The A1M is remains closed, headed northbound, this morning after initially being shut in both directions following an earlier crash.

The Met Office has shared the early weather forecast for Christmas week, find out if Hertfordshire is in for snow.

With a national debate raging about the merit of the sandwich, we went to try one of Watford’s best rated.

A company has supported the local community with festive donations.

Atria Watford's new indoor adventure park Flip Out is set to open tomorrow - but a ribbon-cutting and first look inside is taking place this afternoon (December 20).

Andy Prophet has been confirmed as Hertfordshire Constabulary's new Chief Constable.

Starbucks is set to slash its opening hours at a location long plagued by anti-social car meets using the A405 and A414.

The team behind a new boozer set to open at The Old Station House in Watford have shared a progress update as final plans are expected.

Watford house prices have dropped very slightly in the latest annual ONS figures despite UK-wide growth.

Rocket Graphics, based in Croxley Park, Watford, has raised more than £10,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust over the past 12 months.

Plans to turn a £7.5 million property opposite a Metropolitan Line train station into 57 flats have been unveiled.

Stonegate has admitted that a “popular local hub” pub’s reopening has been delayed, with Rickmansworth punters set to have months more to wait.

Europe is a continent of incredible contrasts and ancient cultures, and this spring, why not discover the unique flavours of the Mediterranean?

Watford’s former Iceland and Laser Planet units below where Pryzm used to be, will be combined into one store after planning approval.

Madame Tussauds has unveiled a new statue Elton John, calling the figure its most structurally ambitious to date.

The event highlighted timely topics like scam awareness, whilst also provided advice on health and wellbeing.

Martin Lewis has warned against people giving children NS&I Premium Bonds for Christmas.

The Royal Mint 20p coin is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Diageo has revealed when Guinness supplies in the UK could "return to normal" amid reports of a national shortage.

The Aurora Borealis have stunned the nation this year, with dazzling light displays being visible as far south as Dorset, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Berkshire

Smart motorways have become a prominent feature of the UK's road network, offering increased capacity and improved traffic flow

Kyle Clifford has pleaded not guilty at Cambridge Crown Court to the murders of Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt at their family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

Affinity Water has said it is looking into why Bovingdon residents have faced doubling or tripling water bills.

Plans to clear a “neglected” shed at the corner of two Knutsford, Watford, roads to make way for apartments have been blocked.

Kyle Clifford has pleaded not guilty to murdering a BBC commentator’s wife during an appearance at Cambridge Crown Court.

This soft drinks manufacturer is probably best known for its classic TV adverts but it appears the company also has a historical link with Watford.

A Mercedes crashing into a lamppost in Rickmansworth Road left it leaning over the carriageway.

A group of kind-hearted motorbike riders donned festive fancy dress to bring seasonal cheer to young patients at Watford General Hospital.

Affinity Water customers are facing a £49 increase in their annual water bill over the next five years as Thames Water faces a fine.

Two people have been charged after officers found more than 5,000 cannabis plants at an address in Bushey.

The Ultimate Winter Hardy Shrub Collection from You Garden will provide your garden with year-round interest. From vibrant colours, different textures and an array of heights and shapes, this collection is fabulous and a must-have for every garden.

Kyle Clifford is expected to appear in Cambridge Crown Court and enter pleas to murder charges today.

It was intended as a safe space for community members to escape the cold during the winter months.

The funds were used to purchase gifts, toys, and arts and crafts supplies for children in the Starfish Ward at Watford General Hospital.

Five Watford FC players brought some festive cheer to young patients at Watford General Hospital when they made a surprise visit to Starfish Children’s Ward.

Herts Police’s investigation into a machete attack in Watford High Street McDonald’s is ongoing, as anyone who witnessed it is urged to contact them.

Check what time the likes of Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl and more are open this Christmas with opening hours.

Below ground parking at the North Watford Asda, by the Dome roundabout, has been shut for repairs after a lorry crash.

Plans for 95 homes have been withdrawn after flooding experts raised “serious concerns” including potential breaching of the Grand Union Canal.

A look back 50 years ago to December 18, 1974 when Watford players took part in a darts match for long-serving defender Johnny Williams' benefit season.

Herts Police have appealed for information after recent sightings of a man wanted on recall to prison in Watford.

Watford’s remaining Shoe Zone - inside Asda - has shared an update on its future, as the company blamed the budget for accelerating closure plans.

A woman charged with alleged arson with recklessness as to whether life was endangered is set to face trial at Chester Crown Court.

A Kings Langley stalwart has been gifted a light-up reindeer.

THE progress of plans to re-locate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre will depend on finance being made available for the redevelopment of Watford General Hospital, councillors have been told.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter has been granted permission to build a new attraction from Three Rivers District Council.

A list of the 14 schools in the Watford area that will feature in our 'Christmas in the Classroom' photo special in Friday's Watford Observer.

TURNING the pages of a newspaper in Hertfordshire libraries has become a thing of the past.

Winter walks are a great tonic for both our physical and mental health.

Claims that a Watford school discriminated against a teacher for being Muslim have been dismissed at the town's employment tribunal.