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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

A round-up of the latest public notices for Watford and the surrounding area.

Leo and Una a bonded pair of 3 and a half‑year‑old cats. Loved by the team at the National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

Watford’s Winter Shelter, run by New Hope and funded by Watford Borough Council, supported 56 people this winter, providing 854 nights of accommodation for vulnerable people.

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Brett Ellis reflects on a decade of column writing, from accidental internet fame to identity theft mishaps, and the joy—and chaos—of sharing everyday life.

A proposal has been lodged to build a new dwellinghouse at 53 Louvain Way in Watford, including landscaping plus dedicated refuse and cycle storage.

A round-up of the latest planning applications submitted to Three Rivers District Council.

An update has been shared on a road closure near Bushey Arches due to emergency gas repair works heading to Watford.

A detached four-bedroom family home in Woodland Drive, Watford, boasting stylish interiors and a garden office is up for sale with an asking price of £1,225,000.

Here are the latest planning applications registered by Hertsmere Borough Council in the past week, featuring a mix of home extensions among submissions.

A town in Hertfordshire is home to the county’s largest art collection and is a hot filming location, from British TV to Hollywood blockbusters.

A Watford‑based café known for its “five‑star birthday parties” and community feel is celebrating a successful first year in business.

Beautiful photos celebrating springtime from Watford Observer Camera Club featuring Cassiobury Park, Watford, Cliveden and Old Amersham

There is a stunning salt caves spa retreat in Hertfordshire, not far from Watford, that brings a touch of Romanian halotherapy to the county.

Watford Borough Council will plant more than 50 new trees across parks, open spaces, and along the River Colne this year, including a new community orchard.

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Batchworth Lock House, on the Grand Union Canal in Rickmansworth, could be turned into five flats under newly unveiled plans.

Popular car show Classics on the Green in Croxley Green is set to return this year after four years away.

There will be no access to Watford High Street via Bushey Arches starting tomorrow.

Watford's secondary schools have been ranked by School Guide, using a range of official data