A summer project will restore a nature reserve and help provide a much-needed new home for wildlife.

Private renters in Watford fork out more than £600 extra per month on average to keep a roof over their heads compared to those in social homes, figures show.

More than 150 staff members at London’s largest hospital trust attended a clinic after suffering from skin ailments caused by PPE.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they are looking to trace following an incident at a Tesco Express.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was quizzed today on what he and his government are doing to help youngsters through the pandemic and after it.

Both the Bakerloo Line extension and the Crossrail 2 project have been put “on hold” according to TfL commissioner Andy Byford.

The possible redevelopment of Watford Junction, a memorable FA Cup quarter-final victory and a takeover at Vicarage Road were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

Bus passengers face further disruption to services this week as drivers prepare to take strike action again.

A teenager who threatened a police officer with a Samurai sword in Watford town centre has been sentenced.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be giving the latest on the pandemic on the day when schools reopened to all pupils after a two-month lockdown.

A major road in Watford is unlikely to reopen until at least tomorrow, according to the town's mayor.

Police have today released CCTV images after a wallet was stolen from a Mercedes in Watford.

Weather experts have warned strong winds may bring disruption to Hertfordshire this week.

A letter raging against controversial developments in Watford struck a chord with readers last week with many questioning how the area would cope.

A plot of land at Watford General Hospital could be sold for millions of pounds, having been earmarked as potentially surplus to requirements.

Three new side effects have been added to the official Covid vaccine list.

These are the lockdown resrictions which are being eased in England on Monday.

Most readers do not like the new name of Watford’s shopping centre, the results of a poll have found.

People aged between 56 and 59 are being invited to book Covid-19 vaccinations this week, NHS England said.

Boris Johnson says it is crucial the people across England continue to stick to coronavirus restrictions as step one of his 'roadmap to freedom' comes into effect.

Netflix has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming this week.

I cannot recall in all the 60 years+ I have been watching the ‘Orns, anything quite like the behaviour of Jefferson Lerma in Saturday’s (February 27) game against Bournemouth.

The press conference will start at 4pm, an hour earlier than the usual time 5pm due to internal diary considerations in No10.

Your hospital services are changing and our doctors and nurses want to tell you why and how!

The Supreme Court has confirmed the drivers who brought proceedings against Uber are workers.

Laying out his budget this week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak extended the Stamp Duty holiday to October.

Tomorrow coronavirus restrictions will begin being eased in England.

A father who feared for his newborn baby as he suffered through seizures is campaigning for more equipment to support high dependency babies in similar situations.

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust could make millions of pounds from selling land it owns, figures reveal.

Coronavirus infection rates are still dropping across Hertfordshire as schools prepare to welcome pupils back to the classroom.

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

Three Rivers District Council is the highest performing authority in England for household recycling, reuse and composting, government figures have revealed.

A busy road is set to close as roadworks are carried out.

Did you join in the carnival fun in Abbots Langley in 1979? Can you spot yourself in one of these pictures?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Oprah interview will air in the US tonight - here's all you need to know.

Fans of sweet treats can start to get excited as a brand-new dessert parlour prepares to open its doors for the first time in Watford.

Temporary changes will also be introduced which allow licensed premises to sell alcohol for takeaway purposes.

A Watford Observer reader won a competition designed to help keep people connected with loved ones during the pandemic.

Hello, my name is Moo and I’m a 14-year-old British Short Hair girl looking for my new home. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust in January as I was too scared to eat because of the dogs in my previous home.

Hello again to my fellow travellers down Memory Lane. I hope you are all holding onto the wreckage as the end of lock down is now hopefully in sight and the pub garden beckons.

During this Covid pandemic, what’s stood out are the legions of volunteers who have selflessly dedicated themselves to supporting others. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

A new month and lots of new plans. This week in Watford is a request to replace a garage with two new homes in Tring and a plan to turn a house into two flats in Spring Gardens.

Live updates as a burst water pipe floods roads and leaves homes without water.

It was a year ago today that a ward was evacuated at Watford General Hospital after their first patient tested positive for Covid-19.

A recent bid for grant funding could add more electric vehicle charging points in Watford.

A new authentic-styled Italian restaurant is making its way to Abbots Langley.

The stamp duty holiday deadline will be extended from 31 March to 30 June 2021, Use our stamp duty calculator to see how much you will save.

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 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.