A new memorial commemorating the spot where an RAF Bomber crashed during the Second World War has been placed.

Drug dealing in a skate park and anti-social behaviour in Cassiobury Park are among issues police are clamping down on in the west of Watford.

More than 200 patients had to wait 12 hours or longer for emergency treatment at Watford General Hospital in July, new data shows.

A patient who claimed he was “Covid-positive” was accidentally placed in a waiting room with potentially vulnerable patients.

The government has reportedly drawn up plans for another lockdown in October.

When it comes to the “finely balanced” decision on vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds against coronavirus, an expert advising on jabs has said that there is no right or wrong answer.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in the back in Rickmansworth.

People are being warned to expect train delays this evening (Monday) affecting Watford Junction.

Filming crew for the latest season of an ITV detective drama series have been spotted setting up scenes on school grounds.

A large number of fish died in the River Colne due to a lack of oxygen, an investigation has found.

A police officer has been accused of using his position to attempt to form relationships with members of the public, according to a police misconduct report.

Patients and staff in Watford General’s main hospital block had to manage for a day without their usual access to running water, it has emerged.

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

Public health data has revealed the proportion of residents - by age - in our area who have received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine.

A picture has revealed the state of an overflowing dog waste bin in a park.

An investigation is underway after a house caught fire in Watford.

An estate agent has confirmed the actual price of a one-bedroom flat in Watford that had been up for sale for two million pounds.

A motorist is in a serious condition in hospital after crashing when he lost control of his car in South Oxhey.

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.

In response to the letter from Lawrence Parnell published on August 27.

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.

The CBI are asking the government to take urgent action to tackle staff shortages.

The four other members of Girls Aloud have paid tribute to Sarah Harding following her death from breast cancer on Sunday.

Emmerdale star Amy Walsh and EastEnders star Toby Alexander-Smith are expecting their first child together.

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.

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.

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.

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.