Thunderstorms and potential flooding are expected today as a weather warning continues.

Rural officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary joined forces with partner agency representatives for an engagement event on the Grand Union Canal.

Several roads in Watford and the surrounding areas are set to be temporarily closed while roadworks are carried out from next month.

More than 800 crimes in Watford were reported to Hertfordshire Constabulary during April this year, latest figures show.

A proposal to build a football stadium and other facilities on a golf course appears to be dead in the water.

An attempt to break a 36-year-old record for the fastest train journey between London and Glasgow failed by just 21 seconds today.

A retired midwife who has delivered thousands of babies and devoted 30 years of her life to supporting a hospice has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

TWO BUSINESSMEN who operated a pipeline for dangerous toys and pirated goods from China to amusement arcades on the North Yorkshire coast have been jailed.

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.

Comedian Adam Kay, and children’s entertainer Basil Brush will be among the stars to perform at a new 500-seater outdoor theatre coming to Cassiobury Park.

Here is a round-up of those in our area who have been named and fined in magistrates’ courts during the week commencing June 7.

Hundreds of youngsters thronged to a day walk-in clinic in Watford to get their Covid jabs.

A fundraising campaign has launched to help save the Watford Gymnastics Club as it continues to find a new permanent venue, after being forced to relocate earlier this year.

Delayed fire and rescue service plans to trial 'alternative' vehicles in Hertfordshire are expected to go ahead by the end of the year.

The Hertsmere safer neighbourhood teams (SNT) have just taken delivery of five new electric bikes allowing them to cover more of their beat whilst on duty.

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.

Watford’s new signing Danny Rose has said he is hoping to put himself back “on the map” after earlier this week.

Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has addressed Watford's bids for Lewis Ferguson and said the club simply found them unacceptable.

Former Watford player Lloyd Doyley has been named Boreham Wood assistant manager.

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.