The family of a man who died after taking the drug ecstasy while detained in a private mental health hospital are calling for lessons to be learned.

An important meeting is set to take place in a bid to stop drivers taking to a pavement near a school to park their cars.

New laws planned to tackle protestors who block roads and glue themselves to objects and buildings have been welcomed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire.

Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse are looking into a new way to help treat people with food allergies

There has been a crash on the M25

A large fire has broken out this evening.

Tory chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris has asked the MP involved not to attend Parliament while the investigation is ongoing.

X Factor winners Rak-Su and Grammy-nominated artist Naughty Boy have been announced as headliners for Watford’s Big Centenary Celebration.

The Watford Observer has again teamed with its friends at the Watford Treasury to share stories from previous issues of YBR! - Yellow Black & Red!

A rescue centre that has rehomed more than 100 cats has told how it is desperate for funds.

A Hertfordshire man has been given a Stalking Protection Order after constant controlling and abusive behaviour towards his ex-partner.

A bright green streak was reportedly seen over the skies of Watford last night in a meteor sighting.

RESIDENTS in Watford could win up to £500 of shopping vouchers towards the jubilee celebrations.

The Bushey acoustic festival is returning after a two-year break with a nod to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the people of Ukraine.

A new coming-of-age “LGBTQ-led show” about a teenager from Watford will be screening on Channel 4.

The Good Spa Guide has revealed which spa's that have been named finalists for the 2022 awards. 

A Conservative MP has announced that he will not be standing again at the next General Election.

Watford's motorists will have four road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Watford and Bushey commuters are frustrated as cuts to their London transport links announced last week come into effect.

Hundreds of people have complained about the “havoc” roadworks at Apex Corner near Edgware are causing.

A military aircraft flypast is scheduled to take place this weekend as part of a festival.

The London Northwestern Railway has explained why there are fewer weekday peak time services between Watford Junction and London Euston.

A new report has shown that Watford is among the worst hotspots for Japanese knotweed in the South East.

There has been lots of debate in these letters pages about the redevelopment of West Hertfordshire hospitals and our responses are now becoming repetitive. Rather than take up more column inches with continued responses we would advise anyone who wou...

LEGO has released a new set inspired by the iconic artwork 'The Starry Night' by Vincent Van Gogh.

The collection offers the perfect accessories to compliment every step of a bride’s wedding journey.

Decathlon has launched a flash sale including a range of sports clothing, equipment and accessories.

The Christmas Kevin will be replaced with Regal Kevin, as shoppers can pick up Jubuilee themed versions of the toy.

See Britain's hidden treasures that we should all visit this Summer according to Travelodge

10,000 “disguised approaches” have been made by agents seeking to build relationships with their targets, the head of MI5 has warned. 

Abbots Langley residents have joined in with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee fun by decorating their road-sign.

We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and today bring you 10 pictures that were captured by our photographers in 1986.

Revenge porn crimes peaked last year in Hertfordshire, figures have revealed.

Disabled musicians will have a new chance to explore the power of music after a charity opened a shop and studio.

Around 1,500 people have signed a petition calling for the end of "unnecessary" lane closures at one of the busiest junctions in north-west London.

A house that is being renovated was broken into and left graffitied with a swastika and the word “Jews”.

An estimated 133,000 UK roads will be inaccessible due to street parties so drivers should prepare and plan for congestion. 

Free live music from traditional brass bands to indie rock will take place at Watford’s Cassiobury Park bandstand this summer.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found a tribunal was wrong to strike out a claim for unfair dismissal because the claimant had volunteered for redundancy.

Our brain on repeat: 'My money don't jiggle jiggle, it folds...'

M&S is selling colour-changing pink peonies and customers are raving about them.

As the plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are announced, the UK is set for a long weekend of celebrating and garden parties.

This will end more than 200 years of military non-alignment from Sweden.

The Alzheimer’s Society has produced a new symptoms checklist with the Royal College of GPs. Read more:

A Hertfordshire fire fighter said it was humbling to deliver equipment to the people of Ukraine.

A new restaurant serving smash burgers and wings is set to open up soon.

This picture from the Watford Museum archive is more than 100 years old and is certainly showing its age, but it may rekindle memories of the painted adverts once seen at Bushey Arches.

Proposals to provide more seating and improve the view of the stage at a theatre in Watford are among the planning applications validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning May 9.

A full breakfast, eggs or pancakes – where are the best places to have breakfast on your doorstep?

Hello! My name’s Charlie and I’m a lovely four-year-old boy who came to the National Animal Welfare Trust as a stray.