Attempts to stop sewage leaking from a burst pipe near a nature reserve have caused days of disruption to people living nearby.

Whether you prefer a busy town centre establishment or one a little quieter out of town to visit for a drink or a bite to eat, the area in and around Watford is blessed with a wide variety of different pubs for people to enjoy.

A fairly quiet week for Watford ended with a flurry of transfer updates, including the news that the Hornets.

Hertfordshire’s top public health boss is urging people to be “kind to each other” when coronavirus rules are scrapped amid an increase of cases.

England star Harry Kane had a stint at Watford FC early on in his career – oh, what could have been!

Police have made an arrest after a man was reported to have indecently exposed himself in a Watford park.

People can expect to see an increased police presence in Watford on Sunday as England take on Italy in the final of Euro 2020.

Earlier this week, plans to build a new tower block in Watford town centre were unanimously refused.

A football fanatic from Watford who saw England win the World Cup in 1966 has said he feels “privileged” to be working at Wembley on Sunday.

A service road blighted by fly-tipping has been cleared up using money confiscated from criminals.

People are being encouraged to get vaccinated against Covid with restrictions on course to be eased on July 19.

Health chiefs in west Herts are looking to build on the success of their ‘Covid virtual hospital’, by offering a similar service for patients with heart failure and pulmonary disease.

Streets in Watford and Bushey are among those set to be temporarily closed for roadworks causing possible disruption for motorists.

Residents in Three Rivers now have more time to have their say on a new draft Local Plan after the consultation period was extended.

A man who was caught with an axe, a pick axe and a knife at a railway station will be sentenced later this month.

Watford have announced the signing of former Bournemouth and Everton striker Joshua King as a free agent

Watford have announced the arrival of Nigerian midfielder Peter Etebo from Stoke City.

Watford-born Gareth Southgate insists he could not be prouder to be an Englishman as he prepares to become just the second manager to lead the nation into a major tournament final.

Watford are considering a move for free agent Josh King this summer, as they continue their search for strikers.

Watford have announced the signing of former Rangers forward Dapo Mebude on a two-year deal.

Boris Johnson has refused to rule out the prospect of an emergency bank holiday should England win Euro 2020 on Sunday.

It comes as the Prime Minister faces increasing pressure to declare an emergency bank holiday of the Three Lions can pull off a historic victory.

Watford striker Andre Gray has been called up by Jamaica for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup in America.

The nation will be at a standstill as the Three Lions attempt to finally add to the World Cup triumph of 1966.

An organisation which provides employment, work and life skills training to adults with disabilities welcomed Watford's MP this week.

Council officers have been the green light to further explore a proposal to introduce a bike hire scheme in Borehamwood.

Armed police stormed a train after a railway worker was stabbed at London Euston Station.

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.

Celebrations in Watford town centre were “good natured” as England reached the final of Euro 2020, said police.

Resident associations have banded together and demanded a council revises plans that could see green belt destroyed by housing.

Dive teams have been deployed in the search for a man who has been missing for almost a week.

Police are trying to find a man who has gone missing from Watford.

A young man will not go to jail after he was caught carrying a kitchen knife in Watford town centre.

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.

Watford are set to sign Stoke City midfielder Peter Etebo on a season loan with an option to buy.

Watford legend Allan Smart has joined Abingdon United as their new head of football.

Newcastle United have made contact with Watford over the possible signing of Will Hughes as the midfielder’s contract negotiations continue.

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Celebrations broke out in Watford town centre last night as England beat Denmark to reach the final of Euro 2020.

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.