During a sunny lunchtime by the town pond, we asked Watford shoppers about the town's best restaurants, cafés , and takeaways.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Watford Borough Council, featuring a range of home improvements and adaptations across the area.

Watford's Il Pellegrino is the highest rated restaurant on Tripadvisor for the town and has been described by guests as "absolutely stunning".

The Chipperfield Boot's owners reflect on their decision to buy the pub and their plans for the future as the first anniversary of the business approaches.

At the time, councillor Mark Watkin described the inspector’s ruling as "shocking".

It may be in front of you, above your head or by your feet, but you will find something worth taking a picture of if you have a good look around in the street where you live.

Pubs will be able to stay open until 1am on May 8 to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, as ordered by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Follow our live updates after a crash between Junctions 8 and 9 on the M1 this morning.

The Watford Interfaith Association has said it is "shocked and heartbroken" by the desecration of Muslim graves at Carpenders Park Cemetery.

Four people have taken to hospital after a crash on the M1 in Redbourn this morning.

The Abbey Line is suspended this afternoon (April 18) after damage to the overhead wires between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey stations.

The Watford Observer published three death notices in the last week.

The box office has opened for Watford Fringe Festival 2025.

A "nightmare" road closure in Bushey has been extended until May 2- having initially been slated to end just after Easter.

Following a lengthy saga, plans for a McDonald's in Rickmansworth High Street have been approved by councillors.

Nothing beats a hanging basket to brighten up your outside space and basket season will soon commence…hopefully those last niggling frosts will be disappearing soon!

On this day in 2014, a "forgotten" west Watford school, Westfield Academy, was set to be demolished and rebuilt following a £20 million government grant.

Watford’s ‘Comedy & Curry Night’ will raise funds for local charities through an evening of entertainment and food.

More than 3,000 patients have been seen by a digital imaging service launched in 2022 at Watford General Hospital.

A Chinese restaurant in Bushey has been given a 1/5 food hygiene rating following a recent inspection.

How you can get your garden ready for summer with these items from High Street TV - as well as 5 tips from gardening experts.

How far can a speed camera catch you? Well, this speed camera can clock you speeding from 1km away.

Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant that can cause havoc on our homes and gardens. Here's how to get rid of it.

Martin Lewis has highlighted a key issue for anyone who pays their energy bills by Direct Debit as firms sit on £3bn of customers' cash

Dog walkers have been warned over a 'dangerous' yet common habit ahead of the Easter weekend.

Millions of DWP Universal Credit claimants have had their benefit payments increase delayed - despite the payment rates going up from April 7.

There is motorway congestion as two lanes of the M25 are closed near Watford after a vehicle broke down.

Plans for 150 homes on Kings Langley green belt land have been met with more than 200 objections.

Police have arrested a Watford teen after a reported break-in at a cannabis factory this week.

Plans for a four-bedroom home on green belt land in Kings Langley can go ahead after the application was approved.

Protests over new parking rules for Kings Langley High Street have boiled over into “vigilante” action as signs up and down the road were defaced.

A look back at the Haydon Arms, in Upper Paddock Road, Oxhey, that was turned into a house.

A Watford man has denied wounding with intent after a stabbing in Cassiobury Park on New Year's Eve.

Three Watford FC fans have been given football banning orders after causing trouble at the Hornets game against Luton earlier this year.

A Watford teen is one of nine offenders to admit offences after violent disorder on Southend seafront in July 2024.

A dad worries how he will take his disabled daughter to school after his keyless car was stolen from his drive.

Watford Observer readers have weighed in on controversial plans for a new McDonald's in Rickmansworth High Street ahead of a crucial vote this evening.

The sexes of four Northern African Lion cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo have finally been revealed.

The owners of a kids’ leisure park in Hemel Hempstead have been left “in shock” after its landlord, Tesco, took control of the site overnight.

Bin collection dates have changed for Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum over the Easter period. Here are all the updated dates.

When it comes to cruising, few places compare to Iceland and the countries of Scandinavia. This week we’re giving you a taste of what you can expect from a cruise with Ambassador, on their Icelandic Discovery and Scandinavian Explorer cruises.

Watford Junction trains to London Euston are facing delays and cancellations this morning after a breakdown on the line.

There is increasing concern for a missing 15-year-old from Watford who has not been seen since yesterday afternoon.

On this day in 2023, fans, former players, and the Mayor of Watford gathered at The Horns pub to commemorate 47 years since club legend Luther Blissett made his full home league debut and scored for Watford.

Ofsted inspectors have rated Watford's The House That Jack Built Nursery 'good' in all areas following a recent visit.

​Residents of Watford can anticipate a weekend of mild temperatures and variable skies, according to the latest Met Office forecasts.​

Watford’s most popular primary schools have been revealed after Hertfordshire County Council announced allocations for 2025.

Meet the winner of BBC's The Apprentice 2025 and Lord Sugar's new business partner.

Britain’s Got Talent will see a golden buzzer added to the live semi-finals for the first time, giving head judge Simon Cowell or Ant and Dec additional powers.

Martin Lewis has highlighted a key issue for millions of workers who have just had a pay rise due to the increase in the national minimum wage.