Watford residents have been warned about a scam which sees fraudsters place fake QR codes on pay and display machines in the town.

Planning permission has been recommended in the saga of a house that was demolished "without permission", sparking uproar from neighbours.

The Ofsted report for Bushey Heath Primary School's holiday club has been released, with inspectors full of praise.

New 20mph speed limits will be in force for five roads in the middle of a village near Watford starting tomorrow.

Three fire engines were called to reports of a fire in North Watford at around 10.08am today.

Two males have been arrested after a weapon is thought to have been seen during a fight outside West Herts College in Hempstead Road in Watford.

A steam locomotive is set to pass through Watford Junction tomorrow on a journey between Rugby and Southall.

A look back at the Caledonian Hotel, in St Albans Road, Watford, in the early 1970s with archive photos of bedrooms, restaurant and bar area.

Holocaust survivor John Fieldsend, 93, shared his remarkable story of survival and resilience with residents at Bushey House Beaumont, moving all in attendance.

“Third party damage” to mains pipes left homes in a village near Watford with just a “trickle” of water.

Did you know the UK throws away 300 million toothpaste tubes each year!

A look at the various places you can park in and around Watford, as well as how much you can expect to pay.

Viral TikTok star Imznation, who has received 33.1million likes, heard mixed reviews when asking whether Watford is worth a visit.

Voters in Abbots Langley and Bedmond ward are heading to the polls to elect a new councillor to Three Rivers District Council.

Phones were stolen and staff threatened during a robbery at a business in Hemel Hempstead's The Marlowes Shopping Centre.

A residential development has been shortlisted for a national award.

Six fire engines are battling flames in a Watford garage after a car caught fire.

Emergency road works are under way in Sarratt after a gas leak was reported in The Green.

On this day in 2014, paranormal investigators captured what they believe to be evidence of spirits haunting Cassiobury Park in Watford.

A list of the schools featuring in the Watford Observer's 16-page World Book Day supplement out on Friday.

A new café has opened at the Rickmansworth Tesco store, offering barista-made coffee and hot food.

A man is in hospital after he was found "not breathing" near Park Road in Radlett.

A Watford entrepreneur has become the go-to barber for his fellow local teens after teaching himself how to cut hair by watching YouTube videos.

A historian is set to give a talk on Watford's post-war years.

A fundraiser has raised almost £1,000 in just a few days after a break-in at a bird sanctuary in Bushey.

Residents of Greenwood Drive are facing nearly two weeks of traffic disruption for Cadent gas works.

A Kings Langley man is to appear in crown court next month over claims that he claimed money for building work that never took place.

Round-up of four dog-friendly hotels in the Watford area.

Four areas were found ‘outstanding’ as Ofsted visited a Watford secondary school where pupils are “proud” to be part of the community.

Shoppers are angry after it emerged Poundland is set to be sold as it struggles to battle an "increasingly challenging" UK retail landscape.

Shoppers are angry after it emerged Poundland is set to be sold as it struggles to battle an "increasingly challenging" UK retail landscape.

Aldi will be giving away £100 every week for a year to new parents to help them with the cost of everyday items

All you need to know about The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer 2025 including line up, new judge and when to watch on Channel 4.

An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK last year – with French bulldogs now the most likely breed to be taken.

Triple killer Kyle Clifford is facing life behind bars as he is due to be sentenced for the crossbow murders of his ex-partner and her sister, and the “brutal” knife attack on their mother.

Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford’s life as a failed soldier transcended into one of a “psychopath” triple killer fuelled by misogyny and jealousy.

NHS patients are now receiving medicine made from the blood plasma of Hertfordshire donors.

Looking back at the protests that took place on in November 1972 when the flyover over Watford High Street was officially opened.

Almost 200 people slept rough at Watford FC's Vicarage Road stadium for a charity event.

A bar in The Parade, Watford, has confirmed plans to reopen its doors soon after being forced into temporary closure.

Crossbow killer Kyle Clifford has been given a whole-life order for the murder and rape of his ex-partner, alongside the murders of her mother and sister.

Triple killer Kyle Clifford will be given a whole-life order at Cambridge Crown Court for the crossbow and knife murders in Bushey last year.

Read John Hunt's full statement ahe.ad of crossbow killer Kyle Clifford being sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court below.

Newly released figures have detailed the number of arrests for underage driving in Hertfordshire in 2024.

### make link higher ####Riser Recliner Chair 50% Spring SALE If you have a friend or loved one who struggles to move around, you may have wondered what you can do to help.

A thief has been jailed after stealing more than £3,000 worth of clothes from Superdry in atria Watford.

Rounding up some of Watford's best gyms according to Google Review scores.

John Hunt, the husband of Carol Hunt, has described her killer as “callous, cowardly and vindictive” during a sentencing hearing at Cambridge Crown Court.

A couple got engaged during a bird display at Hertfordshire Zoo in Broxbourne, a location which holds a "special place in their hearts".

Here are some of the most complained about issues in Watford, according to popular website FixMyStreet.