Hertfordshire police have confirmed that protesters have returned to the M25, following a number of incidents yesterday (Monday, November 7).

Police have issued some details about why a street and a block of flats has been cordoned off.

Hertfordshire Police have confirmed that "protest activity" has started for a second day on the M25.

A woman walking alone through Cassiobury Park has been mugged in a "shocking attack".

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

A Watford primary school has announced the appointment of its new headteacher.

Watford residents have voiced fears about rising poverty and homelessness after interest rates were increased by the Bank of England.

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

There are reports of a major police presence.

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

Police officers will take to the M25 in unmarked HGV supercabs to catch unwitting law-breaking drivers.

Seven people have been arrested over today’s M25 protests with police insisting they have “robust plans” to tackle any more disruption.

The founder of a football club has been hailed as “absolutely magic” after one of the most prestigious regiments in the British Army helped pay a poignant tribute to a late soldier and footballer at a special Remembrance match.

Eco-protesters have struck again on the M25 in Hertfordshire – just minutes after police cleared them away from another junction.

Numerous roads are at a standstill after eco-protesters forced the M25 to close in both directions.

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

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

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

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

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

Attwood becomes the first contestant to leave the show, which launched on Sunday night to an average audience of 9.1 million.

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

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.

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

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.

WELL, we have held onto the wreckage for another month and with the clocks having gone back, have entered my least favourite time of the year.

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.