A yard manager at a farm says she was “horrified” to find over 100 bodies of lambs with their throat slit.

The number of people living in Watford receiving unemployment benefits has almost halved since just over a year ago, figures show.

Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.

An extensive survey has ranked Epping Forest as the UK’s sixth best road trip for summer 2022.

Watford General Hospital's new car park is almost ready to open to the public.

Next has given an even bigger look inside its branch at Atria Watford that the retailer is dubbing "a store like no other".

The Easter weekend and the good weather forecast offers our talented photographers a great opportunity to get out and about to capture more lovely spring pictures.

There's something for everyone with these Red Letter Days out.

When Iceland announced they were launching slush puppie ice lollies, I knew I had to try one - but did it live up to my expectations?

Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with mercury set to hit 22C this weekend.

Emergency services are at the scene.

According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month.

St Albans Road in North Watford has fully reopened ahead of schedule.

Nando's has released some new menu items in time for Summer. See what we thought.

If you are looking for a new series to devour over the weekend, we've compiled a list of new Netflix series ready to watch.

Motorists may find their journeys disrupted due to the planned temporary closure of several roads in the area for roadworks.

A man who was falsely accused of being responsible for a police officer breaking his leg has received thousands of pounds in compensation.

Plans for another high-rise tower in Watford have been submitted.

From Easter services to classic films there's plenty to keep you entertained this Easter.

There will be a few road closures in Watford over the weekend which you may need to plan your route around

It feels like only yesterday when I had a call from Matthew Heasman, CEO of local charity New Hope, warning of a "mini humanitarian disaster in Watford".

Marks and Spencer has launched a new Apothecary Skincare Revive collection - here's how you can buy it.

Shop Iceland's new ice lolly range where your favourite sweets get a frozen makeover.

National Rail is warning of delays or cancellations to services.

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.

Police have visited several nail bars in Hertfordshire as part of an operation tackling modern slavery and human trafficking.

A heroic pharmacist saved the life of an elderly man who suddenly collapsed and suffered a heart-attack at the pharmacy.

Nearly £30 million of funding has been given to improve bus services in Hertfordshire.

Motorists wishing to apply for a parking permit have been unable to access the official website this morning.

Almost half of the new homes have now been built at a development on the former site of a HSBC management training college.

Work is underway for a new restaurant that is coming to Atria Watford.

A family has said it is overwhelmed with people’s generous donations to help fund their dog’s battle with a rare cancer.

Police have launched a manhunt following a burglary in Bricket Wood.

Online fashion giant Asos says it took an £18.3 million hit on activities relating to its Leavesden office.

Over 100 dead lambs were found dumped in a field.

Watford Football Club has reaffirmed its commitment to staying in Vicarage Road - and says expanding the stadium is a "matter of when, not if".

A Scooby-Doo fan was busted by police after their 'mystery machine' van was pulled over - for not having an MOT.

A man fled after he was caught trying to break into a property in Watford.

There's good news for those with a sweet tooth in Watford because it looks like another dessert parlour is moving in.

Early plans for up to 20 affordable homes in the countryside have been turned down.

George Alagiah returned to the BBC’s News At Six on Thursday, April 14 after “months of treatment”.

AO.com is also offering a price match promise so if you find your product cheaper elsewhere, it will match it!

ShopDisney has released its special collection to celebrate Disneyland Paris's 30th Birthday.

The new PS5s are released today, with a range of bundles available.

An annual New Year's Eve fireworks display could be scrapped in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.

A new owner for the former BHS store in Watford, a Garston hairdresser retiring after a 40-year career, an arson attack on a children’s playground and details of the incidents police responded to at the Pond were among the stories making our headli...

Hertsmere’s MP says that he is “fully behind” Boris Johnson after he was fined for breaching Covid restrictions at a Downing Street party.

Shopkeepers are looking forward to the end of ‘nightmare’ traffic jams when a major market closes – and one is hoping for a boost in trade from planned film studios.

A nursery says it will have to close after almost 17 years.

A man is set to go on trial after allegedly following a woman into toilets at Watford Junction Station and taking a photo of her.