre was finally given a new name this week - but the choice has triggered a barrage of criticism.

The M25 has reopened after being closed when a lorry crash spilled fuel on the road surface.

The days are getting longer, spring is almost here and millions have now had their first dose of the vaccine - there are more signs of better time ahead as these pictures illustrate.

These are the key dates for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday in 2021 - and when the school holidays will take place.

The M25 near St Albans has been closed after a lorry shed its load.

What are the four changes to lockdown rules being made in England from Monday?

A secondary school received a record-breaking amount of applications from pupils wanting to attend from September.

What are the current face mask rules in England for Morrisons, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda? And when will they end?

You are through on goal with the ball at your feet. All it needs is the simplest of touches. The crowd is willing you to score. But - inexplicably - you try to do something clever and end up missing by miles.

A Watford care home failed to provide adequate care as one carer was believed to be drinking gin and wine on the job, an ombudsman report concluded.

The latest list of local testing sites for people with no coronavirus symptoms has been released ahead of the return to school.

A planning inspector will decide whether to override a council's decision to refuse plans for a block of flats in a residential street.

The cost of local authority residents’ parking permits and car parks in Bushey is set to increase from April 1.

People in Kings Langley have been left without water after a burst water main.

Watford FC players Ben Foster and Helen Ward have joined forces with Watford Women's Centre to challenge domestic violence in the town and across Hertfordshire by taking part in a £5,000 fundraiser to help victims of domestic abuse.

A man who joked about running a marathon every time that Andre Gray scores this season, is following through with his claim.

A man was allegedly seen waving an axe in a Watford street earlier this week.

JD Wetherspoon has revealed that 394 of its UK pubs will reopen on April 12 - and 12 of them are in Hertfordshire.

A new coronavirus strain that is believed to have originated in the UK is being tracked by scientists, as efforts increase to suppress variants of concern.

The Met Office has said the UK will not be hit by a 'snow bomb' this month.

Watford’s shopping centre has been a big talking point over the past few hours as its owners confirmed what the new name for the centre would be.

A petition was launched just hours after the reveal of Watford’s shopping centre’s new name was revealed.

An independent school has announced it is investing millions of pounds into its facilities.

Police are today appealing for witnesses after a car was left with scratches at a Watford petrol station.

A decision on whether to approve plans for one of Watford’s tallest buildings has been put on hold by the applicants.

The owners of Watford’s shopping centre have defended its new name after readers criticised the decision to not bring back the Harlequin.

The Watford Observer has teamed up with Watford Museum and its curator Sarah Priestley to take a journey back to the town’s past through items or places of historical significance.

Troy Deeney’s upcoming autobiography has been confirmed – but its true title is yet to be revealed.

The new name for Watford’s shopping centre has been heavily criticised by readers as they slammed the decision to not bring back the Harlequin.

HS2 has announced a new "ambitious" scheme designed to enhance the environment near two major tunnels it is constructing.

An amateur photographer has been taking his camera to the skies to capture spectacular birds eye shots of Watford.

Watford’s shopping centre has officially been given a new name by its owners.

Police are trying to find a teenage girl who has gone missing.

It’s that day of the year again when children will be dressing up as popular characters from memorable stories to mark World Book Day.

It’s disturbing to find yet more trees being earmarked for the chop on Oxhey Lane in Carpenders Park near the junction of By The Wood. Soon there will be none left.

A family believe this stunning photo captured the moment a meteor blazed across the sky above Watford.

A part of Watford's "history" will not be demolished without a fight after a series of objections flooded in.

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

A post office has opened inside a convenience store.

Two arrests were made and more than 50 vehicles stopped in a police operation targeting drug crime and country lines.

A car has broken down on the M1 near Hemel Hempsread

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to build a brand new £55,000 baseball venue in a Childs Hill park.

New data is out on the number of Hertfordshire pupils given a preferred secondary school place - and Watford is languishing at the bottom again.

Police are searching for a Watford teenager who has been missing for five days.

Businesses along a road which has been shut at one end for more than half a year say they feel "disregarded and ignored".

Police are investigating after meat products were stolen.

Hotel giant Travelodge wants to open more new venues in and near to South West Hertfordshire.

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

THE search for the mystery person infected with the Brazilian mutation of coronavirus is continuing.