A man has slammed police and the council over the “terrifying” lack of control and “unbearable” daily crime he has witnessed living in the town centre.

Thieves stole goods worth around £500 from a supermarket.

A Watford fast-food restaurant will host a grand opening with mystery guests.

One of Watford’s most highly rated restaurants has received a string of negative reviews with some branding its service “terrible”.

More than 1,000 fines were handed out in just a month to drivers who illegally entered a street in Watford.

A group of youths were seen throwing stones at passing cars before reportedly chucking them at a driver who confronted them.

New plans for a five-storey block of flats have been tabled after earlier designs were withdrawn amid fears of polluting water.

Your views could help to form bid proposals for financial support as the town looks to rejuvenate.

A father has slammed safety at an "extremely dangerous" junction after his children were left “petrified” by a horror crash.

The 80th Golden Globes are due to take place in 2023 and the exact date has now been revealed.

A great grandfather who enjoyed travelling and spending time with his family has died at the age of 93.

Many fans have already bought their copy of a book celebrating Watford’s centenary at Vicarage Road, but if you haven’t the pictures on this page give an indication of some of the great images it features.

Watford MP Dean Russell has been appointed to his first ministerial post.

Drivers are being warned of delays along one of Watford’s busiest roads because of roadworks.

Strict conditions have been revealed for a restaurant that was the subject of repeated noise complaints and alleged lockdown breaches to stay open.

People up and down the country are facing soaring energy bills amidst an increasing cost of living crisis.

A mum has called for speed deterrents after the family cat was badly hurt by a “speeding car”.

A boy is “over the moon” after having won two national dirt-bike competitions before he competes internationally representing the UK.

A former Herts police officer will avoid criminal action despite a family court concluding a “wealth of evidence” points to him injuring his newborn.

Meat and drinks worth more than £200 have been stolen from a shop.

The new BBC contest features stars from Loose Women and Strictly Come Dancing- as well as musicians and Olympians.

The popular Channel 4 architectural show Grand Designs sees a Hertfordshire couple take on a sloping build in Chess Valley.

Meghan Markle was seen in tears during the Queen’s funeral on Monday along with other members of the Royal Family.

Over the next two weeks we invite you to nominate your favourite place to go to have your hair done. Let’s celebrate the hairdressers in our communities that give you that excited feeling of going in and the super star feeling as you walk out. All ...

It was at around 12.30pm on September 8 when Buckingham Palace released a statement that shook the nation.

A fly-tip that spread across the pavement next to a litter bin contained 'odd stuff' including Xbox packaging and furniture.

Cracking down on home burglars and expensive car thieves were key priorities discussed during a senior police meeting.

It comes amid a petition calling on This Morning bosses to sack Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

A man who broke another motorist’s jaw after an argument broke out at a petrol station has avoided jail.

As well as banks, Brits will also be able to exchange the old notes on Post Offices too.

Hertfordshire’s representative for the British monarchy says he was “privileged and honoured” to take a seat at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.

Refuse collectors were unable to empty the bins on a residential street because the road was “blocked” by vehicles.

A bus operator says splitting up a service that currently runs from Watford town centre to Buckinghamshire 'will improve reliability'.

Here are 6 of Watford's most expensive postcodes, according to Zoopla.

The Queen’s state funeral will be led by former Watford Grammar School for Boys student, the Dean of Westminster.

Train drivers are set to stage a strike in October after their September action was suspended.

Senior health leaders have praised hospital and community-based clinicians for their scheme that allowed Covid-19 patients to be able to recover at home.

Campaigners have won a battle to save protected trees and stop a development they feel would bring “no value” to the area.

A man who grabbed the flag that was draped over Queen Elizabeth II coffin planned to trespass at royal residences including Buckingham Palace.

The start of a school year can be tough for many people’s budgets. Here is some advice from Citizens Advice Watford on help available.

A Hertfordshire family who waited for 13 hours to pay respects noticed the queue reflected the Queen’s “inspirational” qualities.

It is clear from the response to articles this week how much the Queen meant to many of our readers.

Government data has revealed which secondary schools suspend and permanently exclude the most students in 2021.

Finding the right home to rent needs to tick as many boxes as when buying.

Retirement village residents have rallied to save a “majestic tree” that is “testament to the past.”

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

No matter how carefully we plan our lives, as the old saying goes, “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” A twist of fate can rewrite history in a heartbeat.

New plans to redevelop a building near Watford Junction are among the planning applications validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils this week.

With summer over, the property market can become a little quieter as we head into the autumn months.

Our picture from the Watford Museum archive this week recalls a small chapel from the town's past - and a lovely story associated with it.