Councillors will stand expansion plans near London Luton Airport, which could see the number of passengers almost double by 2040.

A man who stabbed a woman in the eye when she was returning from a night out in Hertfordshire has been sentenced.

Next says it will unveil its new "highly anticipated" department-style store at Atria Watford on Thursday.

Roadworks near Costco are causing major disruption that locals feared.

Anyone craving a patty is in luck, as another burger joint will be coming to town.

Police have been granted permission to continue holding nearly £38,000 cash seized during a raid in Croxley Green.

Fifty-four orphans who escaped Ukraine are set to be treated to a magical experience at the Harry Potter tour in Leavesden.

Secondary schools in Watford have impressed Ofsted inspectors in recent visits.

This is the latest look at a site at Watford Business Park that is to be redeveloped.

The Watford Observer has again teamed with its friends at the Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues.

The husband of a runner who was struck by two teenagers on a bike in Cassiobury Park believes she is lucky to be alive.

Holidaymakers could face travel chaos in the run-up to Easter after a plan by Heathrow Airport staff to stage a walkout.

Ocado has launched a new range of Disney-inspired meals with mum and author Giovanna Fletcher.

UK Power Networks is aware of a power cut.

A decision on whether to approve plans for an affordable housing development built "exclusively" for key workers has been delayed.

Earlier this week, a Met Office forecaster predicted Brits could see “most seasons” within the space of a few days.

Local parents and teachers have opposed the idea of reducing summer holidays from six to three weeks, as the option is being toyed with elsewhere in the UK.

A fraudster has been found guilty of trying to sell fake iPhones in Watford for hundreds of pounds.

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

Just one place scored badly after a food hygiene inspection over the past month.

More electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been installed in Watford to give easier access and encourage more people to go electric.

Derelict land formerly used as a primary school looks set to be sold off by the county council.

A care home held a celebration for one of its employees marking two decades of service.

It’s always reassuring to know your children are in good hands, so how well have local scores performed in recent inspections?

Just one exception has been listed as an excuse to be using your phone while driving as part of the Highway Code rule change.

As the chair of Watford Rural Parish Council I was most surprised to see a political leaflet circulating from the Liberal Democrats in Oxhey Hall and Hayling telling residents that they have “further progressed” an application to secure ‘villag...

Foo Fighters have cancelled the remaining shows of their tour after the “staggering loss” of drummer Taylor Hawkins.

London Resort - the company behind the project - confirmed the news on Tuesday.

Gin not for you? Not to worry, Aldi has a wide range of summery spirits that are sure to suit everyone.

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announced on Instagram they are expecting their seventh child together.

Harry Potter actress Scarlett Byrne has given birth to twins with her husband Cooper Hefner.

H Samuel has a huge 60 percent off some items online, here are our favourite picks.

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

Eurovision has announced the exact date tickets for the biggest singing contest will go on sale.

Marks and Spencers has everything you could need to make the perfect Easter Day.

Payday is as good an excuse as ever for a treat.

BBC hospital soap Holby to end tonight as cast bid farewell.

The Metropolitan Police said 20 fixed penalty notices will be referred to the ACRO Criminal Records Office.

The farewell to Philip in St George’s Chapel last April was limited to just 30 people in the midst of the pandemic and mass singing was banned.

Gin not for you? Not to worry, Aldi has a wide range of summery spirits that are sure to suit everyone.

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi thinks this plan would help pupils who have fallen behind.

New PlayStation5 stock dropped at BT, EE, Amazon, Asda and Game last week

The service at Westminster Abbey will be broadcast live on BBC One and will feature elements Prince Philip planned for his own funeral.

Will Smith hit Chris Rock in the face after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.

Chocolate treats are great for humans this Easter but potentially toxic to pets – here are some safe alternatives for your furry friends.

Anyone looking to enjoy a pint during the Easter weekend will be glad to know pubs are looking to extend their opening hours.

Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators have been the victims of suspected poisoning according to reports.

A Star Wars poster described as “one of the rarest ever” has sold for £13,000 at a local film props store to aid Ukrainians.

A woman has denied stalking David Beckham by turning up at his homes and visiting his 10-year-old daughter’s school.