At least a dozen or so new schools could be built in our area to help meet demand that thousands of homes are set to bring.

Motorists in Rickmansworth have been warned to expect delays this weekend as work is carried out on a busy road.

Here are some pretty spots near Watford where you can enjoy delicious treats and charming countryside walks.

The glorious picture of the sun rising over The Grove at the top of this page is among this week's selection of images as our Camera Club theme continues to inspire some beautiful photographs.

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Morrisons has combined two of the nation’s favourite takeaway foods in an ultimate pizza mashup.

A community organisation is still seeking volunteers to help in Covid vaccination centres across Watford.

Two private schools named after a merchant will now drop his name due to “links to the slave trade”.

The head of TfL has said fare rises in January are not a “pre-determined outcome” despite it being a condition of the government’s funding deal.

Film crews have been spotted at residential streets today.

A crunch decision on whether to build three new film and TV studios on the site of Bovingdon Market has been delayed.

Dog theft is set to be made a criminal offence under Government plans to crackdown on pet thieves.

Summer is making a much needed return next week with a mini heatwave - according to forecasters.

Watford legend Luther Blissett has been awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Hertfordshire’s graduation day.

County councillors in Hertfordshire will continue to hold many of their meetings online.

Part of a major street in Watford is among the planned closures for roadworks in the area from later this month.

An 89-year-old man is raising money by walking hundreds of laps to show his gratitude to the hospitals who recently cared for him during ill health.

There is no indication that the Queen, 95, is in poor health and there have been no urgent changes to her funeral plans.

Does anyone know the origins of the Old Stone Cross in the Old Garden of Rest at North Watford Cemetery?

People considered to have had severe immunosuppression at the time of vaccination will be offered a third dose.

Apple says it wants to take more time to “make improvements” after concerns relating to privacy were raised.

Options to pay later appear on the checkout of retailers’ websites offering to spread the cost of purchases.

The messaging app Whatsapp is now offering a service where it can inform rail travellers about journey disruption.

It comes after E.On and Scottish Power told customers standard tariffs will jump by around £139 a year.

There are reports of a collision.

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

A woman has blasted a wedding dress store in Watford which she says is “ruining brides’ big days”.

An investigation is being carried out into the potential misuse of several Covid-19 relief loans provided to at least three Hertfordshire-based companies.

The Watford Observer is again delighted to be teaming up with its friends at Watford Museum to take another journey back to the past to recall the key events and dates that helped shape the town’s future.

Hertfordshire businesses which have rubbish illegally dumped on their land can apply to have it removed for free.

Three political leaders have jointly written to the Government requesting a limit on the number of homes built on green belt land in their area.

Complaints about noisy neighbours in Watford have risen by more than a quarter during the coronavirus pandemic, when multiple lockdowns forced people to stay at home.

A pub from classic comedy show Only Fools and Horses has been recreated - and fans can visit for a pint!

A FOURTH person has died after a horror crash on the M25 last month.

A bonus of £1,500 is being offered to potential new waste collection drivers, amid a national shortage of HGV drivers.

A person has been rushed to hospital after a car caught fire when it hit the central reservation in a crash involving a lorry on the M1.

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.

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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.

Your Ultimate Garden Full Of Spring Colour!

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.