The Harry Potter Studios Tour will soon have changes made to the outside of the venue when new artwork will be installed.

A "dumped" snake suspected to be a pet has suffered cuts from being outside and has now been taken in by a pet shop.

Photos show the scale of changes that have taken place in South Oxhey over the past six years.

A police probe has been launched after valuables were stolen during a burglary in Watford.

Watford actress Sue Cleaver is reportedly set to take on the jungle and star in I’m A Celebrity… Get me Out of Here!

Data shows which Watford schools have the best and worst absence rates.

Taking traffic away from a flyover in Watford and turning the ring road into a two-way street will make the town’s traffic problems worse, according to Watford Observer readers.

Hertfordshire drivers face a greater risk of being fined if they are caught flouting rules such as waiting in yellow box junctions or ignoring a one-way sign.

A man was arrested after reports of a fight outside a pub.

Now, this week sees London-based Corinne look for a fresh start in a tight and awkward extension.

Eastenders is set to pay tribute to one of its most iconic stars,  June Brown OBE MBE, with many familiar faces returning to the square to pay tribute.

Watford shops and businesses premises ready be taken on by budding entrepreneurs have been listed online.

Many older fans will recall watching Watford in action from the Shrodells Stand, but in 1986 the west side of Vicarage Road was to change forever.

Police have released images of two people they want to speak to after a shop was burgled.

Emergency water repairs are causing disruption for drivers and bus passengers.

A man was arrested in connection with assault and harassment investigations with two victims.

Hundreds of people have lodged objections after plans to build houses on green belt land were published.

A man has been sent for trial in crown court over an alleged attack inflicting "bodily harm" and using a "wet fire" spray.

A man is fighting for his life after an Audi crashed and ended up on its roof near Apsley.

The former Mothercare headquarters has been acquired in a £90m purchase.

A bid to build dozens of homes on green belt land and relocate a medical centre has fallen at the first hurdle.

An investigation into a large brawl outside a pub has been closed due to a “lack of evidence”, police have said.

Users of Virgin Media have been reporting issues with their service this morning.

A total of 100,000 trees will be given away for people to plant in their gardens to help improve air quality.

Fans queued at one of Watford’s most popular former high street stores to meet one of Britain’s most-loved celebrities almost 20 years ago this month.

The construction of a new path for pedestrians and cyclists has been completed.

Martin Lewis was on Good Morning Britain this morning as he tried to help people save money amid soaring energy costs

A museum says it hopes to “resolve issues” soon with its landlord after a popular Halloween event was cancelled.

Emergency roadworks are causing longer delays than usual for some drivers travelling into Watford.

Filming for an upcoming adaption of a popular book was spotted in Watford yesterday.

A new pizzeria has sold out pre orders in under two minutes as getting pizza is “like trying to book tickets for Glastonbury.”

An innovative charity focused business has won an award for an idea already used to advertise Watford events.

Unwanted, homeless, and abandoned cats will have a new place to stay as a Watford charity opens a new rescue centre block.

Cast members include the charismatic Nuwan Hugh Perera as Pi and former Eastenders actor Ameet Chana

England captain and Tottenham striker Harry Kane will read tonight's CBeebies Bedtime Story.

Tottenham striker Harry Kane will read The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright on CBeebies Bedtime Story

Two lanes are closed on the clockwise M25 near Rickmansworth due to 'emergency roadwork'.

Well the cold nights are coming and so I have purchased a hot water bottle as it is a simple way to keep warm in bed.

Councillors met with singer turned campaigner Feargal Sharkey to discuss Hertfordshire's waterways as their party threatened prison for water bosses.

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

A “devoted” care home manager who has first started working in the sector since he was 17 has been shortlisted for two awards.

It is more than 60 years since this pub pulled its final pint but in its formative years it was available to rent for £10.

The following planning applications have been validated by Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils in the week beginning Monday, October 3.

A Watford businessman says his cardiologist brother who killed himself was one of hundreds of doctors “struggling to cope”.

If you're looking for an excuse to put away your pots and pans, it's National Curry Week and this is your sign to celebrate.

After Ofsted took enforcement action against an “inadequate” pre-school, inspectors said the school still “requires improvement”.

With claims from whistle-blowers that negative responses were being largely excluded from the results.

Hello, my name is Thunder and this is my friend Peanut. We came to the National Animal Welfare Trust six months ago when our owner’s circumstances changed and are now officially the NAWT’s longest-staying rabbits. We can’t understand why as eve...

A delegation from the Watford Labour party paid a visit to Germany and one of Watford’s formerly twinned towns.

Filming at the site has also been cancelled.