Boris Johnson’s zombie government is standing by and doing nothing at the time of a cost of living emergency.

A man was left with “two deep cuts” after he was bottled in a large brawl outside a pub.

A video has emerged on Twitter of “carnage” as a large fight broke out outside a Watford pub.

A luxury barbershop that also aims that also features an autism-friendly play area has opened in Watford’s shopping centre.

Hospital chiefs say Watford General’s creaking infrastructure risks more disruption after a sinkhole appeared by the main entrance.

Shocking footage of raw sewage being pumped into the sea has emerged and highlighted how MPs voted against cracking down on the practice.

More than 60% of Merchant Taylors’ A-level students received only A or A* grades this year.

The face of Watford continues to change to this day but the pictures on this page give a glimpse of the transformation the town underwent in the 1960s.

A petition has been launched to raise awareness that monkeypox is not an illness only affecting gay and bisexual men.

Herts Pride made a colourful return to Cassiobury Park for the tenth time.

A water leak caused by “ageing infrastructure” has been blamed for a massive sinkhole outside Watford General Hospital.

Plans are in the pipeline to replace a former vegan café with a shop that can sell alcohol 24/7 online.

Bosses at Cineworld are considering whether to put the world’s second largest cinema chain into bankruptcy.

Over the next two weeks we invite all readers to nominate your favourite pub. Our locals serve us well and through this competition we would like to highlight all your favourites in the paper and say a big cheers!

Eastenders paid tribute to the actress in February following the news of her death.

More Watford employers have signed up to the “more important than ever” ‘real’ living wage scheme.

A “sinkhole” opened up outside Watford General Hospital, causing traffic to be diverted away from the entrance.

A lorry has hit a Woodmere Avenue width restriction no entry sign, while it was involved it work to prevent cars hitting the restriction.

A bus service to Watford General Hospital has been axed as part of timetable changes.

Reactions in Watford are mixed as it is announced Cineworld could go bust as Cineworld “prepares to file for bankruptcy within weeks”.

The new song marks the first time a song has been written to support a BBC One natural history series.

I found John Gander's views in last Friday's Observer far from helpful and I doubt if many local people share them. (Shame on strikers, Letters) He states that "people striking or threatening to strike should hang there heads in shame" and "there wer...

The major airline has also announced that it will be cutting thousands of flights from its winter schedule.

A sinkhole has opened up outside Watford General Hospital, causing traffic to be diverted away from the entrance.

A ‘virtual hospital’ that cares for people with lung disease and heart failure in their own home has been shortlisted for an award.

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

A 13-year-old boy with links to Watford has been missing since Wednesday.

A proposal to convert a bed & breakfast is among the planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.

If you’re unsure what your Bank Holiday weekend looks like, here is a round-up of what's on in Watford.

Anthony Joshua gave a bizarre speech referencing his troubled Watford upbringing after losing his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Hello, we’re Cookie and Biscuit, a pair of nine-week-old male kittens looking for a home together. We’ll need to be rehomed together as we’re brothers who get on very well. We’re very friendly and love being around people.

A Watford boardgame spot with a perfect rating and 76 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor quickly showed me why it was so beloved by fans.

There has been more "disappointment" as students’ paintings were again targeted and replaced with obscene graffiti.

Well I don't know about you but for me the last few weeks of extreme heat have been a nightmare, unable to do anything in the day and not able to sleep even with a fan in my bedroom. I am talking about a mechanical not human fan before rumours star...

This week’s photo shows a scene from carnival day in the early 1960s, and specifically traffic road.

It’s a familiar call - the idea that we should have more ‘bobbies on the beat’ to drive down crime.

Team GB and Welsh decathlete Ben Gregory has fractured his skull and neck and has suffered multiple brain haemorrhages.

Customers could see rebates of up to £6 per kWh for minimising the use of certain goods during peak hours of 5pm-8pm.

Fans of beer and cider will be spoilt for choice with the return of an annual three-day charity festival.

A holiday should be the time to relax and dispel the stresses of daily drudgery as you cast those winter morning school run memories aside.

An animal charity in Watford said it can better support unexpected rescue pets thanks to a grant of more than £3,000 it received.

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 looks at the l...

We all go into charity shops hoping to find a hidden gem, but I never thought my latest discovery would be the shop itself and the woman who runs it.

Customers and the council hope the Cha Café building will continue as a welcoming café as new operators are sought.

Summer is still with us but it's again time to set a new challenge for our talented camera club members.

A major cinema chain is preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to reports.

Watford town centre has been hit by violence in recent weeks with the mayor even launching a petition for more police in High Street.

A man was allegedly attacked and had a wheelie bin thrown at him before being chased back to his home.

It may seem a little odd, but then again forward planning for the winter during the boiling hot summer we’ve had is actually commendable.

Blue Light Card is offering discounts from big brands such as Asda, Wilko, Nike and more ahead of children going back to school in September 2022.