Police have said they will stop vehicles passing through a bus lane in Watford, after a resident took the law into his own hands by standing in it.

The windows of a home were smashed and a brick was thrown at a car windscreen.

Roadworks that have caused bus diversions for a week seem to be over - but barriers and cones were still in place last night.

There are plans for an exciting annual carnival that is hoped to “put Watford on the tourism map”.

A pub that has had raving reviews after recently reopening has been awarded.

Rail travellers will soon have fewer weekday peak time services between Watford Junction and London Euston.

The Government was taken to the High Court over the matter of MPs and Ministers using their own phones and Whatsapp accounts for conducting government business. Although this is against the Parliamentary and Ministerial code of conduct, the practice ...

It has been more than 12 years since the first film was released.

easyJet has launched a new recruitment campaign to encourage girls to become pilots, turning Top Gun on its head.

A car on fire on the M25 has caused delays on A412 Denham Way, Maple Cross.

A police officer accused of a string of sex attacks on women has been charged with a further three rapes against a 12th alleged victim.

A "careless" error by election officials lead to councillors being criticised over low turnout in the May 5 local elections.

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

Watford Market will begin opening on Sundays with a series of speciality stall events over the summer.

Women can take part in free self-defence classes in Abbots Langley.

Emergency water works has been causing disruption this morning as a road is shut.

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.

With Helen Brown leaving West Herts Hospital Trust in June, it seems she and her colleagues are determined to make sure the trust’s plans are ‘set in stone’ before she departs, despite the promise from the trust of a “fresh eyes approach” t...

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.

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

Here's a selection of items from Lakeland that'll help you host a Platinum Jubilee party to remember.

The Myvitamins subscription box contains nutritional supplements for your hair, skin and nails.

A controlled explosion has been carried out close to Westminster Abbey, police have confirmed.

It is just the third time the Queen has missed the occasion in her 70-year reign.

The incident has sparked an urgent safety warning from the fire service.

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.