A boy is said to have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after an alleged assault by another pupil at school.

There was a huge emergency presence this afternoon as police helicopters and paramedics were spotted.

Rickmansworth Sailing Club has been given some new boats to help young club members develop in the sport.

Four members of an organised crime group (OCG) have been jailed for more than 24 years for their part in running a network supplying drugs.

A care home where residents sometimes felt isolated has been told it still ‘requires improvement’ two years after its last inspection.

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.

Bellfield is serving two whole life orders for murdering Marsha McDonnell, Amelie Delagrange and Milly Dowler

The MP was backed by a Tory colleague who said there was a problem with “basic education” and numeracy skills

A serious collision on the A406 at Brent Cross is causing severe delays on the M1 and surrounding roads.

We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and today bring you 10 pictures that were captured by our photographers in 1975.

A mother and daughter have been left terrified, scared, and panicked after someone tried to enter their home late one evening.

An Italian restaurant in a historic Watford building has reopened after a refurbishment.

Touching tributes have been paid to an art teacher described as the best the school ever had.

A major road remains partially closed due to roadworks.

A head teacher has warned “decisive” action is needed after more concerns were raised about “extremely dangerous” parking near a school.

A crash has shut a section of the North Circular this morning causing major traffic disruption.

A temporary building will be set up at a school after a structural survey found the roof was unsafe.

A man was stabbed in the back of the neck with a car key during an assault at Cassiobury Park car park.

Three people who dodged paying train fares were fined hundreds of pounds in April.

Every picture has a story to tell and the picture of one of Watford’s first police stations the Watford Observer drew our attention to is a classic example.

The BBC has announced that hit sitcom Bad Education will return for another series.

Reports began to appear on Down Detector this morning.

The Norway act may just be the wackiest Eurovision act ever.

This is how you can get your hands on a PS5 from Amazon today

The iconic pottery company, Emma Bridgewater, has great Platinum Jubilee products to remember the occasion.

Today marks 20 years since seven people died in the tragic Potters Bar rail crash.

Wild swimmers are set to clash with sailors and the council over a new proposal to bring an inland beach to Rickmansworth.

It was the biggest game in Watford’s history to date; the night when a club record attendance crammed into Vicarage Road to see if a Division Three side could stun European champions Manchester United and a team containing Best, Charlton, Stiles an...

A man from Bovingdon has said he “loves” to give his treasure hunt finds to his Facebook fans.

A Watford fancy dress shop has brought the Queen to town through a new display in-store celebrating the Platinum Jubilee.

The number of homes being built at Watford’s biggest redevelopment site looks likely be increased.

The nineteenth member of a local drug ring has been jailed.

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 ...

BBC Breakfast is looking for a new chief presenter - here's how you could become the next Dan Walker or Naga Munchetty.

Did you know that Sophie Ellis-Bextor could have been a judge on Eurovision? Here's why she turned it down.

One of the nation’s favourite TV hosts, Dan Walker, has issued a stark warning to his social media followers after fake accounts pretending to be him approached fans online.

In the Queen’s absence, Charles took on the head of state’s major constitutional duty.

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.

The newly elected Croxley Green councillor wants to stop the green belt being built on.

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.