The family of a hospital matron who passed away from coronavirus have paid a poignant tribute to her one year on.

Royal Mail is offering free parcel pick-ups across the UK.

The gradual easing of lockdown restrictions has given us the chance to start getting back to some semblance of normality.

The world is in mourning following the announcement that His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away.

A painted mural honouring the history of a house is here to stay – but a planning application has denied other parts of the house refurbishment.

A driver mounted a pavement near a primary school after attempting to flee police officers for the second time in a day.

A cyber security training service in Watford is among the list of businesses named and shamed for deliberate tax defaulters.

NHS England has announced that the Moderna vaccine will start being administered nationally this month to help combat Covid. But what do we know about it?

Students in secondary schools and colleges are told to continue wearing face masks in classrooms into the summer term – and the topic has had a divisive reaction from Watford Observer readers.

The Duke of Edinburgh, who has died at the age of 99, visits to Hertfordshire and East London in the past including opening a new science buildings and gardens at a historic house.

THE Watford Observer has opened an online book of condolence for people to leave their tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh.

The Duke of Edinburgh has passed away, the Royal Family has announced.

Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.

A controversial width restriction in Watford is due to be suspended next week while roadworks take place.

Grass cutting will be reduced this year at several locations around Three Rivers as part of a pilot project to increase biodiversity across the district.

A contentious proposal that would see Watford Football Club move to Bushey has unsurprisingly sparked a wave of varied opinions.

WITH pubs getting ready to welcome customers back next week, members of the public are still expected to know what the rules will be.

Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Prince Philip has died, Buckingham Palace has said.

I was there on January 28, 1950 at the fourth round of the FA Cup against Manchester United. I was then 12 years of age. I was there with my brother Harvey, then aged seven. I remember the match very well and have often thought of and referred to ...

Two brothers from Watford who were driven by their mother to a house where they shot a man have been found guilty of murder.

A gym that has faced a struggle over the past three lockdowns says there is a clear excitement for people returning to gyms

A mysterious animal that TV viewers feared was a wild 'big cat' has turned out to be an innocent five-year-old Cockapoo named Coco.

Non-essential shops are set to reopen from Monday (April 12) after Boris Johnson confirmed the next phase of lockdown lifting in England.

An operations manager has said he and his family were left “gutted” after his car was stolen from their driveway.

Watford is among areas in England that have recorded some of the largest rises in coronavirus cases in a week, Public Health England data shows.

A teenager was punched in the neck as thieves tried to steal his moped near Watford town centre.

Atria Watford has said it is “extremely excited” to welcome back shoppers as it confirmed that most of its retailers will open from April 12.

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.

A woman who has been forced to care for her disabled mum has become a roller-skating sensation in a new tv advert.

A woman has been left bruised after being attacked by a man as she was walking through a field.

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.

Anthony Joshua has partnered with a company offering independent boxing gyms across the UK vital funds to survive following the pandemic.

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

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

Watford Borough Council has received tens of thousands of pounds which will allow leisure centres in the town to reopen with certainty.

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

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.

As a former employee of Sun Printers and having members of my family working for Andre & Sleigh of Bushey, I feel it puts me in the perfect position to provide a bit more meat on the bone regarding a report in the Watford Observer (“Remembering ...

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.

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.