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.

Two people have been jailed following a police probe into a county lines operation in Watford.

Watford mayor Peter Taylor has said that the town's local elections should go ahead in May despite uncertainty surrounding local government reorganisation.

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

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care has launched its 2026 fundraising challenge calendar, featuring skydives, a Firewalk, an Inflatable 5K, cycle rides and personal fundraising goals.

A four-bedroom semi-detached home on Talbot Avenue, Bushey, is listed for £885,000, offering open-plan living, a 70ft garden with office, ensuite loft room and open rear views.

The 10-piece Nativity display, previously used at the shopping centre, has been gifted to Holy Rood Catholic Primary School for use in future festive celebrations.

This week’s offer from You Garden is one not to be missed.

Watford's Vue Cinema will be allowed to open 24-hours a day despite objections following a meeting of the council's licencing sub-committee.

The owner of a business in the Hello! Watford food court has responded to its 1/5 food hygiene rating.

A cyclist has died following a serious crash near Hemel Hempstead earlier this month.

Plans for 4,000 homes in Hertfordshire have been submitted for a site on land to the East of Hemel Hempstead.

Drivers are being warned to avoid the area of a crash in Croxley Green.

The head of St Clement Danes School in Chorleywood sits down with the Watford Observer to discuss the school's recent success.

A property in Watford's Francis Road could be changed from a HMO into an Ofsted-registered children's home.

A look back to December 1981 when Watford FC players helped keep children entertained at a Christmas party in Bushey.

Three Rivers District council leader Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst has been presented with his OBE by HRH the Princess Royal at an investiture ceremony at St James Palace.

Work has begun on the new La Mart supermarket in Watford town centre.

An NHS nurse and mum from Bushey has been surprised with a "once-in-a-lifetime" holiday after a difficult year.

Officers and a police helicopter were called to a three-vehicle crash in Chipperfield yesterday evening.

Japanese eatery YouMeSushi is set to open in Watford town centre tomorrow (December 19), moving into part of the former McDonald's unit.

Cassiobury Infant School planted 510 native trees to create a 100m hedgerow, uniting pupils, parents and volunteers in a biodiversity project supported by Grow Wild Club and Woodoaks Farm.

Nothing beats the gift of jewellery at Christmas and Lily Charmed should be your first stop.

New government data has revealed the best and worst performing primary schools in Watford.

Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.

Watford-based Social Ready Ltd, led by “The Property Twins,” has gained national recognition with 19 awards for its affordable housing projects supporting key workers and low-income families.

These six Watford properties have all been allowed to become HMOs in 2025.