A former “dedicated and hardworking” county councillor has died at the age of 97.

The Conservative group have chosen their new leader of Hertfordshire County Council following the shock departure of David Williams.

There has been a crash on the M25.

Here is a round-up of those in our area who have been named in magistrates’ courts between May 1 and May 8.

Crash for cash is an insurance scam where fraudsters deliberately cause dangerous road collisions, often targeting innocent people.

Ali Todd, a registered dietician at the Functional Gut Clinic, advises sticking to some basic rules to help keep your mind and body happy. 

Watford's former chairman and honorary life president, Sir Elton John has said he is "so proud" of the club's achievements from the recently-concluded season.

If you have cash to splash and you are on the hunt for a new luxury home – you may be wondering what £1million could buy you in Watford.

Visitors to what is often referred to as Watford’s best kept secret will be able to enjoy two rosebushes that hold a special meaning to the family of a gifted young medical student who died almost 50 years ago.

Sir Elton John looks set to team up with Years & Years for a surprise performance at tonight’s Brit Awards.

The leader of the Watford Labour group says his party are coming out of the local elections "renewed and ready to challenge".

The all-British showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury to determine the undisputed heavyweight champion is set to take place on one of the first two Saturdays in August in Saudi Arabia, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

Revised plans that would see a locally listed building and former bus garage demolished for flats have been submitted.

The National Lottery is on the hunt for a EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker winner in Hertfordshire who is sitting on a £1m ticket.

A “fun loving” nurse who dedicated nearly 20 years to the NHS has died.

A petition has been launched to stop a 5G mast being installed in a residential neighbourhood.

With news of lots of interest in Watford town centre's empty sites, the Observer has taken a closer look at some on the market.

The RSPCA has launched a pet competition designed to showcase special bonds with their owners and raise money for local animal services.

Pupils at an independent prep school have been celebrating the birth of 14 lambs.

Nearly 100 children in Watford were stripped of disability benefits after their 16th birthday, figures show.

David Lloyd has been re-elected as Hertfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner.

Anthony Joshua has said that lockdown gave him a chance to “breathe” and stop himself from having a breakdown.

The report interviewed 3,000 customers and found that shoppers had three priorities.

The local election results in Watford may appear unremarkable but a deeper dive suggests we could be seeing signs of a Conservative resurgence.

Boris Johnson is addressing the public this afternoon on the relaxing of lockdown restrictions in England.

Sir Elton John says it was an “honour” to hand out the Player of the Year Award after watching Watford win in the last game of the Championship season.

A taxi driver was reportedly threatened at knifepoint by two men.

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

Readers have paid their respects to a chairman and long-standing member of Watford Harriers Athletics Club who passed away.

It’s a feast for the senses down after a host of new food outlets joined a vast range of businesses at Watford Market.

A retired judge says it "one of his greatest honours" to be elected as a new county councillor.

A post office branch has reopened with a new postmaster following major refurbishment.

A Rickmansworth woman has said she was “honoured” to be part of a play remembering people killed protesting against the Vietnam War.

Railway passengers are in line for "smoother journeys" after hundreds of new metres of track was installed.

We now know that the new £39.2million multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital will provide 1,290 spaces for staff, patient and visitor use and that in the short term the present essential staff car park will continue to offer 404 spaces...

The Prime Minister will address the nation later today to announce the easing of further lockdown rules.

Temporary measures enabling employers to conduct right to work checks throughout the pandemic will come to an end on May 16, 2021.

With something for everyone, Nando’s new menu with veggie options, new burger and pitta recipes and a range of brand-new fiery side dishes.

One of the areas largest recycling centres is to temporarily close for a week.

The director of BBC Two’s upcoming war drama has gone into more detail of the filming challenges presented when filming in Watford to make it look like an Iraqi desert.

Three Rivers District Council has remained in control of the Liberal Democrats following the 2021 elections.

Moving from a country where access to any type of decent medical care is determined by the size of your bank account or your ability to pay for a private health insurance policy, to one where medical care is provided by the Government and has been...

The local elections held in Watford were largely uneventful with no seats across the town changing hands.

Police have launched an appeal to help find a teenager who has been reported missing.

The leader of Hertfordshire County Council has lost his seat after the 2021 local election results were announced.

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

It may not be apparent but this almost tranquil photo of children standing on the kerb side was taken at what has become a busy road in Watford.

Many congratulations to the parents and families of these two little ones who were born in Watford.

Hi, my name’s Razzy and I’m a handsome four-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier with a beautiful, big Staffy smile. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust from our Trindledown Farm site in February.

Around one in 10 people across Watford suffer from depression – and figures reveal how rates vary across the area.