Two people were taken to hospital after a crash on one of the busiest roads in and out of Watford.

For those with a sweet tooth and an eye for the flamboyant, Watford’s new dessert parlour will be a sugary Shangri-La.

A drink driver has dodged jail after a 120mph police chase ended with him crashing at a roundabout and running away on foot.

A cabinet minister revealed a personal connection with an aircraft museum during a recent fact-finding visit.

Back in February, the Prime Minister announced a four-stage plan to end lockdown restrictions in England with the final stage just three weeks away.

Sunseekers flocked to parks and beaches to enjoy the sunny weather across the UK over Bank Holiday weekend.

The A41 has been closed by police.

A cluster of coronavirus cases identified in Watford last week have been linked to one particular neighbourhood, a map has shown.

A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.

A man whose son was killed in action in Afghanistan and a man whose wife was murdered set up a charity to help men through bereavement.

A motorist who was caught driving when more than double the drink drive limit has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds.

Two shopping streets could remain partially closed to vehicles for the foreseeable future.

Temperatures are set to skyrocket even further this week with Watford forecast to bask in 26C sun.

The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from its new book, Coming Home.

An investigation into the death of a bartender who was killed in a motorway collision in Bucks is still ongoing a year on from the crash.

A charity has launched a campaign to tackle the most common form of hidden homelessness.

Thrill-seekers thronged to Watford's Cassiobury Park over the Bank Holiday Weekend as the fair returned once again.

Nine people have been issued fines for not wearing a face covering indoors in Watford.

Another huge proposal for Watford was unveiled in early May.

Only a fifth of people caught with cannabis in Hertfordshire last year were charged, latest figures have revealed.

Watford eateries have seen near perfect ratings within the past two months according to the Food Standards Agency.

Ministers are considering a £15billion plan to help pupils make up for lost time in classrooms.

It’s interesting to note that former mayor of Watford and now Baroness Thornhill wants the ‘right type’ of new homes built in the ‘right place’ in her letter published in your edition of May 21 last week.

To celebrate a woman’s centenary a care home rents a pony to join the birthday party.

Citizens Advice Watford is celebrating Volunteers Week, thanking its many volunteers for making a difference in the town.

More parents in Watford are getting help with the cost of childcare through a government scheme, new figures reveal – but many could still to be missing out.

A Watford mum is donating her hair to charity to help people who have lost theirs as a result of cancer treatment.

There were 50 drug and alcohol deaths recorded by the coroner for Hertfordshire last year - 12 less than the previous year.

Celebrity hair stylist Sarrah Hamid, has teamed up with Vitabiotics Perfectil to warn people of the damage they are causing to their hair.

Things Brits would like to savour include a first kiss, the ‘newborn’ baby stage, time with the children – and Line of Duty.

The front page news that the more dangerous Indian variant of the coronavirus is circulating in Watford and that our town has the highest incidence of the disease in Hertfordshire is extremely worrying (Watford Observer, May 21 2021).

The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in June.

A last will is not necessarily the final word on how an estate will devolve on the testator's death. It is possible to vary a testator's will through a deed of variation.

There are zero Covid patients in Watford General Hospital for the first time since the pandemic began, figures show.

Householders are being urged to select and plant certain types of bamboo carefully to prevent the spread of invasive types that can damage properties.

Herts Police have confirmed they are not linking the rape of a woman in a wooded area of South Oxhey to any other attacks.

Motorists were treated to a spectacle last night as a convoy of decorated trucks lit up a busy motorway.

A photo showing how alcohol can threaten those with apparently secure homes and livelihoods has earned a student a photographic prize.

The age of Watford's pubs varies but none can claim to have been around as long as The One Crown.

As my mother prepares to celebrate her 90th birthday this year, many members of my family comment on just how much she, over time, has started to resemble HRH Queen Elizabeth II. With her whitened hair, small stature, ever present smile and her de...

Police have sent out several appeals following crimes including a woman being raped and youths climbing a roof.

THIS week’s plans that have been validated include the long-awaited scheme to redevelop Watford General Hospital, including provision for up to 1,000 beds.

Hi, my name’s Rex and I’m a cute five-year-old Chihuahua Cross. I was rehomed in March 2020 to a lovely man and we quickly became best friends. Tragically, he passed away in February so I came back to the National Animal Welfare Trust.

Almost one in 10 people in Watford moved house because of the coronavirus pandemic, a survey suggests.

This week I pay tribute to the wonderful ATV Studios that existed in Borehamwood from 1960 to 1983. Before that it was a film studio dating back to 1914 and today is the BBC Elstree Centre. Hence it has been a production centre for over 100 years....

As travelling is still uncertain, and many choosing to stay local this bank holiday, how can we make the most of an extra day off?

Experts predict that warmer temperatures are on the way this weekend which could bring risk to drivers.

School’s out but the McDonald’s offers are in!

Boris Johnson has reportedly married Carrie Symonds in a ceremony planned in strict secrecy.

Beryl Bikes has now hit the milestone of 100,000 rides in Watford, and is offering discounted rides as celebration.