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A private school could be named the best in the world and win a share of a $250,000 dollar prize pot.

Flags have been raised across Hertsmere in support of the borough’s LGBTQ+ community.

Fraudsters have been posing as police officers to target pensioners in retirement villages.

A mum whose baby nearly died after swallowing a battery has lobbied MPs in Parliament as part of an awareness campaign.

Communities can bid to receive up to £20,000 to spend on projects and initiatives in their area.

Two Watford dogwalkers were left terrified after their pet received “gaping wounds” from an aggressive dog that was left of its lead.

The concert comes following Hawkins's sudden passing in March this year.

A decision by a prison to only accept greeting cards for inmates made by certain companies has been dropped.

An update has been issued on bridge repairs that have been causing gridlock for nearly a month.

Luton Airport has a variety of jobs up for grabs, here's some of the vacancies you can apply for now.

Plans for extra flats at Watford’s largest redevelopment scheme have been given the go ahead at the second time of asking.

A Watford man has dodged prison after he admitted stealing hundreds of pounds worth of meat and several bottles of alcohol.

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.

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”.

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.

Update your wardrobe with Mr Porter's huge sale across Men's wear.

Known for its affordable, quality eyewear, Quay is the brand for all celebrities and influencers and a must-go-to for fans of Love Island. 

Shop Adidas and Gucci'ss ultimate crossover collection that combines the best of the brands.

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

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

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.

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

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.