New plans have been submitted for more flats on top of Hanover Court in King Georges Avenue, Watford.

Six residential boats reportedly sunk following a fire in Springwell Lane, Harefield on Saturday night (August 15).

It may be some time away before you open that first little window on an advent calendar this December, but this is an offer not to be missed!

Watford's Estcourt Tavern pub is set to reopen in September after a six-figure refurbishment.

Brett Ellis gives his tongue-in-cheek verdict on Ginsters, arguing the famous brand remains a tough sell among Cornwall's pasty purists.

Man in his 30s dies after Audi A4 crashes into tree on Redbourn Road, St Albans. Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage. Hertfordshire Police.

Scott's Grotto in Ware is the UK's largest shell grotto and was built more than 260 years ago.

The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on The Royal Oak in Watford Heath, which aims to "feel like everyone's front room".

Matt Turmaine argues Andy Burnham has made a strong start as prime minister with action on bills, bus fares and business rates, while contrasting Labour's approach with Nigel Farage and Reform UK.

The past year has seen an influx of new gyms, refurbishments, and planned gym openings for Watford including JD Gyms and Anytime Fitness.

A man in his 30s has died after an Audi crashed into a tree on Redbourn Road in St Albans. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as they investigate the fatal collision.

Road closures are among the latest public notices set to impact residents in and around Watford.

TV star and food critic Giles Coren has praised The Grove's viral buffet, describing it as "luxurious".

A man has been jailed for nine years and six months after starting fires in Hertford.

Watford’s demolished Cassiobury House estate, the former seat of the Earls of Essex, represents £897,000 in lost value for the UK economy.

The Aerodrome Cafe in Elstree has been praised on Tripadvisor for its good food and great location - especially if you are a plane spotter.

No Southern trains are running between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction due to "urgent" track repairs.

Sea Breeze Fish & Chips in Stevenage has earned praise for its "incredible" value and perfectly crispy battered fish.

The Watford Observer shines a spotlight on Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School.

The town of Sandwich in Kent is 2 hours from Hertfordshire and was named the UK's loveliest harbour town.

A man has died after being hit by a car in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Residents may not know HMOs with up to 38 residents operate in their Watford road – here are the six biggest in town.

A "grand opening" has been promised, with a new supermarket set to open in Rickmansworth "soon".

The National Grid has launched a massive electricity project with significant works where it runs by Elstree and Letchmore Heath.

Rickmansworth residents have celebrated the return of unrestricted one hour free parking at a High Street car park.

Rickmansworth's Mexica Chinese Buffet - one of Hertfordshire's most popular Chinese restaurants - has received a new 5/5 food hygiene score after previously being hit with a 1/5 rating.

Powerline cables obstructing the road mean Radlett Lane, Shenley, could be left blocked to traffic “for some time”.

Three fire engines were called out to a blaze in a residential area of Abbots Langley yesterday evening.

More than 200 people have signed a petition to "save" a Post Office after its impending closure was confirmed.

A new 50-home neighbourhood could be built in Allum Lane, near Elstree, under plans for approximately 20,320-square-metres of land.

A Dacorum Liberal Democrat councillor who posted a threatening graphic on social media has been readmitted to his party’s Dacorum Borough Council group.

A North Watford house is set for conversion into flats after planning approval.

You Garden has some ace offers this week.

Chicken and burger chain Smoke & Pepper appears close to opening in Watford town centre's former Bill's and Ready Burger unit.

A Watford man has been ordered to pay £2,492 and banned from driving over 13 fake RAC fault reports at a court in London.

Pupils in and around Watford are celebrating A-level success, with students heading to Russell Group universities including Oxford and Cambridge.

A Watford resident in their 70s has been scammed out of £63,000 by a fraudster on the phone earlier this week.

Rickmansworth School students are celebrating their A-level results today, with attainment once again exceeding the national average.

Watford LGBTQ+ charity Impactful Lives has accused Herts Police of reversing its commitments on pride support and backing out of dialogue.

Four students at St Clement Danes School in Chorleywood have secured places at Oxford or Cambridge following this year’s A-level results.

Future Academies Watford is celebrating its "best ever" set of A-level results.

A two-year-old child was reportedly bitten by a German shepherd in Borehamwood – sparking a Herts Police appeal for information.

Cadent Gas works will shut Woodside Road, Watford for more than a week with further works to last almost three.

Croxley Danes School is celebrating "incredible" A-level results, with two pupils heading to Oxbridge.

A Market Street, Watford, vape shop boss is set to appear in crown court over allegedly supplying dodgy products.

BBC EastEnders filming has once again taken over St James's Church in Bushey High Street.

A Wembley man has been arrested after attempted pickpocketing was reported to officers on patrol in South Oxhey.

Pupils across Watford and southwest Hertfordshire are collecting their A Level results today and you can follow this blog for the latest updates.

Watford residents have shared their best photos of yesterday’s eclipse using everything from high tech cameras to colanders.

Riviera Travel Deal of the Week: South Africans call their homeland ‘a world in one country’.