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This week we have an application for a temporary front canopy over a vehicle repair shop in Chalk Hill, Watford and in St Albans Road a shop is applying for a change of use into a restaurant/take away. Elsewhere, in Armand Close, Watford, there is...

Ready-made Cow & Gate and Aptamil formula milk are both in short supply due to “an issue with an ingredient used to prevent foaming”.

Matt also confirmed he will be working with Little Britain and Come Fly With Me co-star David Walliams again soon.

A Watford town centre bar is welcoming back visitors with a Paris-themed open air terrace and cocktails.

In their 1980 hit That’s Entertainment, the Jam sang: “Opening the windows and breathing in petrol. An amateur band in a nearby yard, watching the tele and thinking about your holidays…that’s entertainment.”

Selected homes in two areas of Watford are benefiting from grants operated by a council to install energy saving measures.

Computer images have been released showing how access to some of London Euston station’s busiest platforms will look after an £8m investment.

Women in Watford are being urged to get active again in a safe environment by joining a local Gaelic football team.

It's true that Watford is an expensive place to buy a property, that doesn't mean owning a house is a completely unattainable dream.

A new entrance sign featuring commemorative artwork of former Watford FC players has been placed in a park.

Police have sent out several appeals this week following incidents including a fight and a ‘taser attack’.

The Green Party has said it is "delighted" with its performance in Three Rivers at the local elections.

A former newspaper assistant editor who is remembered by many for his coverage of Watford FC is celebrating his 80th birthday.

From everyday objects to wildlife, flowers and trees, yellow is all around us as this week's selection of pictures from our talented photographers again illustrate.

In their 1980 hit That's Entertainment, the Jam sang: "Opening the windows and breathing in petrol. An amateur band in a nearby yard, watching the telly and thinking about your holidays…that’s entertainment."

A driver who crashed into a parked car and fled in Watford has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds.

If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

A boater and an off-duty nurse fought to save the life of a man who was found unconscious in a Watford canal lock.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has been praised by fans after speaking to her fiancé Andre Gray over old derogatory tweets he posted.

Six men have been charged as part of an investigation into dozens of high-end vehicle thefts across Hertfordshire.

Pretending to be in a hot desert while filming in November in Watford was the hardest challenge of producing BBC Iraq War drama Danny Boy, the star of the show has revealed.

Five brothers believe they may have set a new record after they all appeared on the pitch together for a cup match this month.

Watford's mayor says the local election results show people know his party "focuses on doing the best for residents and the town".

Plans have been released for a 22-storey tower in the heart of Watford.

A couple from Bushey have dedicated 30 years of their life as foster parents, supporting more than 100 children.

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.