A teenager from Rickmansworth has been arrested following a fight where two people were reportedly seen with a crowbar and a hammer.

Motorists in areas including Watford, Chorleywood and South Oxhey are facing disruption after the green light was given for an extensive programme of roadworks.

Due to popular demand, visitors are welcomed back to the Celebration of the Slytherin feature which first ran last year.

The boss of HS2 has said he hopes the UK "gets behind" the controversial project following the launch of its first giant tunnelling machine.

Watford Borough Council has announced plans to create wildflower meadows throughout Cassiobury Park next year.

A 17-year-old serial robber has been banned from entering Watford town centre alone after pleading guilty to another robbery.

Criminals are continuing to capitalise on the pandemic but looking out for so many convincing scams can be incredibly daunting for motorists.

Next has called on shoppers to immediately dispose of the items and contact the retailer for a full refund on the item.

Three councillors in Watford have been promoted to the Mayor's Cabinet for the forthcoming year.

Police conducted a manhunt after reports that someone was attacked with a taser in Watford.

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 custom built stadium will be used for Anthony Joshua's fight with Tyson Fury on August 14 in Saudi Arabia.

Anyone over 40 can walk into a vaccination centre at Watford town hall and receive a Covid jab without an appointment over the coming days.

The best and worst delivery firms in the UK have been revealed in a new poll by Which? Amazon, Hermes, Royal Mail and DPD were ranked by customers.

There has been a collision.

A member of the Watford squad that made history by reaching the second tier of the English game for the first time has died, aged 85.

A woman had to be rescued from a vehicle by firefighters following a crash on the M1 this morning.

An elderly man has died following an incident at a canal in Watford.

Two lanes are closed on the M1.

The family and colleagues of a nurse who dedicated nearly 20 years to the NHS have paid tribute to honour his life.

Sports clubs provide an opportunity for children and young people too learn skills that will help them in school, as well as in their future careers and personal lives.

In the week Madeleine turns 18, police are reportedly looking at “dramatic evidence”.

The Watford Observer is joining with NatWest in a celebration of business success across the South East.

It was hoped a crackdown on online scams would be part of the Online Safety Bill but it was not mentioned in the Queen’s speech.

After months of empty high streets, market stalls are back in town doing what they do best – bringing tasty fresh food and a vibrant atmosphere to the town’s centre.

A former receptionist at a car dealership in Watford who was excluded from ‘Pizza Friday’ events has won a payout of over £20,000.

Pret a Manger is set to open a number of cafes inside Tesco supermarkets across the UK.

The chairman of the Watford Conservative party says her members "fought a strong campaign" following the 2021 local elections.

A man who may have suffered a head injury has gone missing from Watford.

Actor Tom Cruise has addressed his big social distancing rant on set of Mission: Impossible 7 at Warner Bros Studios.

Hertfordshire County Council has confirmed it does not support plans for a new M25 motorway service station.

A 95-year-old woman agreed to move into a Bushey care home but only on one condition – her pet Shih Tzu was also given a care plan!

Police officers were stunned to watch a motorist they signalled to stop pull over in a live lane of traffic on the M25.

Kings Langley singer Griff has said Taylor Swift sent her a note and flowers to wish her good luck for her performance at the Brit Awards.

Watford Borough Council is to offer support for local businesses, with extensions to two of its financial assistance grants.

A "vibrant" Watford woman who recently celebrated her 100th birthday has revealed her key to long life - not worrying too much!

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

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

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

Boris Johnson said England remains “on track” to see an end to lockdown restrictions completely by June 21.

New rules from May 31 will see changes to its payment system and new restrictions on controversial listings. 

There has been a crash on the M25.

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.