Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Watford Borough Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, and new signage.

Indian Sizzler is one of Watford's highest-rated restaurants on Tripadvisor and is praised for its 'superb value'.

The Watford Observer's pub of the week series shines a spotlight on The Three Crowns in Bushey

Antiques and furniture are on offer as a new store opens in Clarendon Road, Watford, today.

On this day in 2022, plans for a Sir Elton John mural in Watford were announced.

Next time you're in a corridor or an alleyway look down at what's in front of you. It could make for a great photo.

Biodiversity projects in Watford have received funding from Veolia to makes areas greener and more sustainable.

Follow our live blog for updates on a crash in Exchange Road, Watford.

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Exchange Road, Watford.

Burger King looks set to open a new location if plans to build a takeaway unit in Rickmansworth are approved.

Watford's Future Academies school is celebrating after an Ofsted report that is 'outstanding' in two of the five areas assessed.

A teen with links to Watford has not been seen since going missing from South Oxhey on Monday, sparking a Herts Police appeal.

Police have appealed for information, witnesses and dash cam footage after a Watford crash that has left a 17-year-old boy with serious injuries.

London Northwestern Railway has apologised for an overpayment issue which it says is the reason some commuters fares have jumped up this week.

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed why an RAF military transport airlifter circled over part of Watford and Abbots Langley four times yesterday.

Participants in an inspiring challenge in Croxley Green this weekend include a dad aiming to cycle a full 24 hours in memory of his daughter.

Watford's Green Loop project wins the LGC Future Places award.

Watford could have its hottest day of the year today but the Met Office has warned of thunderstorms later in the evening, with a yellow weather warning.

Watford Observer Camera Club members have spotted the Strawberry Moon over the town this week.

Popular paddling pools in Watford's Cassiobury Park have been forced to shut as a result of "pump issues".

The Watford Observer has published three death notices in the last seven days.

On this day in 2014, Chasing Cadence win a spot at the Download Festival gig.

Police are investigating the circumstances of a van fire after “explosions” were heard in North Watford.

Two homes could be built just metres from Watford's ring road if a developer is able to overcome noise concerns.

Making a stunning and colourful statement in your garden, the Hardy Lupin 'Gallery' series is now on offer from You Garden.

Croxley Danes School headteacher Andy Harris has looked back on his first year in post in an interview with the Watford Observer.

Harry Potter fans have been given a glimpse of the set for Platform 9 3/4 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Plans have been approved for a "world-class" golf academy at The Grove hotel on the edge of Watford.

A possession notice has appeared in the window of a closed Watford pizza shop.

A British man has claimed that he has survived the Air India Plane crash that was bound for London Gatwick.

Filming is underway at a vacant former care home, contrary to rumours of an encampment at the Bushey Heath site.

Three Rivers MP Gagan Mohindra has said that families in his constituency have “lost loved ones” in the plane crash in Ahmedabad today.

Building six large warehouse units on “under-utilised land” looks set for approval off Denham Way, Maple Cross.

Reports suggest that there are no survivors in the Air India plane crash that was bound for London Gatwick.

A pioneer in creating unique community events and promoting theatre in Watford and Bushey has died at the age of 92 after a long illness.

Residents of Hunton Bridge expressed their deep concerns over plans for a new service station near junction 20 of the M25.

Elstree Studios received a royal visit last week, as the Duke of Edinburgh was given a tour as part of centenary celebrations.

Two teenagers have been arrested after Watford cops stumbled across a “large-scale drugs den” in Bushey.

Leavesden's Ashbourne Day Nursery has been judged to "require improvement" following a recent Ofsted inspection

An exciting children's playscheme at a Croxley Green school set to run during the summer is now open for bookings.

People will be “horrified” a sex offender was fined “£1.42 per offence” after he exposed himself at one of the area’s train stations, Hertfordshire’s PCC says.

An atria Watford store could be at risk as a restructuring is planned after it was sold for £1.

Watford’s MP Matt Turmaine visited the Volunteers’ Week event at the Atria Watford over the weekend.

Rail fare dodging has landed a Watford man with a £1,730 bill after 133 offences on the TfL network were taken into consideration.

Herts Fire and Rescue and Herts Police were called to a blaze at a metal recycling centre this morning in Kings Langley.

Popular Indian eatery Abbots Tandoori is celebrating after its latest award win.

A five year jail sentence for an Abbots Langley child rapist allows his victim to "move on", she says.

Air India has confirmed that 53 British nationals were on board the crashed flight that was bound for London Gatwick.

Children from the 26th Watford Rainbows and Brownies delighted nearly 100 people by singing songs at a care home.

Ambassador Cruise Line is offering a mesmerising voyage with its France, Portugal and Spain Adventure cruise offer this week.