A housing association wants to build dozens of "sustainable" homes on green belt land in Abbots Langley.

A new joint venture which aims to help address the housing affordability crisis in Hertsmere has received council backing.

A housing contractor has committed to supporting more communities thrive by donating £20,000 to the Watford Football Club Community Sports and Education Trust.

A community has been left without a petrol station after its only forecourt permanently closed ahead of a redevelopment of the site.

An Arriva bus driver claims that a Deliveroo driver was “verbally abusive” to him after the food delivery driver allegedly caused traffic disruptions.

Watford's mayor has welcomed the news that a plan to make Hertfordshire motorists drive into London has been scrapped.

Watford Borough Council has committed £150,000 to explore the option of providing an alternative to the Met Line extension.

Scaled-down plans for a new block of flats in Watford town centre are being recommended for approval.

Schoolchildren living in Watford continue to be least likely to receive a place at their preferred secondary school, latest figures show.

I am writing to you regarding the Woodmere Avenue width restriction.

A former Member of Parliament for Watford has been appointed as the Minister for Refugees, Downing Street has said.

A teenager has been convicted after he stabbed a man in a shopping precinct.

Health bosses have agreed to invest in a new system that will bring robotic surgery to Watford General Hospital for the first time.

A 90-year-old Watford fitness fanatic is urging women to prioritise staying active to honour International Women’s Day.

The driver suspected to be behind a hit-and-run that injured an 11-year-old boy has been found.

A woman has died after she suffered a medical emergency while travelling on the M25.

A new café will soon come to Watford Met Station.

Temporary traffic lights are causing delays for motorists travelling in and out of Watford.

You may be interested to know what some of your favourite eateries and other food-related venues scored in food hygiene inspections over the recent months.

Your report on the Government’s housing delivery test showed how Watford MP Dean Russell tries to have things both ways on planning. When the Government confirmed the algorithm that set Watford’s target for new homes of 800 a year, he went out of...

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Premier League games will not be shown on Russian TV, the governing body has confirmed.

Treat your mum to a relaxing spa treatment that she'll never forget from Virgin Experience Days.

The Royal Mint has launched an original new depiction of Britannia on a collectable coin to coincide with International Women’s Day

Greene King is set to show all remaining women's Super League games in its pubs until the end of the season.

Dubbed the “greatest dog event in the world”, Crufts returns for 2022 – here’s how you an get hold of tickets.

TV stars and celebrities will come together once more for a three-hour telethon, sharing emotional stories and star-studded skits.

LEGO has created a special tribute build to shine a light on the British conservationist, Dr Jane Goodall.

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

The 44-year-old actor has promised an 'epic' exit storyline on the BBC soap.

H Samuel has announced its new collection, ‘Hot Diamonds’ by Jac Jossa. The range features beautiful gold jewellery pieces, and it’s already selling fast.

As firefighters battle a high-rise blaze in Whitechapel High Street residents claim not to have heard a fire alarm.

Camila Cabello had an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction on BBC's The One Show this evening.

Sky News was taken off air today due to a reported fire alarm at the studios during a report on Ukraine.

Police community support officers (PCSOs) could return to the corridors and playgrounds of Hertfordshire schools, according to plans drawn up by the county's police and crime commissioner.

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

Many selfless people were awarded during a ceremony after being recognised for going the extra mile to help inspire and enrich the wider community.

The axing of the popular Stevens fun fair in Cassiobury Park this year has caused understandable outrage. I am not sure why it has caused the Liberal Democrat killjoys who made the decision without consultation and among themselves such surprise.

A woman who was jailed for repeatedly stealing from Tesco Express has been sent back to prison after yet again targeting the South Oxhey store.

A burst pipe has left people facing issues with their water supply in Watford this morning (March 6).

A Beryl bike dock at a Watford park that was plastered with anti-vaccination campaign posters will be removed soon.

A boy was left injured after being hit by a motorist who did not stop at the scene in Watford.

Young cyclists helped mark the launch of a new learn-to-ride cycling facility at a Watford park.

Another 135 homes could be built on the site of derelict green belt land in Kings Langley.

A Watford drinking establishment has been handed a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

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

Widening a footpath and signal crossing point are among improvements being made to a road in Watford.

Dame Shirley Bassey and actress Emilia Jones will perform at the Bafta awards ceremony later this month.

Mandatory self-isolation for people who have tested positive for Covid in England has ended. But whilst this is seen as helpful to businesses, some staff may be feeling nervous about the change and how it might impact on them personally.

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