A serious assault which resulted in a member of staff taken to hospital has been the cause of delays at Watford Junction this morning.

There are delays at Watford Junction after a “trespasser” at London Euston.

Residents will now be able to use a temporary post office in the Meriden as its permanent home prepares to open.

A mother and son have landed starring roles in a new campaign being launched by a charity which uses the power of live music to enhance the lives of learning disabled people.

An experienced hiker has called for safety measures after he sunk to his waist in what he likened to "quicksand" during a visit to a reservoir.

The so-called “freedom day” is expected on July 19, with a decision on whether or not to go ahead being taken a week earlier.

Sajid Javid said it was a “responsible thing for anyone to do” as he confirmed he would continue to wear a face mask in certain situations in public.

Hundreds of children who have been taken into care in Hertfordshire are scattered across the UK, it has emerged.

Three men are cycling a distance none of them have done before to support the entertainment industry and an Emmerdale actor is joining them on their journey.

England fans will lob £1.2 million worth of beer during England's Euro 2020 semi-final tonight, experts have predicted.

New measures are set to be taken to prevent motorists parking dangerously close to a new parade of shops in the Meriden.

Roadworks at a busy junction are causing even longer delays than usual for motorists.

Watford is showing its support for England as the team prepare for their crunch match this evening at Wembley.

The town’s theatrical businesses are getting ready for the new rules coming into effect on July 19.

A proposal to create a complex of 261 flats in a building rising to 16 storeys has been refused by Watford Borough Council.

A motorist attempted to attack a teenager before being racist towards him and another boy after being forced to stop in a road in Chorleywood.

Can you spot where you live in the distance in any of these great pictures?

The England squad were seen spending the night at The Grove Hotel ahead of their huge semi-final match against Denmark.

Council officials are hoping to persuade residents in Hertfordshire to throw away less food.

Police are increasingly concerned of a missing vulnerable man who was last seen four days ago.

A housebuilder has officially launched its £85 million development which is being built on the site of a former laundry factory.

A new memorial garden offering space for reflection and remembrance has been unveiled at a cemetery. Woodcock Hill Cemetery in Rickmansworth.

Gareth Southgate, a man born in Watford, has led England to their first major tournament final since 1966.

Harry Kane propelled England to just their second major tournament final as Gareth Southgate’s men secured an extra-time win against Denmark to set-up Sunday’s shot at European Championship glory.

You kindly covered the unveiling of the ‘Thank You to the NHS Plaque’ in the Peace Garden in Cassiobury Park in last Friday’s edition of your paper. Thank you for that.

The pub chain has criticised the government for rules that will bolster supermarkets rather than the hospitality sector.

Watford's Premier League preparations continue with the club interested in Genk striker Paul Onuachu.

Coronavirus cases in Watford, Three Rivers, and Hertsmere have risen sharply within the last three or four days, Public Health England figures show.

A leisure centre operator is helping keep kids moving this summer by hosting a series of activity camps and sports sessions.

Emergency services swarmed a road after a cyclist was hit by a car in Bushey.

Readers will mainly continue to wear masks at some points after face mask enforcement is ditched, with the public soon to be left to make their own choice on wearing one.

A café has reopened and all its proceeds will go to a charity supporting people with learning disabilities in the town.

With the chief scientific adviser stating that vaccines have “weakened” Covid-19 hospitalisations and deaths, more walk-in vaccination clinics are available in Watford.

How Watford could be developed over the next 15 years took an important step last night.

NHS staff can cycle to work for free thanks to a new initiative.

St Albans Crown Court is facing its biggest backlog of cases for sex offences, figures reveal.

More than 100 "outstanding" Hertfordshire schools are set to face inspectors for the first time since controversial exemptions were axed.

It has been three years since the plug was officially pulled on the Met Line extension.

Xisco Munoz is happy with Watford's pre-season preparation so far after the players returned to training last week.

Watford will celebrate their annual Graham Taylor match day when they host Aston Villa on the opening day of the season.

Watford will face Barnsley and Crystal Palace during pre-season with matches against Nantes and Udinese now cancelled.

Watford’s Sienna Jetha justified her top seeding as she became a double gold medallist at the Mark Bates Ltd U10-U13 National table tennis Championships.

I’m someone who has spent their whole life in our town and take a keen interest in preserving our town’s heritage for current and future generations to enjoy.

Ben Foster has hinted that this season could be his last with Watford, with the goalkeeper eyeing up a move to America.

Despite the positive news concerning the end of lockdown, Mr Johnson was eager to stress that the coronavirus pandemic is “far from over”.

Sainsbury’s bid to offer better value for customers, following the launch of its Sainsbury’s Quality, Aldi Price Match commitment.

Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference tonight

A virtual cycling fundraiser has raised more than £50,000 for a local charity to help it in their fight against Parkinson’s.

Sports venues in England are set to return to full capacity from July 19 after the Government announced plans to ease the remaining restrictions on social distancing.

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