A hostel for homeless people has received £20,000 to help open a computer suite.

A radio host and TV presenter said Buckingham Palace’s Platinum Jubilee party reminded him of his partying days at a Watford nightclub.

A Watford FC midfielder has been fined after skipping a £100 train fare.

A family were treated to “Top Gun without going to the cinema” as four fighter planes performed stunts over their home.

A property was broken into twice in under a week with burglars smashing a window to gain entry.

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

A serial fraudster and thief who was twice caught with drugs could face jail if she reoffends.

A crossing where an elderly woman was killed has been temporarily closed – and a safety assessment is now due to take place.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations provided so many opportunities to capture some great shots locally and further afield, and also some of the quirkier sights as the nation marked 70 years of Her Majesty on the throne.

It’s a well-known fact that as a nation we all like to try our hands at baking, and since the start of The Great British Bake Off over ten years ago, its become a popular hobby.

The perfectly preserved slice is from 1947 and has a warning that it's no longer edible.

Our regular look back at the stories that were making the Watford Observer's headlines five and ten years ago this week remembers when two sisters got to enjoy the jubilee in luxury, an old police station became a six-bedroom house, armed police were...

Firefighters rushed to put out a blaze that broke out beside a canal towpath.

Romesh Ranganathan stars and writes the new BBC sticom.

There is heavy traffic on the M25 after a crash this afternoon.

A taxi firm worker who illegally drove customers in an inadequately insured car with a missing number plate has been banned from operating as a driver.

A new Watford-centric food delivery app is launching soon to help support local businesses.

A wanted man has been arrested after reports of "possible gun shots" closed a major road in Watford.

A soldier from Watford who was captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine has been sentenced to death by pro-Moscow rebels.

Warner Bros Studios has warned people living nearby that it will be filming outdoors throughout much of this month.

The Watford Observer is again delighted to be teaming up with its friends at Watford Museum to take another journey back to the past to recall the key events and dates that helped shape the town’s future.

Police raided a Watford home after a man was arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.

Parts of the UK including the south and London can expect some warmer weather this weekend, according to the Met Office.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a teenager who has gone missing.

Hertsmere Borough Council has reaffirmed its commitment to stopping offices and industrial buildings in some areas being turned into homes.

A “community-interest” barbershop is launching a new initiative to help families struggling during the cost of living crisis.

Part of a busy road in Watford is among the streets in the area set to be temporarily closed for roadworks.

The comedians are heading to the stage for an exclusive show.

Parts of the UK including Watford can expect some warmer weather this weekend, according to the Met Office.

The winner of Britain's Got Talent 2022, has announced he's going on tour.

The perfectly preserved slice is from 1947 and has a warning that it's no longer edible.

Here are some options for Father’s Days gifts for gaming dads from Game, AO, Buyagift and more.

Police are currently at Rickmansworth Road in Watford as they are called to an incident. Follow our blog for updates.

Traffic is very slow

Watford's ring road was left temporarily blocked because of a crash.

A car driver who left a motorbike rider paralysed for life after knocking him into the path of a lorry has been jailed for four years.

Watford residents are being invited to get a free health check this week at The Parade.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a teenager who has gone missing from Watford.

Celebrities visited The Grove hotel this week for a round of golf and to raise money for a children’s cancer charity.

A road has been closed in Watford and drivers are being warned to expect delays.

Cineworld has cancelled all screenings of a film about the Prophet Muhammad's daughter – but the controversial movie can still be seen in Watford.

Two Britons captured by Russian forces face 20 years behind bars, according to a video shared by Russian state media.

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

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

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

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

Here's some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl middle aisle's from Thursday, June 9.

Five million coins will also enter general circulation later in the year to help make the landmark design accessible to everyone.