Trains have been delayed for more than a week mainly due to the hot weather, the Network Rail has said.

Councillors have approved a new Economic Growth Strategy for Watford.

A Watford man who was found with drugs worth over £1,000 has avoided jail time.

A 20-year-old man from Watford has been jailed for a minimum of 24 years for fatally shooting a man near an Underground station.

With new symptoms identified and hay fever season in full flow, it is not easy to tell the difference between allergies and Covid-19.

Under the plans, staff working with adults will be given 16 weeks to get vaccinated or face losing their jobs.

Episode two of the Watford Observer's Watford FC podcast, the Wobcast, is now available to download or to listen to here.

Watford will find out next week which, if any, of their August Premier League matches will be shown on TV, while two of their December games have already been chosen.

Watford have announced the signing of free agent Danny Rose on a two-year deal.

Watford will face Aston Villa at home on the first day of the 2021/22 Premier League season.

Hertsmere Borough Council is calling on businesses to sign up to a Refill Scheme to combat single-use plastic and water wastage, in support of World Refill Day.

A 72-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering offences in Watford.

The Hertfordshire safeguarding adults board is focusing on protecting older people in the community during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond as national statistics show an alarming rise in abuse of older people.

A Hertfordshire League cricket club is doing its bit to raise awareness of mental health issues.

More than 85% of eligible care home staff in Swindon has received the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. In Wiltshire the figure currently stands at 83%.

Two cars were involved in a crash, months after an independent safety review at the junction of the incident was announced.

A young child had to be checked by paramedics after glass was shattered onto them in an apparent road rage incident.

A temporary Ted Baker store could make its way to Watford as sales in London suffered with people working from home.

Hertsmere Borough Council has welcomed the delivery of five cleaner, more efficient waste and recycling vehicles.

The owner of Bar Bodega has opened up on "the perfect storm" that has forced him to close the Watford venue.

Plans to build a new 22-storey tower in the heart of Watford have been officially submitted.

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The Prime Minister’s former aide has blamed Mr Hancock for failings during the Covid response.

Aldi has announced a change to supermarkets to coincide with the Euro 2020 tournament.

The high pollen levels could make allergy symptoms unbearable for millions of sufferers across the UK.

A person has hit by a train, National Rail has said.

The emergency services have responded to a report of a person being hit by a train.

Police officers and members of Watford Borough Council have been meeting members of the community and listening to any concerns they may have.

Councillors will decide this week whether to reaffirm a decision to protect trees on land that is threatened by the development of a football stadium.

The owner of Pryzm Watford is fearful that more night venues may have to shut due to the lack of government support and the delay of ‘freedom day’.

Hertfordshire Constabulary now has more officers than at any time in its history.

Maxwel Cornet is not a target for Watford this summer, the Watford Observer understands.

Francisco Sierralta has been backed to "shine" for Watford in the Premier League next season.

Watford defender Francisco Sierralta will undergo a scan on his right calf after missing Chile's Copa America opener against Argentina.

The Prime Minister announced last night that the so-called Freedom Day would be pushed back by a month due to a rise in Covid infections.

Watford residents have vented their fury after Boris Johnson confirmed he was delaying ‘freedom day’ by a month.

People aged 18 and over can get their Covid vaccine at a walk-in clinic without having to book.

Over 100 illegal car modifications were made in Hertfordshire over the last year, new research reveals.

A popular bar in Watford town centre has confirmed it has officially closed.

Tesco is urging shoppers to recall a baby food product after plastic was found inside.

A bid to overturn a refusal to knock down a historic monument in Watford has reached a critical stage.

Campaigners say the public have given a “stunningly negative” verdict on plans to redevelop hospitals in west Hertfordshire.

I have to confess I am not a great fan of social media; I much prefer the truth, as unpalatable it so often may be.

He told a Downing Street press conference that the spread of the Delta variant meant “we have obviously faced a very difficult choice”.

Danny Rose is undergoing a medical at Watford's training ground to the club.

A disability charity helping adults to be employed can continue functioning thanks to a small grants fund.

The Mayor of Watford is doubtful that Watford being granted city status is worthwhile.

Shannon Courtenay will defender her world WBA bantamweight title on July 31 at Matchroom’s Fight Camp event against a yet-to-be-named opponent.

Ashley Fletcher has told Watford fans what they can expect to see from him next season after his move from Middlesbrough.

Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann got his Euro 2020 campaign off to a winning start yesterday as Austria beat North Macedonia 3-1.