A bustling community café that has become a popular attraction on the Grand Union Canal in Cassiobury Park in the past year has two reasons to celebrate on Monday.

The owners of two closed water sites has issued a warning following reports of people swimming during hot weather.

Hertfordshire Police received 29 reports of child abduction offences during a two-year period, latest figures have revealed.

From picturesque scenery and sunsets to superbly creative images, members of the Watford Observer Camera Club have already used their new month to demonstrate their talents behind the lens to maximum effect.

On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.

A group of police officers are showing their support for a fundraising campaign to create a soft play area at a school.

YouTuber KSI has topped the UK album chart for the first time in his career.

Police have secured a closure order at a venue in Hunton Bridge that has blighted the community with thumping music, anti-social behaviour and inconsiderate parking.

Daniel Phillips has become the second young Watford player to make a season-long loan move today.

The new 500-seater Stage in the Park is set to launch tomorrow in Watford’s Cassiobury Park.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain may batter Watford and surrounding areas this weekend.

Energetic pupils have taken part in a sponsored cyclothon in aid of a children's hospice to mark the end of the school year.

A heroic holiday-maker sprung into action and saved a young girl from drowning.

The ever popular parkruns are back tomorrow and keen runners are already limbering up.

Firefighters rushed to the scene of a campervan on fire yesterday evening.

Watford goalkeeper Adam Parkes will spend next season in the National League after becoming one of six young Hornets to sign professional deals.

A mother was driven to the brink of suicide as a result of constant loud noise and suspected drug use at a neighbouring property.

HERTFORDSHIRE County Council has agreed to buy a goods site so it can expand the county’s largest waste transfer station.

The co-founder of a music charity has vowed their return to live performing will be “emotional and memorable” after making the “heartbreaking decision” not to take part in an event in Cassiobury Park at the end of this month due to Covid-19 c...

A Watford-based charity has been presented with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

Some county councillors walked out of a meeting after they found out a fellow councillor had been 'pinged' by NHS Track and Trace.

A BUSINESSMAN tragically took his own life over worries he faced “the loss of a lifetime’s work”.

Motorists using an M25 junction roundabout near Watford are facing disruption due to overnight closures for roadworks.

A traumatised 13-year-old who took his own life died despite the "very good job" done by his foster mother, a coroner has found.

‘Spider-Man’ can be seen kicking and punching the worker as a mass brawl spills out into the aisle.

Watford's sponsorship deal with Stake.com, that was paid for with cryptocurrency, has been described as a sign of crypto "making it onto the big stage".

If only the bus 324 extension route to the Herts business park could be further extended to run into Radlett.

Watford sporting director Crisitano Giaretta has played down links between the club and Sampdoria's Morten Thorsby.

Watford FC Women kick off their Championship campaign with a trip to Durham on either August 28 or 29.

The Money Saving Expert founder shared his urgent warning in his weekly newsletter full of tips and tricks to make the most of your finances.

It comes after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarten said there will be a “very narrow” list of sectors whose workers will be exempt from isolation rules.

The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

A number of business including the Watford Observer have joined forces with Watford FC and its Community Sports and Education Trust to launch a new initiative that aims to educate and inspire young people into the world of work.

A councillor is recovering at home following treatment for a "slight" bleed on the brain.

Sadiq Khan has said he is “not in favour” of introducing vaccine passports in London, including on TfL services, as they would be a “bureaucratic nightmare”.

A fast-food and coffee chain is being lined up to replace a Pizza Hut restaurant in Watford.

Watford’s mayor has accused the town’s MP of trying to "sabotage" his council’s Local Plan process.

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.

More than £19,000 has so far been raised for a Watford-based charity after a weather presenter and ten fellow swimmers took to the open waters on Saturday.

A motorist has managed to escape injury after their van rolled across the M25 before coming to a stop on the hard shoulder.

Watford Police Station is set to relocate to a modern building in the town centre.

A wildlife trust is calling for a site under threat from development to be protected after the discovery of an endangered moth.

A care home manager has said goodbye to her residents and colleagues after 23 years.

Up to eight CCTV cameras are to be installed to tackle antisocial behaviour in an underpass.

Herts Police have warned people not to take advantage of others sexually ahead of festivals this summer.

Forecasters correctly predicted the heatwave in July which forced Public Health England to issue a heat health alert this week.

Xisco Munoz has urged Watford fans to “give all your support” as he prepares to embark on his “dream” job of coaching in what he considers to be the best league in the world.

Downing Street has said it is “crucial” that people self-isolate after receiving an alert from the NHS Covid-19 app.

According to Theresa May when she was Home Secretary, the first priority of government is the safety and security of its citizens. Notwithstanding this, the administration has abandoned its citizens to Covid-19 and come down heavily in favour of indu...

Watford have revealed their new home kit for the 2021/22 Premier League season.