Council elections have taken place in Watford and Three Rivers.

Check the weather forecast for this weekend before heading out to Watford.

Police reportedly threatened to arrest a Watford man after he repeatedly stood in the middle of a bus lane to block motorists from using it.

There is concern for a missing 14-year-old boy who has not turned up to school.

Sarah's Law means that we are now able to check if any sex offenders live near us. Here's how:

A man has been arrested after two people were allegedly attacked outside a Watford pub.

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

Drivers may face some disruption due to the planned temporary closure of several roads in Watford and the Rickmansworth area for roadworks.

A woman from Abbots Langley could be sent to prison if she defies a court order and visits a property she has been banned from going to.

Today, we will find out which of the political candidates have successfully won seats in Watford and Three Rivers.

A colourful truck serving traditional Asian teas is coming to Watford.

Conservatives lost seats on many councils, as voters helped Labour and the Liberal Democrats gain holds in new areas.

The actress and singer will become the first celebrity to sign a CBeebies bedtime story.

An advertising board will be digitalised after a refusal decision by the council was overturned.

A man has been sentenced after carrying a knuckle duster in public.

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.

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

A bike belonging to a “vulnerable victim” has been stolen.

An appeal has been lodged after plans to construct an "ugly" solar farm in the countryside were comprehensively rejected.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London- The Making of Harry Potter has announced a new exciting change set to come to the attraction. 

A woman was allegedly assaulted on the A414 carriageway before a man was charged with assault, theft and dangerous driving.

A van driver reportedly swerved towards two teenagers on bicycles during an apparent road rage argument.

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.

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

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.

Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, May 5.

The ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ box is a specially designed box to acknowledge just how important it is to be yourself.

The Wonder of Friendship collection includes new trainers and outerwear.

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

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.

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.