Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.

A man from Watford has been ordered to pay back hundreds of thousands of pounds following a Hertfordshire drugs ring bust.

A cat described as a “miracle” after being hit by a bus and surviving is in search of a new home following five months of recovery.

The new motto for two private schools that have dropped their “links” to the slave trade has been revealed.

A recent CIPHR study has revealed that 68 per cent of employers polled are considering reducing the pay of employees that choose to continue to work from home permanently.

British Airways are planning to restore short-haul flights from Gatwick airport

Love Island's Millie Court and Liam Reardon came face to face with Lillie Haynes in the reunion episode.

The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

A one bedroom flat in Watford has been listed on the market for £2,000,000.

Police are clamping down on speeding and anti-social driving in two areas of North Watford following complaints from residents.

Firefighters in Hertfordshire were called to more incidents involving stuck objects and stranded animals last year, despite an overall fall in callouts amid the coronavirus pandemic, figures show.

There have been several occasions when parts of Watford have flooded this century but it is an issue that has affected the town for many years.

People jailed in August include a former secondary school teacher who sexually assaulted nine young boys and two men who raped a girl in a car.

A woman who became a monk after years spent living with chronic pain has written a book about her experience.

There are plenty of restaurants in and around Watford for diners to choose from, but which are the most romantic?

Hello, my name is Lola and I’m a two-year-old girl who was brought to the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) recently when I wasn’t getting on with the children in my home.

Watford's MP has called for "urgent changes" after three drivers hit a notorious width restriction in four days.

Pubs, cafes and restaurants could be allowed to keep outdoor additional seating changes seen in the pandemic all year round.

Well here we are in September already and the summer is melting away at a rate of knots.

A notorious width restriction hit the headlines again this week after three crashes in four days, including one that left quite a few in disbelief.

Getting in on the advent calendar game once again is Lego, offering something a bit different for those who might not have a sweet tooth

This week in Watford is an application to build two new flats in Longcroft, and a new maintenance building and service yard at Woodside Playing Fields in Horseshoe Lane.

In the days leading up to the anniversary major networks and streaming platforms are rolling out a range of programmes to look back on 9/11.

We all love a good brunch for a weekend treat - whether it's a boozy meal with friends or a chilled late morning outing with the family.

Our stone age ancestors might have been the first humans to take part in a theatrical performance when they recreated the adventures of their last hunt in front of a camp fire (the stage) while other members of the clan (the audience) looked on in am...

Disruptive youths are being asked to stay away from the Oxhey Jets Football Club grounds after a patch of grass on the pitch was set alight.

Hertfordshire firefighters have attended more “malicious” calls this year than last year.

Commuters in London can grab a free drink or snack thanks to a rail company offer.

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.

The Government has supported a number of brilliant Summer Schemes over the past few months, and I was delighted to visit three in Watford over recess, culminating in the fantastic Fit, Fed and Read Festival.

Any brand that ignores their core customer base will, eventually, receive a rude awakening. We can cite a litany of examples from Volkswagen, who destroyed trust with the emissions scandal, to KFC, who ran out of chicken.

Previous victims have found they’ve been charged over £240 a year for fraudulent plans.

Chinese dancing, morris dancing and a classical violin demonstration were among performances at this year’s Watford Celebration Festival.

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

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

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.