Housing block residents without parking permits have launched a petition to turn a skate park into a new Watford Town Centre car park.

Watford Junction users may spot The Dorset Coast Explorer train at the station for an upcoming event.

More than a dozen roads around Leavesden Studios are set to be permanently renamed after Harry Potter characters to tie in with the HBO show.

The full 1/5 food hygiene report for Kings Langley Fish Bar has revealed a range of issues.

Lakeland’s Easter deals are now on!

What is April Fools' Day? It always lands on April 1 and this is why pranks stop at 12pm plus how the tradition started.

A "sophisticated" 19-year-old from Hertfordshire has been jailed after “amassing an arsenal” of dangerous weapons to facilitate his drugs trade.

Emergency services rushed to Watford town centre this afternoon amid multiple reports of concern for a woman’s welfare.

Shocking dashcam footage shows a pickup truck crash head-on into a car before driving off, between Watford and Bushey.

A large emergency services presence has been called to an incident at The Harlequin, in Watford Town Centre this afternoon.

Three people have been arrested by immigration officers in a police crackdown on delivery drivers operating illegally in Watford town centre.

Watford has been named in a new list of the UK's best commuter towns and cities, with Hertfordshire rival St Albans taking top spot.

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Hertfordshire Police is being sued by a man who says he was thrown in a cell over a blog post.

Village Tandoori in Abbots Langley High Street has confirmed it will be closed until April 12.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch got an unexpected question in Rickmansworth as a voter urged her to join up with Reform's Nigel Farage.

A 21-year-old woman from Watford has denied encouraging criminal damage in social media posts.

A Chipperfield arsonist has been jailed at St Albans Crown Court for deliberately setting a shed on fire with another man inside.

A lorry driver had to be rescued from the vehicle after it was pitched onto its side in a crash at the M1 Berrygrove Interchange near Watford and Bushey.

A Watford town centre cake shop's unit has been stripped, seemingly confirming its permanent closure.

M25 traffic has been blocked due to a crash involving "several vehicles", National Highways has confirmed.

Emergency services vehicles have been seen above the M1 motorway at the Berrygrove Interchange for Watford.

Burger King has opened a new restaurant in Hemel Hempstead.

A new headteacher has been appointed at St Michael’s Catholic High School in Watford.

A new Peace Pole has been installed in Cassiobury Park to promote unity and harmony in the community.

A North Watford couple were left without a roof over their heads after spending £30,000 with “rogue builders”.

As the Easter season kicks off, Tiqets has curated some exciting activities for you to explore on its website.

A body recovered from the River Nene, in Wisbech, has been identified as missing teenager Declan Berry.

Members of the 29th Watford group scouts took one small step for Scouting and one giant leap into the world of space exploration.

An ice-skating rink could be set to return to Watford town centre for the winter, under the current mayor's manifesto promises.

Bushey's Browns Brasserie & Bar has unveiled its new menu with special deals.

Nature-based projects across the Watford area have been recognised for their impact on wellbeing and community.

Veolia has launched Orchard Bakes, a scheme designed to encourage students to enter a new cooking competition.

A look back at Watford Junction 45 years ago before it was redeveloped as the station rail passengers recognise today.

Plans for three new lifts to be installed at Kings Langley Railway Station have been approved.

Herts Police have confirmed an "unexploded WWII bomb" has been taken away after being found in London Colney.

New government data shows the cheapest and most expensive petrol stations around Watford, Rickmansworth, Bushey, and Kings Langley.

M&S appears to have confirmed a reopening date for its Rickmansworth store after weeks of closure.

Trains on multiple Watford and Transport for London routes will not run during extensive works on the lines starting this week.

Amersham & District Motorbus Society's historic buses were running their routes through Watford at the weekend.

A prison officer will appear in crown court over allegedly bringing drugs, phones, and chargers into HMP The Mount, in Bovingdon.

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Located in south‑west Hertfordshire is a charming village that was featured in Midsomer Murders.

Watford mayor Peter Taylor has condemned Donald Trump's 'reckless and illegal actions' as the Middle East conflict directly impacts Watford.

Watford Observer local history columnist Lesley Dunlop looks back at Recipe & Household Hints book published by Oxhey Village Environment Group.

A round-up of the latest planning applications submitted to Dacorum Borough Council.

A look back at a beautiful picture postcard view of Grove Mill Lane, in Watford, when a busy mill was still in operation.

Hertfordshire is home to some incredibly old pubs with fascinating histories.

Five Turkish restaurants stand out from the rest according to reviews on Tripadvisor.

Hertfordshire locals can expect a packed calendar of festivals in 2026, with everything from food and drink celebrations to huge live music events.