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This year has seen a whole host of household of price increases costing your family hundreds or even thousands of pounds extra per year.

Watford taxi drivers say they are struggling to make ends meet as fuel price rises devastate profits and eat into their livelihood.

A primary school managed to turn around its ‘inadequate’ rating to ‘good’ after a takeover by an academy trust.

Footage shows the moment that a large fire broke out yesterday evening (Tuesday May 17).

A large fire has broken out this evening.

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.

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

Yesterday it was announced that inflation has risen to 9% in April, with it rising at the fastest rate in 40 years.

The new regal pack comes with 30 beautifully presented cards showing iconic moments from across Queen Elizabeth II's life and reign.

Councillors have stalled on whether to approve or refuse an extra 53 flats at Watford's largest redevelopment.

CCTV could be installed in a park after after it was targeted by teenage vandals again.

A sports shop that was rescued from closure thanks to the local community has temporarily been forced to shut.

We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and today bring you 10 pictures that were captured by our photographers in 1988.

One man was left with a broken jaw while another had his teeth knocked out after a fight broke out by a pub.

Bushey village is to have a second shisha lounge along the High Street, it has been confirmed.

Watford taxi drivers are appealing for local to prevent the closure of under threat nightclub Pryzm.

Members of the Deaf community say a safe social space is vital to prevent them from feeling isolated.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of thunderstorms.

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.

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.

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

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

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

K [first name undisclosed] Gannon’s letter equates the invasion and mass murder by Russia in Ukraine with what he calls the ‘occupation of Palestinian territory.’ Not malevolence surely, but ignorance of facts perhaps. Let me help him. The Krem...

Netflix has revealed a trailer of Jennifer Lopez’s new documentary that’s set to be released this summer.

The Biggest ever UK lottery winners are set to reveal themselves after their incredible £184 EuroMillions win.

Aldi's best-selling product is a dupe for the Laura Mercier bath product.

The Met Office is predicting the “hottest summer”, with up to five heat waves to be expected.

The first official UK Gay Pride Rally was held in London on July 1 1972 since it was the closest Saturday to the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots.

Check out M&S' new homeware collection in collaboration with British brand Fired Earth.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.