The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952.

The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning April 18:

As part of the Great British Rail Sale you can get up to 50 per cent off tickets through the Trainline site

The boss of an organisation that exists to protect and improve Watford's town centre's economy is "deeply concerned" about the potential loss of a nightclub.

Hello there, I’m Lucky and this is my sister Charm. We’re a pair of lovely eight-year-old girls looking for a peaceful home where we can spend our days getting head scratches and treats.

Where is the best place to go for Chinese in Watford?

The manager of Watford's biggest nightclub has urged people to show their support for the venue claiming "once its gone, its gone for good".

A man who is said to have made over 2,000 child porn photographs will appear for sentencing.

Following the publication of her first article two weeks ago, Lesley Dunlop continues her recollections of shopping in Oxhey Village.

A driver’s remarkable escape after his van fell from the M1, the demolition of a Bushey school, outrage at the decision to allow a ‘monstrous’ block of flats to be built and the reaction to the calling of a snap General Election were among the ...

A bakery that serves "pawsome" treats for dogs has opened at the Atria Watford shopping centre.

Foodies wishing to dine out with some pizza today will be disappointed to learn that a Pizza Express branch has temporarily closed.

A rarely available “magical” walking site will open this weekend for people to experience bluebells in full bloom.

The good weather over Easter gave our camera club members the perfect opportunity to capture more beautiful shots of springtime. You can enjoy the final selection of their 'best of spring' images on this pages, but the time has again arrived to set t...

The house is on sale now with five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

I live in a village and there is one thing we have in abundance: idiocy. That situation can be replicated across the country from city to glade, from farmer to copper, to teacher to baker to candlestick maker, as a collective bout of intellectual vac...

Aldi releases their new collection of woman's perfumes.

If your tastebuds can’t resist a smoky BBQ taste then this U:ME oil blend could be the one for you - you can buy yours from Sainsbury's.

Shop the newest and best record players.

The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale with up to 60 percent discount on a variety of designer perfumes. Other discounts are also in place, see them here.

The common IQ test is a great way to test your knowledge. But most are pretty lengthy.

A man was jailed after taking revenge and sharing private sexual videos of her online.

A Watford resident has spoken of his frustration at not being able to park on his own road.

The Prime Minister’s fine had barely touched No 10’s mat before a puff of blue smoke appeared. Just like magic, Tory MPs suddenly started vanishing. Among them was Watford’s very own ‘HouDeani’ – who 10 days on has failed to clarify his p...

There has been a big question mark on what the latest big production taking place at Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden is – but actor Vin Diesel seems to have teased the answer.

A British fighter from Watford who was captured by Russian forces is being given any assistance needed, according to Russia’s foreign ministry.

Will Njobvu says he has faced death threats and homophobic abuse from people who could tell he was gay.

A high street will stay shut during the day to vehicles for at least another six months prompting concerns about how it could impact on businesses.

Motorists may find their journeys disrupted from next month due to a number of planned road closures for roadworks.

The change is set to affect over 300 stores nationwide.

A man has died and four people were injured following a crash in St Albans.

A nursery was hailed by Ofsted inspectors as children showed “high levels of confidence and self-esteem”.

Plans that would see a major nightclub shut and replaced with 147 flats have been officially submitted.

Argos' main store in Watford has permanently closed.

Dame Helen Mirren, Tom Cruise and Damian Lewis are just a few taking part in the celebration on ITV.

With this year’s mayoral election rapidly approaching, does our town really want an elected mayor?

Madeleine McCann’s parents have issued a statement as the Portuguese authorities name a formal suspect in her disappearance. See the full statement.

Here's when the Capital Summertime Ball will be going ahead this year and how you can get tickets.

The award-winning singer will be touring the UK with his new album "Gold Rush Kid".

The attack has left the singer in hospital for treatment of his ear and jaw, his manager said in a statement.

A fire at Willesden Junction is causing delays at Watford Junction. Follow our live-blog for updates.

A popular funfair should have been made part of Watford's centenary celebrations, a senior councillor has said.

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.

An MP is now demanding for answers as to why private members are being refused entry into a golf club amid a row over contracts.

Political rivals have slammed Watford’s MP for repeatedly failing to respond to the partygate scandal for over a week.

A new bus service has launched today for passengers living in areas that were negatively affected by wider changes on Arriva's bus network.

Boris Johnson promised a new hospital scheme after he was told in Parliament today about a trust's "shovel-ready" redevelopment plans.

A railway worker was taken to hospital after she was hit by a train over the bank holiday weekend.

Preparation is underway to demolish a former college building ahead of a new development of flats on the site.

The Queen has been hailed as an “inspiration to so many across the UK” by members of the royal family as she celebrates her 96th birthday.