A couple have collaborated with a Ukrainian brewery to make and sell a beer to raise money for people affected by the Russian invasion.

Two men have been charged after police uncovered a £1.3 million cannabis factory – thought to be the largest ever in Hertfordshire.

Residents in Watford are being warned by police about "threatening" phone calls in which the caller demands money.

A cricket club has received a £75,000 donation that will be spent on the construction of its new clubhouse.

The emergency services believe a fire at a building in Watford was started deliberately.

We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and here are 12 pictures for you to enjoy that were captured by our photographers in 1990.

Police have extended the closure of a Watford flat linked to suspected drug use and antisocial behaviour.

An air ambulance was called and multiple roads closed after a pedestrian was hit by a car and seriously injured.

A large local collection for Ukraine may have to terminate its operation if it cannot find another premises this month.

Madeleine McCann was three years old when she went missing on May 3, 2007 while on holiday in Portugal. But what does the latest news mean for her case?

The image of the famous actress and singer is going up for auction in New York

Jodie Whittaker announced she would be hanging up her sonic screwdriver last July.

Liam Payne, Harry Redknapp, Mo Farah, Usain Bolt and Robbie Wililams will all feature in this year’s Soccer Aid.

Details for key local elections coming up in Watford have been confirmed.

All of Newsquest's titles across the UK are united in our efforts to support the people of Ukraine.

Temperatures are set to soar this week as the area hits heights of 17 degrees.

A leading group of politicians have formally backed a hospital trust's £1 billion plus redevelopment plan.

Watford’s biggest nightclub will shut if tentative plans to build over a hundred homes are approved.

Two eateries and one store stood out and scored poorly in recent food standards inspections.

The site is close to where West Herts College is located but for more than 240 years it was the home of a Watford pub.

A new café has now opened up next to Watford Met Station.

Warner Bros has submitted official plans to expand its studios in Leavesden to cope with an "increasing global demand for high quality film and television content".

The picture of the courtroom that is now a cafe in St Albans at the top of this page encompasses the essence of the theme for our talented photographers.

Three new properties in Watford have just been put on the market in recent days – all priced at £250k or less.

Watford Colosseum and the town hall will make use of a £3.7million grant to become greener.

A Middle Eastern market stall that had mouse droppings in cupboards, shelves and cups has now redeemed itself by earning the highest food hygiene rating.

This week I attended the latest Watford Hospital West Herts Hospitals Trust (WHHT) 'stakeholder' meeting to inform us of progress (or rather lack of) in applying for funding for their new hospital / towering infirmary plan.

With Covid-19 leaving many working from home, Watford businesses leasing a premises should consider how to optimise their position.

Morrisons has launched an Easter range in stores with some items also available online.

Cartwright & Butler are offering a number of Easter treats including hampers, gift boxes and more

Harry Potter star celebrates what she calls the best day of her life – see the stunning poolside rings picture.

Here's a roundup of alcoholic gifts and gift sets for Mother's Day.

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

The show is written by the writer of Shameless and Skins.

Sky has revealed what you can expect to come to its channels and the streaming service NOW for April 2022.

With restrictions lifted, lots of people who love live music want to start going to events again. But many aren't quite ready to believe that restrictions won't come back, and some are nervous about going. Here's some helpful advice from Citizens Adv...

A former park ranger has published her first ever book that celebrates the history of Leavesden Country Park and its monkey puzzle trees.

Proposals for a major expansion of Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios are among the planning applications validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning March 14.

Hi, I’m Clicko and this is my friend Mango and we’re one-year-old boys. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust in February when our owner couldn’t look after us properly and now we’re looking for our forever home.

What is happening in Ukraine is heart-breaking and profoundly wrong. The world is witnessing a wholly unprovoked attack on a sovereign democratic state.

Camelot losing rights to run the National Lottery in the long-term is a blow not only for its 1,000 plus employees but also the local community.

The Perfume Shop has some timeless and classic fragrances perfect for Mother's Day, shop them here.

Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Sunday, March 20.

For many of us, 2022 is the year of returning to travel. As travel restrictions ease across the globe, many will be hoping to make up for the lost two years of travel.

The role pays between £28,000 and £30,000 depending on experience and will see you working a 40 hour week.

Take a look at some of the Mother's Day gifts that Superdrug has to offer.

If Valentine's Day was too cheesy a date for you to pop the question, you've got another chance with National Proposal Day. See the best engagement rings from H. Samuel.

Roads have been closed off after a crash this afternoon.

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

A council has launched a raft of consultations after concerns were raised about "parking problems" in a number of areas.