A car was engulfed in flames after it caught fire on the M1 motorway.

The wife of a father-of-two has thanked a hospital for helping give her young family three years of “precious memories” they never thought they’d get.

A road was shut and an air ambulance was called after an accident.

A cannabis factory in west Watford has been shut down by police.

A customer has been left in tears after a Watford wedding shop “hacked away” and “ruined” their prom dress while attempting to make alterations.

Events will be permanently banned at a site in response to a religious traveller festival that was intended to take place.

A serial thief has been jailed just over a week after he was given a suspended sentence for targeting supermarkets.

Twisted Monkey is under new ownership months after the former owner was jailed for 14 years.

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

Online jewellery chain Abbot Lyon has released a new PRIDE collection in partnership with LGBTQ+ helpline charity Switchboard.

The tropical-themed makeup collection is inspired by the endless summers of love in the villa and will transport makeup lovers and Love Island mega fans straight to the villa.

New research has suggested that those with the faulty gene could be monitored for the cancer and avoid drastic surgery

Traffic was stopped on the M25 clockwise between J16 and J17 due to a crash. Read our live-blog recap

A woman from Abbots Langley fears a “sinister” plot is in place to end the NHS because a patient website promotes paid appointments.

Abbots Langley held its very own Jubilee celebrations with people coming together to dance, sing and picnic in Manor House Grounds.

The Kids Week campaign returns this summer and you can get tickets now.

Croxley Green’s summer fair will return this weekend with a fun-filled programme including dance performances, Punch and Judy shows and a magician.

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

Anthony Joshua’s glove is set to be among 80 signed sporting treasures auctioned for charity.

Giant Hogweed is a common plant found along hedgerows in the UK and the sap from the plant can cause burns to dogs and humans.

A burst water main sent water shooting into the air near a busy road yesterday.

Almost £400,000 of taxpayers' money will be spent making a council's offices more environmentally friendly.

Plans are in the pipeline for a large mural celebrating Sir Elton John in Watford town centre.

On Thursday, May 26 I attended a Three Rivers council planning meeting. Warner Bros’ planning application 22/0491/FUL will change temporary use of green fields (possibly owned by Herts County Council) to permanent use and also cause extensive build...

The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) has served notice to ballot more than 6,000 staff at Network Rail (NR) in a dispute over pay, conditions and job security.

Parents have been struggling to buy a well-known chickenpox medication - with pharmacies saying it has been out of stock for weeks.

Sir Keir Starmer is under investigation over failures to register gifts from football teams and book royalties worth thousands of pounds on time.

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

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...

The family of a "much-loved" grandmother from Watford have paid tribute to her after she was fatally hit by a van.

A 21-year-old politician says he is aiming for his party to run the council one day after he was elected as its new leader.

Hospital patients claim they have waited for up to 13 hours in A&E at Watford General as the NHS struggles with the number of people seeking treatment.

Young people leaving school or college this summer will be thinking about their next step. Securing an apprenticeship is an important route for many into the workplace and combining learning, working and earning provides a great start for their caree...

The luxury travel agency is independently owned with over 20 years of experience sending travellers around the world.

This year you may have spotted the islanders wearing some lust worthy sunglasses .

The actor has not featured on the long-running BBC soap since early 2021 when his character left the square.

Whether they are the BBQ master, love some self-care or some affordable gadgets, Aldi has everything you need to treat your loved one this Father’s Day.

McDonald’s halted operations of its company-run restaurants in Russia in March

Tripadvisor has today announced the winners of its 2022 Travellers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Things to Do Awards.

There has been a collision.

There are delays of up to 30 minutes on the M40 between junction 1A and 2 after an accident.

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 1993.

A haystack fire which raged for hours is being treated as arson.

A large rock was thrown at a home in a 'racially aggravated' attack.

A van driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a motorcyclist was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

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

Watford has been listed as one of the most affordable areas of the UK where house buyers can pay less to live near an “outstanding” school.

E-scooter crashes are appearing to become more of a problem in Hertfordshire, latest figures from the Department of Transport show.

Some homes have been left without power since last night.

A man who was threatening and abusive to a person and who was caught carrying cannabis has been placed under curfew.