Developers will be allowed to build 65 flats on the site of West Herts College in Kings Langley, after an inspector overruled the district council.

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.

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

Drivers may find their journeys disrupted from later this month due to a number of temporary street closures in Watford for roadworks.

A new report into child sexual abuse has found boarding schools are the “ideal environment for grooming”.

Police are searching for a man who went missing yesterday.

The owners of Bosleys Watford decided to permanently shut the venue after the lease came to an end.

Sky has come under fire after advertising Watford’s game with Arsenal while picturing Troy Deeney – over six months after he left!

The show, now hosted by Laura Whitmore, has been a huge hit for ITV2, and the first winter series, filmed in South Africa, aired in early 2020.

The Batman hits cinemas on March 4. Here's how you can play Robert Pattinson for a day with these adventure experiences from Red Letter Days.

Police are at Bushey Heath after three vehicles crashed this afternoon (March 3).

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

Episode nine of this year's The Apprentice series was back with all the drama we expect from the boardroom.

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

Euphoria graced our screens back in 2019 with the primary season ending surprisingly, the suspense rising up for the anticipated arrival of season 2.

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.

The owner of a Watford meat store says he is “delighted” after its food hygiene rating was boosted from 0/5 to 3/5.

“Incredibly sentimental” jewellery worth £8,000 has been stolen during a burglary at a luxury estate in Bushey.

Whether it’s Alice in Wonderland or Willy Wonka, plenty of work has been put in to create wonderful costumes for World Book Day as these pictures of your kids show.

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

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

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

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?

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

I’m truly appalled at Boris Johnson’s latest move to divert attention from his failings as Prime Minister by appointing Cabinet Office Minister Steve Barclay MP as his Chief of Staff - his most senior advisor.

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

LOOKFANTASTIC Mother's Day Collection is available to shop now.

If you like to plan your holidays well in advance, easyJet has the deals for you as it has released its seats for winter 2023!

Downing Street confirmed Her Majesty has approved a knighthood for Williamson who has served as Member of Parliament since 2010.

Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Thursday, March 3.

The developers had hoped to have major broadcasters BBC and ITV on board for licenced rides inspired by Doctor Who, Sherlock and more.

Waterstones has revealed the children's books you and your kids need to read to celebrate World Book Day this year.

Nike has launched a major sale with up to 50% sale across its products on everything from

The show follows staff working in the London Major Trauma System.

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.