These were the jubilant scenes 40 years ago tonight when thousands of Watford fans celebrated on the Vicarage Road pitch and in the pond after the Hornets clinched promotion to the top tier of English football for the very first time.

Groupon is offering large discounts on a number of household essentials

Police made more than 140 arrests during a three-day operation targeting criminals using the road network.

Todays, voters in Watford will go to the polls to elect the town's new mayor along with a councillor in their ward.

Hundreds of young adults say they will stop coming into Watford if the town's biggest nightclub shuts.

Ofsted has taken enforcement action on a pre-school where “multiple” safeguarding breaches were found.

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The full list of candidates standing for election in Watford next month have been revealed.

A contractor has been blasted for failing to complete roadworks that have caused "colossal queues" and "havoc" on time.

Four Conservative councillors in Hertsmere have been reprimanded over a "negative campaign" against a Labour candidate that "may well have encouraged" antisemitism.

Community leaders of all backgrounds came together to celebrate Ramadan Iftar, the meal eaten by Muslims after ending their daily fast during Ramadan.

Police have warned residents to be vigilant after two attempted burglaries yesterday (May 3).

People across Watford will head to the polls on Thursday as local elections get underway.

Watford is one of many centres around the country that has no tests available right now.

High street nursery brand Mamas & Papas is set to officially open its new concession at the recently expanded Next store at Atria Watford.

Fraudsters posing as police nearly conned a resident out of £157k – triggering officers to warn of scammers targeting Hertfordshire.

If you fancy a fish supper across the Bank Holiday weekend, here are the top places on your doorstep according to Tripadvisor reviews.

The owner of a sportswear store that struggled to get customers for three weeks has praised the community for coming together to keep its history going.

We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and here are another ten pictures for you to enjoy that were captured by our photographers in 1991.

A fly-tipper who left piles of tyres at a Tesco car park has been fined.

In last week’s Watford Observer the Comment column asks the question ‘What is shovel ready?’ This is because on two separate occasions the phrase ‘shovel ready’ was used in respect to the redevelopment of Watford General Hospital.

Camden Town Brewery has launched an ice cream flavoured lager in time for summer.

The Met Office has already predicted a “brief heatwave” with meteorologists predicting temperatures will get even higher moving into June.

As usual there will be a number of shows and films leaving Netflix in May this month.

It’s thought the move could be the  first step on the path towards online GCSEs and A-levels.

The new consoles will be released on May 10

The reports follow speculation that fibres from the Madeleine’s pyjamas were found in Christian B's van.

Actor Jamie Foxx joined Chappelle and helped apprehend the alleged attacker before the performance continued

Couzens will be appealing against his whole-life order given for his murder of Sarah Everard

There were delays at Watford Junction as emergency services attended an incident. Reas our blog recap.

Watford Borough Council will be handing out free compost bags to its residents.

Tributes have been paid to "legendary" Rickmansworth Cricket Club (RCC) player Marc Robinson who died after a three-year battle with cancer.

A British fighter from Watford who was captured by Russian forces could face the death penalty, a state prosecutor has threatened.

Readers of the Watford Observer have questioned why parking prices have gone up with the public opening of Watford General Hospital’s new car park.

Soldiers were approached at the gate by the man who was pretending to be a priest.

Camelot employees say they feel “sick” to know that a convicted paedophile was allegedly present at family parties.

The Watford Observer has been showcasing pictures from the Watford Museum archive for the past year. Many of these old photos have been of pubs, but they have not been featured altogether – until now.

Delays are building on the M25 this morning (May 3) near Watford after a crash.

Police are investigating fraud allegations and inappropriate behaviour towards patients at a mental health unit for children.

All of Watford's mayoral candidates have spoken about  the wider impact the closure of a nightclub could have on the town centre economy.

A man who is accused of making over 4,000 images and videos of child porn will appear for sentencing.

In response to Philip Aylett’s letter last week, we would like to make it clear that seeking the views of local people is important to us when planning services and changes to our sites.

Get the whole family involved in the garden this spring with Christow's gardening equipment, including greenhouses, sheds and more.

Performance and health are key to the brand.

Book your staycation without blowing the budget with Travelodge's bargain deal.

A whole host of programmes have been arranged for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on the BBC

The collection features the beloved Corgi across products.

Dan Walker announced last month that he is leaving to join Channel 5, where he will replace Sian Williams as the lead anchor on 5 News.

Thursday is said to be the warmest day of the week as Britons should expect a mix of sunshine, rain and cloud.

In the last five years a single GP has had their average patient number go up by 200