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This week in Watford there are plans for new play facilities and a cafe at Woodside playing fields in Horseshoe Lane and the Victoria Arms pub in Chalk Hill has submitted an application for various changes, including a new gravel area for outside sea...

With Autumn upon us, it’s time to get our wellies on and head out to the woods to see the colours change to warm hues of red, gold, and yellow in this beautiful, reflective time of year.

In 1981 I sent two postcards by Watford photographer Gregg Couper to the Hertfordshire Countryside Readers’ Forum. One was of an impressive turn-of-the-century tea party with a difference: the participants were dolls, teddies and soft toys. In the ...

A renewable energy association is encouraged by reports that the government may relax immigration rules for HGV drivers, but says a few thousand visas would fall too short of what is needed.

Buses were diverted as traffic queued around Watford and south Hertfordshire because of a second day of petrol panic buying.

Town centres are slowly getting back to normal after a year like no other with streets bustling with shoppers again.

COUNCILLORS have agreed to a reorganisation of the top roles at the county council that is expected to cost around £400,000 a year.

A Watford bank manager is running the virtual London Marathon to say thank you to a charity for the kindness shown to his mum and dad when he was a baby.

A Sri Lankan restaurant was told ‘major improvement’ was necessary after a food hygiene inspection.

A 25-year-old man was arrested was arrested in Rickmansworth after police spotted a stolen van.

Motorists are causing traffic jams as they queue for petrol in Watford and Bushey.

The closure of Bovingdon Market has moved a step closer after councillors backed plans to build three permanent film studios on the village’s airfield last night.

A man from Rickmansworth was attacked and injured so badly that he had to be placed in an induced coma.

The days may be getting shorter as autumn has officially begun but the lovely array of colours this heralds makes for one of the most beautiful times of the year in the eyes of many people.

Everyone remembers their ‘first’. Some firsts are soiled with disappointment as the expectation, built up over months, results in inglorious failure. The one first that most of us remember fondly however is that of our inaugural gig.

What properties were we lusting over in August?

The McFly star was seen showing off his first moves ahead of his first dance on Strictly this Saturday night. 

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a woman who has gone missing from Watford.

The key volunteers behind a a donation drive for Afghan refugees staying in hotels locally have received recognition on behalf of the Prime Minister.

A burglar broke into a Watford flat and took a shower just weeks after spitting at a police officer and urinating in their van.

A company with a research facility near Watford has negotiated exclusive rights to develop a "99 per cent" sustainable global flood-barrier solution for homes.

A popular musician who led numerous musical activities in Watford for over 30 years has died and those who he inspired remember the “very special times”.

Friends, former colleagues and relatives will gather at the Artichoke, Croxley Green today to remember Ray ‘Andy’ Anderson who passed away earlier this summer. He was 83.

This week, shoppers are being asked what they love about their local high street.

A couple who run a tennis programme for children with special educational needs and disabilities have received thousands of pounds of investment.

A Canadian fast-food restaurant has been given the all-clear to build a branch in Garston.

Motorists are facing disruption due to the planned temporary closure of some of Watford’s busiest routes for roadworks.

Herts County Council said it has only recorded four crashes in nearly six years at Woodmere Avenue’s controversial width restriction.

CCTV has captured the moment thieves stole a catalytic converter from a Lexus parked on a driveway in Leavesden.

This is everything you need to know about the Saturday's title fight between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk.

An update has been released about the issue affecting airports.

This comes as TUI’s “work from anywhere” policy was introduced back in July.

The single entitled ‘My Universe’ is available to stream now.

A Christmas toy shortage is set to increase prices and lower the quality of toys, experts have warned parents.

Felton was playing at Whistling Straits, which is hosting the Europe v United States Ryder Cup golf showdown over the weekend.

A defaced gold plaque honouring Watford great Graham Taylor has been replaced.

A persistent smell has been lingering over a residential area of Chorleywood causing families dizziness and distress for months.

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.

Thousands of trees are set to be planted along roads and highways across Hertfordshire after the Lib Dems raised the issue.

A free open day was held at a leisure centre to mark the one year anniversary of an extension and new facilities.

A proposal to convert an office building into flats has been put on hold because of concerns about affordable housing provision.

Watford’s MP has said he is “overjoyed” as new legislation ensuring hospitality workers retain their tips was confirmed.

Hertfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has responded to criticism that police were too slow to react to Insulate Britain protests and have been too lenient with protesters.

A lane was shut off on the M25 due to a swan on the road.

A residential street has been closed after a hole was discovered under the road.

A fall in unemployment in Watford has been welcomed by the town’s Mayor.

Police have been made aware of a dog said to have been “aggressive” in Watford.

A marketing agency raised over £30,000 for an employee’s son with a unique genetic disorder.

Police have appealed for witnesses after ... in a near Rickmansworth this evening.