A teaching assistant has been jailed for six years for having sex with a 14-year-old pupil in a supermarket car park.

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.

Some of the busiest routes in Watford are set to be affected by plans to temporarily shut numerous roads across the town for roadworks.

An affordable housing development named in honour of Watford legend Luther Blissett has been officially unveiled.

A runner is closing in on a world record of completing 1,000 official marathons - in an average time of under three and a half hours.

Construction of a new crematorium which will serve the residents of south and west Hertfordshire has been marked with a ground-breaking ceremony.

A care home has received praise after being inspected for the first time since it relaunched in a new building and under a different name.

Check out some of Aldi's top-rated garden furniture from its much sought after outdoor log burner to an incredible hot tub.

The Australian actress is taking on hosting duties at the Bafta award ceremony, which is being held at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.

Scarlett Moffatt and Rosie Jones are among the celebrities taking part in this year's Comic Opera for Red Nose Day.

Get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game.

Mike Soutar replaced Tim Campbell as Lord Sugar's aide in this week's episode of The Apprentice.

Two groups of brewers raised a glass to International Women’s Day by joining forces to create a new female-developed and produced beer to celebrate the strong women in their teams.

From dog agility, obedience and flyball to heelwork to music, you might just become Best in Show.

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

Children across the area had a fantastic time dressing up as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day – and many of them will feature in our special supplement out tomorrow.

Railway passengers are warned of upcoming disruptions while major engineering work and rail upgrades take place on the West Coast main line.

A woman was taken to hospital after she was hit by a car in Radlett.

A Watford school has launched a major fundraising campaign to pay for thousands of pounds worth of playground renovations.

Two people have been arrested after police responded to reports of an armed robbery last night.

Only season ticket holders can attend games for the foreseeable future as Roman Abramovich hit with sanctions.

A subway in Watford with a "reputation" for petty crime and drug dealing is undergoing a significant refurbishment.

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

The UK’s largest wholesale distributor of pre-owned iPhones has received a £4 million funding package from bank NatWest.

A nursery says it is "over the moon" to announce the results of its latest Ofsted inspection.

Drivers are having to pay “crazy” prices for fuel at multiple petrol stations in Watford following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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

A local couple that rescued family members who fled Ukraine to Poland say they were turned away from the UK border and are now “stuck in limbo”.

Congratulations to Cllrs. Jessica Still and Peter Kloss on their meeting with TfL managers to put the case forward for step-free access at Watford Met Station.

Episode 10 of this year's The Apprentice series was back with all the drama we expect from the boardroom.

Marks and Spencer has 10 percent off selected plants and flowers ready to order for Mother's Day range.

For mums who love beauty routines which are cruelty-free and inspired by nature, ARRAN Sense of Scotland has a selection of perfect Mother's Day gift sets.

The 59-year-old was speaking after a “security alert” sparked an evacuation of ITV studios near White City.

The new show stars Line of Duty actor Martin Compston.

Police said they were called to Wood Lane, White City, where Television Centre is located, at 11.14am on Thursday.

Live broadcasting was stopped by ITV in the middle of This Morning, amid a ‘security incident’ with Loose Women also affected.

The middle aisle is far too tempting and we can’t be blamed for bowing to the various temptations.

The supermarket giant has set plans that could impact 250 stores.

Criticism has come in for Prince William after he made the comment about the Russia-Ukraine conflict

If you fancy treating yourself or someone you love to a luxury Easter then we've got you covered.

A crash is causing delays on the M25 this evening (Wednesday).

A skilled 12-year-old table tennis player will represent Hertfordshire in the national finals.

We have again delved into the Watford Observer’s online archive and here are ten pictures for you to enjoy that were captured by our photographers from the earlier years of this century.

More than 1,000 patients have now been waiting for a year or longer for treatment at west Hertfordshire hospitals – with 55 patients waiting in excess of two years.

Three Chorleywood girls have raised more than £700 in 24 hours for the people of Ukraine.

A father-of-two recovering from a brain tumour diagnosis has inspired his family to take part in a charity fundraiser.

It can be daunting to see the conflict in Ukraine unfold and you may be wondering what you could possibly do to help people caught up in the crisis.

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.