'Just Stop Oil' protesters have reportedly climbed a gantry at Junction 22 of the M25.

Protestors believed to be linked to the Just Stop Oil campaign have blocked the M25 near Watford and several other areas.

A family say someone could have died when the ceiling above their toilet collapsed after a leak wasn’t fixed.

A number of businesses in the area have closed recently, and with the cost-of-living crisis there are concerns about many more.

A former landlord who brought live music to The Horns has reacted to its closure and explained the struggle to bring about its heyday.

The M25 was blocked by a heavy goods vehicle following a crash between junctions 24 and 25.

Crowds flocked to see the “spectacular” display at Hertfordshire’s largest free fireworks show.

Protesters on the M25 could face imprisonment, an unlimited fine, and the seizure of assets after an injunction was granted.

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

Let’s face it – national politics is a mess.

A telecommunications company has received permission to install a 5G mast after it returned with a smaller proposal.

A proposal to build a pavilion at a historic countryside wedding venue is among the planning applications submitted to Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere and Dacorum councils.

This picture was taken 66 years ago and gives a glimpse of what one of Watford's busiest roads looked like at the time.

Another driver has been filmed hitting new bollards at a notorious width restriction – despite a redesign supposed to solve the problem.

The M25 was completely blocked in Hertfordshire this morning after a crash involving a lorry that became stranded across the carriageway.

Dental patients feel “no choice” but to pay for private treatment as their practice will stop seeing NHS patients.

Hi there, my name’s Gruffalo and I’m a ten-year-old little man looking for a new home. I came to the National Animal Welfare Trust a couple of weeks ago from the pound so it's difficult to say what breed I am. Let’s just go with terrier!

People jailed in the last three months include a teen who stabbed a man in the back and three men in connection with Luke O’Connell’s death.

The outpouring of sadness among the live music community and pubgoers in Watford and beyond shows how much a popular venue will be missed if it has hosted its last gig.

A car manufacturer has lost yet another attempt to secure planning permission to install electric chargers.

A man has died after a scooter crashed into a lamp post – sparking a police appeal for information.

Eight Harry Potter films were released by Warner Bros. between 2001 and 2011 grossing $7.7billion globally.

Buddy the Elf has become Asda Watford's latest seasonal hire in the supermarket's 2022 Christmas campaign. 

A long-term supporter and volunteer has been named Watford FC community captain.

You must be seriously dull to earn the nickname of ‘interesting’, but that is exactly what Steve Davis managed to achieve (not forgetting the six world titles). I thought of Mr Davis, who - unlike many of his compatriots - you can bet did not spe...

Across Europe dessert houses have been a norm for some time and it seems they are now fully engrained in the British way of life too.

A shy child who had been bullied at school came out of her shell thanks to a free performing arts week held in Watford.

“A town without history cannot expect to have much of a future and so it is indeed a sad reflection that Watford is fast losing its links with the past. The oast house in Lower High Street, knocked down this week [July 1989] without the Town Hall p...

This week, a new limited edition burger arrived at a popular Watford restaurant. But is it any good?

Autumnal walks can provide an opportunity to reflect, sometimes literally as these pictures from our camera club members shows.

That includes this two-bed terrace home with a garden on Balmoral Road that has a set guide price of £310,000. 

A Thai restaurant has announced it is shutting its doors “until further notice”.

After a catalytic converter was stolen from a car in the Tesco car park it was revealed CCTV cameras have been broken for 12 years.

Take a look inside Lidl’s latest new store that has opened following weeks of anticipation.

An interactive gaming entertainment centre will be opening in Watford town centre – including with a World Cup theme.

Rail strikes hitting Watford services have been suspended after union bosses said they were promised a pay offer.

Hertfordshire Police have come under fire after 1,201 cars were stolen in 12 months.

The images on this page will be wonderfully evocative for some readers, while for others they will offer a fascinating glimpse into how Watford looked in the past.

A police watchdog probe found two officers failed to safeguard a mother before she was murdered by the father of their children.

Teenagers and young people with learning disabilities are often unable to enjoy the activities that their non-disabled peers take for granted due to their additional needs. With a Gannett Foundation grant, Watford Mencap want to develop an outdoor �...

Damage has been caused to windows and doors when a house was broken into one evening.

Royal author Tom Bower has revealed Harry's upcoming book Spare has strained relationships withing the Royal Family.

A Tandoori restaurant in Abbots Langley received a scathing hygiene rating after an inspection found raw meat stored inadequately.

A 'Fireworks Spectacular' is due to take place in Watford, organised by Watford Borough Council.

Cars left "littered" around roads in resident parking spaces are picking up multiple fines AGAIN as they flout enforcement.

Making drivers in London pay to use polluting cars is a “welcome” principle, Hertfordshire County Council has said.

Residents have held a protest to show why they are “united” in their fight over plans to bring in a new parking scheme for their street.

Plans to build nearly 100 flats on the site of a factory in Watford have been approved.

Rail passengers in the Watford area face huge levels of disruption over the coming week due to more strike action.

A CCTV image has been released after cash was stolen from a shop’s post office section.