You should seek "prompt medical advice" if you've had any of these eight symptoms after getting the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine.

A top public health boss has warned of a rise in coronavirus cases as lockdown eases but feels Hertfordshire can avoid a “serious” third wave of the virus.

Prospective buyers in Watford need 10 times their average annual earnings to buy a home, figures have revealed.

A hotline for workers at Amazon has been set up by Unite to report "poor treatment and working practices."

A new app which alerts people when they enter a crime hot spot shows the most dangerous places to live and walk in Watford and the surrounding areas.

Some television viewers were left bemused this morning after spotting what they believed to be a "big cat" wondering along the shores of a lake.

A house that was struck by a fire which shut a major road for hours is suspected to have been a cannabis factory.

Disability charity Watford Mencap is to move into the former Nascot Lawn building in Watford.

Watford Borough Council claim they are "working constructively" with Watford FC to try and keep the club's stadium in the town.

A historic monument is under threat once again after a decision to save it from demolition was challenged.

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

A borough-wide campaign will be supporting local businesses as they reopen their doors following months of closure due to the third coronavirus lockdown.

There were reports of a knife being pulled out in Watford town centre during a fight between four men.

Four people have been rushed to hospital after a crash this morning.

Investigations to determine the cause of a fire that shut a major road for hours are still ongoing.

A top public health boss has said pupils are being “reminded” to follow coronavirus rules as he warned that police will “ramp up” enforcement action.

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

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

Live updates after a crash at Rickmansworth Road in Chorleywood

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

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

I read with interest last week’s article in the Watford Observer (March 19) regarding Watford Borough Council’s proposal to fund Watford Market by further embedding its location on the ring road.

THIS is how you can check if your phone number was one of the millions leaked in a Facebook data breach.

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.