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

Netflix remains the most popular in the UK providing a hub of our favourite TV and films.

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.

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.

Here are some of the best steakhouses in Watford according to Tripadvisor reviews.

An applicant has lost an appeal to build nine homes on green space "used by locals on a weekly basis".

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

A care home has been taken out of special measures after inspectors were assured improvements that were needed have been made.

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

It is very common for people to receive financial assistance from parents and family members throughout their lives. Upon divorce, this can often lead to the question: will I be expected to re-pay this money, or will it be treated as a gift?

BrewDog has released a special fundraising beer in response to Russia's "unforgivable act of aggression" against Ukraine.

The new collection is in collaboration with the Prices Trust.

A boxer says it was an "amazing feeling" to win in his hometown in his first ever professional bout.

It can be easy to take for granted the privilege of being sat at our homes, in comfort and peace, while we watch conflict break out overseas.

A Watford county councillor has awarded more than £3,000 to organisations in and around Watford as part of the latest round of support.

A talented local boy stars in the romance adventure series Billy the Kid.

Children across the area had a great time dressing up as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day – and you can see how some of them marked the occasion in school by looking through our special gallery.

This wonderful aerial picture gives a flavour of how Watford High Street looked a century ago and how much has changed since.

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

Hello everyone, my name’s Freddie and I’m a pretty 12-year-old cat. I’m a quiet girl who likes to keep to myself but I do enjoy a little fuss.

Here are some of the items in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Sunday, March 13.

If you're looking for some cakes or an afternoon tea hamper to give as a gift this Mother's Day then you may be in luck.

 Tripadvisor has revealed its most popular international destinations for Spring.  See the top 10 and the best flight deals to get there.

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:

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...

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.

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

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.

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.