The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning Monday, March 7:

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Three great homes have been put up for sale around Watford in the last few days – with each one catering for a different price range.

As we plough through the last of the cold weather, we can only hope that warmer Spring days aren’t far away.

As a self-confessed chocaholic, Aldi's new Easter egg range for 2022 had a lot to live up to.

A wildlife rescue centre has received a £500 donation to help pay for a range of new equipment.

A businessman spoke of the "sobering" experience of stepping in to rescue a Ukrainian family desperate to flee their country following the Russian invasion.

The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

Bovingdon Market has confirmed the final date of trading at its iconic airfield site.

The director of a real estate developer says its purchase of an office building has "paid off very well" after it was left with just one space to fill.

More than 100 people came together at an event in Bushey to show their support for peace in Ukraine and all those affected by conflict around the world.

Friday 9th May 1958 was a Red-Letter Day for readers of the West Herts and Watford Observer, as it was then known. The usual news-packed 4d (2p) issue was accompanied by a doppelganger in miniature form, just 7 inches by 5½ inches (18cm by 14cm), in...

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Plans to rebuild Watford General are now estimated to cost nearly £1 billion pounds, the trust that runs the hospital has said.

A Watford man was given a suspended prison sentence after he fraudulently bought items online and withdrew over £1,000 of cash.

A mother-of-two says she feels “infuriated” with police closing an investigation after she claims herself and her partner were beaten up by a group of six men.

Take a look inside a Hertfordshire pub that had a major refurbishment over a three-week closure.

A mum has hailed the “super supportive” community after her daughter was accidentally cropped from a magazine’s football team picture.

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

Hundreds of people have backed a petition calling for additional safety measures on a "dangerous" dual carriageway.

Cash, jewellery and designer handbags were stolen after burglars broken into a home.

The windows of five parked cars were smashed in a single night.

From memories of John Lewis to the clock at Grand Central Station in New York, our current theme continues to attract a wide range of pictures to illustrate it.

Hailey Bieber has taken to social media to confirm she has recovered from a small blood clot in her brain.

Joe Wicks has announced that he and his wife Rosie Jones are expecting their third child together.

Hailey Bieber has reportedly been released from hospital after a recent trip.

Fred Olsen is offering travellers a trip of a lifetime in this incredible Around The World in 80 Days cruise.

The 21st-century dressing table Beautifect is set to revolutionise your daily routine. See inside the make-up box.

A bomb scare at a bowling alley, a fire at a car home in Bushey, the reopening of a popular Garston pub and a car transporter getting stuck beneath a railway bridge were among the stories making the headlines in the Watford Observer five and ten year...

The operator of a petrol station has brought forward plans to build affordable homes and an electric charging facility.

An 18th century pub has reopened under new management after it was shut for some time.

One of British television's most recognisable faces Ron Pember has died aged 87.

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.

I would like the opportunity to respond to Cllr Asif Khan and his letter in last week’s edition titled “A long enough wait”.

James Gunn's Peacemaker series had not been available in the UK initially but now has a streaming home for March.

Apple revealed a new iPhone 13 and 13 Pro colour during its sneak peek event and we can't wait to pre-order it.

ATG Tickets is extending its 2 for 1 tickets offer into April at participating shows thanks to the National Lottery.

Tickets are still available for Day One and Day Two for the 2022 festival

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.