Popular Bushey pizzeria Vincenzo's has been lavished with praise by a TikTok star with 22,000 followers.

A visit to The Artichoke pub in Croxley Green brought back some special memories.

On this day in 2010, more than 200 gathered to mourn Ernie Chatt, world champion dancer and Moonglow Dance Studio founder, at a service in Watford.

The roof of a car park or inside a cathedral may not immediately seem among the most obvious places to capture a great snap of a reflection but members of the Watford Observer Camera Club never fail to deliver surprises when set a new challenge

Watford's Home Bargains store is opening in little under a month with excitement building and work well under way on the unit.

There are reports of a crash in the A41 between Watford and Bushey this afternoon, with congestion in nearby roads.

Herts Police have appealed for information as a pedestrian remains in hospital following a crash in Beechen Grove, Watford.

Rumoured Send reforms have left Watford families “absolutely terrified” their children could lose support, says a mum.

A look back at some of the scenes from the historic 1976 heatwave as children cool off in Cassiobury Park in Watford.

Teens were arrested as a dawn raid at a Watford flat uncovered gruesome weapons and “more than £3k in drugs”.

The victim of an “incredibly traumatic” sexual assault at a Watford club says she hopes the attacker’s conviction empowers female victims to come forward.

Six police officers reportedly tried to corner an “aggressive” dog on the loose in a Bushey park for over four hours this morning.

The CQC has placed an ‘inadequate’ Radlett care home where residents were are “at risk of harm” into special measures.

The latest food hygiene ratings for Watford hospitality establishments have been given.

Harrow Crown Court is due to hear a Bushey man's plea for alleged stalking over more than 20 months in London and sexual assault.

The Chorleywood Bookshop in Hertfordshire has won the Best Independent Bookstore Retailer of Greetings Cards at the 2025 Retas awards.

A bridge and undergrowth in Garston Park were found well alight overnight as fire crews tackled a blaze in Garston Park.

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

Herts Police are appealing for help to find a missing girl from Watford not seen in more than a week.

On this day in 2018, Watford’s Southern Cross pub became the "Southgate Cross" to back England and Gareth Southgate for the World Cup semi-final.

“Brits think tap water could be much better”*

Watford Observer Camera Club photographers have taken these pictures of the full Buck Moon over Watford.

Cheslyn Gardens is being used as a wedding venue until May 2026, allowing couples to tie the knot at the town's "best kept secret".

The Bike Shop in Queen's Road, Watford, is celebrating its expansion after a highly successful 12 months.

The 2025 GP Patient Survey has revealed the Watford area GPs where patients are most and least satisfied.

Yorkshire Water has introduced the first UK hosepipe ban of the year. Here is how to check if there is one in your area.

A lane closure has been put in place after a multi-vehicle crash in the M1 near Hemel Hempstead this afternoon.

Every aspect has been rated ‘outstanding’ in glowing Ofsted report published today for Rickmansworth Park JMI School

Emergency roadworks near Bushey Arches could cause delays for almost a week.

Herts Police have shared more information on a driver’s injuries in an information appeal over a three-vehicle smash in the M1 near Watford.

The landlord of The Swan in Bushey speaks to the Watford Observer after being included on a Telegraph list of the best pubs in England.

From the magic of Spain and Portugal to a winter break in January 2026, we have two offers to suit all your holiday needs.

Find out which films you can see at the Watford Big Screen in The Parade and Knutsford Playing Fields for free this year.

A recommendation has been made ahead of a meeting that will decide whether flats can be built in a pub car park in Rickmansworth.

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Plans residents feared would lead to an area losing its identity as a separate village have been blocked by Dacorum Borough Council.

A Watford man has been sentenced in court after admitting to being in possession of a banned XL bully dog.

Kingsway Junior School in Watford has reopened its refurbished eco-friendly swimming pool, celebrating National Sports Week.

On this day in 2019, Little Green Junior and Malvern Way schools in Croxley Green celebrated their 70th anniversary since opening in 1949.

A Watford man has been ordered to pay £990 after admitting to dodging a rail fare at Bushey station.

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving after a crash on the M1 in Watford.

New data has been published claiming that Watford drivers are the most likely of anywhere in England to fail their MOT.

The landlords of a town centre pub are set to leave as Stonegate begins the search for a new operator at The White Lion, St Albans Road, Watford.

Watford MP Matt Turmaine hosted visitors from twin town Mainz, Germany, including German MP Daniel Baldy, for a UK visit with tours of Parliament.

Bromet Primary School has partnered with Carpenders Park Garden Centre to transform its neglected garden into a vibrant outdoor learning and wellbeing space.

Inspector Simon Cooper will return to Watford as a neighbourhood policing lead, aiming to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the area.

Breakspeare Community Preschool has installed a new AED through fundraising and with help from the Wayne's Fund Charity.

These are the best all-inclusive holidays you can still book from UK airports this summer on Jet2holidays.

Police have closed the A414 near St Albans and the M1 following a crash involving an overturned lorry.

The M1 is closed near Watford after a serious crash between junctions four and five this evening (July 9).