A former bakery worker has launched her own business, Cake Inn Watford, offering custom cakes.

A vehicle crashing into Bushey High Street restaurant Zaza sparked fears of a leak after a gas pipe was damaged.

After 53-years serving the Watford community, Plant & Tool Hire Ltd has closed and entered liquidation.

Bushey restaurant Zaza has confirmed its reopening plans after a vehicle crashed into it.

Firefighters have shared a warning after a fire devastated a property in Abbots Langley.

Police have arrested a man after a reported “medical emergency” in Borehamwood which required the air ambulance.

Police have arrested three people over an “affray” involving “several people” near Dunnings II in High Street.

South Oxhey Leisure Centre has reopened its gym following a £400,000 refurbishment, featuring new equipment, improved studios and accessible facilities for all users.

Emergency services shut a Borehamwood road to treat a person suffering a medical incident as the air ambulance was reportedly called out.

'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family has told the BBC.

Congestion stretches from Hemel Hempstead to the M25 following a crash which has forced a partial M1 closure.

Leeming Road, Borehamwood, is shut following a crash as residents report multiple emergency services have been called out.

A look back at a vehicle used by Watford Steam Laundry, in Hagden Lane, around a century ago.

The Watford Sixes Social Cricket location is reportedly “at risk” as the chain of themed venues has entered administration.

The Rotary Club of Watford has secured new storage space through a sponsorship deal with STOREX Self Storage, allowing the group to expand collections and support more community projects.

This Souldern Street property offers two double bedrooms, two reception rooms, a modern kitchen, loft space, rear garden and excellent access to Watford transport links.

The Watford Observer reviews the newly-opened Browns restaurant in Bushey Heath.

Watford MP Matt Turmaine delivered a festive treat of Quality Street tins to Watford postal workers during the busy Christmas rush.

Two PCSOs officers in South Oxhey have been honoured as ‘modern day saints’ as part of an an art exhibition at All Saints Church.

Featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Tudor Rose on the reverse, the 20p piece was minted with a rare error

Dacorum Borough Council has received a wide range of planning applications this week, including home extensions, refurbishments, tree works, new dwellings and 25m communications masts.

Watford Observer local history columnist Lesley Dunlop takes a festive look back at when Watford has experienced a white Christmas.

Three Rivers District Council has received new planning applications this week, including home extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, alterations, and a prior notification for camping use.

A 135-year-old photo of 'medical' man Sequah speaking to a crowd in the Market Street area of Watford.

We tried the butter chicken and garlic naan at the newly opened Biryani Bytes, which holds a 4.5-star Google rating. Here’s how the food, value and service measured up.

The Dan Tien Performing Arts Studio able to offer greater opportunities after it received a grant of more than £30,000 from Watford Borough Council.

26 festive pictures from the Watford Observer's 'Christmas in the Classroom' photo special.

A six-bedroom link-detached home with more than 2,500 sq ft of space is for sale in Nascot Wood, offering period features, a large garden and parking for multiple cars.

Maggie, a sweet senior cat in National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) care, is seeking a quiet forever home.

As 2025 comes to an end and schools break up for Christmas, see how Watford schools fared when inspected by Ofsted over the last 12 months.

A wry look at Britain’s breakfast habits—from sad Costa-in-the-car starts to the decline of the full English—revealing that the “best meal of the day” rarely feels like it.

Plans for three apartments an a rear extension above a Watford dentist have entered a public consultation.

Hertsmere Borough Council has received a wide range of planning applications this week, including home extensions, major housing proposals, conversions and extensive protected tree works.

The best and worst performing primary schools in South West Herts according to new government data have been revealed.

A Watford doctor has been banned for 12 months following the conclusion of a tribunal inquiring into alleged false evidence given over the death of a baby.

A motorist in Radlett has been reported after being found "delivering food" without the correct insurance or licence.

Watford Borough Council has received new planning applications this week, including home extensions, loft conversions, tree works, a children’s home proposal and plans for a new dwelling.

A man has been arrested in connection to a sexual offence involving a child following an incident in Hemel.

Nine Christmas-themed photos from Watford Observer Camera Club members on the theme of 'festive feelings'.

The landlady of the Villiers Arms believes taking over the Oxhey pub is 'probably the best thing I've ever done'.

Looking for some fish and chips? See the best restaurants and fish and chip shops serving the dish in Hertfordshire.

From Supergirl to House of Dragon, find out what productions made in Leavesden Studios in 2025 are coming out in 2026.

A woman in her 70s is fighting for her life after a crash in Croxley Green on Thursday evening (December 18).

Five teenagers are set to go on trial for attempted murder following a stabbing in West Watford that left a man fighting for his life.

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Trotters Bottom in Hertsmere, police have confirmed today while appealing for witnesses.

Watford General Hospital's trust continues to be hit by the nationwide wave of flu cases as the number of patients has risen for a second straight week.

A £2.25 million plot of land has gone on the market in Radlett's Loom Lane, dubbed the East of England's most expensive street.

Watford MP Matt Turmaine has welcomed a multi-year government funding settlement that gives Watford £4.5m and Hertfordshire £183.8m, saying it reverses years of cuts.

Mattie Pollock, Anna Filbey and Max Alleyne met families, posed for photos and thanked staff during a heartwarming festive visit organised by West Herts Hospitals Charity.

The headteacher of Nascot Wood Junior School has responded to new data showing that it is the best performing in Watford.