A car has become flipped onto its side in West Watford, blocking the road and causing heavily congested traffic in the area.

A five-bedroom, five-bathroom detached house with its own gym outbuilding for £1,875,000 is on sale in Cassiobury Drive, Watford.

A Watford man has thanked people who donated to a fundraiser as he reflects on the last 12 months after a life-changing injury.

Across the UK, more than 590,000 people took part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025, with a whopping 9.1 million birds counted and the humble house sparrow the most spotted bird in gardens.

Schools in Hertfordshire could see their budgets go up or down by as much as £60,000 from April as part of a shake-up of the funding formula.

Motorists on the M25 in Hertfordshire are facing long delays after an apparent crash between junctions 16 and 17.

Hertsmere Borough Council has once again refused plans for a flat above a surgery in Bushey.

Dacorum Borough Council planning application submissions, with the latest updates on home extensions, tree works, land use and listed building changes.

Watford General Hospital’s shared its UK-leading Hospital at Home virtual ward expertise with French and Belgian clinicians, showcasing NHS remote care.

Police have appealed for information following the death of a cyclist in Borehamwood.

Watford Observer local history columnist Lesley Dunlop looks at the long and varied history of Otterspool House near Aldenham.

A new Lidl store is set to open in Tring, Hertfordshire, within weeks according to the German retailer.

Latest Three Rivers District Council planning applications: home extensions, construction, energy statement discharge and tree works.

Plans have been submitted for a new house in Radlett following the demolition of the existing property.

Look back to when British and American flags flew side by side in Lower High Street in Victorian Watford, possibly in celebration of a wedding.

The owner of a Seven Seeded Bakery believes setting ambitious goals will continue help drive forward a business that aims to “deliver outstanding quality every day”.

Work has begun on Gym Location's newest branch, set to open in Watford town centre on March 1.

A Watford man is one of two people who have been charged over a burglary at a pub in St Albans.

Extensive sections of major roads are among the latest planned road closures in Watford and Rickmansworth in our round-up of public notices.

Meet Hugo, a three-year-old mastiff mix at National Animal Welfare Trust seeking an adult-only home. Affectionate, dog-friendly, and ready to adopt.

Six-bedroom detached house for sale on Cassiobury Estate, Watford. £1.5m, chain-free, large plot, modernisation required, near top schools and transport.

The hamlet of Cow Roast in Hertfordshire is perfect for a peaceful wander and has a rich history.

A new padel club is set to open in Radlett this spring, offering seven courts.

Opinion: Are awareness days—like International Women's Day, World Stroke Day, and others—meaningful, or have they become empty gestures?

A five-year-old boy has said Watford "smells like wee" in a viral clip from Rossi D Wood's There I've Said It podcast.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Hertsmere Borough Council, featuring a wide range of developments this week.

Herts Police have confirmed why the public have been asked to avoid Bentine Lane in Watford.

The manager of Borehamwood's McDonald's restaurant has been rewarded with a trip to Las Vegas after winning a prestigious award.

Controversial plans for a nine-bed HMO in Kings Langley have been withdrawn for a second time.

A 17-year-old boy has died after a serious crash in Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead.

A train fault is causing disruption this morning on the Abbey Line between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey.

Watford Borough Council: Latest planning applications include home extensions, new signage at Safestore UK, changes of use, and property alterations in Watford.

A prolific fare dodger from Hatfield in Hertfordshire is facing jail over 112 convictions for not paying for tickets on journeys spanning nearly two years.

Plans have been submitted to turn a Watford house into a home for vulnerable children after a similar proposal was approved elsewhere in the road.

The leaseholders of The Plough in Belsize explain why they have no regrets about taking over the running of a pub at the centre of its community.

The snow has disappeared - for now - but the change in the weather has not impacted the quality of the snaps taken by our talented photographers.

The Fir and Ponds Wood walking route takes you through woodland, meadows and is perfect for spotting wildlife.

Leavened Café at Lannock Farm, Hertfordshire, has been described as a wonderful hidden gem café.

Kings Langley School pupils raised £4,436 for St Albans Mencap with a 7.5km sponsored walk, supporting SNAP and Trinity schemes for learning disabilities.

The M25 in Hertfordshire has been closed for hours this afternoon after an articulated lorry caught fire.

A data centre appears to be on the way in Watford Business Park after it was confirmed building one would be lawful.

Another “legendary Watford nightclub” in The Parade, High Street, is up for sale, with a £2,695,000 price tag.

Herts Police have closed Gaddesden Row, to the northwest of Hemel Hempstead, after a crash.

Firefighters have tackled a lorry blaze after it shut the M25 in Hertfordshire.

The M25 is currently closed in Hertfordshire due to a lorry fire between Waltham Cross and Potters Bar.

More than a dozen trains have been cancelled as a broken rail is set to cause Watford Junction disruption all day.

Hertsmere Borough Council's planning committee has refused plans for a Battery Energy Storage System in Radlett after 924 objections.

The NCA have confirmed the extradition of a “sickening” people smuggling gang member arrested in Hemel Hempstead.

Two friends will turn a passion for Japanese cooking into new local business Zen.Go at The Kitchen at Inspired, Kings Langley, tonight.

The Watford Observer has published four death notices in the last seven days.