Looking for ideas for family days out for May half-term?

Overnight M1, M25, and A1(M) closures appear to have been packed into a condensed timetable this week ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Site works will begin today in preparation for plans to build more than 100 homes, shops, and a multi-storey car park at Bushey Country Club.

Brett Ellis says frustration with self-checkouts is growing, as shoppers rebel against doing unpaid work at supermarket tills.

Herts Police are looking for a wanted man from Kings Langley who has links to Watford.

New owners hope they have found the recipe to make The Southern Cross, Watford, sustainable after saving it from permanent closure.

The Fox at Willian is an award-winning pub that's been described as "perfect" and as a "proper village pub".

Watford Mayor Peter Taylor thanks voters after Lib Dem clean sweep victory, pledging to deliver on promises and build a better future for the town.

Victims have been left feeling “vulnerable” in their Bushey home after a “heartbreaking” burglary saw sentimental items worth more than £10k stolen.

Watford footballer Anna Filbey is swapping boots for a parachute in a sky-high challenge for charity.

One mansion-style building divided into four homes has been proposed to replace a site behind a shopping parade in Croxley Green.

Car parking cost rises and an application for a new bar restaurant are among the latest public notices for Watford and the surrounding area.

After a major refurbishment, a former royal residence near Cheshunt in Hertfordshire will relaunch as a hotel next year.

Hertfordshire is home to some postcard‑perfect villages to explore – from prominent filming locations to historic pubs. Here are three definitely worth a visit.

The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on why Watford Grammar School for Boys is among Britain's best.

HMO applications have sparked objections, enforcement complaints, and a petition in these five roads across Watford, South Oxhey, and Kings Langley.

A six-bedroom detached home set behind gates on Copthorne Road in Croxley Green has hit the market with a guide price of £3,750,000.

TaylorMade Golf The Kingdom at The Grove Hotel Watford has opened

Up to 66 homes would be built under a new planning application, which aims to "inject new lifeblood" into Bedmond.

Harpenden is renowned for being one of Hertfordshire's poshest towns. Here's how you can spend the day there.

A homeowner confronted offenders breaking into their property at almost 3am, in one of three reported burglaries in Bushey this week.

Motorists will soon face higher charges for parking in Radlett spaces.

Begging and anti-social behaviour around the ring road has been made a police priority for neighbourhood police in Watford.

Watford commuters will need to plan around a “very limited service” next week amid two separate strikes, for both TfL and LNR.

Another 54 homes could be coming to Sarratt, where residents feel “under siege” from developments, after plans were submitted.

Harrow Council to open 15 buildings to the public; awarding leases to business and services through an application process

Cinnamon Square bakery in Rickmansworth has been bringing joy to locals for more than two decades.

A “dangerously out of control” German shepherd in Bushey has reportedly been attacking and injuring other dogs.

The Watford Observer reviews the "viral" Matilda Cake at the Harlequin's Haute Dolci.

Harlequin Watford has seen a bumper crop of business openings and announcements during April and May – alongside some closures.

An Instagram-famous lavender field in Hertfordshire, under an hour’s drive from Watford, is set to open next month.

Here are the most recent planning applications submitted to Dacorum Borough Council, with proposals ranging from extensions and new dwellings to tree works and alterations across Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, and surrounding areas.

The 10th anniversary for the Watford Fringe Festival is being celebrated this summer with a vibrant programme of live performances from July 1 to 31.

A clothes swap and repair event will take place during Great Big Green Week at St Mary’s Church in Watford next month.

Turning a Kings Langley house into family style supported living for adults with learning disabilities and autism has been approved.

A Radlett farmer whose lamb was butchered in a “barbaric” killing in a field has shared shocking photos of the remains.

Amid “limited” supply, ownership of 16 parking spaces in West Watford is going up for auction with a £40,000 guide price.

Watford Labour MP Matt Turmaine reflects on a turbulent week in UK politics, warning voters face a clear choice between Labour and Reform at the next general election.

Village Hotel Watford can build a 48-bedroom extension after Hertsmere borough councillors unanimously voted to grant planning permission for the development.

Watford's Labour MP Matt Turmaine tells us why we need stability at the top by sticking with Starmer in his latest column.

The verdict on controversial plans for 28 homes in Bushey has been delayed amid a row over grey belt assessments at Hertsmere Borough Council.

Two men from Watford and a teenage boy are facing trial in January over an alleged attempt to firebomb the UK office of a Persian media company.

Four people suffered serious injuries and two were arrested after a crash in Eastbury Road, Watford, which has been referred to the IOPC.

The HERT trackless tram route, which could transform the way people travel across Hertfordshire, has been showcased.

Watford celebrities Elton John and Anthony Joshua have made The Sunday Times Rich List 2026.

Nothing beats picking fruit and you can be growing your own with You Garden’s offers this week.

A summary of the latest planning applications validated by Three Rivers District Council.

A Grade II-listed 16th century cottage overlooking The Green in Croxley Green has hit the market with a guide price of £1m.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Watford Borough Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, signage, and work to existing brickwork.

Herts Police are investigating after a lamb died in Radlett from injuries believed not to have been caused by an animal.