Anthony Joshua’s projected world heavyweight title clash against Tyson Fury appears to have been plunged into doubt by an American legal ruling.

Police have been flying a rainbow flag to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

Police are searching for a woman from Watford who has been missing for a week.

Cases of the Indian variant of coronavirus have been identified in Watford, the town's mayor has said.

Customers have taken to social media to share examples of scammers using highly “sophisticated tactics” to defraud the public.

Watford's mayor is fully vaccinated against coronavirus after he received his second jab.

Watford pubs and businesses have voiced their delight at finally being able to host people inside after lockdown restrictions eased.

As writer and author Mary Forsyth bids farewell to Watford to move to Bedfordshire, I know I am one of very many who applaud her for her prodigious and earnest contributions over the years to the area’s fascinating local history.

A Watford mum-of-two created an e-book to help parents with home schooling before donating all the money raised to the NHS.

Watford Borough Council has now revealed how it will spend its £581,817 fund from the government to help support rough sleepers.

Two new table tennis tables have been installed in Watford town centre.

Oliver Dowden says he knows how "vulnerable" his Jewish constituents are feeling following a "vile" video which called for 'Jewish daughters to be raped'.

One of the largest recycling centres in the area is now temporarily closed this week.

A Watford headmistress has revealed that access to online pornography is tainting her pupils’ first sexual experiences.

Tyson Fury has vowed to “smash Anthony Joshua on the biggest stage of all time” after confirming their long-awaited all-British showdown would go ahead this summer.

Hollywood Bowl has revealed that it sank to a £14.5million pre-tax loss in the six months to the end of March after being shut due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Boris Johnson warned “we’re likely to face some hard choices” as stage four of the lockdown roadmap was thrown into doubt.

A group of gyms in Hertfordshire have partnered up to support employees at local hospitals with their physical health goals.

New homes built through Permitted Development (PD) rights must meet the Government's new space standard introduced on April 6, 2021. A recent planning appeal shows the necessity for the new standards.

Contrary to a recent letter in these pages (The price of Tory cuts, March 16, 2021), Watford hasn’t become a soulless place with no character. Not yet anyway.

The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming this week.

For safety and convenience, table service and app ordering is encouraged, meaning customers can order and eat their meals without leaving their table.

Explorers will get the chance to scour a magical maze coming to the Parade.

This week our stroll down Memory Lane is somewhat longer than usual, so here we go. In fact we are travelling 6,000 miles to remember my first trip to Hollywood some 33 years ago but I still remember well. As a lifelong film fan, Tinseltown is the Me...

A charity will be moving their popular ‘Cafe in the Library’ outside this summer after support from Watford Borough Council in obtaining a new pavement café license.

From May 17, pubs and other hospitality venues will be able to open their indoor areas to the public.

Watford Borough Council is set to receive £581,817 from the government to help support rough sleepers.

Today it is called Dunnings Bar but for many years the pub at 153 St Albans Road had another name - and this is how it looked around 90 years ago.

Lockdown has shown many people how important nature is for one’s mental wellbeing, and there are many spots locally to connect with nature.

A new 500-seater outdoor theatre with a fully licensed bar is coming to Cassiobury Park.

Hello, my name is Precious and I’m a beautiful 14-year-old short-haired cat.

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

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.

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

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

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.