A man who is fondly remembered by many in the Nascot area of Watford as their go-to builder or handyman for any jobs they needed doing has died aged 89.

A cyclist died in Watford last night despite the best efforts of paramedics to save him.

Comedian Ricky Gervais will be holding a stand-up night in Rickmansworth in preparation for his upcoming Netflix special.

Teachers at a secondary school are scared of students’ “gang mentality” with staff reportedly leaving in their droves, a survey has revealed.

Police are hunting for a teenager who is believed to have stabbed a fellow teen in Watford town centre earlier this week.

A lay-by on a dual carriageway is set be closed to vehicles as concerns grow over rising antisocial behaviour.

The development of a major new film studio based in Hertfordshire and close to the M25 has been greenlit.

Many residents at a care home have not gone out - nor have been encouraged to go out - for leisure since lockdown ended, a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report has found.

A 17-year-old from Watford will appear in crown court over two aggravated vehicle taking charges and possession of ‘combat style’ knives.

Communal areas inside the Abbey View tower were still covered in soot six days after the Abbey View fire broke out, according to a father of three.

The one-day festival returns and will see the likes of Happy Mondays, Orbital and more.

See what items you can bring into the park and the venus bag policy.

The UK is on the brink of its first hosepipe ban in a decade, according to reports.

A bus operator has begun serving stops in Watford High Street again.

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.

A major road in Watford that closed for roadworks will reopen a week ahead of schedule.

Lightning has struck twice on the BBC leaving television viewers baffled and bemused.

Drone footage has revealed the extent of damage caused by a field fire during the heatwave earlier this week.

A road has been flooded with a "river" of water this morning after a water main burst in Potters Bar.

Damage at a Watford car park is thought have been caused by a driver who got locked inside.

There were fears homes and a traveller site could go up in flames after a fire swept across fields last night.

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

Housing plans that would see a nightclub and several other businesses turfed out are being recommended for refusal.

A board outside a church was vandalised with religious graffiti and a symbol that could depict satanism.

CCTV images have now been released after burglars smashed their way into a social club and made off with just £18 in cash.

The refurbishment of a subway has been completed and it includes a brand new tribute to a teenager who was murdered nearly 20 years ago.

Watford’s annual open-air performance festival returned with dance performances and circus acts for all to enjoy.

A foodbank which has provided more than half a million free meals over a decade has celebrated reaching its 10-year anniversary. 

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

The iconic singer's tickets went on sale today for his UK tour, but fans are not happy with ticket prices and process.

Multiple services are cancelled in both directions from Watford Junction after damage to overhead electric wires.

Bobby will portray Freddie Slater, son of Maureen “Little Mo” Slater.

As the cost of living continues to affect families across the UK, Asda has launched a new online money-saving advice hub.

Asda has revealed its 2022 Christmas food range during the same week as a heatwave.

Two lanes are closed on the M25 anti-clockwise between J21 near M1 Luton and J20 Hemel Hempstead due to a crash involving multiple vehicles. Follow our blog for updates.

A crash has taken place on the A41 southbound between Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley

The county council told schools they were expected to remain open during the 40C heatwave and child absences should be treated as “unauthorised”.

A major road has been closed this afternoon after a two-car crash damaged the central reservation.

Fire breaks out in high rise in Woolwich as 100 firefighters tackle blaze.

Train disruptions in Watford have continued due to damage caused from the extreme heat.

A dog that was rescued from inside a locked car during the heatwave earlier this week continues to be cared for.

Heavy showers and thunder to bring disruption to the region on Wednesday afternoon.

A large fire broke out in a field this evening following a day of record-breaking temperatures.

A Watford pub has told punters it will reopen "bigger and better than ever" after it closed to enable a refurbishment. 

A large fire has caused train chaos this afternoon after a tree fell and blocked the tracks.

A teenager has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in Watford this evening.

Watford Community Housing plans to deliver 1,000 new homes after receiving a £50m funding package.

The legacy of a much-loved businessman will live on as his son hopes to take over the family business and push it into a digital age.

The advert received 27 complaints to the ASA.

The funeral of Dame Deborah James, who died last month, is scheduled for today (July 20).