Segro, the firm behind the controversial Radlett rail freight, looks set to be taken over by US rival Prologis in a deal worth £14 billion.

New Office for National Statistics (ONS) data has revealed how much Watford's population has grown in the last year.

Riviera Travel Deal: Explore picturesque France from as little as £1,029pp*.

New CGI images have been released of a proposed data centre at the former Mercure Hotel off the A41 in Watford.

A much-loved car business has said it is "heartbroken" in its first public statement since a huge fire ripped through its garage.

Herts Police have released descriptions of two illegal e-scooter riders who "almost caused three collisions" in Abbots Langley today.

Two Watford businesses - Calcutta Cravings and Sharmi's Kitchen - have been nominated in the 15th annual English Curry Awards.

A missing 14-year-old boy is believed to have travelled to Watford, police have said in an appeal.

A key road in Abbots Langley is set to close next week for more than two weeks of work to install a new zebra crossing.

There are plenty of new attractions, items, stores, films and more available at Harlequin Watford this summer.

A Radlett teacher faces jail after being found guilty of tying a boy to her bed and blindfolding him during a string of sexual acts.

More than 1,300 residents have come out against plans to move “hidden gem” Bushey Museum and Art Gallery into a “totally unsuitable” new home.

The Environment Agency has officially declared a drought for seven areas, including Hertfordshire.

The Prince of Wales Rickmansworth, known for being a "strip pub", is now closed for good due to a "change in circumstances".

A Bushey man has admitted making threats with a machete in public at St Albans Magistrates' Court.

A man from Borehamwood in Hertfordshire has been jailed for two years after targeting and sexually assaulting a lone woman at Euston station.

Vehicles in four Watford roads have been targeted by offenders already this week prompting Herts Police to share appeals for information.

"Dangerous" parking on verges outside Hertfordshire’s biggest school - Queens' School could finally be at an end.

There has been much hype around home ice cream makers, especially with the recent heatwave thrown into the mix.

Watford has been named among the UK locations ordering the most chicken wings as Wingstop prepares to offer 1,000 free wings.

The Watford Observer takes a look back at every school in the area to be inspected by Ofsted over the course of the 2025-26 academic year.

More than 100 people have backed a petition calling for the 60mph speed limit on Long Lane, in Rickmansworth, to be reduced.

Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo are among the programmes to be cut

The Watford Observer rounds up where sinkholes have appeared in Watford this year

A man in his 50s was hospitalised after an alleged assault by Watford Central Library in Hempstead Road, Watford town centre.

New parking restrictions near South Oxhey Leisure Centre are set to come into force tomorrow (July 29)

Six fire engines were sent to reports of a house on fire at the edge of Bovingdon.

There are long delays on the M1 in Hertfordshire after a vehicle fire was reported on the motorway.

Six fire engines and the ambulance service were called to reports of a fire in the roof of a home this afternoon.

A selection of the best pictures and videos as Hansa Rostock supporters took over Watford town centre while visiting for a pre-season friendly.

The W1, 397, and 346 buses will have route and timetable changes from September.

A car was flipped onto its roof after hitting a wall and parked car in Rickmansworth.

There are reports of a crash on the A405 through Watford at a well-known hotspot for accidents.

Herts Police made three arrests after tracking down a heap of goods allegedly stolen from a delivery van in Watford.

The closure date for the Watford Brewers Fayre restaurant has been revealed as all of the brand's locations are set to shut.

School is out for summer, and if you’re looking for a day out during the summer holidays then English Heritage doesn’t disappoint.

Reebok has released its new advert, which was filmed at Bricket Wood Fish and Chips and features rapper K-Trap.

The latest round of planning applications submitted to Three Rivers Council this week.

The latest planning applications have been submitted to Dacorum Borough Council this week.

Here are the latest planning applications validated by Watford Borough Council over the last week.

During a tour of News Bit in Oxhey village in Watford on July 24, Mr Turmaine praised long-time shop owner Raju Patel.

Six employees from Allwyn UK, are supporting athletes, officials, and spectators through a trained volunteering programme.

Matt Turmaine, MP for Watford, responded to 90 pupils from Coates Way JMI and Field Junior School with personalised replies.

Rail enthusiasts in Hertfordshire were treated to the sight of rare trains over the weekend.

A Radlett teacher was left “in deep shock” after being accused of years-long sexual abuse of a pupil she hardly remembered, she told a court.

A controlled explosion has taken place in Kings Langley after a bomb scare that has seen residents and businesses forced to evacuate.

Homes and businesses in Kings Langley have been evacuated this afternoon (July 27) as the bomb squad were called to reports of a "suspicious item" being discovered.

Follow live updates after the bomb squad was called to Kings Langley following the discovery of a "suspicious item".

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Police have appealed for witnesses and information after a man was knocked unconscious during a row outside the Cother Arms pub in Watford on Saturday night (July 25).