A trail of stakes has been pushed into the ground in and around Watford, marking the places where an environmental project’s Urban Orchards will be planted early next month.

A pub in Watford town centre has closed down for good.

A Hertfordshire pub that underwent a major refurbishment over a three-week closure has reopened.

A teenage boy has been sentenced after he was found with a knife at a public road.

Some of the finest historical sites from Watford and elsewhere in Hertfordshire have featured on these pages over the past four weeks - and you can enjoy the final selection by scrolling down this page - but the time has again arrived to set a new ph...

They're not just Pancakes, they're M&S Pancakes. See the full view of Marks and Spencer's Pancake range.

Late Watford manager Glenn Roeder will be remembered at a special race meeting in July when the entire card will be sponsored in support of the Brain Tumour Charity as part of a national fundraising initiative.

Police hope to find a missing woman who was last seen this afternoon.

Morrisons is offering 25 percent off The Best wine range and three for £20 on selected bottles.

A moving tribute to George Michael at the Brit Awards, historic photographs, opposition to new playgrounds and a Come Dine With Me Watford special were among the stories making our headlines five and ten years ago this week.

A football coach has been hailed as a “fantastic role model” after being recognised for his long-term involvement in a social inclusion project and the way he inspires young people.

Thieves stole cash and ornaments when they broke into a home in Bovingdon.

Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has written an open letter to Government and launched a petition calling for the history and experiences of black, Asian and ethnic minorities to be made mandatory on the national curriculum.

Watford’s hugely popular fair has been told it cannot use Cassiobury Park this spring – and going forwards will only be allowed there every other year.

The owner of a takeaway snack bar says she is devastated that she has to shut her store after over ten years of trading.

A convicted killer who was on the run for several years has been found guilty of the murder of a former Hertfordshire police officer.

The headteacher at a primary school has praised the “hard work and dedication” that has lead to the school maintaining a ‘good’ status.

It’s younger people who take centre stage this week as we again dip into the Watford Observer’s online archive to share ten pictures that were taken by our photographers in the past.

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.

Streets in Watford and South Oxhey are set to be temporarily closed for roadworks.

A car was broken into in front of the owner’s house in early morning hours.

A large van got stuck in Woodmere Avenue before its back door was ripped off during a doomed attempt to force its way through.

A young man and a teenager have been charged after a suspected stolen BMW allegedly damaged three police cars in Watford.

New homes part of the £450 million Riverwell regeneration in Watford is ready to launch.

Councillor Kloss is quite right to point out that the Labour Group on Watford Council voted to abstain on their budget vote in January (Letters, February 11).

Aldi’s popular health and beauty brand, Lacura, has launched three amazing new bundles, available exclusively online.

Sports Direct has revealed the UK's most popular sports, teams and athletes in a new ranking. Find out who made the list.

Mother’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking for something special to gift your mother this year, Oliver Bonas has some lovely pieces.

Borrow some of Adele's timeless elegance with these five dresses inspired by the singer's most iconic outfits.

Here's everything that happened on episode 8 of The Apprentice and who was fired.

Readers are calling for people to have “common sense” as Boris Johnson ended mandatory coronavirus self-isolation for the general public in England.

Check where you can get your petrol from as prices rise.

Watford has again failed to meet its housing targets - and the Mayor says the town needs "greater powers" on planning and devlopment so "we can decide what is best".

The Queen is alive, despite bizarre claims from a popular US gossip site that were swiftly debunked.

A couple whose newly painted home in Oxhey was refused by a council have won an appeal against the decision.

A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the M1 this afternoon (February 22).

Boris will chair a Cobra committee meeting at 7.30am to discuss the response to the “horrific attacks”.

Watford Borough Council made nearly £24k from parking fines in just one street last year, an investigation has revealed.

Police were called to TGI Fridays in Garston amid allegations that a group was rejected because of their race.

A cyclist suffered serious injuries after being knocked off his bike by a motorist who then sped off.

A woman who stole more than £200 worth of items from a Currys store and attacked two people is due to be sentenced.

Fans paid tribute to one “of the best headers of a ball at Vicarage Road in the last 60 years” with a period of applause before Watford’s defeat to Crystal Palace last night.

It’s good news Watford Borough Council hasn’t given up on a link between the Met Line and Junction. (Bid to save Met Line link...without trains, Watford Observer, February 4) Then the story veers off “potentially a tram”, “unlikely to be he...

Police found dozens of motorists left their cars unlocked during an operation in Croxley Green.

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World Book Day is held on Thursday, March 3 - here are some amazing costume ideas for your little ones.

Tesco has a huge range of more than 200 Easter eggs on sale, here are some of the new and exclusive ones in the range.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed the incident but said all lines of inquiry have now been exhausted.

The supermarket gained the most complaints surrounding their home delivery.

With this week marking London Theatre Week, you can grab some discounted tickets for some of London hit shows.