Several possession of weapons offences in Watford were reported to police in July – and data reveals where they are said to have occurred.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said National Highways has been granted an injunction against protesters targeting the M25.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said National Highways has been granted an injunction against protesters targeting the M25.

The Prime Minister conceded that supermarket shelves could be empty for months ahead of Christmas

A decision on whether to revoke the licence of a luxury wedding venue that needed armed police to disperse crowds earlier this summer has been delayed.

Watford’s MP says that he cannot condone the “harmful and unruly” actions seen by M25 protesters over the past week.

Progress is being made as a new luxury retirement village has reached its next phase of construction.

A new travel scheme to save young people money on their bus travels with half-price tickets has been launched.

Car crime, speeding, anti-social behaviour and the illegal use of e-scooters are crimes police have been clamping down on in Three Rivers.

Climate protesters have once again caused chaos on the M25 – this time by running into the main carriageway and bringing traffic to a standstill.

Police seized an e-scooter after the rider was caught using it illegally twice.

Nearly three-quarters of public buildings inspected in Hertfordshire last year were found in breach of fire safety regulations, figures reveal.

HERTFORDSHIRE County Council is reviewing the salaries of large numbers of employees – with some salaries expected to be cut.

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A man who lost his job and spent four years living on the streets got his “self-respect and confidence back” by working for The Big Issue.

Facebook users are asked to ‘like’ and ‘share’ to enter a competition by following a link to the competition website.

First time designers Peter Chimiel and Chin-Jung Chenhave been awarded Best in Show for their Guangzhou China: Guangzhou Garden at this year’s autumn RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

The Fugees have reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their iconic 1996 album 'The Score' with tickets coming out this Friday.

The Great Hall at Warner Bros Studio in London will be hosting screenings of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone later this year and you can get tickets.

For many it means long awaited holidays can take place, and for others it means a chance at seeing family for the first time in almost two years.

Martin Lewis warned that some people who have previously fixed into cheap energy deals may see their bills surge by as much as 40 per cent.

Insulate Britain protesters have returned to the M25 this morning.

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

A festival is coming back to Watford for its fifth year and will be putting on over 50 acts in eight different venues across the town.

An animal rescue centre in Watford has celebrated its reopening with a party.

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

A Watford business which supplies fasteners has had its entire roof installed with solar panels to reduce its carbon footprint.

A woman who stole cash, jewellery and an antique watch from an elderly couple’s home in Watford has been jailed.

Police say they have “robust plans” to deal with Insulate Britain protesters who are causing disruption to the motorway networks again.

A mum has been left partially paralysed after protests on the M25 meant it took her six hours to get to hospital.

THE voluntary sector has been ‘absolutely vital’ in mobilising support for large numbers of ‘traumatised’ refugees arriving from Afghanistan, health leaders in Hertfordshire and west Essex have been told.

Climate protesters have called for the speed limit to be reduced on the M25 ahead of another wave of blockades on the motorway.

A busy town centre road is set to undergo a makeover to improve the look and feel of the area.

A councillor says he hopes a "beautiful" green can be restored after receiving confirmation unpopular storage units will be removed.

Protesters have again brought junctions of the M25 to a standstill after doing so twice last week. Their aim? To get politicians to insulate more homes.

On Saturday (Saturday 11) it was announced unofficially that the Government would be backing down from the proposed planning reforms that were to be “the biggest shake up of the planning system since World War Two”.

On September 30, the new James Bond film No Time To Die will be released in UK cinemas after delays due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The world premiere of the new James Bond film, No Time To Die, is scheduled for next week and the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are all set to attend the event.

If your energy supplier owes you money, your money is protected and you should get it back.

Aldi have confirmed the site in London but declined to give specific details regarding its location.

Service will begin with 6 trains per hour during peak-time and five per hour during off-peak periods.

Netflix’s royal drama, The Crown, stole the show last night at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards. The drama won outstanding series as well as many of the actors winning awards for the individual accolades.

The Brits have dominated TV's biggest night of the year yet again with wins for the Crown, Kate Winslet, Ewan McGregor and Michaela Coel.

The royal drama won outstanding series, while four of its stars also won awards for their acting.

I have always been hip to the beat and used to know the number ones of the hit parade in the 1960s. I still have a collection of 45rpm discs and even some 78rpm records which I stacked on my radiogram and did the twist, the mashed potato and other re...

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

HUNDREDS of children have started the autumn term waiting for places at special schools to become available, councillors have heard.

IT has been a busy summer for a Watford-based charity that has successfully completed three projects to help the homeless, children and refugees from Afghanistan.

Home Secretary Priti Patel has criticised “selfish” climate protesters who brought traffic to a halt on the M25 this week.

This view of Watford High Street has changed significantly since this picture was taken more than 100 years ago but there are some features that appear to have remained largely unaltered.