Whether it’s Super Mario, the Queen of Hearts or T-Rex, you have clearly been putting hours of work to create wonderful costumes for World Book Day as these pictures of your kids show.

The devastated parents of a “fun-loving” eight-year-old Watford fan have paid tribute to him after he died three days after testing positive for Covid-19.

Police are investigating the sudden deaths of four people that are suspected to be drug related.

The headteacher of a primary school in Watford has said she is “delighted and proud” as it retained a ‘good’ status.

Talks over retaining bus services are underway after Arriva announced it is making some major changes to some of its routes from mid-April.

Nearly 1,000 people in Watford received financial support to self-isolate while coronavirus rules were in place, figures show.

A 71-year-old man from Watford has admitted inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity.

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

From Harry Potter to Mary Poppins or The Gruffalo, we always love seeing what children dress up as on World Book Day - but what will you WOW us with this year?

Cocaine use in Watford has been branded “rife” after an investigation revealed it is being snorted in numerous pub toilets.

The borough council has come under fire after confirming Stevens Fun Fair will no longer be allowed to open annually in Cassiobury Park.

A major UK driving school has started teaching lessons in electric cars in Liverpool London and Cardiff.

A source said the pair "have broken up and haven't been together for a few months".

There are only hours left until this year’s World Book Day, but are you still struggling for ideas for which character your child should dress up as?

A year of celebration at a Watford-based charity has begun with a royal visit.

A waste and recycling company has been ordered to pay just under £10,000 for two incidents of fly-tipping which were traced back to shops.

A Herts Police officer has been sacked after he let a colleague take sexual pictures of a woman in the back of a police car while on duty.

Mobile CCTV cameras are being deployed to crack down on illegal fly tipping in Watford.

Drivers using the M25 in Hertfordshire and Essex are being urged to plan ahead as multiple closures will be put in place in March and April.

A former Benskins pub that was made into a house after being saved by the community is now on the market.

Tickets for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium go on sale today.

M&S has slashed its prices across its products from women's clothes to homeware. Shop the best deals here.

See the transformation of one of the London Eye's pods, in time for St. Patrick's Day.

The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale but you'll need to be quick.

Roman Abramovich has confirmed that he will sell Chelsea Football Club amid Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine.

Beat the rush and see all the chocolate-themed gifts you can get for Mothers Day.

Turning Red is heading to Disney+, shop the film's full collection now.

The bargain giant will open its online store following the takeover of Poundhshop.

Zack Morris announced his departure from the BBC show last month.

A horrifying video has emerged of a boy being punched in the face repeatedly as his attackers insist he “gets naked” in south London.

People in Hertfordshire have lost more than £200,000 due to scam coronavirus text messages.

Whether you’re planning on having yours with sugar, lemon juice or a different filling, plenty of us will be tucking into pancakes throughout today. But have you tested your flipping skills outside of the kitchen and taken part in a traditional pan...

Police are growing concerned for the welfare of an elderly man missing from Croxley Green.

A jaw-dropping eight-bedroom property on a “prestigious private road” near Watford has been put on the market this month.

Readers have been left “gutted” and “shocked” as a popular pub and restaurant closed in Watford town centre closed its doors.

Reducing delays for buses at congestion hotspots and a transport hub are among measures being taken in Watford’s new sustainable travel strategy.

Plans to relocate and expand a school for children with severe learning difficulties are to progress, with the publication of a formal statutory notice.

The new measures are being considered in an effort to stop storm drainage systems becoming overwhelmed.

Dozens of Hertfordshire's children's social workers left their jobs last year, figures show.

The fast-food giant is offering customers a bargain for Pancake Day.

Before jumping the gun, my advice to Mr Leslie Freitag’s letter regarding the Croxley Rail Link is to do some more research to discover why the scheme has been a ‘lame duck’ with no future since 1956 (An affordable rail link: Letters, February ...

Here are the top 10 PlayStation 5 games in 2022 and where you can purchase a PS5.

Adele's album 30, released in November 2021, has been named global album of the year.

Save money and the planet with these top 10 energy-saving tips and energy-efficient appliances.

LEGO's iconic Spice Girl tribute set is out now. Here's how you can bag yours.

The show is based on the bestselling novel of the same name from T.M Logan.

The new series will see celebrities find love but it all changes when their exes appear.

Violence continues to rage across the region, with thousands of citizens forced to flee their homes across the country’s borders.

Have you ever witnessed an accident in public and noticed how most people tend to flounder and look to others to determine how to react? Or perhaps you have even done this yourself? If so, rest assured that this is not unusual by any means. This resp...

The trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is here and heading to cinemas on April 15.