With both a climate change and energy crisis, is it not time that all business stepped up to mark and did more?

The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in North Hertfordshire reached £390,191.

A Bushey-based business that sells hand roasted coffee will be launching a new shop in Watford.

An estate agent has advised first time buyers in Watford to "be cautious” following a loosening of mortgage rules.

Dame Deborah James, known by her social media handle Bowel Babe, died on June 28 at the age of 40 after suffering from bowel cancer.

Life-saving defibrillators in all 16 of Hertfordshire’s recycling centres.

A gymnast who brought home gold and silver medals at the Commonwealth Games has been declared an “inspiration”.

Increased sightings of rare butterfly species have been reported at Watford parks and woods following improvements.

Plans to repair the roof of a historic paper mill and museum gutted by fire is among the planning applications submitted this week.

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 new pizzeria described as a “bridge” between New York and Neapolitan is coming to Bushey.

Watford’s Big Screen is back this week showing some of the world’s cinematic favourites.

Development is a hot topic in Watford and more is inevitably on the way as developers continue to submit housing plans across the town.

Councils are pledging to help permanently house Afghan refugees that are currently residing in Hertfordshire hotels, after the government has called for help.

A dad will have to travel for around three times as long to get his shopping done if the planned ULEZ expansion covering the whole of London goes ahead.

Hello there, my name’s Ginger, and I live with my two sisters Twix and Squash. We’re three-year-old female guinea pigs looking for a home together. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust a month ago when our owner had a change of circumstan...

A house in Bushey is on sale for £1.2 million on Rightmove

The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Watford reached £395,199.

Since my election in 2019 to represent Watford I have sought to deliver for my constituents with every decision I make.

Missing Line of Duty? Here's everything we know about Adrian Dunbar's new crime series.

TV presenter Maya Jama and Ben Simmons have reportedly split after a year together.

Dame Deborah James told her children to “marry only for love” in a letter she wrote to them and her husband before her death.

I write tomorrow's fish and chip paper in my back garden with a sore head, the day after the Lionesses roared to victory in the Euro final.

A 16-year-old girl has won a major European title in a Muay Thai competition.

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.

ARCHIE Battersbee’s family say that he has died after his life support was withdrawn earlier today.

Everything is becoming more expensive, and we are all finding ways to try and save the pennies.

A Watford woman collected a gold medal in a over-80s European championships table tennis competition.

Staff at a chicken shop did not wash their hands after handling foods and “filthy” cloths were used, inspectors found.

The council has promised to fix “one of the worst potholes in Watford”.

A woman has been left housebound in fear after she was allegedly punched unconscious and robbed by a taxi driver following a night out in Watford.

A developer wants to knock down a factory and build nearly 100 homes in its place.

An inmate who threw boiling water into the faces of a prison guard and a prisoner in a wheelchair has been jailed for eight years.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in East Hertfordshire reached £443,591.

Sometimes a photo can transport you to a beautiful peaceful place, or put you in the midst of a lively, vivid moment - and sometimes it's not that far away.

Here are 11 of the best places to eat in Watford according to Tripadvisor reviews.

A garden centre boss described how customers opened up to staff about how gardening helped their mental health under lockdown.

Rail passengers are being warned of new disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies.

Rail passengers are being warned of new disruption to services due to a planned strike by train drivers at nine companies.

During August and September wasps turn their attentions to sweet food making them much more of a nuisance.

Herts Police have issued warnings over 120 motorcycles being stolen in the last three months and a "very convincing" banking app scam.

A woman who was reportedly attacked and robbed by a taxi driver in Watford has branded the police response “demoralising”.

A ten-day music festival set in a colourful inflatable maze is heading to Cassiobury Park.

A herd of cattle have arrived at their new home in Leavesden Country Park.

A care home has been put into special measures after it subjected residents to "unlawful restrictions and control over their freedom".

Sir Keir Starmer breached the MPs’ code of conduct by failing to register gifts on time – including four tickets to watch a game at Vicarage Road in Watford.

Atria Watford is launching a new initiative encouraging shoppers to capture the ultimate selfie.

An e-scooter rider has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car this morning.

An e-scooter rider had a near miss when he ploughed straight into a moving car.

A motorcyclist has died at the scene following a crash this afternoon (August 4).