Here's a roundup of the best steakhouses near Watford according to Tripadvisor reviews that you could visit for Father's Day.

The wife of a British soldier who has been sentenced to death after his capture by Russian forces has called her husband a warrior.

An appeal has been shared after a group brawl that left one person with a broken jaw.

The following planning applications were validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning June 6:

Hello there, my name is Smithy, and I am a gorgeous two-year-old former racing greyhound. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust a couple of months ago when I wasn’t winning enough races for my owner and am now looking for my forever home.

A couple found rats under their parked car in broad daylight as part of an “infestation” in Watford town centre.

A Hertfordshire company has launched the largest ever wellbeing and mental health programme in UK schools.

The following announcements were carried in the Watford Observer last week:

A science-loving sixth former won a Cambridge University competition with an essay on how diseases have altered our genes.

The Watford Observer is delighted to team up with Three Rivers Museum for a series that will remind readers of some of the people who, often now forgotten, made an impact on how their neighbours lived and worked. The next in the series is a plumber a...

Two small local businesses will have their fashionable products on display at Watford’s shopping centre.

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.

In our self-serving society the rhetoric is strong, but the proof is in actions, not words. We all believe we have the right to take precedence: I have a friend who works hard, pays taxes yet is aghast that he should have to wait behind others who do...

This week the Prime Minister faced a vote of confidence and many constituents have understandably contacted me to share their view.

The global celebration is marked every year on June 11 and here are some top gifts for you to mark the boozy occasion.

Show your Dad how much you care with a unique and unforgettable gift for Father's Day.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe or you’re simply in the mood for shopping, you won’t need to look much further.

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.

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