Plans to open a new supermarket are among the latest public notices for the Watford area.

Olympians, professional athletes, royalty and record breakers, all have reaped the benefits of Musto’s clothing and footwear, and now you can too as the winter chill starts to bite.

Hertfordshire Constabulary is “improving” its processes to clamp down on organised paedophile rings, which its boss admitted were “not perfect” in the past.

Outdoor seating could be coming to Simmons bakeries in Abbots Langley, Croxley Green and Chorleywood.

A Watford man has appeared in court to deny stalking allegations ahead of a trial next year.

Authorities and local groups in the Watford area have issued messages of support and solidarity following Sunday's "horrific" shooting in Australia.

Wren Kitchens has opened a new showroom in Watford, creating 21 jobs.

Team GB sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey will headline a community day at Watford Leisure Centre – Central on March 1, 2026, celebrating its £3m refurbishment and new state-of-the-art facilities.

A "prominent" parcel of lane near two "outstanding" schools has been put on the market with housebuilding potential.

Two houses in the same Rickmansworth road being targeted are among police appeals issued for the Watford area in recent days.

Ricky Gervais has unveiled a statue in Hemel Hempstead paying tribute to the dog from his Netflix series After Life.

A man has been arrested after a robbery in Watford that led to a police chase.

As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many families start noticing small changes in their older loved ones. Perhaps Mum is finding it harder to get out and about, or Dad’s home isn’t quite as tidy as it used to be.

"TikTok sensation” The Natural History Museum in Tring, 30 minutes from Watford, has been named the country’s best attraction off the beaten track.

With Christmas just 10 days away, if you’re stuck on what to buy for a friend or loved one, how about a membership for English Heritage? Home to around 480,000 objects and renowned World Heritage Sites including Stonehenge, Hadrian’s Wall and The...

This week’s submissions include numerous TPO and conservation area tree applications, home extensions, agricultural buildings and updates to previously approved schemes.

The chairman of Watford Conservatives has his say on the budget in his latest column for the Watford Observer.

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) is to review its street lighting policy after more than 1,000 people backed a resident’s petition calling for all lights to be left on at night.

This week’s submissions include new rear and side extensions, loft conversions, shopfront alterations, pergolas, and a smoking shelter at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden.

A look back at a view of Watford High Street in the direction of Clarendon Road from the 1930s.

Plans for a new 60-place nursery adjacent to Haberdashers' Girls' School in Elstree have been approved.

The owners of Tapestry Cakes, in Market Street, on why customers will always be the most important factor in their business.

Bryn, a three-year-old Cane Corso and one of Watford’s longest-staying rescue dogs, is seeking a loving home after months in care. Could you give him a fresh start?

The Watford Observer paid a visit to one Rickmansworth's most highly-rated restaurants.

This renovated four-bed home showcases a 13ft living room, log burner, stylish kitchen/diner, spacious bedrooms and excellent commuter access just 0.20 miles from Bushey Station.

A humorous opinion piece reflects on Girlguiding’s 72 new badges, comparing modern themes like “laughter” and “grooving” with the more tangible challenges of decades past.

A Watford man is running every day this December in an “advent calendar challenge” for the Campaign Against Living Miserably.

An “honesty cake cupboard” has proved a hit in the Cassiobury Estate in Watford.

Proposals include agricultural buildings, house extensions, loft conversions, tree works, changes of use and reserved matters across Radlett, Bushey, Borehamwood and Potters Bar.

Perch and Co in Croxley Green has announced its sale, with the new owner preparing "wonderful" plans for its unit.

An M&S store has applied for permission to open for longer during the run up to Christmas.

New applications include dormer loft conversions, garage-to-room conversions, tree removals under TPO notice, and window replacements at a Callowlands apartment block.

Thieves stole the catalytic converter from a car in “broad daylight” at the Watford General Hospital multi-storey car park, sparking an appeal for information.

The new facility supports Apple, Microsoft and Google devices, offering workshops, community events and hands-on learning to build students’ vocational and digital skills.

After the new McDonald's in Rickmansworth High Street opened its doors, the Watford Observer visited to see what it's like.

The final selection of Watford Observer Camera Club photos on the theme of 'contrasting colours' as a new challenge is set for our talented photographers.

The bitter feud between a popular bar’s owners and its landlord took another sour turn today after the locks were suddenly changed – forcing its closure.

A new Indian restaurant has opened in St Albans Road, Watford.

Three Rivers District Council's Planning Committee has voted to unanimously refuse plans for nine homes on green belt land in Loudwater.

A senior Labour councillor in Hertsmere suggested the borough council should start allocating sites for housing in areas “where we can’t win seats”, leaked messages have revealed.

A CCTV appeal has been issued by police today (December 12) following an incident involving a man at a children's play area in Watford.

Plans have been approved for a Watford HMO to be converted into an Ofsted-registered children's home.

Get an inside look at Rickmansworth's new McDonald's, which opened in High Street this week after a long-running planning row.

Police are looking for three men who broke into a jewellery store in The Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead overnight.

A person is being treated at the scene after a crash on the M25 between junctions 16 for the M40 and 17 for Rickmansworth that is causing traffic chaos this morning (December 12).

Live traffic updates after a crash between junctions 16 and 17 of the M25 anti-clockwise.

Little Furze Place brings 70 high-quality homes to Watford, including a versatile two-bed apartment suited to first-time buyers, downsizers and commuters.

Overcoming “hard days” and injury setbacks has brought a Watford man to the cusp of running a kilometre for every life lost through suicide for CALM.

Incredibly popular as winter gifts, Amaryllis, also known as Hippeastrum, are spectacular flowering bulbs that are not only a real treat to grow, but also provide stunning, exotic flowers in the middle of winter!

Plans to turn Leavesden Road Baptist Church into a mosque have been restored to the planning portal after further details were submitted.