Hello, my name is Tommy and I’m a lovely little four-month-old guinea pig.

Congratulations to the parents and families of these four gorgeous babies all born at Watford General Hospital.

This week in Clarendon Road, Watford, there's an application which includes a landscaped rooftop amenity space as well as residential units, a cafe and office space, plus a gym and provision of basement car and cycle parking. Also in Watford, in Elm ...

Dozens of people died and more than 300 were seriously injured in road traffic accidents in Hertfordshire last year, figures  show.

Residents are being asked to have their say in a neighbourhood plan developing new homes and enhancing the community in a village.

Recently I had the opportunity to reconnect with many of the people who I grew up with in the small mining town in the United States where, in 1960, my parents moved my brother and I to from our ancestral home of England.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he expects a “big shift” in the vaccination programme, during a webinar hosted in Watford.

Dozens of further cases of the Delta variant of coronavirus have been recorded in Watford, new figures reveal.

A community have helped raise more than £1,500 for a defibrillator to be installed at a primary school.

The refurbishment of Watford General Hospital is likely to exceed the initial estimate of £400 million, with hospital bosses stating it may cost close to £650 million.

I've got tickets to an event at the end of June, but given the recent government announcements on delays to the rules relaxing I don't think it can go ahead. The organiser hasn't reached out yet to explain next steps. What can I do?

A school is raising money to refurbish its soft play room for some of the most vulnerable children in out society.

Pubs may have reopened but, like other sectors of the economy, ongoing restrictions mean they are finding it hard to recover after being forced to close during the pandemic.

A CEO of a major Watford-based retailer has made himself around £4million in cryptocurrency.

This morning I tumbled out of bed and stumbled to the kitchen, then poured myself a cup of ambition before I yawned and stretched and tried to come to life.

The Range has welcomed its first customers into its new store in Watford.

A household that caused complaints of suspected drug use and dealing has been issued a closure order.

An animal rehoming centre will have a new kennel roof and children undergoing chemotherapy will have beautiful wigs thanks to the generosity of two charity workers.

There's just 24 hours left to book a space at Watford's biggest ever pop-up Covid vaccination clinic.

A man is due to stand trial for 11 offences involving animals, including an incident that resulted in a dead pig earlier this year.

Just over a quarter of students who attend Bushey's three public secondary schools live in Bushey or Bushey Heath.

Watford’s MP ‘unbelievably’ tackled a brand-new adventure course that has officially opened in Watford.

A leading doctor at Watford General Hospital's children's emergency unit says he is seeing an increase in children coming in with fever.

A leading county councillor is to write to MPs in Hertfordshire to raise concerns about government proposals to reform the planning system.

Roads in Watford, Bushey, Rickmansworth and Croxley Green are among those set to be temporarily closed from as early as next month for roadworks.

The heart of Watford has been delivered a much-needed boost of affordable homes.

If your eyes have been drawn towards the night sky this week you may well have seen the Strawberry Supermoon – and readers have again taken the opportunity to take some great pictures of this celestial event.

The Range is almost ready to welcome new shoppers to its Watford store.

An indoor adventure course inspired by the TV show Ninja Warrior has officially opened its doors in Watford.

The leader of Hertfordshire County Council is having to self-isolate after a family member tested positive for Covid-19.

Watford defender Ben Wilmot has completed his move to Stoke City.

The Duke of Gloucester toured parts of Watford to thank various charity organisations for their work over the pandemic.

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.

The Duke of Gloucester officially opened up an emergency assessment unit at Watford General Hospital, as part of his tour around the town.

Watford MP Dean Russell did not take part in an opposition day debate on protecting community involvement and oversight of development planning applications.

TK Maxx welcomed its first customers into its brand new shop in Watford today.

A woman who kept a writers group alive during the pandemic with weekly Zoom meetings has been presented with an unsung hero award.

A plaque has been unveiled in Cassiobury Park to thanks NHS workers for their work over the pandemic.

Ken Sema has yet to kick a ball in competitive action at Euro 2020 but he is now preparing for the knockout stages after Sweden claimed a last-gasp 3-2 victory over Poland to finish top of Group E.

For the sixth year running, Watford Business Improvement District (BID) businesses have funded floral displays in Watford town centre that will provide a wonderful array of colours as they bloom over the coming weeks and months.

A local firefighter will take to the sky in a 10,000 ft skydive following the death of his dad.

A remorseful dangerous driver who flouted the speed limit and drove on the wrong side of the road as police chased him has avoided a jail sentence.

Future food shortages at supermarkets could be 'inevitable' according to industry experts.

Watford have completed the signing of Emmanuel Dennis on a five-year deal.

A transport proposal has been unveiled which could see western parts of Hertfordshire linked up with other areas in the county as well as Essex.

A man has been arrested after a pig was found stabbed to death earlier this year.

Councils and elected representatives have been raising a flag this week in recognition of the Armed Forces.

It has been revealed that Atria Watford is currently unaware of any plans to bring a temporary Ted Baker store to Watford.

Watford's new attacker Emmanuel Dennis has been tipped to be a "huge success" in the Premier League if he "settles in well" with his new club.

Police quickly found and recovered a car after it was stolen in Rickmansworth.