An arrest has been made after a masked male allegedly attacked a 15-year-old boy with a knife.

A dog walker was seriously assaulted after he challenged a group of teenager who set fire to a bin.

Overnight roadworks will begin next week on the creation of a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists in Watford.

The Jubilee weekend might be over but people in Watford are still sharing their pictures in abundance.

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

London Overground services between Euston and Watford are still recovering from being halted this afternoon.

  The 14-bedroom manor has 10 acres of private grounds.

Tucked away on an industrial estate in Croxley Green is a restaurant with exclusively five star reviews on TripAdvisor.

Black people in Hertfordshire are more than three times likely to be arrested than White people, new figures show.

A gym-goer was disgusted to find somebody had tried to watch adult channels on machines at a leisure centre.

Plans for new crossing facilities and changes to a junction have been dropped due to a lack of public support.

There are currently delays for those travelling out of Watford following emergency water works.

PoundToy has released a summer toy bundle that comes with an exclusive free gift.

A hospital trust has come under fire for breaching announcement rules and putting its new chief executive in an “untenable position”.

Police are hunting a wanted man who was previously sentenced over an attack in Watford.

Concerns have been raised of an “extremely aggressive dog” being used as a “weapon against random strangers”.

A man died on the M25 near Watford, emergency services have confirmed.

Communities came out in force over the bank holiday to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

We have again dipped into the Watford Observer’s online archive and today bring you ten more pictures that were captured by our photographers in 1992.

A 1,300-strong petition has been handed to the Government amid claims that local green belt is a "sitting duck for developers".

The sight of hungry children was the most heartbreaking part of the Covid-19 pandemic for a woman recognised by the Queen for her community work.

A large amount of counterfeit goods including clothing, footwear, and electronics have been seized.

Telecommunication giant BT has lost a bid to install its modern and "transformative" ‘street hubs’ across a number of sites in Watford.

A once abandoned cat’s personality has made him a social media legend, its owner from Watford has said after the cat won a recent pet picture competition.

A Watford special school has inspired a ten-man attempt to climb 50 British peaks in just five days.

Moonpig has a range of perfect presents to get for Father's Day.

Barcelona, Lanzarote, and Turin are among Ryanair's new routes in its Winter 2022/23 schedule.

Students joining this exciting scheme are treated as if they are real journalists, writing articles that are published on Newsquest’s online news sites

The celebrity cooking show returns- see who's taking to the kitchen.

The line-ups for both teams will be a mixture of former professional footballers and celebrities

Soccer Aid returns for 2022, taking place at West Ham United's London Stadium

The 53-year-old singer and Loose Women presenter made the announcement on social media after an inquest into Jamal Edwards’ death

The online retailer is giving Disney fans the chance to grab a bargain.

The new sereis-based Dolly Alderton's memoir is heading to screens.

Congestion is building as two lanes have been closed on the M25 following an accident

More than 100 cyclists are expected to take part in an event to celebrate National Bike Week with Watford cycling groups joining in the fun.

Police have strip searched children in Hertfordshire more than 300 times over the past four years, figures show. 

Watford Conservative MP Dean Russell says he will be voting in support of the Prime Minister this evening.

The fire service has issued a warning after a bin fire caused a significant amount of damage at a property.

If half of MPs vote that they do not hold confidence in Mr Johnson’s leadership, then he will be ousted.

Commuters returning to work after the Platinum Jubilee are facing travel disruption as major strikes impact the London tube network.

It seemed like the fantastic performances at the Watford centenary celebration brought out the sun as families flocked to Cassiobury Park to enjoy the event.

The Colne Valley Viaduct will stretch for 2.1 miles above a series of lakes and waterways just outside north-west London.

A timber company has been fined after an employee suffered serious injuries when his thumb was cut with a saw blade.

A charity that uses the power of music to enhance the lives of learning disabled people has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Around 50 overweight lorries were seen travelling along restricted roads during a three-month police operation.

The road has celebrated every Jubilee since the silver jubilee marked 25 years and this week it was packed with decoration, competitions, food, and friendly people.

The construction of the underpass by Watford Town Hall changed the complexion of the town considerably, but before it was built there was a road named Weymouth Street with a pub on its corner.

Police are appealing for the public's help to find a missing teenager.

A new High Potential Individual (HPI) visa route came into force on May 30, 2022, allowing graduates from highly regarded overseas universities to come to the UK to look for work or work without the need for formal sponsorship. Watford employers shou...