While a new lick of paint may seem a simple DIY task, don’t be complacent when it comes to painting.

The latest changes to Hertfordshire's bus routes and timetables include a cut to Watford's 322 service.

A busy stretch of the M1 in Hertfordshire is set to close for resurfacing work from July 20.

A 59-year-old man has been arrested over "outraging public decency" in Cassiobury Park, Watford.

Families with young children are being sought for filming of a new documentary featuring a "well-known" celebrity.

Police have appealed for the public's help to find a wanted man with links to Hemel Hempstead.

A new Iranian restaurant looks to be opening soon in Vicarage Road, Watford.

PGA golfers Tommy Fleetwood and Charley Hull were on hand to officially open a new state-of-the-art golf facility at The Grove.

New plans have been submitted for gypsy pitches on green belt land in Kings Langley.

Hertfordshire is among several areas set to receive extra funding to improve policing around Jewish communities.

Jack Whitehall has confirmed a new Watford Colosseum show with tickets on sale this Friday (July 17).

Expanding smash burger chain Burger Boi has confirmed it is set to open in Watford's Morrisons later this summer.

The Wentworth Puzzles summer sale is still on!

Affinity Water has announced a hosepipe ban for Hertfordshire. Here is everything you need to know.

Harlequin Watford has reinstated its original branding, with new internal and external signage now in place across the shopping centre.

Hertfordshire has been snubbed as fifteen towns have been confirmed on the shortlist for the UK’s first Town of Culture

Kings Langley's The Old Palace pub has been put forward for an award at the Community Pub Hero Awards.

New research has found that St Albans in Hertfordshire is among the UK's relocation capitals.

Watford MMA fighter Sam Patterson is set to return to the UFC octagon later this month with a bout against Santiago Ponzinibbio in Abu Dhabi later this month.

Chorleywood Primary School has been rated "outstanding" and has been named among the nation's top 200 primaries by schoolguide.co.uk

The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on the Nascot Arms pub, known for its "simply awesome" Thai food.

Affinity Water's hosepipe ban for Hertfordshire is now in place with immediate effect.

Hertfordshire County Council has condemned “racist language” used by a former Reform candidate after Rickmansworth Recycling Centre was closed due to heat.

A detached five-bedroom home in Spencer Close, Radlett, is for sale for £2,500,000.

Watford General Hospital's turnaround from the bottom of A&E wait rankings to eliminating corridor care was recognised during a visit from the health secretary.

30 Year 10 students at Watford Grammar School for Girls completed a 24-hour English lesson to raise funds for a new on-site English block.

Burford House Care Home in Chorleywood, part of the Westgate Healthcare group has been named among the top 100 in the UK.

Anisa Ali, at Watford Grammar School for Girls has hailed the "incredible honour" of becoming a national finalist in the Rotary Young Writer Competition.

Currys Business has launched a new hub in Watford on July 7, to support the growing SME community.

Filming for the second series of Rose Ayling-Ellis crime drama Code of Silence is set to return to Watford.

Motorists have been warned to expect delays ahead of a full closure of the M1 in Watford due to a track defect.

The BBC has released a new trailer for Ludwig, which stars David Mitchell and was partially filmed in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire.

A school's car boot sale is set to return later this month ahead of the summer holidays.

Aldi, Hench and Mother Hubbard's are among recent businesses to have opened in Watford.

Chorleywood Village Day dog show has been cancelled due to the extreme heat that is forecast.

A teenager has been fined thousands of pounds over graffiti in Watford, South Oxhey and across the rail network.

Police have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of robbery after a large police presence and helicopter were spotted in Watford on Friday night (July 10).

L'Olivo Ristorante Italiano in the village of Wheathampstead has been described as "classy" and an "absolute gem".

The Grove hotel in Hertfordshire has earned praise for its outdoor pool, dubbed among the UK's most beautiful.

The GP Patient Survey 2026 asked Watford patients how often their surgery picks up the phone straight away.

Kent beach, Dungeness, which is around two hours from Hertfordshire, has been named among the UK's best beaches. Here's why.

For nearly 60 years, Watford’s quiet scholar Helen Rudd devoted herself to transcribing parish records, cataloguing Aldenham’s vast library.

The Watford area's best and worst GPs according to hundreds of patients have been revealed.

Affinity Water has announced it will introduce a hosepipe ban across its central region, including Hertfordshire, from 12.01am on Friday July 17.

The council has refused to let a Harry Potter-themed Airbnb near Leavesden Studios keep operating after neighbours' noise complaints.

“Underutilised” Watford garages could soon be demolished for two 'contemporary' homes under new plans.

The new Everbearer Strawberry ‘Sweet Summer’ really is cream of the crop in You Garden’s offers this week.

Strike action will go ahead today and tomorrow, LNR has confirmed, meaning last trains will leave Euston for Watford before 5.30pm.

A four-bedroom detached Edwardian house quoted at £1,375,000 is described as 'beautifully presented'.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the death of Ann Widdecombe.