Royal Mail and Hermes have responded to reports that undelivered parcels are being sold on eBay.

A "struggling" hotel is set to close later this year or in early 2022.

Next week many businesses will get to finally reopen doors after months of remaining shut under the third lockdown.

Watford's rapid coronavirus testing centre has relocated ahead of new rules which will allow anyone to access a test.

Salmonella poisoning and potential choking hazards are among the concerns leading to urgent product recalls across the UK.

Watford and the surrounding areas had light showers of snow today – but when will the current cold snap end?

A series of photos show the devastation caused by a house fire and the emergency response to tackle it.

The leader of the Liberal Democrats has played down the severity of a possible rift within the Watford Liberal Democrat party following a raft of resignations.

A road has been shut after two houses had “severe damage” from a fire.

A shoplifter who caused "misery" to his community has been jailed for 16 months.

Have you already had Covid? Here are the main symptoms.

A fraudster who made false insurance claims to Hertfordshire County Council has been jailed.

Fire services are at Sparrows Herne in Bushey. More updates to follow.

The potential redevelopment of a golf course to provide a new home for Watford Football Club has grabbed the headlines in recent days.

We are living in unprecedented times. The economic response needed for the recovery will also be without parallel, but that does not mean we should put principles to one side when “building back” and considering future sites for development wi...

Can I commend your coverage of the story of the shocking news about the proposed development of the Bushey Country Club site? Unlike other local publications, you have highlighted the fact that building a 1,950 pupil school in the middle of Bushey...

The Home Office has updated ‘An employers’ guide to right to work checks’, which provide guidance on the right to work for EU citizens starting work in the UK between January 1 and June 30, 2021.

Fraudsters are posing as your friends, family and any other contacts you may have on WhatsApp.

Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

The relatively low access to faster broadband across Hertfordshire has been highlighted at a meeting involving council leaders.

The one-year survival rate for bowel cancer patients in the Herts Valleys region has improved, figures show.

Dozens of objections have been made after an applicant returned with a revised proposal to construct two warehouses.

A homeowner who has been creating knitted window displays for the last 15 years is hoping to spread some joy and positivity with her latest Easter-themed display.

A car boot sale site has been eyed up as a possible home for a new data centre.

Everyone in England is to be offered free, twice-weekly coronavirus tests as ministers prepare for the next stage of easing lockdown restrictions.

A man who is writing a memoir is calling for the public in hope to learn more about a former business that played a significant part in his childhood.

More than 4,000 children in Hertfordshire became eligible for free school meals during the coronavirus pandemic, figures show.

There are very few matters that anger me enough to write to the editor but the absolute chaos of the Bushey Country Club ‘consultation’ and the desire of Hertsmere Borough Council to build a massively unsuitable school and undisclosed number o...

THIS week there has been an application for a 6m rear extension in Horseshoe Lane, Watford, notable since it is about twice the length of most extensions. In Three Rivers there is a plan for redevelopment of Northcotts in Abbots Langley, which wou...

The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming this in April.

Council leaders from across Hertfordshire are spear-heading a drive to establish a forum with developers.

More than half of people in Watford have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

Working remotely has presented all types of tests but imagine using the medium of technology to try and teach a young child to learn how to walk or talk.

A top public health boss has praised supermarkets for their efforts in enforcing coronavirus rules, but said some have needed “constant reminding” about safety.

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

Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Hertsmere Borough Council has warned dog fouling is on the rise locally and has revealed the biggest problem hotspots.

HEALTH commissioners have agreed to a £2.5m funding boost to cut the length of time that children with autism have to wait for a diagnosis in Hertfordshire.

New Hope continues to state that there are no known rough sleepers in town – and explains sightings of people appearing homeless in the area.

A popular zoo in Hertfordshire has confirmed it will reopen to the public on April 12 under the government’s road map out of lockdown.

A mass participation run in Hertfordshire is set to serve as a pilot event for the government’s “Covid status certification” scheme.

These almshouses are a 440-year-old part of Watford history but they could easily have been lost had it not been for an appeal set up by a councillor.

Congratulations to the parents of these two babies who were born at Watford General Hospital.

The Met Office said parts of the UK could see snow over the Easter weekend.

Hello, my name is Twiglet and I’m a long-haired, 13-year-old boy looking for my forever home. I was brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust as my owner sadly passed away.

Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

A picture shows rubbish left behind in Cassiobury Park, Watford.

HOSPITAL consultant Dermot O’Riordan has raised concerns that the "sharp elbowed" and the "articulate middle class" may be prioritised for treatment as waiting lists grow.

Whether it be nationwide chains including British Home Stores or Woolworths, or those names that are synonymous with the town such as Clements and Trewins, there are a host of shops in Watford that are no longer with us that hold fond memories.

A survey by Which has ranked the best and worst motorway service stations across the UK.