Proposals for a new 3G football pitch available for community use were among the planning applications validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning May 2.

Racist and offensive graffiti has been plastered over the walls of a subway.

Councillors are attempting to "block" a decision to sell land that was formerly home to a primary school.

Wetherspoons is known for its cheap drinks, sometimes questionable food and toilets that always seem to be hundreds of stairs away from your seat.

In the recent case of Randhawa v Randhawa, Mr Randhawa was found to have forged his wife’s signature on the acknowledgement of service in 2010, meaning that for the last 12 years she was completely unaware that divorce proceedings had even started.

A Palace spokesman confirmed the monarch, who has been experiencing mobility issues, is aiming to deliver her address at the national event.

From Frozen, Harry Potter, Jersy Boys, Matilda and so much more get deals on West End shows.

You’ll need to be quick though, like all Aldi Specialbuys, once they're gone, they’re gone.

Actor Dennis Waterman, the star of popular TV shows like The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74.

Five friends with an average age of over 80-years-old will together walk a total of one million steps to raise money for Cure Parkinson’s this month.

Actor Dennis Waterman, star of TV shows like The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74, but did you know he had a famous daughter in Eastenders?

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

Hilton Watford is calling all budding chefs to join its company as part of its recruitment week.

A bid for step-free access at a train station has received a boost.

Watford High Street has many different types of architecture, including a Tudor-style row of shops near to the junction of Market Street which have stood for approaching 100 years.

Hello there, my name’s Morris and I’m an affectionate, energetic one-year-old Lurcher. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust when my previous owners couldn’t look after me and am desperate to find a new home I can call my own.

This week I lead you down not the Yellow Brick Road but the red carpet to royal film premieres. These occasions have taken place at cinemas in Leicester Square since the 1940s, although they seem to attract far less attention these days.

This year, we will not only be celebrating Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, a once in a lifetime experience, we will also see Watford’s Centenary anniversary as a borough marked.

In June people up and down the UK will be celebrating the Platinum Jubilee as Queen Elizabeth II will become the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years on the throne.

From SPF to shimmer oil, you’ll have everything you need to keep your skin healthy and protected.

Little Britain star Matt Lucas has lead tributes following the death of Minder actor Dennis Waterman.

Doctor Who's showrunner Russell T Davies has shared a heartwarming picture with new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa before 2022 TV BAFTAs ceremony.

These are the top 10 experiences you need to put on your bucket list this summer from Buyagift

He will become the 14th Doctor of the show.

The Queen granted the BBC unprecedented access to hundreds of home-made recordings shot by her, her parents and the Duke of Edinburgh

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

LEGOLAND's Mythica Magical Forest brings to life all the weird and wonderful LEGO creatures.

The paddling pool at Cassiobury Park in Watford is to be closed for three days later this month for "essential maintenance".

The individual is said to have contracted the infection in Nigeria

Roadworks that have been causing 'havoc' for drivers for five weeks have been completed - a week later than planned.

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

An appeal has been launched after a parcel was stolen from a block of flats.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who is missing from his home.

Customers claim they were unknowingly charged more by the streaming giant with users complaining over a £15.99 charge.

A crooked solicitor who stole hundreds of thousands of pounds from an elderly client with dementia has been jailed.

Some historic heritage buildings in the local area could be at risk of being lost forever.

Liberal Democrat candidate Peter Taylor has been re-elected as the mayor of Watford.

Artwork by students in a subway in Garston has been defaced leaving a local councillor "really disappointed".

The infamous monster truck show is heading to London for the first time ever and you can get tickets.

Unleaded and diesel fuel prices have increased in Watford since we last reported on the price hike.

The police often go undercover to help solve crimes, but sometimes it's their cars that are captured undercover as the latest selection of pictures from our talented photographers show.

Victory is generally an anti-climax. As I sat in bed contemplating sleep on a recent Wednesday night, I reverted to type and checked my phone for the thousandth time that evening.

Many of us were brought up to believe that if things start to go wrong, the best thing to do is find a policeman.

What are the most iconic celeb dresses of the past 30 years? Nasty Gal has the answers for you.

Father's Day is closer than you think...treat him to a memory he'll treasure with one of Buyagift's top experiences.

Airbnb has just added a new listing and it's the only and only the legendary Parisian landmark - the Moulin Rouge! Take a peek inside.

This Month, Brits can expect some huge financial changes and deadlines affecting affecting everyday life as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.

Council elections have taken place in Watford and Three Rivers.

There are different emotions across the political parties in Watford after the results of the 2022 council elections were announced.

Convenience chain McColl’s has confirmed it will go into administration, putting 1,100 shops and 16,000 workers at risk.