Watford legend Luther Blissett has stated there is a “long way to go” to tackle racism in football.

The renaming of Watford's indoor shopping centre certainly caused a stir when it was revealed at the beginning of this month.

Some of the retail shops staying at Atria Watford when it reopens has been revealed.

Transport for London has revealed the 80 routes that will be disrupted due to a driver strike on Wednesday.

Police are searching for a small Yorkshire Terrier after it was last seen kidnapped.

A developer has unveiled revised proposals to redevelop a former bus garage in Garston.

Homeowners in Watford take an average of just over 17 weeks to sell their property, figures show.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have signed a two-fight deal, according to Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn.

The South East is set to experience a “cold blast” with snow and ice forecast over the next few days.

Ordering food on your phone while in the queue for McDonald's can result in a maximum fine of £1,000 and 6 points on your licence.

Several neighbourhoods across Watford and surrounding areas are nearly Covid free as infection rates continue to drop.

People across the UK have been urged to get their coronavirus vaccine, despite a growing list of countries temporarily suspending use of the AstraZeneca jab amid concern around blood clots.

Plans to demolish one pub, bulldozers moving it another, filming for a popular BBC drama and a controversial width restriction in Watford were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

Small businesses are being encouraged to sign up to become a part of Watford Market.

An air ambulance was deployed as paramedics rushed to the aid of a woman.

One of the UK’s leading statisticians says he is ‘no doubt’ the UK will be hit by a third wave of coronavirus infections.

Boris Johnson will discuss ways to protect women and girls from violence with the head of the Metropolitan Police amid a storm of criticism over the force’s handling of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard.

New images have shown the progress made in one of Watford’s biggest and most transformative housing developments.

The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire has publicly recognised and rewarded eight voluntary organisations at the virtual 2021 High Sheriff Awards.

Almost 2,000 Watford residents born on the island of Ireland will celebrate another St Patrick's Day hampered by the coronavirus lockdown this week.

In last week’s planning application column of the Watford Observer someone has submitted an application to demolish the Sun Clock Tower and extension in Ascot Road.

Following announcements by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, buyers and sellers can breathe a sigh of relief that the Stamp Duty holiday has been extended to the end of June.

An indoor adventure course, inspired by television show Ninja Warrior, is set to open at a leisure park in Watford this summer.

A woman has signalled her intention to organise a walk involving both men and women to create a "powerful display of solidarity" and remember Sarah Everard.

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

A proposal for a solar farm spanning several field has become the most objected scheme in a borough's history.

A petition calling for newly-named Atria Watford to be called the Harlequin has garnered over 1,000 signatures.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a teenage boy who has gone missing from Croxley Green.

A rugby star has called on the Government to halt its “betrayal” of Commonwealth members of the armed forces as his father battles for a visa to be allowed residency in the UK.

There is no place that encapsulates Watford's past and present more than the town's museum - and it celebrates its 40th birthday today.

Ministers plan to make threats to send revenge porn a punishable offence.

Hello, my name’s Reg and I’m a nervous seven-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier looking for a new home. I came to the in February this year when my previous owners no longer had the time to look after me.

This week coronavirus restrictions began being eased across England.

Each night I retire to the west wing of my house and before going to sleep watch one of my huge collection of DVDs. I am a great fan of old movies and have just watched a 1950s thriller called Zero Hour about a disaster hitting an airliner. Dana Andr...

This week in Watford we have a property conversion in Sandringham Road, turning it into two flats, the removal of a dead tree in Hempstead Road and three new homes at The Crescent.

As I contemplated this week’s topic, all seemed good with the world. It was a Friday and the early spring sun was shining through the apple tree despite a frosty nip in the air. It was the last day of educating from home, and I had a light teaching...

House prices are on the rise across most of Hertfordshire.

Tom Kerridge's Pub in the Park is set to return to Hertfordshire this year with headline acts including Basement Jaxx and All Saints.

The Guinness Book of World Records – a staple of any childhood.

UK Police have busted the first magic mushroom farm since a Watford man was found growing them in 1998.

More than a third of care home staff in Hertfordshire have not been vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Police have arrested a man after finding cannabis, steroids and shotgun casings in a BMW.

Images show how the next phase of a £218 million major regeneration project will look.

Ever wondered the history behind our favourite supermarkets in the UK? We reveal how Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's all got their names.

World Book Day may have been different this year but that didn't stop hundreds of children dressing up as their favourite characters.

The schools are back, people can begin to visit loved ones in care homes and the number of people to receive the vaccine continues to grow with each day that passes - the light at the end of the tunnel continues is glowing a little brighter.

Another burst water main has been causing delays in Watford town centre.

Individual achievement and outstanding contributions by women to communities in Watford and beyond were celebrated at a special awards ceremony.

A woman in a care home who was kept away from her husband due to the pandemic, was finally able to reunite with her partner.