A passenger was seriously injured in a crash that saw three people taken to hospital and a police probe launched.

Three children and two adults have been taken to Watford General Hospital following a crash on the A41.

Watford’s Big Sports Day is returning to the town centre to offer families a fun day out with trampolines, a BMX stunt show and much more.

Hertfordshire's poshest village has been revealed in a new list of the country's most desirable areas.

A man has been charged with trespassing on the railway after reports of a large fight following Watford’s match with Burnley.

The Met Office has warned of torrential rain and lightning strikes after issuing a yellow weather warning covering Watford.

A pensioner has slammed Affinity Water's "poor" response as a major water leak constantly spills out water during drought conditions

A hospital building was locked down after suspicions that a woman was approaching people pretending to be a doctor.

Nerves are jangling across the country this week as young people prepare to find out their exam results and whether they have a place at university.

The Barbie Fashionistas line is available in the UK from Thursday.

There are long delays on the A41 following a crash and emergency services are at the scene.

Fire services tackled a blaze in Oxhey Woods this morning (August 15). Read our blog recap

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The mayor has called for a greater police presence to keep Watford Town Centre safe

Firefighters are tackling a 4,000 square metre fire that has been ripping through woodland since the early hours of this morning.

Drone footage has emerged showing how a field fire left 50 acres of farmland scorched and blackened.

Police have thanked the public for their help tracing a "vulnerable" man who went missing during the early hours of this morning (August 15).

Parents thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.

A fire leading to the closure of Tolpits Lane was accidental due to current weather conditions, it has been confirmed.

Watford’s Korean-inspired restaurant is well worth a visit, especially if you want the option of eating balanced and healthy meals.

The cyclist who so tragically lost his life in St Albans Road is the latest in a line of incidents involving cyclists on the St Albans Road.

Watford FC’s charity has called for donations of good quality school wear to help financially struggling families have free uniforms.

Design changes to a width restriction on Woodmere Avenue will not stop crashes, warned a man who lives on the road.

Trouble broke out at a train station last night sparking a major police response.

Seven Ukrainian refugee families have been made homeless in Watford after being offered accommodation.

Hundreds of people were killed or injured in drink driving crashes in Hertfordshire over three years, new figures show.

A DfT spokesperson said the increase, which usually comes in effect in January, will be delayed until March

It's been one of the longest running sagas but we finally (and hopefully) the end is in sight for what seems like never-ending crashes at a width restriction.

I already suffer from very high blood pressure but I think the BBC may be out to finish me off!

Fire fighters were working extremely hard yesterday to tackle the blaze on farmland near Tolpits Lane.

Over the summer holidays, Watford has seen some great events and I hope that you have been able to enjoy them.

A garage conversion, a loft conversion and many extensions are among the plans submitted to councils in and around Watford this week.

This week’s photo shows a now-vanished pub that was badly damaged in a fire in 1853 but stood for more than a century after that.

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash.

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Police have hit back at “wrong” claims in a national newspaper that Watford has “the worst” area for catching thieves in the UK.

A historic paper mill and museum needs £100,000 to help rebuild after a suspected arson attack burned part of it down.

A councillor has spent nearly two years trying to get a road resurfaced where potholes caused an elderly lady to fall over.

One of the biggest food and music festivals of the year is coming to St Albans with McFly, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Beverley Knight performing.

A field has caught fire in Watford with several fire engines rushing to the scene.

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.

Herts County Council has warned parents struggling with school uniform costs against going to loan sharks.

Some of the most vibrant summer colours - the green leaves beginning to fade and even black and white are amont this week’s selection of readers’ images.

A doctor has been recognised after their NHS trust pushed innovations to improve mental health access for people with learning disabilities.

An extremely rare Chitty Chitty Bang Bang child’s pedal car is set to go under the hammer today (August 13).

Dog walkers have cancelled walks and said it’s “mad” to take animals on pavements during the heatwave.

A drought has been declared in Hertfordshire following the country’s driest summer for 50 years.

Children have been left in tears as families have had to give up their cats because they can no longer afford to look after them.

The family of a “multitalented” 14-year-old boy whose body was found in a Hertfordshire lake have paid tribute their son.

A road is set to be closed for the next two weekends because of construction work on one of Watford's tallest towers.