A vehicle fire is causing major delays on the M1 this morning.

CELEBRITIES and stars will be joining together to raise awareness for eating disorder charities in memory of TV star Nikki Grahame.

A law which criminalises begging and rough sleeping was used to bring people to court more than 100 times in Hertfordshire over nearly six years.

A planning application has been submitted to redevelop a site that is currently in use as a hotel.

Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.

The proposed vaccine passport had previously been met with criticism from politicians on both sides, as well as leaders in the night-time hospitality industry.

The new collectable will feature Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger, Kanga and Roo.

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Environmental campaigners are urging everyone to get involved in a week of free activities including walks, litter picks, talks and movies across the seven days this month.

One of the UK's most well-known television shows marked its return to our screens with a visit to Rickmansworth.

The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at The Watford Treasury to share stories from YBR! Yellow Black & Red!

Building materials firm Toolstation has opened up a new branch in Rickmansworth.

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has apologised to customers after its beer supplies became the latest casualty of the UK’s supply chain crunch.

Extinction Rebellion protesters who blocked access to a HS2 construction site in Hertfordshire have been told they have no case to answer.

A new venue specialising in craft beer sourced from its own local brewery looks set to open in Watford town centre.

Less parents won appeals against school places across the county, figures reveal.

At least two more drivers have hit a controversial width restriction in Watford - including one whose Volvo was left perched in the air.

Old photos of Vicarage Road are being sought as Watford continue preparations to celebrate 100 years in their much-changed stadium in August 2022.

I was pleased to see Les Simmons’ name mentioned in a report in the sport’s nostalgia page of last week’s Watford Observer regarding ‘When Watford went to the dogs’.

GSK told the stock market on Tuesday that the advance follows “positive” interim results in the Phase 1 and 2 studies.

The travelling trolley will allow fans around the UK to recreate Harry Potter’s first trip to Platform 9 ¾

Rail travel demand returned to two-thirds of levels seen before the pandemic

The social media platform does not allow anyone under the age of 13 to join.

The presence of coronavirus antibodies suggests someone has had the virus in the past or has been vaccinated.

Reports on Down Detector referenced issues with the website, bookings and the app.

The legislation will require food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen information on pre-packaged foods.

Tesco shoppers in Watford are once again struggling to leave the car park because of traffic lights problems

Rail passengers are being advised to plan carefully ahead of the introduction of new timetables next month.

A police cordon was in place in Watford town centre after a teenager suffered a "wound" to his back.

Police have confirmed one man was arrested in connection with an incident in Watford on Sunday afternoon - adding there is "no threat to the wider public".

The studio behind Mission: Impossible 7 has sued its insurance company for allegedly not covering Covid costs incurred during production delays.

Nearly 340 residents in Watford have tested positive for coronavirus over the last ten days, figures have shown.

A care home has been placed in special measures after an inspection found residents were "exposed to continuous risk of harm".

Heavy wind and rain on its way for 'unsettled' September, says Met Office.

In reply to Mr MacKenzie (Letters, August 20), I am in possession of the facts.

The C.1.2 strain was detected by scientists in South Africa in May this year and is thought to have the potential to evade coronavirus vaccines.

Ryanair announced its Winter 2021 schedule today for its three London airports with the opening of 14 new routes, bringing the total to 142.

Viewers saw the last season end with Joe and Love in suburbia, married and pregnant.

Troy Deeney has signed for his boyhood club Birmingham City.

Watford Chairman and CEO Scott Duxbury has paid tribute to Troy Deeney as his 11-year-spell at the club comes to an end.

Troy Deeney is leaving Watford FC, it has been confirmed today.

Q: I’m a single parent and lost my job during the pandemic. Citizens Advice Watford helped me apply for Universal Credit, which has been really helpful to cover some of the income I’ve lost. But I’m very worried about the upcoming £20-a-week c...

My first experience of digging the earth for purposes other than planting or weeding, dates back to early childhood.

The beauty of Cassiobury Park from sunrise to sunset has been captured in a stunning aerial video.

Police are appealing to the public for their help in locating a wanted man.

The proportion of parents in Hertfordshire winning an appeal over their child's selected school fell last year.

A Chigwell car retailer offers their insights into how the pandemic has affected our driving habits for good.

One in 10 care home workers in Hertfordshire are yet to receive a Covid vaccination – official figures have revealed.

The Government has stated protecting the green belt is a "priority" after responding to accusations that its housing targets are causing a "destruction" of the countryside.

The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.