A host of transport schemes have been drawn up which are designed to make Watford's roads and streets more environmentally-friendly over the next 20 years and beyond.

More than a dozen burglaries in Watford were reported to police in June – and data reveals where they are said to have occurred.

Watford are on the verge of signing Turkish midfielder Ozan Tufan from Fenerbahce.

Craig shares a thee-year-old daughter with Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz.

With new destinations being added to the UK’s green list every day, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals for you to soak up the last of the sun.

A record-breaking Olympic gymnast celebrated her achievement in Tokyo by getting a tattoo at a studio in Rickmansworth.

A man celebrated his 83rd birthday at his first ever Pride festival this year, escorted by his carers.

A dead horse and a bin containing animal bones “and other remains of some sort” were dumped in a road near the M1.

Three districts in Hertfordshire, including Three Rivers, have confirmed arrangements are in place to help families from Afghanistan resettle in the county.

Two teenagers were taken to hospital after a double stabbing yesterday evening.

A temporary film studio with links to the major American network which produced The Walking Dead wants to expand, according to new plans.

A brake on housebuilding would be the best way for Watford to tackle the climate crisis, Observer readers have suggested.

Generous shoppers have made a real difference in Watford after donating more than 5,000 meals during a recent Asda food drive – one of the biggest donators in the country.

A church has been given £3,000 to help improve access for visitors with impaired mobility.

The traffic flow on Watford's ring is set to be improved after council officers agreed to make changes to the timings of a set of traffic lights.

Polish athlete Maria Andrejczyk won Silver in javelin at the Tokyo games earlier this moth.

Comedian Lee Mack, who was a close friend, paid tribute saying: “I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heart-breaking.

Watford have received no approach for Ismaila Sarr this summer and remain adamant the player is not for sale.

It is the second Covid-19 jab authorised for those aged between 12 and 17, after the Pfizer vaccine.

Around 900 armed forces are in Afghanistan helping to bring UK nationals home and secure the safety of selected Afghans.

A driver managed to escape injury after crashing into a wall this afternoon (August 17).

There are delays on the M1 and M25.

A council is exploring whether it can use its vast green belt as a reason to get its housing targets reduced.

Union bosses have slammed plans to draft in army men and women to drive ambulances.

A sinkhole has opened up in a residential road in Watford.

A woman working at German Donor Kebab was punched in the face and had a bottle thrown at her by a customer.

A CCTV image has been released of a man police want to find after a bike was stolen in Patchetts Green.

Watford shoppers are returning to local shops at a higher rate than shoppers in London, new figures reveal.

Dramatic footage shows a police raid at a pub during one of the biggest wild bird operations in the UK.

Workplaces in Watford were quieter immediately after Covid restrictions were lifted than they were before, data suggests.

A man whose body was sadly found in an Aylesbury canal has been named locally.

Hertfordshire Police have revealed there were 23 serious and fatal crashes involving drugs in the county last year.

A former golf course is among 75 sites which a council has deemed appropriate to build on to help meet Government housing targets.

The Peri-Peri chicken chain is a favourite among Brits with it’s range of spicy chicken offerings and tasty sides.

Domingos Quina is assessing his options this season, with chances at Watford now expected to be limited.

Troy Deeney has admitted it might be difficult for him to get into the Watford team this season, but said he is hoping not to spend too much time on the bench.

Watford winger Joseph Hungbo is set to join Ross County on loan for the remainder of the season after extending his contract by two years.

A LETTER published last week suggested that the coalition government (2010-2015) had put in place orders which will permit developers to act with total disregard to communities having their voices heard.

Her Majesty reportedly sees the trip as an opportunity to return to normal amid the death of her husband Prince Philip.

Emmanuel Dennis has described his relationship with Ismaila Sarr as "important" after Watford's impressive start to the Premier League.

More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.

British troops are racing against the clock to get people out of Afghanistan following the dramatic fall of the Western-backed government.

The 2022 race was initially set to return to normal scheduling in April, however as the pandemic continues it has been postponed until October.

There are reports of a power cut.

THE Watford Observer has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.

A 16-year-old boy, who is set to make his international debut representing Team GB, excelled in a recent tournament.

Watford’s biggest ever pop-up vaccination clinic will return to Vicarage Road stadium this weekend.

Watford made the perfect return to the Premier League with a fine victory in a game in which two sets of fans came together to honour the late Graham Taylor.

Three gold rings with “great sentimental value” have been stolen.

The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from Volume 7.