A 72-year-old motorist has died and a woman in her 60s was seriously injured after a crash in Colney Heath.

A palatial six-bedroom detached house in Rickmansworth has been put on the market this week for £2.9 million.

One of the more fascinating structures in Watford's past was located behind the Palace Theatre.

Police say there has been a rise in anti-social behaviour in an area of Watford town centre.

There were so many shops in Oxhey Village when I was growing up that taking the bus into Watford for provisions was a personal choice, not a necessity. Villiers Road, Capel Road and Pinner Road were always busy, especially on Saturday mornings. Queue...

A petrol station offering a new Greggs and a refurbished Londis has opened up.

Police have stopped investigations into an alleged rape at a mental health unit.

There are a few Easter-related activities at National Trust sites near Watford

A new statutory code of practice will be published on the use of 'fire and rehire' practices, following the mass redundancies carried out by P&O Ferries last month.

Sometimes you need to have a sense of humour - and we all love it when something goes wrong.

The BBC drama returns for its third series.

In celebration of National Pet Month this April, we invite you to send us your pets best pose.

From Bridgerton to Money Heist whatever your favourite show there's a holiday destination.

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

We’ve been contacted by a number of business owners struggling to move back to face-to-face networking and deliver great pitches. They’ve become reliant on reading their notes when meeting on-screen and feel this isn’t going to work in the room...

Passengers are being urged to travel either side of the Easter bank holiday due to work on the railway.

Two gyms are offering free trials or guest passes in a bid to collect over 1,000 Easter eggs to bring a smile to children in hospital

A week later, members at a golf club are still being refused entry after a contract dispute.

A proposal to build six new terraced homes is among the planning applications validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning April 4.

Hi there, my name is Hopps, and this is my sister Judy. We’re almost five-and-a-half-years-old and looking for a forever home together. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust two weeks ago when our owners sadly could no longer keep us.

Well here we are again to stroll down Memory Lane, but even old fossils like me can still get down with the dudes and meet young people.

The Queen has said she was left "tired and exhausted" after testing positive for Covid in February.

Iceland is getting us summer-ready by transforming our favourite drinks into tasty ice lollies. How to get yours.

Sweet-toothed vegans need not worry this Easter - here are 8 of the best chocolate eggs to buy.

A police officer has been injured by a man with a machete in east London.

Shrek The Musical is coming back for a 2023 UK tour it has been announced.

As the 2021/22 NBA comes to a close on April 12, fans can raise a glass in style with Hennesy's limited collector's edition. How to get yours.

Argos is expected to have a large number of consoles in stock over the coming days.

Watch the nation's most prestigious night for the world of the stage.

See what's in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl on Sunday, April 10.

The Olivier Awards take place on Sunday, April 10 at the Royal Albert Hall London.

A woman was arrested after the front of a clinic was destroyed by two cars.

Only around 14 visas have been granted to Ukrainians after being sponsored by people in Watford, new data shows.

When it comes to glamour, Watford is used to being overlooked.

There are many establishments across Watford that are rated for their great burgers, but with so many to choose from we’ve done the work for you.

Twenty-five employees at our local councils got annual salaries of at least £100k during the pandemic, latest figures show.

Alabama Rot was first found in the UK in 2012 and have mostly been reported by pet owners who walk their dogs in the countryside.

A union says teachers caught up in a pension row at an independent girls' school have resigned.

Former Watford striker Troy Deeney will star in a new Channel 4 documentary following his call for the national curriculum to teach more diverse topics.

The weather may not have been the best for getting out and about at times over the past week but that hasn't stopped our talented photographers capturing more gorgeous springtime pictures.

It is an acceptable question for a man of my vintage should we attempt anything that deviates even slightly from the norm: "Are you having a mid-life crisis?" Inevitably I must concede that yes, quite possibly I am, and have been for nigh on a decade...

How to plan your 2000s ultimate birthday bash from Buyagift.

From London to Edinburgh see the best spots for a getaway this Easter.

 How you can get your hands on TikTok's latest obsession: The Body Shop's Instagglow CC Cream.

From Bridgerton to Money Heist whatever your favourite show there's a holiday destination.

Parents will know the struggle of keeping the kids entertained over Easter but LEGO is here to save the holidays. How to gets yours

The full list of candidates standing for election at Three Rivers District Council next month have been revealed.

A fight to save a bus service, another boost for the extension of Watford’s main shopping centre, a new supermarket in South Oxhey and a boost for local tourism were among the stories making the headlines in the Watford Observer five and ten years ...

An Oxford University medical graduate took his own life because he could not cope with living with long Covid, an inquest heard.

The work of a number of good causes has been given a boost after receiving a donation from Watford Rotary thanks to the generosity of the community.